Good Taking a Stand in Wokeland NEWS

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

It happened to Abraham’s nephew Lot, to Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus, and a slew of others in the Scriptures. They took a stand against unrighteousness and suffered the wrath of the very people who see themselves as the bastion of love and tolerance. When Lot and Moses stood up for righteousness, they both got the same response, “Who made you a judge over us?” People operating outside of God’s commands do not like to be judged. The Old Testament book of Judges, in chapter 17, says, “In those days Israel had no king and everyone did what was right in their own opinion” Isn’t that exactly where we are now? Kirk Cameron, the “Growing Pains” TV star of the 80s turned Christian author, was canceled recently from reading his new children’s book at a library’s story hour because of its Christian theme. But the very same library allowed a drag queen to read to the children for story hour. Jesus told us, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you…

REAL ESTATE

Is your property “For Sale

By Owner”? We take you through the sales process from contract to closing. We offer personal service and experienced guidance. Call Walnut Ridge Title at (740) 942-8244. (8:24 tfc)

REAL ESTATE WANTED

“We Need Land!”

Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 6853064. (9:1tfc)

SERVICES

Brenda’s Pet Parlor, in Scio. Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment. 740-945-0292. Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 9451928, Cell 330-401-8098.

Looking to buy 1970s and 80s toys. I’m looking for Star Wars but would take a look at any original toys in that time frame. Call or text 740-491-6150

POP UP SHOP in Cadiz

154 S. Main St. (the old Utica apparel building)

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Monday & Wednesday Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Left over inventory:

Fire resistant clothes

Furniture & racks

Desks & chairs

Everything must go!

Announcements

The Lakeland Board of Education will be meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

Covid benefits begun in 2020 will soon be ending.

For health insurance options, please visit www. healthcare.gov. SNAP benefits will also return to “normal” allotments beginning in March. Call 844-640-6446.

The regular meeting of the Mental Health & Recovery Board: Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the MHR Board Office. 99 N. Sugar Street, St. Clairsville they will treat you this way because of my Name for they do not know the one who sent me.” (NIV) When Jesus said, “If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own,” the message is clear that there is to be a difference in the worldview of how a believer thinks and an unbeliever thinks. The Lord’s half-brother James wrote in the fourth chapter of his epistle, “Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us?” (NIV) Being a friend of the world is the personal compromise of not living out Monday – Saturday what we profess on Sunday because we would rather go along to get along and not suffer the persecution that comes with saying there is right and wrong. It’s being like Peter and proclaiming we will die for Jesus but deny Him when publicly pressured. But taking a stand for righteousness doesn’t mean we get a pass for being “In your face” rude. Paul told Timothy, “Opponents of the gospel must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth.” What God spoke to Joshua He is still speaking to us today, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Classifieds

BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC.

(740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 www.brunerland.com

“Owner Financing Available” Oil & Gas rights reserved.

BELMONT CO: Mead Twp: Several lots available. 8 acres to 126 acres. Located off St. Rt. 7 Gamble Hughes Rd. (dead end road) oFF ice /K ennel a ssis Tan T at the Dog Pound (Part-Time)

CARROLL CO: Fox Twp: 62 acres $349,900. Located off of St. Rt. 524 on Avon Rd.

Job Duties:

• Clerical duties

• Cares for impounded animals (e.g., feeds, waters, bathes animals).

• Reports to Dog Warden and Board of Commissioners.

• Sells and oversees animals, licenses and registration tags for animals, records animal sales, receive money from sales and deposits daily, maintains files on animals sold and submits receipts from sales to supervisor.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Applications are available in the in the Commissioner’s Office, located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Email resumes to: commissioners@harrisoncountyohio.org until Wednesday, March 15, 2023

POSITION DESCRIPTION

HARRISON COUNTY WATER/SEWER BOARD

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job TiTle: Full-Time WaTer /WasTeWaTer equipmenT operaTor 1

Hours: Day Shift 40 hrs. per week/overtime as needed.

Immediate Supervisor: Water/Wastewater Superintendent

Qualifications: High school or equivalent, Ability to operate equipment., Valid Driver’s License, Class A CDL (helpful but not required)

Job Description

This position requires an applicant to be able to perform various tasks in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all the county owned water and wastewater facilities, under the direction of the superintendent.

(Please contact the office for a full position description) Resumes may be submitted via email: countywater@ harrisoncountyohio.org or in person at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohi0, until Thursday February 23, 2023, until 4:00 p.m.

The Village of Cadiz is currently advertising for a m ainTenance/l aborer /meTer r eader

Duties include: This is a routine manual labor position. Participates in the maintenance, repair and construction preparation of all sanitary sewer lines, water lines, pump lift stations, and water meters. Locate water and sewer lines, dig in search of leaks in water pipes, or sanitary sewer pipes. Walk a regular, scheduled route and read all water meters on that route, test, repair and replace water meters as required. Assists in the operations of the water treatment plant and sewer treatment plant. Perform related work as required.

Said position is 40 hours per week at hourly rate $12.00 hour with Pension & Health/Life Insurance/ Dental Benefits.

Application are due on February 27th @ 3:30 p.m. They can be emailed to clerk-treas@villageofcadiz.com or mailed to/drop off at 128 Court Street Cadiz, Ohio 43907