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From The Jounalist’s Creed, by
Walter Williams
Greetings from the Ridge. frowned upon. This technique
A lady in church last Sunday was no doubt put into prac-
Looking at life through a different lens is often what mused, “You know, it’s nice hav- tice to coral congregations that
police officers must do on a daily basis. They dive ing Christmas and New Year’s roamed freely and took time
on Sunday. I really like it.” A away from the sermon. I’m not
head first into the depths of other peoples lives,
young mother of three looked Catholic, but I felt like going to
problems, emergencies and help create a since of at her and shook her head. The confession when I surreptitious-
calm in some of the worst times of an ones life. young gal was in church so she ly waved at a fellow a full five
Police offices put their lives in harms way to protect had to be polite. This peaceful rows away.
and serve and never think twice about the dangers confrontation took place dur- And of course there’s the
of the world today. ing our congregation’s weekly ever-popular “Katie-Bar-The-
“Meet and Greet” time, which Door, This Land is Your Land,
The Lake Gazette is asking for your input. referred to other churches by This Land is My Land, Give
Help us give back to those who walk the thin blue various names including, “The Me A Home Where the Buffalo
line for you. Passing of the Peace,” “A Mo- Roam” approach of the meet
Help us show support for your local police ment for Fellowship,” and sim- and greet. I’ve not done a sci-
department. ply “Greeting.” It’s a rather new entific study, but it seems that
innovation in mainline church- Methodists, Baptists, and Pen-
Send us your personal message to be printed in the es. . . a time somewhere in the tecostals favor this method most
upcoming weeks editions. order of worship where folks regularly. When it comes time
We want to show our gratitude for those who can stand up and say hello to to stand up and talk to folks us-
commit their lives to your safety. those in the neighboring pews. ing this routine then you’re free
Herb and I have been to a va- to cruise the entire landscape of
riety of denominations over the the church. Our little congrega-
Email: years and we’ve found that tion uses this scheme, a practice
lgnews@lakegazette.net these times in the bulletin fall that sometimes has driven new
lgmgr@lakegazette.net into distinct categories. Like . . . ministers out of their mind. I
or lggraphics@lakegazette.net The “Repeat After Me” once jokingly gave a young
Or method. This is the most for- clergy a police whistle to bring
mal of the various fellowship them back to order. The fellow
Mail your personal message: times in that the congregation is discovered that there were some
P.O. Box 187 instructed what to say, usually things not taught in seminary
Monroe City, MO 63456 something like “The Peace of as he stood by and helplessly
or Christ,” or “Peace be with you” watched his service turn into
304 South Main which should elicit an “And also tailgate party. You might ask
with you,” in response. Perhaps what folks have to talk about
Monroe City, MO 63456 it’s my perverse nature, but it’s at such length when they’d just
always rubbed me the wrong greeted each other at the begin-
Let your officers know you care! way to be told what to say when ning of the service. It’s simple. .
talking to someone. Herb tells . in our church the organ prelude
me that I should do as I am told is treated as sort of warm-up
Back the Blue and stop complaining. I ask him
to name the last time he did that
music to the ballgame and folks
stumble in late. The starting
With
The with me at home. He just stares time is only a suggestion.
LAKE GAZETTE at me across the pew and says, Finally, there’s the old tradi-
Help us show support for your local Police Department “Peace be with you, woman.” I tional “We’ll stay right where
suspect that churches use these we are, thank you very much.”
Send us $5 and your personal message to be printed for the men and
prescribed greeting system to In these churches there is no
women who walk the thin blue line for you. keep things from getting out of meet and greet. They didn’t
Email lgmgr@lakegazette.net hand. It’s guaranteed to not take come to glad-hand everyone,
much time out of the service dog-gone it. There’s of course
since most folks get tired of say- nothing wrong with this form of
Monroe City R-1 Lunch Menu ing the same thing to everyone
and sit back down. Of course
worship. Their attitude is “I was
here before church started and
For the week of: Jan. 9 - Jan. 13 there’s a modified plan and it’s if you’d have been on time we
Elementary School Middle School & High School called. . . could have chatted then.”
Lunch includes Choice of Milk Lunch includes Choice of Milk “The Designated Territory” The early Christian church
approach. I’ve only seen these often had to meet in secret and
Monday, Jan. 9-Salisbury Steak, Monday, Jan. 9-Salisbury Steak,
used once and I’ll admit that I when the Roman government
Mashed Potatoes/Brown Gravy, Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes,
got tickled when I read it in the turned down the screws on this
Bread/Butter, Corn, Fruit Cocktail. Brown Gravy, Bread/Butter, Corn,
program. “At this time please dangerous new sect the wor-
Tuesday, Jan. 10-Crispitos, Cauliflower, Pears. stand and greet those within two shippers often had to meet in the
California Blend, Pineapple Chunks, Tuesday, Jan. 10-Crispitos,
pews of yours.” I’m not kidding. dark. It was about that time that
Oatmeal Cookies. Hamburger, Spanish Rice, Mexicali The worship committee or who- churchgoers started using the
Wednesday, Jan. 11- Corndog, Corn, Mandarin Orange Slices. ever had staked out your terri- “holy kiss.” I wonder if their
Cauliflower/Ch Sauce, Mandarin Wednesday, Jan. 11-Corndog, Turkey tory, and although there were no ministers had to employ a police
Orange Slices. Sandwich, Green Beans, Baked Beans, penalties listed for those who whistle to calm things down.
Thursday, Jan. 12-Chili, Grilled Pineapple chunks. might have strayed three pews You ever in Coonridge, stop
Cheese, Pears, Thursday, Jan. 12-Spaghetti/ from their home base, it was by. We may not answer the door
Friday, Jan. 13-Grilled Chicken Meatsauce,Cheeseburger,Bread Stick, obvious that such practice was but you’ll enjoy the trip.
Pattie, Peas, Peaches, Oatmeal Salad, Mixed Veg, Tropical Fruit.
Cookies. Friday, Jan. 13-Grilled Chicken
Like us on
Pattie, Hamburger, Lettuce/Tomato,
Carrots, Broccoli, Peaches.
*High School offers a la carte items in addition to the regular menu. Entree
salad, fresh fruit, cheeseburger, and chicken patties are available daily.
This menu is
made possible by
Macon Atlanta
State Bank,
supporters of
education.