Religion

White evangelicals distinct on abortion and LGBT policy, new poll finds

Published on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 3:55pm

White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on abortion restrictions and LGBT discrimination protections, two of the most politically divisive issues at play in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll.

The findings point to an evangelical Protestant constituency that’s more firmly aligned with President Donald Trump’s agenda than other Americans of faith. White evangelicals were also more likely than members of other faiths to say religion should have at least some influence on policymaking.

Suggestions for car names come in from all over

Published on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:51pm

This is going to be tougher than I thought. I hope you all are praying for me. You do know we can pray for little things as well as big things, right? (I Peter 5:7, Psalms 55:22) 

When I needed a vehicle for traveling and speaking, I got a 1999 Ford Taurus Wagon. I named her Tillie. In 2003 I traded her for another one, Tillie II. Next came my Ford Freestyle “Gracie,” named because I felt God had helped me find the right car. I drove her 186,000 miles. After her, I got a 2009 Taurus X and named her Gracie II because again I felt blessed to find her. I drove her 207, 564 miles.

IN SHORT

Published on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:50pm

Joint service

All four United Methodist Churches in Park County will hold a joint service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, at Holbrook. There will be no services at the other churches.

 

Pastor sentenced

BEIJING (AP) — China has sentenced a prominent pastor who operated outside the Communist Party-recognized Protestant organization to nine years in prison for subversion.

A Ford Edge in need of a name

Published on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 3:44pm

You are going to be asked to put your thinking cap on. 

I need help. 

Remember me writing in October about needing a new vehicle? Maybe you forgot already.

Our family drove Fords. It was amazing my folks took kindly to my future husband since he was a Chevy man. 

But they did. 

Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved

Published on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 3:43pm

PARIS (AP) — The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there’s a “50% chance” the structure might not be saved, because scaffolding installed before this year’s fire is threatening the vaults of the Gothic monument. Monsignor Patrick Chauvet said restoration work isn’t likely to begin until 2021 — and described his “heartache” that Notre Dame couldn’t hold Christmas services this year, for the first time since the French Revolution.

Expedition Church in Livingston strong on service to community

Published on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 2:31pm
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Local residents may not be aware that a new church has joined the ranks of Park County’s houses of worship.

Expedition Church, affiliated with the Southern Baptist denomination, launched last year. The church is using the building previously occupied by Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, at 27 Merrill Lane on Livingston’s south side. Valley Shepherd now meets at a different location.

Finding joy during Christmas week

Published on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 2:30pm

When the angels heralded the birth of Jesus, they said, “Fear not. Behold we bring you great tidings of joy. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” 

It was the beginning of salvation available to mankind. They sang “Peace on earth, good will to men.” And in time the celebration of Christmas was born.

How long is the sermon? Study ranks Christian churches

Published on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 2:28pm

NEW YORK (AP) — How long should a sermon be? 

The major branches of Christianity in the U.S. have sharply different traditions, with sermons at historically black Protestant churches lasting — on average - nearly four times as long as Roman Catholic sermons.

That’s among the findings of an analysis by the Pew Research Center — billed as the first of its kind — of 49,719 sermons delivered in April and May that were shared online by 6,431 churches. 

Pew described its research as “the most exhaustive attempt to date to catalogue and analyze American religious sermons.”

Menorah lighting at Depot Center

Published on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 2:27pm

Rabbi Chaim Bruk, director/spiritual Leader of Chabad Lubavitch of Montana in Bozeman, anounced that the annual Menorah lighting at the Livingston Depot Center will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. 

Everyone is welcome to the event.

For more information, call Chabad Lubavitch of Montana at (406) 585-8770.

Park County Christmas time services and programs listed

Published on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 2:25pm

Following is a listing of Christmas season services and programs in Park County from the churches that provided them. For church locations and contact information, see the directory on Page 12.

 

Catholic Churches

Christmas Mass times:

Tuesday, Christmas Eve:

• 4 p.m. - St. Mary’s, Livingston

• 7 p.m. - St. Joseph’s, Big Timber

• Midnight, St. Mary’s, Livingston

Wednesday, Christmas Day:

• 9 a.m. - St. Margaret’s, Clyde Park

• 9 a.m. - St. William’s, Gardiner