Sometimes when we come to mass, Jesus’ words are a bit enigmatic. You may struggle to understand what it is he’s saying to us. Last week’s gospel, perhaps, was an illustration of that. If you remember...

Part 2 of 2 “‘Abide’ means to follow God’s instructions, be nice and polite, and don’t call anyone names,” says Garrett, age 8. Refraining from name-calling might also mean that your nose will continu...

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Please come join us this Sunday morning! Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Our combined Traditional/Contemporary Worship Service begins at 1...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a man I’ll call “Ed” for 15 years. We are seniors, but he is 17 years older than I am. I have three children from a previous marriage who are grown and on their own. ...

I had a dream. And in this dream I was on fire. I was burning alive. Every part of me was screaming in pain. I was being consumed. I had tried to stop the fire. I had looked for water or a fire exting...

In the 1990’s when I was pastoring in Iola, Kansas, a pastor friend in a neighboring town handed me a cassette tape one day and commented that I might enjoy listening to it. The title was, “The God of...

Part 1 of 2 “Abiding in Christ is not going outside when my mom tells me not to,” says Alexandra, age 5. Refusing to go outside of God’s will has everything to do with abiding in Christ. “Abiding mean...

Morris Assembly of God Church will host a Ladies of Freedom Joy Conference Saturday, Sept. 30. The conference will be a day of praise, worship and powerful ministry, and will feature a luncheon and do...

“But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; they said to you, ‘In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.’ It is thes...

CF-2023-00150 09/14/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Mcrae, Mckenzie Taylor Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle CF-2023-00151 09/15/2023 State of Oklahoma vs. Aitken, James Fredrick DUI Alcohol CF-2023-00152 09/1...

5:01 a.m. - 8600 Block Chestnut Rd - Fire - RP advised of a house fire. RP stated everyone is out except the pets. 2:05 p.m. - U.S.-75/Celia Berryhill Rd - Reckless Driver - RP advised the driver behi...

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee www.fumcokmulgee.org Please come join us this Sunday morning! Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Our combined Traditional/Contemporary Worship Service begins at 1...

All breakfasts are served with juice, and 1% or fat free milk are offered at breakfasts and lunches. For OHS, juice and a salad bar are offered for lunches and a fruit bar is available for both meals....

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (Psalms 133:1) Unity. Being of one mind. Joined together in a single purpose. We like to think that, as believers, we are united wit...

The parable offered to us in the Gospel today is one of those examples where Jesus speaks to us a very powerful message but the translation dumbs it down and we really lose the meaning or the power of...

“You kiss them if they are good,” says Savannah, age 5. “A good person likes to hug,” adds McCall, 5. I’m all for kissing and hugging, but please remember that a kiss is not always the sign of goodnes...

If you do not have a church home or are visiting in our community, Second Baptist Church invites you to come and grow with us as we worship our Lord Jesus Christ. Each Sunday morning, we start out in ...

I’m guilty, oh yes I am! I love preaching whether it is someone else who is preaching or I’m the one privileged to present the Good News. There is one stipulation - it is the proclaiming of the Word o...

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August...

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) About every eventuality is considered when we read on in this chapter: birth and death, planting and ha...