Religion

Best-selling author, Charlie Shedd, who had struggled with obesity for years, was one of the first to write on Bible based weight loss. In his book, "The Fat is in Your Head" he says he dropped to his knees one day and prayed, "Lord I’ve tried for years to whip this problem of obesity.

When Bill Hawks was sixty four years old, he accepted a call to be a missionary to Kenya, East Africa, even though accepting that call hadn’t been part of his plan. Having completed a long pastoral ministry, he intended to retire. Upon returning to his home in St. Joseph, Missouri after teaching at a youth conference, however, he discovered a letter in his mailbox from the secretary of his denominational mission board saying missionaries were urgently needed in three areas: Singapore, ...

The year was 1929 and J.C. Penney was a patient in the Kellogg Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was broken in health and filled with despair. Getting out of bed one night, he wrote farewell letters to his wife and son, saying he did not expect to live to see the dawn, but the next day brought an experience that changed Penney’s life and restored his health. When J.C.

What got so many kids so fired up last week? Would you believe church? These were among the more than 80 Johnson City children who attended Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Church through the week. They ate, they sang, they danced, they ate some more, played roles in live-action Bible stories, made crafts, fought off shark attacks, protected themselves against a rain of troubles, and even learned to swab the deck.

Glory Girls to Meet On Tuesday, June 29th at the First Christian Church. "Honoring our Fathers" It’s been awhile and the Glory Girls are getting together on Tuesday, June 29th at the First Christian Church in Johnson City. Bring a covered dish to share, and a treasured story about your father.

Introducing his study on going through difficult times, titled "When the Going Gets Tough," Dr. Joe Stowell, president of Cornerstone University, says getting through a season of trouble is a lot like surviving a roller-coaster ride—except that we do not volunteer for trouble and trouble was never intended to be fun, adding: "Trouble is filled with stomach-wrenching drops, dips, and sudden curves.

Everybody say, "AAARGH, mateys!" These children are ready to welcome their friends (ages 4-5th grade), to the Vacation Bible School at the First United Methodist Church. The free VBS program is every night, Monday through Friday, June 21-25, in the Activity Building. The activities begin at 5:30 with a light supper and conclude at 8:00.

The arrival of Father’s Day reminds me of our Lord’s parable of the prodigal son: the story of the younger of a father’s two sons who boldly requested and surprisingly received his portion of the family inheritance. Upon receiving it, he headed to a distant country where he wasted all of his money.

As newly installed pastor of Community Church of the Hills, Michael Meek brings both experience and enthusiasm. He says: "I believe God has called me as pastor of Community Church of the Hills to Johnson City in order to help grow the Body of Christ. I look forward to getting to know the community and helping to make Johnson City a more wonderful place — a place to raise families, to enjoy life, and to retire.

Community Church of the Hills VBS is off to a great start this week as children pour in to learn about the life of Jesus. On Sunday, June 13th the children from VBS will have a musical program at 10:30 AM and a time of fellowship and food immediately following the service.