http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_323164023.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_323164023.html FORT WORTH – Area Episcopalians observed a historic event this past Sunday [Nov. 15, 2009] when Susan E. Slaughter was ordained a priest of The Episcopal Church, the first woman ordained a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_323163809.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_323163809.html WEATHERFORD – On Sunday, Nov. 22, the congregation of Grace First Presbyterian Church will honor long-time member Norma Harris with a commissioned anthem to recognize her dedication to the church during her 66 years of membership. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_323163635.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_323163635.html THERFORD – The public is cordially invited to share a down-home type Thanksgiving concert this Saturday evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Weatherford Seventh-day Adventist Church Chapel. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:40:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_316164157.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_316164157.html WEATHERFORD — Passion 22:6 Ministries Inc. presents Venue 2:17, a Teen Ministry which opened its doors Nov. 6. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_316163955.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_316163955.html When asked to submit a word for Welton Gaddy’s book, “I Give You My Word,” author and preacher Will Campbell offered, “Reckon.” Campbell explained that in his native Mississippi if someone said, “I reckon so,” it meant that “the speaker was sure of something and at the same time he was not absolutely positive.” It left room for questioning and discussion. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_309160228.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_309160228.html MILLSAP — The Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Millsap will be putting together at least four Thanksgiving baskets for families in need in the Millsap/Weatherford area. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_309155944.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_309155944.html Are you struggling with depression, loneliness or fear and wondering where God is? You’re not alone, my friend. Even David asked in one of his psalms, “How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord?” (Psalms 13:1) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:57:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_309155800.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_309155800.html MILLSAP — Come do your Christmas shopping early. Beulah Baptist Church is hosting the Bill Kidwell Fellowship Hall Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_295160344.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_295160344.html The other day I saw an article in the travel section of a newspaper describing a cruise to some exotic destination. The bold headline read, “Once in a Lifetime.” Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:01:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_295160211.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_295160211.html WEATHERFORD — Friendship Baptist Church is excited to announce to the community and surrounding area it has called Bro. Todd Houston as its pastor. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_295160043.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_295160043.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_281161213.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_281161213.html When we moved to Weatherford and bought the perfect house on a beautiful wooded lot, I had lots of plans. That was over 14 years ago! Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_281161050.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_281161050.html WEATHERFORD — For four years, old-time gospel music has been sung in Garner in the spring, but this year a fall festival has been added at the Garner School. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_274152954.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_274152954.html WEATHERFORD — Members of the Weatherford campus of Teen Challenge Ministries will give their testimonies at Fall 4 Christ, a youth gathering set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Bowie Rodeo Arena. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_274152824.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/religion/local_story_274152824.html WILLOW PARK — Rev. Lucia K. Lloyd, priest-in-charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Heathsville, Va., recently preached and celebrated the Eucharist at the Episcopal Church in Parker County.