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Soul Food from the Hood by Keith Hood This is the kind of father-in-law I would like to be. Moses had a father-in- law for 40 years before he returned to lead Israel out of Egypt. It must have been a very good relationship because Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, never forgot his son-in-law. Incidentally, “father- in-law” is mentioned 13 times in Exodus 18. There must be something in there God wants other fathers-in-law and me to hear about a model role in this capacity. This model father-in-law goes to visit his family where they live. “Now he had Keith Hood The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, November 20,2019, Page 3B said to Moses, ‘I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and two sons with her.” (Ex. 18:6) Moses had been away leading the Exodus while his wife and sons were still with Jethro. Jethro takes it upon himself to bring Moses his family. “So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and kissed him. And they asked each other about their well-being, and they went into the tent.” (v7) Greetings were very important back then. They still are in the Orient. Moses showed great honor to his father-in-law by coming out to greet him. This model father- in-law invests quality time. They genuinely enjoyed each others’ company. Jethro and his family were given a great feast. “And Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law before God.” (vl2) God was the most important Person at this feast. This model father-in- law offers counsel from life-lessons gained. He asks questions, not presumes intentions: “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” (vl4) Moses basically told him he was the do-it-all pas tor with no laity help. (vvl5-16) Jethro speaks the truth in love. “The thing that you do is not good. . . Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God will be with you:” (v. 19) Jethro gives Moses a blueprint of delega tion. “So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you.” (v. 22) So here is Moses, God’s prophet who just led the Hebrews out of Egypt with all of the plagues, signs and wonders, being given counsel from a man with whom he spent the last 40 years. How does Moses respond? He listens! “So Moses heeded the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people; rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fif ties, and rulers of tens.” (vv 24-25) The model father-in- law knows he is not the head of his daughter’s house. Jethro made his delivery. He left with out Moses’ wife and sons. “Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way to his own land.” (v.27) KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS How Do You Enter tain An Angel? “Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6. I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally get ting the respect they deserve. Alex, you were probably think ing of their white, flaky tex ture when you selected potatoes as the cuisine of choice for celestial visitors. The Bible speaks of instances where people entertained strangers who were really angels in human form (Genesis 18, 19 & Hebrews 13:2). When an angel comes to visit, get out those dancing shoes, says Anissa, 7: “I would dance and dance until I had no more dances to do. Then I would sing the angel’s favorite song. King David danced be fore the ark when it was brought into Jerusalem. His wife was embar rassed, but David didn’t care because he loved the Lord. “I would let the angel stay the night with me and let him sleep in my bed,” says Erica, 9. “I would sleep on the floor. I would let him watch what ever show he would like even if I didn’t like it. I would ask him, ‘What is it like in heaven? Is it pretty or fun? What is God like?”’ Once I had the hum bling experience of discovering that a couple had given me their beau tiful master bedroom while they slept in an unfinished room on the floor. Their act of love ministered more to me than the talk I gave at their church. If there were an Carey Kinsolving etiquette book on entertaining angels, Adrienne’s advice would be on page one: “If you treat everybody with kindness and hospi tality, you will please God even if it is not an angel.” Advice from Jennifer, 11, would also make page one: “If someone is in need and needs help, we should help them. We need to treat people like angels like the way Jesus did.” I commend Adrienne and Jennifer for grasp ing the real meaning of the Bible’s state ment, “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels” (Hebrews 13:2). Entertain in this case means to show hospi tality. I know a Christian couple whose door is always open. Don’t call ahead. Just drop in and see them. Is it any wonder that the Davis family is blessed with many friends? “A man who has friends must himself be friendly,” says Proverbs 18:24. Although few can be sure if they have ever encountered an angel, we know from the Bible that angels are watching. Rebecca, 10, is aware of her angelic audience when she says: “I think when you sing and glo rify God, the angels like to listen, too. But they love it when you tell people about Jesus.” Boy, do they love it! The Bible says, “There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10). Angels rejoice when people (sinners) change their thinking about the way they relate to God. Don’t depend on your own efforts to earn something for which you can’t pay. Accept God’s free gift of eternal life by believing in his Son. The Apostle Paul calls this “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21). Think about this: Ev ery Christian can serve as a hospitality minister. Memorize this truth: Hebrews 13:2 previously quoted. Ask this question: How would your world change if you treat ed everyone like they were messengers from heaven? “Kids Talk About God” is written and dis tributed by Carey Kin solving. To access free, online “Kids Color Me Bible” books, “Mission Explorers” videos, a new children’s musical, and all columns in a Bible Lesson Archive, visit www.KidsTalkAbout- God.org. COPYRIGHT 2019 CAREY KINSOLVING NOTICE Offices of the Lee County Board of Commissioners will be closed Thursday, November 28,2019 and Friday, November 29,2019 in Observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 2, 2019. 11/20 . Lee County Board of leeco^ty Elections and Registration Life works well here. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386, this is to notify the citizens of Lee County that the Lee County Board of Elections and Registration will begin the tabu lation of absentee ballots cast in the December 3, 2019 General/Special Election Runoff at 5:30 pm on December 3,2019 in the Elections and Regis tration Office, 100 Starksville Ave., North, Suite C, Leesburg, Georgia. Veronica M. Johnson Director of Elections & Registration Make a Floral Masterpiece Just in Time for Your Holiday Family Feast Special to the Ledger You can have a flo ral centerpiece at your Thanksgiving gathering this year that is so im pressive it might make everyone at the dinner table forget about the turkey and pies. The added bonus is you’ll be able to say you made the centerpiece yourself! The Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop is 6-8 pm on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 at the Albany Museum of Art. Florist Tricia Moreschi will guide you through the process of creating a floral masterpiece that will be the envy of everyone at your holiday feast. “By scheduling it a couple of days before Thanksgiving, we can make sure the flowers and greenery are still vibrant and fresh when your family and other guests arrive for your holiday dinner,” Annie Vanoteghem, director of education and public programming at the AMA, said. “Plus, this is the perfect workshop for a couple of friends to take together. You can share a favorite beverage while you dive into this fun, hands-on project.” Participants only have to bring a container. Flowers, greenery and other needed materials will be provided. “You can bring a vase or container you like, or you can get really festive with a hollowed-out pumpkin,” Vanoteghem said. “In the end, you’ll have a beautiful ar rangement that will be the talk of this year’s dinner.” A pumpkin to be used as the container should be hollowed out before the workshop. Also needed for a “pumpkin vase” is a small plastic container, such as a whipped topping con tainer, that will fit inside the gourd. The cost of the work shop is $45 for Albany Museum of Art mem bers and $55 for future members. To sign up, con tact Vanoteghem at 229.439.8400 or email annie.vanoteghem@ albanymuseum.com. CURRENT AMA EXHIBITIONS • Origami Variations, works by Gloria Gar- finkel, is in the Haley Gallery through Feb 8, 2020. • Smoke Bombs and Border Crossings, photography by Nancy Newberry, is in the East Gallery through Jan 4, 2020. • Georgia Artists Guild of Albany, 26th annual juried exhibition, is in the West Gallery through Jan 4, 2020. ABOUT THE ALBA NY MUSEUM OF ART The Albany Muse um of Art is located at 311 Meadowlark Drive in Albany, Georgia, adjacent to Albany State University West Campus just off Gillion- ville Road. The AMA is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Alba ny Museum of Art is open 10 am through 5 pm Tuesdays through Fridays and noon until 5 pm on Saturdays. Ad mission is free. For more information about the AMA please visit the website, www. albanymuseum.com or call 229.439.8400. Be sure to follow the @ AlbanyArtMuseum on Twitter, AlbanyMuse- um on Instagram and AlbanyMuseumOfArt on Facebook. Lee County Board of lee county Elections and Registration Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-492 notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the December 3,2019 General/Special Election Runoff will take place in the Elections and Registration Office, 100 Starks ville Ave., North, Suite C, Leesburg, Georgia. Computation and canvassing will begin Wednes day, December 4,2019 at 10:00 a.m. The returns will be certified on December 6,2019 at 5:15 p.m. Veronica M. Johnson Director of Elections & Registration LEE COUNTY Life works well here. Lee County Board of Elections and Registration PUBLIC NOTICE Absentee-by-Mail ballots are available for voters who are unable to go to the polls on December 3,2019 for the General/Special Election Runoff. A voter who wishes to have an absentee ballot mailed to them may make written application to the Elections Office, P.O. Box 326, Leesburg, GA 31763 or call 759-6002 for further information. Advance-in-Person voting will be available in the Elections and Registration Office beginning November 25,2019. Ballots may be cast between 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The last day a voter may vote an Advance-in-Person ballot is Wednesday, November 27,2019. Voter registration applications and absentee ballot applications may be down loaded from the Lee County webpage, www.lee.ga.us . Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-386, this is to notify the citizens of Lee County that the Lee County Board of Elections and Registration will begin the tabulation of absentee ballots cast in the December 3,2019 General/Special Election Runoff at 5:30 pm on December 3,2019 in the Elections and Registration Office, 100 Starksville Ave., North, Suite C, Leesburg, Georgia. Veronica M. Johnson Director of Elections & Registration
