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You are invited to our summer Women’s Bible Study at Orofino Baptist church beginning June 7. Take Courage is a seven-session video Bible Study on the book of Haggai. This study will encourage you to stay confident in God’s calling, motivate you to not give up, and trust God who created you …

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Jesus was seen alive by several individuals and by groups of people after being placed in a tomb following his death. He suddenly appeared and disappeared from their sight at times. He had a real body that could be touched. He talked with them about what God had been telling people about him…

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A memorial service for Hollie Eller will be held Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Best Western Lodge at River’s Edge, 615 Main Street, Orofino.

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For the most part, the main followers of Jesus, on that first day, did not believe that he had been brought back to life after he died.  That evening ten of the eleven men selected by Jesus to be his main students were together.  They were hiding behind a locked door in a room fearing that t…

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The Sisters of the Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude announced that Sister Mary Forman, OSB, entered eternal life on April 20, 2023, in her second term as prioress.

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The enemies of Jesus did not want him to become any more popular.  Chief priests of the Jews went to the Roman governor and asked for a detachment of Roman soldiers to protect the tomb from grave robbers.  These soldiers, were to fight to the death in order to do their duty, spent half of th…

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A Celebration of Life for Charlie Chase, a Class of 1977 Orofino High School (OHS) graduate, will be held Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Hells Gate State Park day use area. Come enjoy food, music, memories and laughter as the life of Charlie is remembered and celebrated.

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Clinton J Broncheau-Barnhouse, 58, of Clearwater County, passed away on March 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 14, at Northfork Presbyterian Church, where he was also baptized, and burial will follow at the Ahsahka Cemetery, with dinner following at the Tewee…

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From the Book of Hosea comes the best love story ever told. It is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet it is a difficult story. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare gem: the truest and purest of loves. It will show us the kind of love we dream…

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Sometime after a baby comes home from the hospital to meet a slightly older brother or sister, there will be the chance for the baby to be held by the child. The advice given to the child will be to be careful or gentle with the baby. Both children are priceless, yet one has a lot more power…

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Do you know the six key players in this drama called life and their work? 

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From the Book of Hosea comes the best love story ever told. It is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet it is a difficult story. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare gem: the truest and purest of loves. It will show us the kind of love we dream…

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A Celebration of Life for Jerry Nelsen will be held at the Orofino High School gymnasium, Sunday, March 26, at 1 p.m.   

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Twins, Jeremiah and Joshua Grimshaw, 19, of the Orofino ward, have been called to serve as missionaries in Brazil and the Phillipines, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their mother is Brenda Lambright, of Orofino. Photo submitted by Alvin Lambright.

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A Celebration of Life for Jerry Nelsen will be held at the Orofino High School gymnasium, Sunday, March 26, at 1 p.m.   

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Rachel Hale, 20, of the Kamiah Ward has been called to serve as a missionary in the West Virginia Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her parents are John and Tawnia Hale of Elk City, Idaho.

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One of the accounts of the life of Jesus described some of his teachings for his disciples just before He was going to be killed. Jesus wanted to drive home a point that the disciples would be able to hang onto even in the face of His death. He said that He was the vine, God the Father was t…

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A funeral service for Marie Tachell will be held at the Orofino Tabernacle Church, 1839 Michigan Ave, Orofino, this Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m.

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Do you know why it’s important to fully understand what we believe and why? 

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When God set things up, God knew what it would mean for humans. We do not always manage to do the right thing. With a foul-up here and a reaction there, things may start to snowball. Tempers can get shorter, anger and frustration my each grow over time.  Stress increases. Miscommunication be…

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Over the past several years, St. Theresa’s food bank has continued to grow, thus enabling us to feed our hungry neighbors. Thank you so much for your support. This past year we were able to assist many local families.

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Do you know that Forest worship is contrary to God’s law?

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There once was a woman who was living with her sixth man. She had been married five times and the man that she was living with was not her husband. In that small town it was customary to have women walk to a well and bring back enough water to meet the basic needs for the day. This woman was…

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Do you know why God commanded us not to make graven images in the second commandment? 

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The celebration of the birth of Jesus is an occasion for joy.  God sent the only child ever to be born to Him for the purpose of bringing people into loving adoption into God’s family.  While some may view God as an overbearing, ignorant bully, God is not that way at all.  God sought to brin…

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We all agree that slavery is evil. When there is hard service with severe consequences for not completing the assigned task and there is no opt-out, then that is a degrading state. We can try to revolt but if we are not strong enough, disheartened we would find ourselves right back in our sa…

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Do you know what God’s sanctifying power can do for us? Everyone is familiar with the bold and proud Peter, who said, “Lord I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death” (Luke22:33 KJV). However, few mention his humble responses when Jesus asked, “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest th…

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Christmas is a result of God loving the people so much that Jesus was sent to show us the way to God. It came from the intentional plan of God and it involved individuals at key points to accomplish what God set out to do.

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Do you know God has a church and the devil has a church (part 3)? 

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Saturday, Nov. 19, saw the packing of shoeboxes at First Baptist Church in Orofino! A great time was had as we packed toys, clothes, craft items, etc into shoeboxes to be sent to children all over the world.

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Do you know that God has a church and the devil has a church (part 2)? 

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Sometimes the thanks that is expressed is hollower than at other times. Jesus told a story about two people at opposite ends of politics. It would be as if a leader of what is called the progressives and an outspoken “MAGA” person were involved. 

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“For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the LORD; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the LORD.” (NKJ 1 Samuel 1:27-28)

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Do you know God has a church and the devil has a church? Both churches have certain characteristics and today we’ll look at God’s Church which is composed of the “sons of God.”

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Many women know Psalm 23 by heart but haven’t experienced its power in their lives. It is more than a psalm that comforts in death; it gives confidence in life!

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As part of celebrating our various ministries during the month of October we set aside the final Sunday to honor those who labor in the music ministry. The service was filled with requests for songs from people in the congregation.

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People get their own ideas about God. When a person with one idea about God talks to someone else with a different idea about God there may be confusion. There may even be discussion that leads to heated disagreement. 

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Many women know Psalm 23 by heart but haven’t experienced its power in their lives. It is more than a psalm that comforts in death; it gives confidence in life! this seven-session video-based Bible study, you will:

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A celebration of life will be held for our beloved wife, mom and nana, Linda Lee Cummins, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. This memorial will take place at Big Canyon Acres in Peck, ID.