church

[paslone]

Has anyone noticed that old eyesore of a church building behind the fire department in ashley. Man whoever got that has really fixed it up. New roof New siding and i have driven by and they have a large group of people attending there now. I just thought that was good as i heard not long ago the town was considering tearing it down

[paslone]

Wonder why no one ever comments on a positive thread. Something that is actually doing good in our community. I hear they are starting a food bank already in that place

[HoosierHelen]

Wonder why no one ever comments on a positive thread. Something that is actually doing good in our community. I hear they are starting a food bank already in that place

I can't speak for others Paslone, but when I read your posting I was happy to hear of the news.

An old church building being fixed up and brought back to life is certainly good news for the community. I'm double glad to hear your news about the food bank being started there.

I don't live in the Ashley area so I had nothing to offer to the discussion on a community level?

[paslone]

I wanted to post that because of all the negativity Ashley gets about it's polotics. To my knoledge there is no food bank in ashley and for those folks to have rebuilt that old place and already putting in a food bank i think is awesome. Everything in ashley is not bleak

[nathandiehl]

Everything in ashley is not bleak

I agree.
There is always light further down the road.

I am with Helen though, I was happy to hear, but I don't know anything more than that, and had nothing productive to offer to the conversation.

[Mrs.Slotz]

It is a great idea. The reason I did not respond was because I have never gone past the church and felt I would not have much to contribute.

Great idea!!

[paslone]

The place is at 124 Hobart ST. Right behind the fire department. Im going to take a bunch of food and donate it. Im sure they would apreciate food donations if any of the good people on the fence post would like to help

[Mrs.Slotz]

when can we drop off the food?

[paslone]

Im not sure. I will have to do some checking but i will get back to you

[Charles]

i gotta say. when in ashley, im at joes haha... but never noticed the church. maybe i never been by there, or maybe too many beers made it look nice anyways...

[paslone]

Okay i called the guy. You can bring food on wed and Sat between 6 and 7:00 PM.

[Mrs.Slotz]

Okay i called the guy. You can bring food on wed and Sat between 6 and 7:00 PM.

That is cool. Thanks.

[LuciusBeebe]

Wonder why no one ever comments on a positive thread.

It it bleeds it leads.

[Mrs.Slotz]

This is just a short story I decided to share.

A few years ago, I noticed an elderly gentleman that would be in the same gas station I go to every morning before work. He was shivering cold, he did not have a warm coat at all. He looked tired and worn.
He had a hard time walking. He would be buying canned cat food and dog food and bread and milk.
He had a hard time paying for it all, ie, he would be counting out his change.
The lady at the gas station told me that he does not have enough strength to shop at a grocery store and that he eats the canned dog and cat food.

I can not imagine ever eatting it, but, this man, learned to like it.
I decided to follow him home one morning.
Come to find out, he lived on 427 and I came home and hubby and I decided to do something nice for him.
We went to Walmart and Kroger and bought over 200 dollars worth of groceries. Everything you could imagine. I found a nice coat in the closet and a nice warm blanket that we were going to take him as well.

We boxed it all up and I just wanted to leave it on his front porch. Did not want to embarrass him at all.
Well, the day we dropped it off. He happened to walk outside.
I said, Hello, We are here to drop some goodies off for you.
He was very surprised and at the same time happy.
He said, Why Thank you, Who should I thank.
I said, Sir, You can Thank Jesus. Have a wonderful day and Merry Christmas.
He never knew who we were.
:):)

[Mrs.Slotz]

I hope that we all can find someone that we can help.
They do not even have to know who we are.

Do It, Just Do it.
It will make you feel so much better. It brings you closer to, "the higher power"

[paslone]

Mrs Slotz when we do good deeds for someone whenever possible we should try to do them unnoticed. That way God gets all the glory

[Mrs.Slotz]

Mrs Slotz when we do good deeds for someone whenever possible we should try to do them unnoticed. That way God gets all the glory

If you noticed, we tried.
That is why we said it was a gift from God.:)

[paslone]

I hope that we all can find someone that we can help.
They do not even have to know who we are.

Do It, Just Do it.
It will make you feel so much better. It brings you closer to, "the higher power"

This is the post i was reffereing to. not the one where you got caught ha ha ha. And i was agreeing 100 %

[Mrs.Slotz]

This is the post i was reffereing to. not the one where you got caught ha ha ha. And i was agreeing 100 %

Amen my brother.:)

[paslone]

I love the Lord with all my heart , mind, soul and strength. its good to find someone on here who believes

[Mrs.Slotz]

I love the Lord with all my heart , mind, soul and strength. its good to find someone on here who believes

You might be surprised. I think most of the regulars in here believe too but,

they do not want to make the fence post a religious post. :)

[paslone]

man some of them dont believe

[Mrs.Slotz]

man some of them dont believe


yes they do!! yes they do!!:)

[paslone]

You really think so. Why would they say they dont then?

[Mrs.Slotz]

You really think so. Why would they say they dont then?

Are they really saying they don't believe? or
we don't want to talk about this in here?
I love all my regular buddies in here and when they do not post for a day or 2, i get concerned.
Most members in here are more interested in politics, the economy and how it is going to change our future.
I love the lord with all my heart, and I am almost certain, that most of the regulars do to, but,
there is a time and place that we discuss all of this.
Don't take this the wrong way. This is a very sensitive, private matter for some folks.
Continue to do what you are doing. Don't get discouraged if you are not getting the results that you want.
Remember, all are reading
and learning about you and they are listening.
They are very good people.
All you have to do is open a door,
and you, my brother, have done that.
The door is open.
It is wide open.. Your work is done.:)

[paslone]

I really believe the Lord sent me in here to talk

[Mrs.Slotz]

I really believe the Lord sent me in here to talk

I believe it too.
Believe this,
Most are tucked away in their beds. It is 2 am.

I always stay up late on Friday.
Good night and keep on doing what you are doing. I have to be up at 10 am and I need to hit the rack.
You seem to be so motivated. Motivate all of us. Come up with a Plan that will help our economy.
Good Night.

[paslone]

Good night and hope to meet you soon

[teardrop4emr]

I agree that they have done a wonderful job fixing up the church.

Even though I live in Ashley, I never heard that they were going to set up a food bank. Is the food bank up and running or are they waiting for more supplies?

Thank you for starting this thread. A wonderful breath of fresh air, so to speak.

[JoeHooker]

i gotta say. when in ashley, im at joes haha... but never noticed the church. maybe i never been by there, or maybe too many beers made it look nice anyways...

:hmmmm:
Please realize that I'm NOT picking on you!!!!
But your post simply brought up a question that I've been worrying over for years.
That being........ Why in the world would ANYONE let beer (or whiskey, or whatever) keep them out of Church?
Especially when you consider America's founding! In England our Revolution is still called "the Deacons' Revolt", because most of the leaders of that war were in fact Church deacons.. BUT.. most of these Churchmen, also drank enough alcohol before lunch each day to leave today's experienced alcoholics staggering for a week!!! In fact, our Revolution was predominatly fomented in Churches & in taverns!
Believe me! God won't even try kicking anyone out of His house for having alcohol on thier breath! And whenever anyone else does, I really believe they lose a lot of favor with Him!!!!!!!
Joe
(Rev. Dr. J.D. Hooker)

[paslone]

I agree that they have done a wonderful job fixing up the church.

Even though I live in Ashley, I never heard that they were going to set up a food bank. Is the food bank up and running or are they waiting for more supplies?

Thank you for starting this thread. A wonderful breath of fresh air, so to speak.

They are getting the shelving biult now. Should be up and running in a couple weeks

[teardrop4emr]

They are getting the shelving biult now. Should be up and running in a couple weeks

Thank you for letting me know.

[baranduin]

so is there or is there not a food bank in ashley?

[hideaway70]

I love the Lord with all my heart , mind, soul and strength. its good to find someone on here who believes

You'll find there are more than a few of here who are believers. Sometimes it is dangerous to admit to it, but that goes with the territory eh?

[paslone]

so is there or is there not a food bank in ashley?

Yes there is. 124 W Hobart