Faith

I recently read a story about a chief of the Sioux nation, a wise old man, who once lived in what is now the state of Minnesota.  It was during the Fall of the year that a group of young braves sought out his advice concerning the coming winter.    
“O great chief,” they asked, “will the winter this year be a mild one or will it be very harsh with extreme frigid temperatures?”  

Movie night at First Baptist
First Baptist Church of Chiefland will host a community movie night on Sunday, March 4, at 6 p.m. with a free showing of "Courageous." The movie focuses on four law enforcement officers — Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson and Shane Fuller, who struggle to meet the challenges of fatherhood.
Childcare will be provided for children 5 and under. For more information or directions, call 352-493-1481.

St. Patty's dinner
at Parsons Methodist

n Family Bible hosts
Homeward Bound
The Family Bible Chapel, located at 12 N. Main St., Chiefland, will host "Homeward Bound" on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 10:30 a.m. If you are a fan of Gospel music, this is the group to hear.
Parking is located behind the church. For more information, call 352-215-3065.

n Community movie
night at First Baptist

While on the big island of Hawaii, Linda, J.R., and I chanced to come across a site known as, The Place of Refuge.  The object of war, in those days before the missionaries came to their island, was to exterminate the enemy, which included anyone who belonged to the opposing side.  Those too old, too young, or those unable to fight could find safety in the sanctuary.  Defeated warriors also came to the “pu’uhonua,” where they could wait in safety until the battle was over.  Their allegiance would then be to the victor.