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Tuesday, August 4, 2025

A Point from pastor

July 10th marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial," in which a young teacher in Tennessee, John Scopes, was accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law. Back in March, the state had signed into law the Butler Act which prevented public schools and Universities from teaching that human beings evolved from lower animals (thus denying divine creation).

The prosecution was led by Williams Jennings Bryan, a conservative Christian (although politically liberal). The teacher received a $100 fine in the end as Bryan won the case. He did so, weakly. His argument against evolution was weak. He was publicly grilled by the defense lawyer, Clarence Darrow, which made him appear unprepared not just on his science but on the Bible. Despite the short-term win, this trial thrust the debate into the public eye and, over the next few decades, evolution won and returned to the public schools. The Scopes trial helped the cause of evolution not because evolution won in court that day but because it won in the cultural narrative.

Do you and I operate like Williams Jenning Bryan when we defend things like Creation? Are we solid enough on where we stand biblically and scientifically to defend our beliefs in the public square?

This Saturday is an opportunity to "sharpen the blade." We must always take time to be prepared to give a defense and that is what our Creation Days Conference will give us. Join us this Saturday at 8:30am - doors open for a coffee (coffee bar) and donuts. Worship begins at 8:45 followed by session One at 9am. Ryan Cox from The Creation Truth Foundation along with their fossil collection will be here to teach and prepare us to make a defense. Alongside of the adult sessions will be the Kids Camp. Join us!

LIGHThouse News

LIGHThouse Calendar

THIS WEEK

Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week

TLT, Teen Life Truths - TLT is playing catch-up to finish the final lessons...Still 6:30 pm on Wednesdays.

Fall Helpers - We will need a few more interested in helping us in the fall with children and youth programming. Let one of the pastors know of your interest. Thanks!

Parenting Class - "Shepherding Your Child's Heart," will not be held this Saturday - continues on Saturday mornings, 9 to 10:30am, on 8/16, 8/23, and 8/30. Childcare is available.

Creation Days! - This annual conference is all-day on August 9th this year. 8:30am to 5:30pm. Yes, you may join for parts as your schedule allows but you do not want to really miss any of it. Ryan Cox and the fossils from Creation Truth Foundation will be here. Lunch is provide.
There is a Creation Days Kids Camp for preschoolers through those entering 6th grade with their own presentations, activities and fun.

upcoming events

Make note of the classes and events available in the near future

Baptism Class - You? We are wanting to offer a baptism class in the near future if there is interest. Let one of the pastors know of your following Christ this way or just learning more.

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

- Proverbs 30:5-6

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

- James 1:18

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

- 2 Timothy 2:15

the Lord's day

We joined in our monthly time of communion and did so considering the first verse of Jude. Our identity in Christ: We are called, beloved, and kept for Jesus. And, from that identity, out of the finished work of Christ on the cross, flow the blessings of mercy, peace, and love. Multiplied to us ...... WOW!!!!

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This Month in Christian History

August 4, 1821
Reverend William C. Blair was the first Sunday school missionary of the United States. A Sunday school missionary was one responsible for leading and organizing Sunday school programs. He began this work in August of 1821. In his first year, he traveled 2,500 miles, mostly on horseback, visited six states, and founded 61 Sunday schools, four adult schools, and six tract societies. He later apologized as illness kept him from doing more.

The Sunday school movement in the United States was inspired much by Robert Raikes’ work in England during the 1780s to provide poor children with basic education and religious instruction on Sundays (their only day off work). William Blair was a Presbyterian layman who believed “there ought to be eight or ten Sunday-school missionaries in every state.” Through his work, reading and writing (through the Bible) was taught, especially in very rural areas. Children were taught moral instruction (discipline, prayer, and Christian ethics). Sunday schools began to become the first point of contact for families that would later join churches. The American Sunday School Union would be founded in 1824 with the mission of “A Bible for every home, a school for every child, and the gospel for every soul.”

“The greatest temptation out of hell is to live without trials. A pool of standing water will turn stagnant. Faith grows more with the sharp winter storm in its face. Grace withers without adversity. You can't sneak quietly into heaven without a cross. Crosses form us into his image.”

- Samuel Rutherford

Prayer Prods

Ron Miller in hospital recovering from heart procedure.
Mike Nylin -hip surgery tomorrow (Tuesday).
Barney and family as they mourn
Joe and Elaine - continued wisdom and help
Others recovering from surgeries (Isaiah and Nancy last week)
Tami N's good news (remission) - but the journey continues. Others battling cancer and in treatments.

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