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4A ✧ OPINION LE�ERS TO THE EDITOR Highland Cemetery is in good hands Dear Editor, A long overdue thank you goes to Art Cox, Sonny Etherton and Sherry Purkey for all their hard work keeping our Highland Cemetery so wellgroomed. It certainly shows all the pride they take in their jobs and gives us a beautiful place for us to pay respect to our loved ones that are there. We are fortunate to see it every day and know that they start working very early and are busy all day. Unfortunately, there are those that ignore the well-marked signs “No Dogs Allowed” that walk their dogs after the hard-working crew leaves, thinking that the requests from the cemetery district do not apply to them. There are several of us that keep an eye on this beautiful property and are very disappointed that respect is not shown to the cemetery district, much less to the dedication and hard work that Art, Sherry and Sonny have shown in keeping the grounds clean and manicured. Most are responsible dog owners, but to those few that take their dogs for a walk in the cemetery maybe they will think about finding a place on their own property, or if they walk along the streets that they will take the proper supplies to clean up after their pet. Once again, thanks to Art and the crew that do such an incredible job. Rich and Carol Parr Meeker Armstrong family offers appreciation Dear Editor, In the early morning hours of June 7 my husband Shayne and my son Bo left Rangely to go to Rifle to pick up newspapers. This is a job my husband has done for over nine years. This morning would be the start of a big nightmare. About 12:45 a.m. my husband swerved to miss an elk and ended up wrecking our car. Bo was hurt, but not bad. Unfortunately, Shayne had some severe injuries. Bo was able to get out of the car and get Shayne’s cell phone. Bo then called for help. Bo kept his head and is our first hero in a list of heroes. Bo, you did a great job and we are extremely proud of you. We want to send huge thank you to Mike Zadra, Mike Cushman, Andy Lucero, Andy Shaffer and everyone else on the Rangely rescue crew, including all the ambulance personnel, city and county police, and CSP Trooper Patterson. Your quick and efficient work kept Shayne and Bo safe and comfortable. The doctors and nurses at Rangely District Hospital are next on the list. You all are great and work well as a team. You worked quickly, got Bo checked out and released and got Shayne ready to be flown to Denver. Two more flight doctors and a pilot deserve big thankyous also. A special thank you goes out to Josh Allred for everything you did for Shayne in the E.R. You made him laugh and you made the situation bearable. Once Shayne made it to Denver Health Hospital we met even more great people. The surgeons put Shayne’s leg back together and the ★★★ Tribute to Our Troops Deloss Proctor Lloyd Bradfield George Parkes Minford Beard Iver Martin Villa Tom Kilduff Nick Gianinetti Bob Lanam Gene Scritchfield Grant Nielsen Scott Nielsen Clark Wix Albert Jimmy Kirpatrick Bob Lanam Bob Tucker Robert D. Tucker Kendall Dickman Russell Dickman Ronald Dickman Gerald Dickman Dean Dickman Jason Claybaugh Byron Linden Oran Rundberg Featuring Local Military Veterans TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS Rio Blanco County, Colorado Keith F. Dunbar Joseph M. Goedert Anthony Weiss Gilbert Donald LeFevre Wilbur Richardson Francis Almer Moore Anthony Mazzola Ray and Anthony Mazzola Donald W. Ridgeway Eldon R. �Joe� Leff David H. Klenda Jeffrey D. Klenda Ardith Reynolds William Herring Alan Durie Smith Bill Crawford John A Rabska Tom Allen Sr. Cordell J. Martin Joseph W. Clugston Reuben Oldland Robert Lee Howey Bill Crawford Kenneth Leff Please enter my order for: Tribute to Our Troops ____ copy�s� for $34.95 + $2.27 tax per copy ❑ I am enclosing payment in full ❑ Please ship my book�s� to the address at right. I have enclosed an additional $6.50 for each book to be shipped �The Rio Blanco Herald Times welcomes letters to the editor on issues of local interest. Write to P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641 or use our handy form at www.theheraldtimes.com. The Books Have ARRIVED! Young and old alike will enjoy flipping through the pages of this collectionof old photographs which feature veterans photos submitted by your friends and neighbors. Take a stroll down memory lane with one of these great issues, all yours for only $34.95 plus $2.27 tax per copy if you act today. MAKES A GREATGIFT! Available Now VETERANS INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION: Phillip Jensen Phillip A. Jensen Victor Dale Caldwell Joseph L. 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Box 720, Meeker, Colo., 81641 • 970.878.4017 nurses (all of them from ICU, stepdown, main floor and PT) should be proud of the great job they do. Not just for the patient, but also being so open and helpful to the families. Thank You to all that were involved in Shayne and Bo’s care. Thank you just does not seem strong enough; please know we are extremely grateful for all you did. Now that those thank yous are covered we need to say thanks to some other people. George and Jackie Fortunato — you two are angels directly from heaven. Jolene called you at 1 a.m. and you were there in minutes. You went far beyond anything we could have asked for. You were and are amazing, and we feel truly blessed to have you in our lives. Vicki Ambrose, Michael Cowen, and the Denver Newspaper Agency — thank you for taking over the hauling and delivery of the papers in Rangely. We didn’t know what would happen with our customers and you kept it all together. Heather and Lacie — you took over the paper route when Vicki could no longer do it. You guys rock! Mike and Heather Zadra — you two are the best friends anyone could ask for. You came through with food and care for our kids. Jolene did not have to worry about the kids and was able to stay in Denver with Shayne the whole time. We love you guys. Lee and Karen Stanley — thank you for all your help getting the supplies needed for the house that would allow Shayne to come home. He feels better just being back. Bob and Phyllis Fairchild — your cards really made Shayne’s day. Your thoughts and prayers made us all feel loved. The Herald Times — thank you for your card and your concern and thank you to Jeff for the articles he wrote about Shayne and the accident. I have had many people come up to me and tell me they learned of the accident and how Shayne was doing because of these articles. We’re sure we have missed someone, but please know it was not intentional. We appreciate everything from everyone. We could not ask to live in a better community. Shayne is home now, after two weeks in the hospital, but he has a long recovery ahead. If you have a moment call or stop by and say hi. He would love the company, since he will be homebound for at least the next eight weeks. Again thank you to all. Shayne, Jolene, Heather, Bo and Alice Armstrong Rangely By MACY COLLINS MEEKER I The Sheep and Goat Growers met June 16 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Members brought their sheep and goats and practiced showmanship. The leaders and the older kids helped the younger members. Then the group had its meeting. Group members will help clean up fireworks at 8 a.m. July 5 at the Saturday, July 4 after the parade Courthouse Lawn 30+ confiscated weapons and guns Bryce Purkey, Auctioneer The Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office is auctioning off to the highest bidder an array of confiscated and/or abandoned weapons. Many of these weapons have been in the possession of the Sheriff's Office for well over 30 years. All sales subject to purchaser completing a CBI background check! All Guns Sold As Is With All Faults! GUNS FOR AUCTION - from Evidence Make, Caliber, Rating PISTOLS: RTS, .22 Starter. Mondial model 999, .22 Starter. EIG Volcanic 22, .22 Starter. Young American, .22. Astra, 6.35mm (.32Cal), P. Jennings J-22, .22 Semi. Ruger, .22 Revolver. Burgo HW3, .22 Revolver. Iver Johnson, possibly .32 Revolver. S & W .38 Spl 4”, .38 Revolver. Ruger Blackhawk, .357. Ruger Super Blackhawk, .44. S & W model 39-2, 9mm. Colt Govt model, .45. RIFLES: Glenfield model 60, .22. Glenfield model 60, .22. Glenfield model 60, .22. Remington 521T Junior Special, .22. Remington Nylong, .22. Mossberg model 402, .22. Remington 722, .222. DPMS Panther Arms, .223. Winchester model 94, .30-30. Remington, .25-06. Remington 700, .243. Winchester model 70, .270. Inter-arms Mark X, .270. Savage Mod 110E, .30-06. Winchester 70XTR, .338 Win Mag. Inter-arms, .7mm Mag. Weatherby Mark V, .300 Win Mag. Winchester 94, .30-30. Glenfield model 60, .22. SHOTGUNS: Winchester 1897, 12Ga Pump. SBS Centauri Leige Belgium, 10Ga Mag. Unknown Make Single Shot, 10Ga. Savage – Stevens Single Shot 94C, 12Ga. Remington 870, 12Ga (action, tube, no barrel). Mossberg model 88 Maverick, 12Ga. Hiawatha M594, 20Ga. SHERIFF WEAPONS Ruger Mini 14, .223, #1 - six 30 round magazines, one 5 round magazine. Ruger Mini 14, .223, #2 - six 30 round magazines, one 5 round magazine. Ruger Mini 14, .223, #3. six 30 round magazines, one 20 round magazine. Ruger Mini 14, .223 #4 - six 30 round magazines. Ruger M7, .308 Win. Hensolt Wetzlar Scope. SHERIFF SHOTGUNS All have extended magazine Remington #1. Remington #2. Remington #3. Mossberg model 500A. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, June 25, 2009 Meeker board OKs $6 million budget By AMIE MERSMANN amie@theheraldtimes.com MEEKER I Facing a revenue shortfall of more than $400,000, the Meeker School Board approved a budget of more than $6 million last week. “In looking at what we projected and where we are, we are going to be short of what our projection was,” said outgoing Superintendent Dan Evig, who is retiring. The June 16 board meeting was his last. The primary reason for the shortfall is revenue is down from the state. The district faces a $438,000 deficit. The administration will present a recommendation to the board to resolve the revenue issue. Evig discussed options available to the administrative team. One option is to eliminate teaching or staff positions. Another option is to pull funds from the capital reserve. Speaking of the administrative team, Evig said, “I trust their judgment.” The revenue issue should change significantly once the district receives the Mineral Lease and PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) funding. The preliminary budget is a work in progress, until the official deadline in October. In other business, the board approved a new reduced rate for summer transportation. A school-sponsored group can travel in a small vehicle at $1 per mile, and in a bus at $1.50 per mile, plus driver costs. The reduced rate may be used up to a total of 700 miles. Anything above this ceiling will be at a higher rate. An addendum to a Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant was 4-H NEWS submitted to assist with funding of a new road to replace the existing Ute Road. The original proposal, which was endorsed by the town of Meeker, Rio Blanco County and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District was intended to improve the existing Ute Road. After an extensive traffic study was completed by the town of Meeker, it was determined a new road be constructed, almost doubling the original cost projection. Other business items included the approval of a journalism course that will be offered as an English elective to all four grades at the high school. English teacher Kathleen Sullivan Kelley presented a “highly disciplined program” that will split the responsibility of a newspaper among the students. Also approved was a policy requiring healthy beverages offered for sale to students, which will be in compliance with the state Board of Education’s nutritional standards. New hires for the district include: Roger Barnes, bus driver; Angela Urenda, consumer and family studies teacher; and Meg Pfau, half-time business teacher. Pfau is the wife of new Superintendent Doug Pfau and previously taught technology at Grand Valley High School in Parachute. In Evig’s last board meeting before retirement he wanted to “publicly thank everyone on the board, principals ... I have truly, truly enjoyed it and know that the kids will be well served in the future. It’s just been awesome and I really appreciate it.” Doug Pfau, who had been the superintendent at De Beque, will begin his new duties June 29. cemetery. The group made committees to plan sheep lead for the fair. The club has to donate $50 to the fair board to put sawdust in the show ring for the fair. Club members will clean up the ring after the steer show. The club broke even at the 4-H Carnival. There is no pre-fair record book check this year. The next meeting will be held July 14 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Meeker Christian Church 443 School St. • 878-5105 ADULTS & CHILDREN Sunday School 10am Sun. Church Service 11am Sun. Bible Study 7pm Wed. OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Fri. 9am-12pm RANGELY READY MIX CONCRETE 5SK CONCRETE $135/YARD 675-8300 Fresh • Local Competitive Sunday service @ 9:30 Wed.potluckdinneratCityPark@6:30 Fridayyouth@7p.m. Fireproof My Marriage 8-week study starts this Sunday, June 14 @ 6 p.m.! Church office: 878-0822 Pastor Pat Turner: (970) 948-7617 1287 Market St., Meeker
RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES Thursday, June 25, 2009 O ther than the rain we had been having, the topic that seems uppermost on people’s minds is the economy. Out here, I’ve learned we should never gripe about the rain — of course, that doesn’t stop us from complaining. But we’ll take the moisture whenever we can get it, right? Yet, day after day of rain, like the down economy, can make you feel pretty gloomy. On the bright side, just like we can expect plenty of sunny summer days ahead — at least I hope so — the local economy shows signs of picking up. The Northwest Pipeline project on the west end of the county has folks in Rangely feeling better these days, though they wonder what will happen next, after the pipeline project is over. It is expected to be completed in about six months. For now, though, there’s a noticeable uptick in business. Restaurants and motels appear busier. RV parks are full. Business on the east end of the county seems to be on the upswing as well, if motel and hotel and restaurant parking lots are an indication. At the paper, we’ve noticed increased interest in our annual fall hunting guide, which is encouraging. With the competition stiff for tourism dollars these days, local businesses recognize that hunting and recreation and community events are an important piece of the county’s economy, and we have to work harder than ever to promote our area as a place where people want to visit. ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Peggy Rector of Rangely, former mayor and county commissioner, is all too familiar with the boom-bust cycle of the county’s economy. “I feel pretty good about things through September or October, but when those pipeliners leave, what do we have? All of the parks are full now, which is marvelous. It helps the restaurants, it helps the gas stations, but if we don’t have energy (companies), we’re going to be hurtin’. Who’s going to be making up all of those taxes? “In previous busts, we saw some really good people go down, and I think you’ll see the same thing now. We’ve already had some people tell us they’re going under. We’ve been through the busts, so we’re cautious, but it’s a big impact. It’s going to affect this whole county. This county is truly dependent on energy. Thank God for our college, because that’s an economic diversity we have, and we have tourism, which is great, but it won’t offset the revenue off the taxes that energy creates. It will be interesting to see how we get through all of this.” ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Rector knows from her experience as a commissioner how important it is for both ends of the county and the various taxing entities to work together, especially when times are tough. “I’ve been a commissioner, and it’s not an easy thing,” she said. “You’re not favoring one end (of the county) against the other. One thing I think the county will have to look at, with the downturn in energy, is they need to continue to fight for our portion of the severance tax to be distributed here. I think it’s the squeaky wheel that gets the attention. You have to be there all the time touting our county. “But I also think what we’re doing as far as rules and regulations and the energy industry and what everybody is facing ... I hope the state and federal boys realize what they’re doing to us.” ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ It’s time for people on both ends of the county to work together, Rector said, and put old rivalries and disagreements in the past. “I would hope that’s gotten better,” she said. “I know people on both ends of the county ... both communities are fabulous communities. I think our county is a great county, or I wouldn’t be living here. “I hear complaints off and on ... that comes more from people who aren’t involved and don’t understand the real situation and what people have to face who make those decisions. “What I would like to see is the RBC commissioners not only go to the state, but go to Washington with the proper information, telling what happened to our county because of the abundance of regulations, and what our economy was prior to what it is now. “If we all pull together, we can get through this. But it will take everyone in this county pulling together and being willing to talk and communicate about the issues in a proper manner.” ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ With all of the activity going on east of Sulphur Creek Road, with construction of the new Meeker school and a new road leading into the area, plans for a new 4-H building at the county fairgrounds have been put on the back burner. “The new 4-H Extension educational building is currently on hold, pending finding additional funds to help build the building,” said County Administrator Pat Hooker. “The ini- R �� I �� O B �� L �� A �� N �� C �� O Herald Times SERVING RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO SINCE 1885 592 Main Street, Upstairs, Box 720 Meeker, Colorado 81641 970-878-4017 ✧ 970-878-4016 fax 101 East Main Street Rangely, Colorado 81648 970-675-5033 ✧ 970-675-8709 fax — PUBLISHER — Mitch Bettis ~ mitch@theheraldtimes.com � EDITOR � Jeff Burkhead ~ jeff@theheraldtimes.com � NEWS DEPARTMENT � Bobby Gutierrez ~ bobby@theheraldtimes.com Blake Smith ~ blake@theheraldtimes.com Stephanie Stubert ~ stephanie@theheraldtimes.com Niki Turner ~ niki@theheraldtimes.com � ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT � Jeff Burkhead ~ Rangely Account Executive jeff@theheraldtimes.com Deb Pettijohn ~ Meeker Account Executive deb@theheraldtimes.com Sharon Spalding ~ Regional Account Executive sharon@theheraldtimes.com � PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT � Kurt Gaston ~ kurt@theheraldtimes.com Tonya Morris ~ ads@theheraldtimes.com tial estimates for the proposed building came in quite a bit higher than we expected. So, we’ll either have to raise additional funds or reduce the size of the building. “Bill Ekstrom, Bill Jordan and I will be meeting in the near future to decide what course of action we want to pursue,” Hooker continued. “The new road does change things a bit, as we initially thought about moving the ball field to the north about a 100 feet or so, to make room for the new proposed building. Now with the new road, we’ll have to re-evaluate whether or not that is still feasible.” ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Herald Times delivery driver Shayne Armstrong was back home to Rangely late last week after being released from the hospital. He was injured in a one-vehicle accident June 7 on Highway 64 while on his way to pick up papers early in the morning and swerved to miss hitting an elk. He underwent surgeries at a Denver hospital to repair a dislocated ankle and hip. “They’ve got me set up in a recliner chair in the kitchen, so I’m conducting business from my throne,” said Shayne, in good spirits. “I’m feelin’ good. It’s just that achey feeling now. They’re saying six to eight weeks before I’m able to put more load-bearing weight on (his leg). I’m not going to be driving for a while. I appreciate the concern everybody has had for me. I’m thankful to God that Bo (his 15-year-old son who was with him at the time of the accident) walked away from it, and I’m alive.” ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Angie Arnold of Meeker Video — a well-known animal lover — walked across the street Saturday to check out the homemade dog treats and other goodies being offered by 4- H club members at the Community Appreciation Day on the courthouse lawn. A 4-H member told Angie the samples of dog treats were free, but donations were accepted. Angie asked if she could have the recipe for the dog treats, so she could try making them at home for her dogs. “That’ll cost you 25 cents,” she was told by the young negotiator. Angie gladly paid the 25 cents, along with making a generous donation. ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ I received an anonymous call from a reader Monday. The caller said there was a “group of people and everybody was complaining” that there was “no more news” in the paper and it was “becoming too local.” The caller, who was nice about it, went on to say she didn’t care for the articles about “other people’s stories,” which she found “just boring.” I have to admit the comments caught me off guard. I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I respect that, but too much local news? I had never heard that one before. A more common complaint of newspapers is not enough local news. And, as far as the people stories, awhile back I had someone suggest the paper devote more space to writing about local people. I’m sorry, but sometimes I think we can’t win. ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ OPINION ✧ 5A Rio Blanco County economy shows signs of improvement JEFFBURKHEAD U.S. Postal Service #338-020. Periodicals class postage is paid at Meeker, Colorado 81641. Postmaster: send change of addresses to P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641-0720 © 2009 Freeman Publications, Inc. COURTESY PHOTO Pvt. Kasey Marie Emhovick, granddaughter of Carl and Peggy Rector of Rangely, recently completed a 19-week training cycle and went through graduation ceremonies June 11 with more than 200 classmates. She spent some time in Rangely after graduation, before reporting to Fort Riley, Kan. ■ Dr. J.D. Watson Completing our look at James 1:13– 27, we discover two basic principles that will bring us victory over temptation. First, we must remember God’s statements about temptation. (v. 16-17). Second, we must also practice the Word. As James goes on to write in verses 22–25: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” It’s not enough to hear the Word; we must do the Word. These four lines sum it up: “It’s easier to preach than to practice, / It’s easier to say than to do; / Most sermons are heard by the many, / But taken to the heart by the few.” Many Christians are simply “satisfied.” They’re not moving, growing, maturing, or working. The story is told of an old farmer who in prayer meetings at church described his Christian experience this way: “Well, I’m not making much progress, but I’m established.” One spring he had a load of logs on his wagon and got stuck in the soft mud in the road and just couldn’t get out regardless of what he did. As he viewed the situation, a neighbor, who had never agreed with the old farmer’s description of his Christian experience, came up beside him, smiled, and said, “Well, you’re not making much progress, but you’re established.” How often we are like that! Saved, sanctified, and satisfied! But God wants us to be obediently moving, growing, maturing, and laboring. James then likens the Word of God to a mirror. As a mirror reveals exactly what is there, the Word of God reveals exactly how we appear to the Lord. If you want God’s estimation of you, just open His Word, and He will show you. Frankly, that is one reason why God’s Word is not preached in its fullest nowadays. We would rather hear psychological pep-talks that make us feel good, because if we open the Scriptures we find out what God thinks of us, and that’s not good for our “self-esteem.” Indeed, how repulsive we would be if we neglected what we see in the Dealing With Temptation (6) By Dr. J. D. Watson Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church Like I did last year, I went to dinner at a local restaurant to “celebrate” Father’s Day. I was content to sit alone and read the Sunday paper and enjoy a good meal. Unbeknownst to me, the nice couple sitting at the next table told the owner they wanted to pay for my lunch. I wish I could identify the couple, but I know they wouldn’t want me to, and they certainly didn’t do it for recognition. But talk about a thoughtful gesture. That’s the sort of thing that restores my faith in people. ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ ✧ Talking to Erik Brown of Meeker on Saturday about all of the rain we’ve been receiving, I told him I was ready for sunshine and warmer temperatures. “Just think,” said Erik, who works upriver. “It’s seven weeks until the first frost.” Thanks. Now I feel better. Jeff Burkhead is editor of the Herald Times. You may e-mail him at jeff@theheraldtimes.com. Kasey Emhovick completes her military police training RANGELY ❙ Pvt. Kasey Marie Emhovick of the 795th Military Police Battalion, Golf Company, just completed a 19-week training cycle focusing on team building. She is the daughter of Lea Anne (Rector) Maloney of Denver, the granddaughter of Carl and Peggy Rector of Rangely, and the niece of Jeff and Rebecca Rector of Rangely. On June 11, a graduation celebration was held at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., with more than 215 graduates. Prior to this training cycle, Emhovick had completed her six weeks of basic training. Carl and Peggy Rector, Shirley McMullen of Muskogee, Okla., (Peggy Rector’s sister and a former Rangely resident) and Sherry (Shirley’s daughter) and Smokey Roberson of Blue Springs, Mo., were among those attending the graduation. Emhovick will now be stationed in Fort Riley, Kan. “This was a proud day for everyone,” Peggy Rector said. “All the family and friends are so proud (of Emhovick).” Emhovick returned to Rangely with her grandparents to spend a few days here prior to her new assignment. physical mirror in the same we ignore God’s spiritual mirror. We neglect it because we don’t like seeing our sin exposed. But we need to look at it daily and fix what it reveals to be wrong. Third, we must finally share the Word. The thrust of verses 26–27 is, in effect, “If a man thinks he pleases God by his outward works, he deceives himself.” James contrasts this with “pure religion.” That is, he mentions three basic ways we practice God’s Word and share it with others. One is with our speech. The tongue is constantly a problem. It must be “bridled” (controlled). Another way is service or ministering to the body by meeting needs (“visit the fatherless and widows”). And finally we practice God’s Word by our separation (“keep himself unspotted from the world”). This is separation from the values, inclinations, actions, attitudes, priorities, and goals of the world system, the society that is without God. As we share the Word, the shield of faith thusly unites us. Roman warriors had a system whereby they could connect their shields to form a line of defense. The result was a virtually solid wall of shields, row upon row of them. These advancing columns were called phalanxes, and were the terror of Rome. This is a strong challenge to believers to unify. When was the last time Christianity was a threat to the world? When in recent years has it been a “spiritual phalanx” that was a terror of this world system. No, the Church has become so like the world that it’s no longer a threat; we often preach and teach the same things. Additionally, many today are expending so much energy fighting one another that they have no energy to fight the real foe—Satan. How we need to lock our shields together and go to battle! Bringing all our study together thus far, the shield of faith will protect us from the temptations that come our way, the temptations that come from within us and that Satan uses as fiery darts. We can have victory, both individually and collectively. You are invited to worship with us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3 rd and Garfield) at 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is the expository preaching of God’s Word. The full exposition of Ephesians is also available online at www.TheScripture- Alone.com, as are many other resources, including messages in MP3 media files.
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