We all forget from time to time

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Summer heat has returned following a brief tease of fall weather. Tomorrow may be the first day of fall, but it definitely isn’t time to close the swimming pool just yet!

Two Sundays ago was September 11. This National Day of Remembrance is observed in a variety of ways throughout our country. Most of the observances feature the heralding of first responders and average people stepping in to do the right thing in time of crisis. Most of the visual observances bear the slogan “Never Forget”.

As much as I hate to say this, I actually look forward to September 11th remembrances. Don’t get me wrong. I do not take the slightest amount of joy

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. JONATHAN YARBORO Columnist

in remembering the horrible actions of that day. I do, however, enjoy remembering what God can do in response to tragedy.

The thing that stands out most to me is the altered sense of priority. On September 11th, everyone in our nation set aside fear and unknowing in the name of concern for neighbor. There was tremendous fear present, accompanied by outright disgust and disbelief. There was plenty of anger, rage, and call to retaliation present as well. What

Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH ruled the day, however, was sincere concern for the welfare of neighbor.

Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The response to the tragic events of 9/11 was nothing new. Thankfully, our nation does not regularly encounter this level of attack, but it certainly has happened before. Each time it has happened, the response is the same. The guiding aspect of the myriad responses is grounded in concern for neighbor.

While it is certainly appropriate to attach the expression “Never forget” to remembrances of 9/11 or Pearl Harbor or other such events, I can’t help but wonder if something else is needed. I find myself realizing that all too often, we do forget. We as a people know how to get it right, but we all forget that from time