MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 25 - 31, 2007
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The dangerous tongue By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Laurel Wesleyan Church
To understand this article you ...to make foolish, must first understand this is NOT ill-conceived about the war in Iraq. This article isn’t about guns, it is about a personal attacks weapon much more dangerous, does nothing to bolcalled the tongue. With that said, consider California Democratic ster our cause or the Congressman Peter Stark’s comment last week that our soldiers in hard work of our Iraq are getting their “heads blown off for the president’s amusement.” soldiers. Starks was participating in the congressional record. debate on a vote concerning a children’s Third, we should never demean our health care override attempt. Iraq wasn’t commander in chief in this way during even the topic, but somehow Starks times of war. I think it says something swerved into that territory and unleashed positive to our world when we live in the his ill-fated barrage. So, here’s the quesfreedom to disagree with war POLICY tion, “Is such a statement helpful or deeven as the war continues. structive to this nation?” I am quite cerBut like the folly of the Dixie chicks, tain it is destructive, and let me give you to make foolish, ill-conceived personal atfour reasons why. First, it fosters an atmosphere of hatred. tacks does nothing to bolster our cause or It seems that for many liberals the primary the hard work of our soldiers. Finally, it dishonors sacrifice. Imagine platform is “I hate Bush.” Assuming that you are a grieving parent and in the midst Starks doesn’t LITERALLY believe that of burying your son or daughter you are the President experiences joy when our told that their “head was blown off” for soldiers die, then the comment is made the amusement of the President. Does that only from anger and bitterness. sound like a worthy death? Our soldiers Next, Starks serves in a position that serve because their country asked them to should be above such reprehensible commentary. It’s one thing to hear such talk on accomplish a very difficult objective. They are driven by valor, honor, patria late night call-in program or even in a letter to the editor; but in the halls of Con- otism and bravery. Stark’s loose lips only show a lack of reverence for the sacrifices gress? made. If ever there was a venue to choose When I teach my children how to talk with those they disagree with, I want their your words carefully, I would think the death of soldiers would be that venue. behavior to be at a level well above So for me, the bottom line is that Starks. It is awfully sad when I can’t even Starks comments were destructive during point to our own congressmen as exama critical time in geo-political history. ples of restraint and propriety. I realize I am embarrassed that he is a congresseveryone is passionate about the war, but man in this great country and I would does that mean we better express our side think San Francisco could do better than through venomous speech? I think nothim in the next election cycle. and I am embarrassed to have such talk in
Ministries third anniversary
On Dec. 7-9, All Walks of Life Outreach Ministries will be celebrating its third anniversary. This Year’s Theme is “Praise is the way, we say thanks.” Guest Preachers are Pastor Helena Bailey of Kingdom Life Family Ministries of Millsboro; Apostle Richard Scott of Grow in Grace Worship Center
of Delmar, Md.; Rev. Annette P. Wilson of Cathedral of Love AUMP of Salisbury, Md. Friday and Saturday Services begin at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 5 p.m. Should you have any questions feel free to contact the church at 875-7772; or email awolministry@ aol.com. Pastor Randy and Elect Lady Lorrie Jones, Host Pastors.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591 MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.
LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones
Wed. Bible Study & Sunday Morning Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
Worship Sun. Sch.
Gordy Rd...........8:50....10:00 St. George Rd.. . . .10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
VICTORY TABERNACLE River of Life Christian Center CHURCH OF GOD
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM
Pastor Stacey Johnson 28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13
302-877-0443
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward J. Laremore, Sr. Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16
The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
www.river-oflife.org
Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE
The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Worship Svce 10 a.m. - Rev. Rick Elzey Church School & Jr. Church 10 a.m. - Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer Tues. 7 p.m. Exploring God’s Word, Wed. 7 p.m.