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FAITH FRALFONSE.BLOG5POT.COM Joseph and Mary’s story: Joseph and Mary were betrothed when they traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the Roman census. While there, Mary gave birth to Jesus. An angel told Joseph that Jesus was in danger from King Herod. The family fled to Egypt. They returned afier Herod’s death and settled in Nazareth. Dr. Charles Qualls, asso ciate pastor at Second-Ponce de Leon Bap tist Church, turned to the story of Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus. “You kind of piece their sto ry together by looking at the four Gospel accounts,” said Qualls, who serves as Second- Ponce’s associate pastor for pas toral care, and counsels married couples and divorcees. What he finds in the sto ry of Joseph and Mary is trust. Although there is little written about Jesus’ father in the Bi ble, Qualls says there’s enough to realize he was “a pretty deter mined, pretty decent guy.” “The more convenient and the safer thing for him to do would have been to break off the engagement because she was pregnant. But we know that they went on to have a pretty complete family,” Qualls said. “You see mentions of the siblings of Jesus. Jesus was brought up in the carpentry trade, according to tradition. He would have learned that at his fa ther’s side. You’ve got this clear picture of a family life that grows up due to sheer determination and trust.” * WWW.FREECHRISTIMAGES.ORG The Story of Ruth Thomas Matthews Rooke, 1876 Rev. Will Zant, pastor of the North Springs United Methodist Church, first thought of words from the New Testa ment, in the Book of John. He often quotes these words in weddings, he said. “It’s just a beautiful testament about the word ‘love,’” he said. “We love one another because God’s es sence is love. That’s a reminder to me ... that our lives should be the same.” He also singled out the story of Ruth from the Old Testament. “It’s a story about how a woman who lost her husband remains faithful to her mother-in-law,” he said. “Her devo tion eventually helps her find another husband. I just love that story.” Here’s Ruth’s story: Ruth’s husband died. When her widowed mother-in- law decided to return to her homeland, Ruth went with her. “Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee; for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge” Ruth said. “Tljy people shall be my peo ple, and thy God my God. ” Once there, Ruth set to work in the fields, where she met Boaz. Boaz agreed to marry her, but another man had first claim on her. After the other man relin quished his right to marry Ruth, Boaz and Ruth were able to marry. Virtual Dementia Tour and Training VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR & February 12th, Tuesday: 1 Oam, 2pm, or 6pm February 1 3th, Wednesday: 1 Oam, 2pm, or 6pm February 14th, Thursday: 1 Oam, 2pm, or 6pm This program is being hosted hy Peregrine's Landing at Peachtree Creek, with our guest speaker Charlene Brosins, Certified Dementia Practitioner. After experienc ing this sensory training, you will understand the over whelming effects of the aging process when combined with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This life changing workshop can also help you make better care giving and health decisions hy knowing what your cli entele may he coping with on a daily basis. \ LOCATION: Peregrine’s Landing at Peachtree Creek 4375 Beech Haven Trail Se Smyrna, GA 30080 RSVP 770-803-0100 or lnfo@PeregrinePeachtree.com Limited Availability The power of ProScrub® Technology With our dishwasher's 36 ProScrub® jets, dishes come out clean and ready for tomorrow. So create with passion and we'll clean up after, no matter how challenging the mess. Nobody knows the kitchen like KitchenAid. KitchenAid FOR THE WAY IT'S MADE! KitchenAid.com/Clean 7455 Trowbridge Road NE Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404-255-0640 | www.sewellappliance.com SPARKLING AND READY FOR YOUR NEXT CULINARY ADVENTURE. SEWELL www.ReporterNewspapers.netl FEB.8 —FEB. 21, 2013 | 13
