Letters To Editor – Oct. 13, 2011

Dear Editor:
It seems that every year or two I have to rewrite a version of the same letter to the editor and to the people of Yalobusha County, so here I go again.
The Associated Press has released a story of a Presbyterian church in Madison, Wis. ordaining a homosexual minister. The reader should understand that the Madison church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), an ultra-liberal, Bible-bending denomination.
I am reminding everyone once again that this particular denomination does not represent all who call themselves Presbyter-ians. Our local Presbyterian Church has no connection whatsoever with the aforementioned denomination. We are members of the Presbyterian Church in America, a Bible-teaching, Bible-preaching, Bible-believing denomination whose beliefs are far removed from those espoused in the article, and not only in the area of homosexuality.
If you are looking for a church practicing the re-formed faith and truly working through God’s word, give your local Presbyterian Church a visit.
Ersel King

Dear Editor:
  A couple of weeks ago I wrote a short note commending two different individuals on their efforts to make worthwhile contributions to the Herald for the benefit of its readers.
  To my surprise both individuals responded with sincere statements, thanking me for showing my appreciation of their efforts. Their responses caused me to realize an obvious fact: every person would greatly appreciate being told, or shown in someway, that whatever their efforts are for others, they’re appreciated. Why are people so reluctant to tell others “thanks for a job well done?” That applies to all relationships: husbands                  /wives; students/teachers (past and present); employers/employees—well you get my point.
  Usually we wait until a wake or funeral to tell how much the deceased meant to us. Why wait? Tell ‘em while they’re living!
  After the Ole Miss/BYU football game, letters were written to The Mississippian, the Commercial Appeal and the Clarion-Ledger by BYU fans commending the Ole Miss fans at the Grove and at the game for their friendly, hospitable behavior. The BYU fans indicated they had been rudely treated at other SEC games, but were amazed at the friendliness of Ole Miss fans, both before and after the game (BYU won, 14 to 13). Now Ole Miss fans are writing letters thanking BYU fans for their going to the trouble to write their letters. It’s contagious. Try it!
  One more thing: regular gasoline in Oxford Sunday ranged from $3.06 to $3.19 a gallon. No further comment!
  /s/Joe Lowe