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The chief shepherd (Read: Psalm 24:1-10)

“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.” (Psalm 24:10)

Psalm 24 was probably sung by different choirs and soloists as King David entered Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13-15) and a singer would ask, “Who is this king of glory?” Then the entire group would shout, “The Lord of hosts! He is the king of glory!” What a magnificent spectacle it must have been!

But an even greater wonder awaits Jerusalem when the chief shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ, appears to claim David’s throne. This psalm describes the return of the King to Zion (see Revelation 19:11-16). This present earth is under the sway of sin and Satan.

Though it is the Lord’s by creation and redemption, it has not yet been delivered from bondage. But thank God, one day Jesus will return to the earth to claim his inheritance. Then the earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord.

The question in Psalm 24:3 is important: Who is worthy to rule over the earth from Mount Zion? It reminds us of Revelation 5 when the question is asked, “Who is worthy to open the book and break the seals?”

There can be only one answer: The Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God.

Psalm 24:4 describes him as the perfect man, the perfect king.

David did not have clean hands, for he murdered a man; nor did he have a pure heart, for he lusted and committed adultery. He lifted up his soul to vanity and pride when he numbered the people. Solomon could not qualify, for he was an idolater. Even great King Hezekiah fell because of pride. No, the only king who can qualify is the Lord Jesus Christ.

When Jesus Christ claims Jerusalem, he will come as one fresh from the battle (v. 8), for he will have defeated the nations of the world at Armageddon (Revelation

19:19-21).

Before Jesus was born, it was promised he would sit on David’s throne (Luke 1:30-33). Today he is seated on his father’s throne (Revelation 3:21), but when he returns to this earth in judgment and glory, he will claim David’s throne and reign over the house of Jacob.

Of course, Christ will first return in the air to take the church to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Then will follow seven years of awful tribulation on the earth, “the time of Jacob’s trouble.” When Satan and his evil associates have done their worst, the Lord Jesus Christ will return to judge and to deliver the world from evil. Then there will be a renewed earth, a restored Israel, and a righteous kingdom for a thousand years (Revelation 20:1-5).

If the Lord Jesus Christ is your good shepherd because you have received him as Savior, then let him be your great shepherd to guide and bless your life. Then when he returns as the chief shepherd, you will be ready to meet him. Read Ron Purkey’s Bible study outlines for free at rcpbibleoutlines. com. Purkey has been an ordained Baptist minister for 50 years.

Caston School Corporation receives Comprehensive School Counseling Grant

In conjunction with School Counseling Week, the Indiana Department of Education recently announced recipients of $5 million in funding, which will support 26 school districts, charter schools and community partners, including Caston School Corporation of Fulton County.

This funding will further develop and expand school counseling services and resources that improve student achievement, well-being and college and career readiness.

Successful applications specified how grant funding would improve counselor-to-student ratios and establish or further strengthen partnerships with community organizations and employers.

“School counselors are uniquely positioned to provide students with a number of important services, including guidance in completing all necessary courses and other graduation requirements, encouraging exploration of career and postsecondary opportunities and overall well-being support,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education.

“The recipients of this grant un-

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derstand the importance of comprehensive school counseling and the range of support our students need to reach their full potential. With this additional funding, they will be better equipped to support the needs of their community and ultimately move the needle for their students.”

To further support student achievement, well-being and college and career readiness, IDOE identified three key goals when establishing the Comprehensive School Counseling Grant:

• Expand the number of Indiana schools providing a comprehensive school counseling program.

• Explicitly define the role of a school counselor in improving student outcomes as it pertains to the five student characteristics of Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed.

• Create a network of progress monitoring to assess effectiveness and identify areas in need of additional local support and guidance.

Funding for the Comprehensive School Counseling Grant is allocated as part of the state’s federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief plan. Through this grant, more than 117,000 students across 17 Indiana counties will be supported.

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Carla G. Dutchess

Retired School Teacher

Carla G. Dutchess, 97, North Manchester, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

She was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Kosciusko County, the daughter of Homer A. and Ercie (Oplinger) Lucas. She graduated from Claypool High School in 1943, from Manchester College with a bachelors degree in 1947 and received her master’s degree from Indiana University in 1958. On July 23, 1966, in Rochester, she married Lloyd A. Dutchess. He preceded her in death May 30, 1994.

Mrs. Dutchess taught business and English for over 40 years in high schools in Monroe, Twelve Mile, Paris, France (U.S. Dependents School), Rochester and Oak Hill High School in Converse. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church, Rochester, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Delta Pi Epsilon and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading and traveling.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Chris Johnson, Curtis Harms, Laura Tomlin and David Devore; eight great-nieces and nephews; and eight great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Hannah C. (Lucas) Rutenberg; brother-in-law, Arthur Rutenberg; and niece, Kathleen Soupley.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends called one hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Dena F. Lawrence

Retired From Hart, Schaffner And Marx

Dena F. Lawrence, 76, Akron, passed away at 6:22 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 23, 1946, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James Robert and Edith Opal (Petty) Verhines. She married Bishop Robert Ritter Sr. in 1969. They later divorced. On Sept. 6, 2003, in Rochester, she married Jimmy S. Lawrence. He preceded her in death.

Dena worked at Hart, Schaffner and Marx for over 20 years until her retirement. She graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in business. She belonged to the Pentecostal Church, having attended Sanctuary of Praise and New Beginnings Glorious Church, where she loved playing the piano.

She enjoyed sewing, making costumes for her grandchildren on Halloween, singing and playing the organ. Dena also enjoyed dancing with the Rochester square dancers and was known for her excellent tasting Hershey’s fudge. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, listening to gospel music and harmonizing with her daughter.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Les) Bannister, Akron; sons, Timothy Ritter, Rochester, and Robert (Stephanie Chilcutt) Ritter Jr.; grandchildren, Destiny (Dillion) Parker, Middletown, Autumn Parker, Akron, Trenton Ritter, Rochester, David Robert Ritter, Rochester, and Melissa Kline, Culver; great-grandchildren, Carter Parker, Middletown, Kylie Parker, Middletown, Amara Kline, Culver, and Elena Kline, Culver; sisters, Rita Burleson, Greenwood, Leah Denise Smith, Indianapolis, and Beverly Jean (Robert) Baker M.D., Orlando, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Geneva Verhines, Indianapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Teresa Parker; and brother, James Linus Verhines.

Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Friends visited from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and one hour prior to service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial was in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Tippecanoe.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dena Lawrence Memorial Fund through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

Phyllis J. Barrett

Former Rochester Metals Employee

Phyllis J. Barrett, 88, Rochester, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Life Care Center of Rochester.

She was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Mississippi, the daughter of William P. and Dorothy (Shaw) Smith. On Nov. 27, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark., she married Leonard Earl “Honey” Barrett. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1993.

Mrs. Barrett had worked for Rochester Metals and had been a motor route carrier for the Rochester Sentinel for numerous years. She enjoyed crocheting and bingo.

Survivors include her daughter, Sue Schaeffner, Rochester; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and seven greatgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Charles Richardson and Gary Richardson; daughters, Gail See, Annette White and Kathryn Mounts; grandson, Joseph Mounts Jr.; and sisters, Laura Williams and Patricia A. Rhoades Jylland. Private interment will take place at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh. com.

John J. Jewell

John J. Jewell, 68, Akron, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1954.

On Aug. 25, 1979, he married Rhonda Yazel, who survives.

He also is survived by his children, Rory (Alisan) Jewell, Fort Wayne, and Chaitra (Ryan) Adams, Akron; five grandchildren, and one on the way; siblings, Phyllis (Stephen) Bendzunas, Bluffton, S.C., and George (Kerry) Jewell, South Bend; brotherin-law, Mike (June) Yazel, Mentone; sister-in-law, Teresa (Jim) Jones, Brookston; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by sons, Justin and Cody Jewell; parents, Lee George and Sarah Margaret Ogden Jewell; and mother- and father-in-law, Harold and Ellanora Yazel.

A memorial service is being planned at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone.

A private family interment will take place at Mentone Cemetery, Mentone.

Memorial contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090-1891, or to Gentiva Hospice.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Bonnie C. Koenig Carroll

Bonnie C. Koenig Carroll, 80, Peru, formerly of Indianapolis, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.

She was born Sept. 13, 1942. On Aug. 4, 1967, she married Walter A. Carroll, who preceded her in death in 2002.

She is survived by her children, Alex Carroll, Connersville, Coleen (Steve) Leonard, Indianapolis, and Jackie (Alan) Dowd, Fishers; and siblings, Larry (Caren) Koenig, North Manchester, Jack (Linda) Koenig, Denver, Ind., Carol Koenig, Peru, Dan (Fran) Koenig, Palatka, Fla., Kathy Hunt, Rochester, and Bruce (Jackie) Koenig, Peru.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jennie Mills Koenig; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Ron Martin; brother-in-law, Matt Hunt; a nephew; and her companion, Steve Lewis.

A luncheon and time of sharing will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Akron Carnegie Public Library, 205 E. Rochester St., Akron.

Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, handled arrangements.

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Sandy Monnier

Sandy

Monnier, 59, Rochester , died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

She was born April 6, 1963. On April 21, 1990, she married Dennis A. Monnier, who survives. She also is survived by her children, Ashlee Lynn Heiman, Hermitage, Tenn., and Robert Ryan (Stacy) Heiman, Fulton; a grandson; mother, Nancy (Jim) Manzuk, Plymouth; siblings, Cindy (Joe) Conley, Rochester, Karen “Lynn” Aguon, Tippecanoe, Jeremy (Monica) Smith, Greenwood, John (Cheyenne) Guess, Argos; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil A. Guess.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is handling arrangements.

Ines Cuartas Miller

Ines Cuartas Miller, 88, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

She was born June 27, 1934. On May 31, 1967, she married Ronald V. Miller Sr., who survives.

She also is survived by her son, Ronald V. Miller Jr.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julio Cuartas Duque and Maria Luisa Rubio Vasquez, and 10 siblings.

Funeral arrangements are being conducted by Rans Funeral Home, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna, with final resting place at IOOF Citizens Cemetery.

Group wants to gauge interest in ‘The Chosen’

A local church group is trying to gauge interest in whether people would like to attend free viewings and discussions of “The Chosen,” a recent multimedia film series about Jesus and those he influenced.

A group at the Rochester Church of Christ, 120 E. Fifth St., is interested in viewing episodes of the series in the church annex and holding a discussion time afterward. Questions that could be explored during discussion might include:

• “Does it follow the Bible?”

• “Is it an accurate depiction of what might have taken place?”

• “Does it help you to see Jesus in a more realistic way?”

• “How were you affected?”

• “What are its weaknesses?”

The viewing and discussion

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