Category Archives: editorial

A Word from Tony Chester

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Clark Bunch

Following Doug Ledford’s retirement in May of this year, a search committee began the process of finding our next Director of Missions/Associational Missionary. Dr. Tony Chester officially started on September 15th after receiving a unanimous vote from all pastors and … Continue reading →

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He Cannot Save Himself

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Clark Bunch

A Poem for Good Friday Many questions were asked of him,though no answer was heard.Pilate pressed him to respond,but Jesus spoke not a word. As prophesied by Isaiah,like a lamb he was silent.Which angered the crowd even more,and they began … Continue reading →

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A Retraction

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Clark Bunch

Sometimes newspapers or televised news programs issue a retraction when they publish facts that are wrong. Sometimes they catch their own mistake and other times people write or call in to complain. I just listened to my Sunday morning sermon … Continue reading →

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A Short History Lesson

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Clark Bunch

This afternoon our local association of churches will have their annual meeting. I’m going to share a bit of history here to avoid a rambling speech later. In 1955 Plainville Unity Baptist remodeled the sanctuary. A new Sunday School wing … Continue reading →

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Christians and Voting

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, March 5th.  Let me begin by saying that I do not tell my congregation how to vote or who to vote for and I’m not even going to suggest to my readers how they … Continue reading →

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The Luke 15 Parable

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Luke 15:11-32 is well known to most people as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. That title is something of a misnomer but “The Parable of the Forgiving Father” is not likely to catch on anytime soon. Like so many … Continue reading →

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Empty Boxes

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Clark Bunch

    Valentine’s Day is coming up this weekend. At our house that means markers, scissors, glue, stickers and oddly cut scraps of colored paper and cardstock. It’s the same at Easter, Christmas and birthday parties as well, and not just the … Continue reading →

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God’s Great Love

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Valentine’s Day is coming up in about a week. Like Halloween, it’s one of those non-holidays that different churches will handle differently. Some will have a Valentine’s banquet or a “True Love Waits” event for their youth, while others will … Continue reading →

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All the World’s a Stage

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, January 30 Experiencing God author Henry Blackaby says that God speaks to us in many different ways, including through His Word the Bible, prayer, circumstances and the church. Some of those seem obvious. The … Continue reading →

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It Says So in the Bible

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Clark Bunch

Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, January 23rd  It’s been cold lately, maybe you’ve noticed. The spring-like weather that lasted into December, and the daily highs in the 70’s the week of Christmas, stand in stark contrast to the upper … Continue reading →

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