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2 Wednesday, June 25, 2014messengermessenger MESSENGER ngermessengermessenger MESSENGER ngerFairfield VillagePriscilla BarnettFairfield dinnerhonors fathersThe regular Pot Luck Dinner held by the SocialClub on Saturday, June 21, took a new twist thismonth when a special tribute was given to fa-thers.Along with the delicious food, good conversation,convivial atmosphere and lovely table decorations,there was an arrangement of photos of fathers brunch had been planned for Father’s Day;however, since so many people had plans to be away,the tribute was delayed until the Pot Luck Dinner.As always, everyone enjoyed the evening and a bitof nostalgia as stories and memories of fathers wereshared. Each one who shared a story was met withmuch applause.One special story really captured the attention ofeveryone in the room. Paula LeBlanc, who grew up inQuebec, Canada, told about her father, Lucien, whowas the oldest of 10 children. He seemed to have beenborn to be a caretaker of children and his whole family adored him. Paula, who was the sixth of eight children, was very close to her father. She shared storiesof his making huge slides for the children to enjoyduring the Canadian winters. He always made surethey had a safe ice-skating pond as well. In the cellar,there was a stove kept burning so that the childrencould come in quickly to warm up before going backout to play joyfully.Her father loved to sing and would have youngPaula accompany him when she learned quite early toplay the piano. He always encouraged her and madeher feel so special to be able to join in his music.Besides being a great father, Paula said LucienLeBlanc would treat her mother often by being upearly and making breakfast to help her even thoughhe had a full day’s work ahead.When Paula’s father worked in a bakery, he wouldkeep the scraps of dough that would have been thrownaway and made them into little loaves of bread at theend of the day. Then he would take them home foreach of his children. When he came in the door, thesmell of freshly baked bread would fill the air and hischildren were thrilled. Paula closed by saying thatwhen she thinks of her father and of her childhood,there is nothing but happy memories.After the memory and honoring time, prizes wereawarded. Dan Ford won the 50/50 drawing and themany different fathers won prizes of “toys” that theyprobably would have enjoyed when they were children. The evening was a huge success. Lil Oliverthanked everyone who had helped and reminded allthose present to create wonderful memories for theirchildren to recall when they become adults.From Fairfield Village, the “lively place filled withlovely people,” we hope everyone has a great summerand is able to enjoy may great times with family.National Parks TourAir/Bus 9 nightsSept. 8-17, 2014 3,5994 seatsleftYoung Amaya reads aloving tribute to hergrandfather at the dinner honoring fathersheld in Fairfield Villageclubhouse.Paula LeBlanc holds aphoto of her father, Lucien LeBlanc, as shespoke of fond childhoodmemories in Quebec,Canada.Swallowing pride and eating croware both bitter pills to swallowLately, I’ve noticed that I have been getting introuble with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, at least more than normal. I am at thestage of life where this kind of thing needs to bebrought to a bare minimum.At the end of each month my wife will quiz me as toif I have paid all of the bills. In my rhetorical answeris always, “I sure did, my lady.” Then I will bow beforeher. For some reason she does not get the humor ofthat.My job is to pay the bills and her job is to make surethe end of the month I have paid the bills. This hasbeen our relationship for longer than I can recall.Every once in a while I get in a little tickle modeand dramatically declare that I forgot to pay the billsfor the month. “Oh my, what will we do?”The first time I did that, she threw a smile in my direction. I dramatically would catch it and put it in mypocket.I notice she has not been throwing smiles at melately. Honestly, who can blame her?It was toward the middle of the month when thecable went dead. We had no telephone, TV or Internet service. The first thing my wife said was, “You didpay the Comcast bill, didn’t you?”I put on my regular show and assured her that I did.We had to call the Comcast Company, but as it stood,we had no telephone service. Fortunately, my wifehad her cell phone and called the Comcast Companyto see what the problem was, maybe the service hadgone out in our neighborhood.One thing about my wife getting on the telephonefor such a thing as finding out why we had no serviceis that she does not have patience. She hates being puton hold. I hate her being put on hold because she usually takes out her frustration on me.Now, what do I have to do with that? After all, I didpay the bill. In fact, I went to the checkbook andshowed her the number of the check and the amountof the check. “There,” I said most adamantly, “I paidthe bill.”After about 45 minutes of waiting rather impatiently, my wife finally connected with the service representative who was able to help her. I did not hearthe conversation, but I knew it must have been quiteserious because I could see in her face that she wasgetting angrier by the minute.CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2lating patient wait times for thebenefit of performance bonusesat the cost of a patient’s wellbeing or life.With congressional electionson the horizon, Congresspromptly responded to the VA’shealth care crisis with draft legislation that offers some relief.Nevertheless, it is more a temporary fix than a permanent solution.Failure to commit to a permanent solution could further undermine public confidence andultimately spell the dismantlingof the VA health care system infavor of a private sector solution.While this may have appeal forsome, it would be at the expenseof a valuable national asset thatprovides specialized care for theunique medical issues that veterans face.UPCOMING DAY TRIPSBoarding“We paid our bill on time,” she protested in a verystern manner. “My husband has the check number toprove that he wrote the check out.”I was sitting in my easy chair going through mybriefcase enjoying the drama that was unfolding before me. I love it when somebody is in trouble and thatsomebody is not me. I must confess it does not happen that often, but when it does happen, I take full advantage of it. I was gloating just a little bit and feelingpretty good about myself.I had my briefcase and was sorting out some papersand getting ready for the next day when I ran across abunch of envelopes. I looked at them, then lookedover at my wife, and then looked back at the pile ofenvelopes and all of the color drained from my face. Icould not believe what I found in my briefcase.There in a neat bundle where all of the bills I hadwritten out for the previous month. The checks hadbeen written, signed and placed in the proper envelope with a postage stamp on it. All of the bills for themonth were there staring at me with such vicious eyesas I have never seen before.What will I do now?I knew I had to face the music and it was not a songI enjoyed. 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Deadlines for cancellations are thesame as the deadlines for placing ads,except for specials.NAILSGroomingcame. “Is this the bill you were supposedto send out last month?”Lying at this moment would not havebeen productive in any fashion.She opened the envelope and there wasthe check dutifully written out to the Comcast Company. She was able to pay the billover the phone and then it would be myturn to pay.David who got in a lot of trouble understood this when he wrote, “I acknowledgedmy sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have Inot hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavestthe iniquity of my sin. Selah” (Psalms 32:5).Swallowing pride or eating crow is notmy idea of a delightful repast but it can bethe beginning of something good.Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of theFamily of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313,Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife,Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. 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messengermessenger MESSENGER ngerReligionFriday, June 27: Sharing Hope SoupKitchen, 11:30 a.m.Sunday, June 29: Sunday School, 9:30a.m., Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.Sunday, June 29: Joy Night, 5 p.m.Tuesday, July 1: Women’s Crafts andFellowship, 9 a.m.Thursday, July 3: Praise and PrayerGroup, 9 a.m.Friday, July 4: Independence DayFriendship Baptist ChurchChrist’s Church of Marion County,Sunday services at Friendship Bap6768 SW 80th St. (off State Road 200),Ocala,352-861-6182or tist Church June 29 begin with SundaySchool at 9:30 a.m. The Ladies Class,http://www.ccomc.org/.taught by Linda Brown and the Auditorium Class, taught by Pastor Brown, areSouthwest Christian ChurchSunday, June 29: Sunday School teaching “Practical Christian Living –classes for children, youth, and adults How To Live for Christ Today – Submitmeet at 9:30 a.m. Worship service be- ting Compliantly – James 4,” and ourgins at 10:30 with staffed nursery and “Young Adults” class, taught by our Aschildren’s classes available during wor- sociate Pastor, Dan Rushing, is studyship. Choir practice at 4:30. Evening ing, “The Revolutionary Life, Teachingsservice begins at 6 with study in the and Ministry of Jesus.” In the 10:45 a.m.book of Hebrews taught by Alvin Gloer. Morning Worship Service the FBCVisitors are always welcome to wor- choir will be singing, “Heaven Medley.”ship with us and to attend all other A challenging message from the Word ofGod from our Associate Pastor, Danscheduled services.Wednesday, July 2: Adult Bible Study Rushing, will follow. Sunday eveningin the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. study- Worship and Bible study will begin at 6ing prayer taught by Senior Minister, p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible StudyConard Chambers; Youth activities begins at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.Friendship Baptist Church is at 9510begin at 7 p.m.Friday, July 4: Independence Day. On SW 105th St., off Highway 200. Thethis day in 1776 the original 13 Ameri- church phone is 352-237-2640 or you cancan colonies declared their independ- find us on the web: www.friendshipence from Great Britain. Each year on baptistocala.orgthis day, we pause to remember thefreedom we have from being ruled overpolitically by others.However, as Christians we must notlose sight of the fact that even thoughwe are independent of someone rulingover us, we are surely spiritually dependent upon God our Father andJesus Christ our Lord, the One who diedto set us free. This day and every day isour “Dependence Day”.Southwest Christian Church is a traditional worshiping church. Our worship service includes the belovedold-time Gospel Hymns together withsome of today’s contemporary choruses.We preach and teach strictly from God’sWord. We believe the entire Bible, boththe Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God given to us by Godthrough His chosen writers, to enableus to know Him and to understand howto live our lives in the way He requires,so that we might be pleasing and acceptable to Him. We seek to teach thoseFirst Congregational ChurchDo you like to sing? Have you thoughtabout singing in a choir, but didn’t wantto commit to rehearsals? Don’t likechoir robes? Don’t want to sit up frontin the choir loft? Well, this is your opportunity to skip all that! The First Congregational Summer choir will meet at10 a.m. on Sunday mornings, beginningJune 29, to rehearse a simple anthem,and sing it that Sunday. You don’t haveto be a member of our church to sing inthe choir.At First Congregational Church, wecelebrate the diversity of God’s creation. It reminds us that we all are created equal in the image of God. We area caring and welcoming community offaith that includes a traditional, joyfulworship that stimulates our hearts andminds and deepens our faith and lovefor each other. If you are looking for adeeper faith, a lively experience ofGod’s grace and goodness, and a pow-WEST MARIONerful sense of communion and community, you are welcome to worship atFirst Congregational. The church is at7171 SW State Road 200 in Ocala; 352237-3035. Rev. Dr. Harold W. McSwain,Jr., Pastor.Crossroads Churchfun.This year the theme for vacationBible school is “Jungle Safari.” Kids willlearn what so great about God, explorethe nature of God and learn how toserve Him in a practical way. Throughbible stories the children will explorethe nature of God. With the rhythm ofthe jungle beat they will learn praisesongs. Through the activities and projects they will put their faith in actionand see how to impact the lives of others.Registration for vacation Bible schoolbegins the first week of July, Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30 – 4 p.m. at thechurch office.Vacation Bible School will be completed on Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m.when the children will present asinging performance during the worship service.For further information contact theVBS Coordinator, Joan Greve at 352304-8711 or the church office at 352-8544509 ext. 221.Joy Lutheran Church is at 7045 SW83rd Place at SR 200, Ocala.Sunday: Morning services 9 and 11;Kids Church 9 and 11 a.m.; Spanishservice 1 p.m.; Bible Alive Bible study 6p.m.Tuesday: Intercessory Prayer 9 a.m.Wednesday: Family Training Hour 7p.m.; Crossroads Student Ministries 7p.m.; Boys and Girls Clubs 7 p.m.Thursday: Spanish Bible Study 7 p.m.Crossroads Childcare Center, Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. ELC approved; bilingual staff.Upcoming events:Vacation Bible School online registration is available. June 25-27 we willhold our annual Vacation Bible Schoolin the evening.Come blast off with us this summer.Serving children from pre-k to 5thgrade, this will be an exciting part ofyour children’s summer. You may orderT-shirts in advance at crossroad- Maranatha Baptist Churchscog.net.Maranatha Baptist Church invitesCrossroads Church is at 8070 SW 60th you to Bible based services each week.Ave.Scripture Study groups for all agesmeet at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. MorningCountryside PresbyterianWorship begins at 10:45 and children’sAdult Vacation Bible School at Coun- church is held at the same time. Sundaytryside Presbyterian Church will run evening service is at 6.If you enjoy singing, we have a choirfrom Monday, July 14 to Thursday, Julythat could use your voice. Come and17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.Pastor Gary Marshall will lead a check out either our Sunday morning orstudy about the worship service, the evening service to see if this is wherereason behind our customs, the plan- you would like to worship the Lord.ning and how the topics are chosen for Every Wednesday evening from 6:45 toeach service and what is the Lectionary. 8, there is a prayer meeting and BibleDonna Topp and Cindy Marshall will study. A nursery is provided for all servlead the music part with singing and a ices.chance to try the handbells or choirOur Redeemer Lutheranchimes.We will end with a light supper preOur Redeemer Lutheran Church welpared by our Fellowship committee. comes and will install its new youthThis will take place at Countryside minister and Associate Pastor, JoshuaPresbyterian Church, 7768 SW Highway Pettit, on July 6 at 3 p.m. at the church.200, Ocala. All are welcome.A dinner will follow the ceremony.For further information, please callJoshua is from Carpinteri, Californiathe church office at 352-237-4633.and is married and has one child.Joshua will focus on the youth ministryJoy Lutheran Churchat Our Redeemer.For directions and dinner reservaJoy Evangelical Lutheran Church willtions,call the church office at (352) 237hold its vacation Bible school from July14 – 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. All children 2233. 5200 SW State Road 200, 1-1/2from 5 years of age through fifth grade miles west of I-75. www.OurRedeemeare encouraged to attend and join the rOcala.orgMessenger711185desiring to follow Him, who God is andwho He expects us to be. If you areseeking a church home where you areloved by God and His people in a trulyChristian way, we invite you come andvisit with us to see if we are the churchyou are seeking.Southwest Christian Church is at 9045SW 60th Ave. (south off SR 200) Ocala,phone 352-861-9080.Christ Church of Marion CountyDIAL A PROFor Your Pr ofessional Needs30445-1403Licensed #10719 & InsuredReclaim Your Free Time!Contact Wayne Greenat 352-875-6106REPAIRING OLDIRRIGATION LLC.We Make Your Concrete Look GoodDriveways Pool Decks Patios Entrance WaysAdvantages: Mildew & Oil Resistant Non Skid Protection000H0PYEasy to Keep Clean Commercial Grade Quality 3999 Reset Controller Adjust Sprays & Rotors to Correct Spray PatternWith coupon. Complete System InspectionWe will beat any written estimate on irrigation repairs or installation.Certified Irrigation Auditor000IEMYFamily Owned & Operated Since 1972 Licensed & Insured #3803 DependableA Division of R.C. 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