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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 12, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library has several spots filled for our Book a Librarian program that begins on Tuesday, Sept. 10. You may call us at 972-544-3696 to reserve an hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn Microsoft Word, Basic Excel, and PowerPoint.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Don’t ask the lighthouse to move!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” There’s an old story of a warship out on the sea on a foggy night. The captain sees a light just ahead that is on a collision course with his ship. Immediately the captain radios ahead, “Sir,” he says, “we are on a collision course.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Let’s move in together

Clinical Psychologist Meg Jay writes about a young lady named Jennifer in a New York Times column. She was one of Meg’s clients who lived with her boyfriend four years prior to getting married. Then, a year after the wedding, Jennifer showed up for a session on Meg’s couch.

OUT TO PASTOR: The parsonage kitchen shutdown threat

A certain situation has been building in the Parsonage for the last several months. At first, I did not think it too serious but alas, we have reached a terrible impasse. Quite frankly, I’m not exactly sure what to do.