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God's Comfort
Isaiah 51 : 12, II Corinthians 1:4
Most people have, to some de-
:ree, suffered pain. Many have suf-
fcred heartache. Did it make you
hiter or resentful? Or did you learn
o endure? Hardships seem to be a
part of human existence. I know I am
better for having experienced some
hardships.
Many who read these lines will
ccall having stood by tile side of one
who lay on a bed suffering. Perhaps
you tried to share that person's suf-
fering by administering some aid.
f:ew people like to suffer.
Yet there was one who suffered
untold agony for us, He hung upon a
cross, hands and feet, and side
pierced. And there he died. No one
gave him any comfort except God.
Many who were crucified in the
manner that Jesus was would hang
there for three or four days. God only
allowed Jesus to hang there tbr a few
hours. God gave him that much com-
fort.
GOd spoke to Isaiah saying, "I am
he that comforts you; who are you
ttat you are afraid'?" The Psalmist
says, "Even though I walk through
tle valley of the shadow of death, I
lear no evil." O, the joys of having
such comfort. The word "comfort"
,.oes back a long way. It is first
mentioned of Noah in Gen. 5:29.
Some t4[X) years later we hear God
peaking through the mouth of Isai-
ah these words, "Comfort ye my
people."
In writing to the Corinthians Paul
says, "Blessed be God the Father of
mercies and God of all comfort, who
comforts us in all our afflictions."
How can we fully understand this
wonderful attribute of God? Because
we receive such comfort from God,
we in turn are able to give comfort to
others. Be sure your experience iden-
tifies you with another who has such
an experience. It is easy to turn to
one who identifies with you.
God comes to us at all times. But
it seems quite natural for us to seek
God in times of trouble. Thrice shame
on us for not seeking him at all times.
We have the blessed assurance that
when the road gets rough and the
way seems dark that God's hand is
there. Why don't you try reaching
up? God waits and He wants to help?
He loves you. His invitation is come.
Those who seek him shall find
him. Having found him, his grace
becomes the driving force in our
lives. We become channels of his
grace. God's comfort to us allows us
to comfort others.
Are you in trouble spiritually?
Turn to the One who suffered for
you. Get in tune with him who gave
his all. Listen! The Holy Spirit is
speaking. Turn not away. God de-
stres -- even demands that we
share what he has alrevdy shared
with us. May God comfort you.
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Islam is one of the fastest growing
religions in our nation. Many cults
are growing in numbers as well. What
do they believe ? Do they agree with
God's Word, the Bible?
Starting in March on Sunday Eve-
nings, Salt Lick Christian Church
will be examining various religions
and cults. We will study what they
believe and if this agrees with the
Bible.
Come join us on March 3rd at 6p.m.
to learn what God's Word has to say.
If you have any questions, call George
Stewart, the minister at 606-674-
3181.
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Where: Northside Church of God
When: Friday, March 1, 2002
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Adults
$3.00 Children 6 yrs. to 12 yrs.
Free - Children 5 yrs. and under.
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Proceeds go the Larry Vice's
mother's funeral expenses and
to the Donna Gail Smith Fund.
DEATHS
AND
FUNERALS
Rhada Lee Jones,
86, former resident
passes away
Rhad.a Lee Tincher Jones, age 86,
of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of
Owingsville, passed away Sunday,
February 17, 2002. She was born
October 28, 1915, to the late Will-
iam and Etta Hedrick Tincher, and
was the widow of John R. "Dinks"
Jones. She was a member of the
Owingsville Christian Church and
retired Owingsville Postmaster.
Survivors include one daughter,
Mary Lou Jones Williams of Win-
chester; one grandson, Loren Robert
Williams of Winchester; two nieces,
Peggy Fannin Breeze of Orlando,
FL, and Nancy Sorrell McLimon of
Indianapolis, IN; a nephew, William
Clay Gregory of BethA, OH; and
one great-nephew, W.H. Gregory of
Bethel, OH.
She was preceded in death by two
half-brothers, Gossett and Avery
Sorrell and a sister, Louise Fannin.
Funeral services were held Fri-
day, February 22, 2002, at Richard-
son Funeral Home with Rev. Bob
Hayes officiating. Burial followed
in Owingsville Cemetery.
Roy L. Donahue,
Sr., 79, of Preston
passes away
Roy L. "Johnnie" Donahue, Sr.,
age 79, of Preston, passed away
Monday, February 18, 2002, at Mary
Chiles Hospital. He was born April
9, 1922, in Bath County, to the late
Ernest and Alice Hickman Donahue
and was the widower of Fannie Duff.
He was a member of Stulltown
Church of God, a retired farmer, and
a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include one son, Roy L.
Donahue, Jr. of Preston; a daughter,
Sharon Jones of Owingsville; one
brother, Stanley Donahue of Beat-
tyville; one sister, Hazel Reeves of
Mt. Sterling; four grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Fu t/eral services were held Thurs-
day, bruary 21,2002, at 2 p.m. at
Taul uneral Home Chapel in Mt.
Sterling with Rev. Jeff LaPresto of-
ficiating. Burial was in Machpelah
Cemetery. Military Rites were given
by American Legion Post #22, Mt.
Sterling.
Winfred Denniston,
77, native of Bath
County passes away
Winfred Elwood Denniston, age
77, of Lexington, passed away Mon-
day, February 18, 2002, atSt. Joseph
Hospital. He was born August 29,
1924 in Bath County to the late James
Garrett and Eva Lyons Denniston.
He was a businessman and a mem-
ber of Church at Athens.
Survivors include his wife, Manet-
bright sunlight I feel God's
9race breezing across my
blessed face, My heart feels
overwhelmed joy that is
guided by my Lord's voice,
'I Love You Child",
You're my Gentile on a
mission to help righteous-
hess in my decisions, look
over my chiMren and bring
forth good fruit; and I will
bless this earth with peace,
no disputes.
Your my counselor, teach
them well and I'!! keep my
9romises, in you I dwell.
Don't get discouraged I'm
dways with you walk in
Truth and one day my
Love,l'll show youHeaven!
- Shelley Renee Upchurch
2/21/02
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NEWS-OUTLOOK
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ta Hatfield of Lexington; one son,
Garrett Lee Denniston of Newtown,
CT; a daughter, Dana Carol Dennis-
ton of Lexington: a sister, Kathaleen
Wasson of Lexington; two grand-
children, Garrett Alan Denniston and
Russell Lee Denniston, both of New-
town, CT.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m.,
Thursday, February 21,2002, at the
Church at Athens with Rev. William
Ransford officiating. Burial was in
Machpelah Cemetery.
Eula Wills, 71,
Sharpsburg resident
passes away
Eula Pendleton Wills, age 71, of
Sharpsburg, passed away Wednes-
day, February 20, 2002, at her resi-
dence. She was born October 18,
1930 in Bath County to the late Fes-
tus and Ina Farris Maze Pendleton.
She was a homemaker and a member
of the Oak Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband,
Donald L. Wills of Sharpsburg; two
sons, Lee Anthony Wills of Tulsa,
OK, and Shane Lee Wills of Louis-
ville; two daughters, Doris G. Wills
of Chattanooga, TN, and Alicha Lynn
Short of Preston; one sister, Dorothy
Bascom of Sharpsburg and eight
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February
23,2002 atTaul Funeral Home Chap-
el in Mt. Sterling, with Doug Lan-
caster and Danny Murphy officiat-
ing. Burial followed in Crown Hill
Cemetery.
Kenneth Coyle,
91, of Versailles
passes away
Kenneth W. "Wild Bill" Coyle,
age 91, of Versailles, died Saturday,
February 23, 2002 at St. Joseph Hos-
pital East. He was born January 26,
1911 to the late John and Martha
Honaker Coyle. He was a retired
employee for the City of Versailles
and was a member of the Church of
God of Prophecy.
He is survived by his wife of 48
years, Emma Coyle; one daughter,
Nettie (J.B.) Hartley of Versailles
and Karen Rice, who Mr. Coyle
raised; one son, William Albert (Jan-
ice) Coyle of Florida; one half-broth-
er, Frank Clark of Dayton, OH; six
grandchildren, 10 great grandchil-
dren, and three great great grand-
children.
Funeral services were held Tues-
day, February 26, 2002, at the Duell-
Clark Funeral Chapel by the Revs.
Kenneth Lyle and Estill Everman.
Burial followed in the Sunset Me-
morial Gardens.
Gene "Rex" Shrout,
73, passes away
after long illness-
Gene Rexford "Rex" Shrout, age
73, of Salt Lick, passed away Satur-
day, February 23, 2002. at St. Joseph
Hospital alter a long illness. He wa
a native of Bath County, born May
23, 1928, to the late Otto and Lelia
Hargis Shrout. He was a retired mail
carrier of 27 years, a farmer and
landowner, a member of Moores
Ferry Christian Church and a veter-
an of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife of 48
years, Janice Snedegar Shrout of Salt
Lick; one daughter, Marcia Stamm
of Salt Lick; three sons, Randall
Shrout of Louisville and Joseph and
David Shrout both of Salt Lick; six
granddaughters, six grandsons and
one great granddaughter; two neph-
ews, Dennis and Gary Shrout of Salt
Lick; and one aunt, Christine Maze
of Owingsville.
He was preceded in death by one
brother, Billy Shrout.
Funeral services were held Tues-
day, February 26, 2002, at Moores
Ferry Christian Church with Rev.
Willard Johnson officiating. Burial
followed in Hedricks Cemetery.
Military Rites were conducted by
VFW Post 7497. Richie Hunt Funer-
al Home was in charge of arrange-
ments.
Irvin Carpenter,
79, former county
resident passes away
Irvin G. Carpenter, age 79, tor-
merly of the Stulltown Community,
passed away Monday, March 25,
2002, at Western State Nursing Fa-
cility in Hopkinsville. He was born
October 25, 1922, in Bath County,
to the late Robert and Mary Goldy
Carpenter and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one niece, Fran-
cine Carpenter Graves of Stulltown.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Jesse and Emmett Carpen-
ter and two sisters, Kathleen Car-
penter and Mattie Curd.
Graveside services will be held
Thursday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m.
at Ginter Cemetery in Preston with
Rev. JeffLapresto officiating. Rich-
ardson Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
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William D. Ellington, . Owingsville,'Ky
Agency Manager --', Phone 674-6335
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"Events" in
around B,
by: Virginia
Shields
visited his cousin,
Hawkins.
Billy and Chloe
the farm machinery
ville from Wednesda,
The Bethel
hosted an ice
and singing, on Sunday,
the birthday's of Kash
Elgin Rankin, with fami!
attending.
John Dicken was a
of Rex Crouch.
Bobby Bromagen got,'
report" of his health
the last visit with Iris
Jackie and Charlene
chased a trailer
grandmother and
Katherine Eaton and
Nicholas County.
Artie Williams
McFarland at home
now a patient at
awaiting surgery.
Tony Thompson cel
birthday last Sunday wit
in attendance. Besi
day, there was
Richards, Erin Thorn
Boone Nichols, Kenneth
Rawlings. Tony's
25th.
Crystal Patrick's
Ollie Banfield Stokle,
this week. She was
Sharpsburg at Crownhill I
"Luxuries.
a lot more fun if
of them."
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