Religion

Monterey Baptist Church

Join us at 7 p.m., Wednesdays, for adult Bible study and women’s Bible study. The youth group meets at 5 p.m. on Sundays. The church fitness group meets at 7 p.m., Friday.
Our church will have a table at the Back to School Bash from 5:30-7 p.m., Aug. 1, at the Owen County Public Library. If you can help out during the event, please let Tracy Carter know.

At my church this summer we’re learning about the “hard sayings” of Jesus.
He said stuff like, “I have not come to give peace but division,” “Judge not” and “Let the dead bury the dead.”
He also said we could ask for stuff — “Ask and it will be given to you” and that “everyone who asks receives” (Luke 11:9-10).
He said, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it” (John 14:13-14).
My pastor called it “the big ask.”

By Roger Alford

N-H Columnist

I’m sure you’ve heard about the deacon who was admitted to the hospital. His pastor, of course, went to visit, and was moved with compassion when he saw all the medical equipment attached to the deacon.

Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church

Rev. David “Milkweed” Wotier is our pastor. The deacon of the month is Morgan Chandler.