—Uncasttr Farming, Saturday, January 6,1979 10 Do you know who’s asking for your money? Does anyone remember Jimmy Jones? As much as we'd like to forget that “religious" wildman who was responsible for the murders of more than 900 followers in South America last November, it might be a good idea to not push him entirely out of our minds when we visit the Penn sylvania Farm Show. The reason for the warning is simple: Representatives of certain, not commonly' accepted lifestyles and beliefs are expected to be at the Farm Show again this year. They’ll be wanting your dollars and whatever other support you may want to give. While it may be in our nature to want to give generously, it’s advised that no one give blindly. Although one cultist group - Jimmy Jones' People's Tempie - has received>most of the publicity on the subject during the past two months, there are many others whose behavior is just as questionable. The difference is that they haven’t made the headlines. The fact is that there are groups within our society which shamelessly solicit our dollars to further causes which destroy our own beliefs. A NEW “YOU”? Lesson for January 7,1979 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25; RomansB:l-14; 2 Corinthians 5:16,17; Ephesians 2:1-10. TOATTEND FARM SHOW EVENTS The Pennsylvania State Farm Show is the big agricultural event, next week. Thousands of people will fill the Farm Show Building to see the exhibits and to eat baked potatoes and boagies. Active farmers should recognize the many educational meetings and URAL ROUTE YOU GOTTA BE KIDDL dad... YOU EXPECT ME I' WALK AROUND THE FARM SHOW U' In 1977, and again last' year, members of the Internationa! Society, of Krishna Consciousness stood in the paths of many a Farm Show visitor, offering him or candy cane in exchange for a monetary .donation. For those who aren't familiar with the Krishna group, the situation may appear innocent enough. But investigations by law enforcement agencies, journalists, and private individuals have revealed that Krishna members have been responsible for kidnappings ' Devotional Reading: Psalms 51:6-12. An enterprising photographer put this sign in hiswondow: Asyoulooktome $lO As you think you 100 k... $2O As you would like to look $3O It would seem that a new “you” costs more than the old one. Actually, that’s what the New Testament says: you can be a new per son, but it will cost something. But who pays... and how much does it cost? The Price The New Testament puts it in different ways, but it is - -J » mm a** Tl aa f” By Max Smith, Lancaster County Agricultural Agent W NOW IS THE TIME J banquets that are held during the week. Many of these are of state-wide organizations and should have economic benefits for the producer. The Farm Show Program will give the exact details on each event; these small pamphlets are available from the Farm Show Building or from any of our Penn State Extension of fices. See you at Farm Show. TOSEGREGATE ANIMALS One of the major practices in preventing livestock diseases is to segregate new Farm Show is bustin 9 out all,over The Farm Show is bustin’ out all over. Many of the machinery exhibits have been outside in the cold for years. Others have been waiting for space anywhere - inside or out. Since the Farm Show complex was renovated a year ago the space situation has become even' more critical. This year the livestock entries have been sharply reduced. Schedules have been altered, and a lot of people who’d like to participate are staying home because they can’t'get in or are too disgusted with the squeeze to want to bother clear that the price of a new ing set “free” by the Spirit - “you” has been paid by God: it * God who pays the price You know that you were H ransomed from the futile so that there can be a new ways...with the precious “you”. As Paul puts it to the blood of Christ..(l Peter . . . j.jg jg) Corinthians: “If anyoneism For by grace you have Christ, he is a new creation” been saved through faith; (2 Corinthians 5:17). But and this is not your own please note: Paul sayA doing, it is the gift of God “anyone”! It is an unlimited (Ephesians2:B). offer, given to any person who will accept it. In other For the law of the Spirit of words, there is no life so set life in Christ Jesus has set or so messed-up that it can ine free from the law of sin not be made completely and death (RomansB:2). “new” by the power of God! Regardless of how we God is a more powerful think of it -as “ranson,” as redeemer than man is a sin the “gift” of “grace”, or be- ' ner! animals when brought to the farm; this is true with all species of livestock. Too many diseases and in fections are purchased and brought to the home herd or flock. Also, animals that are exhibited at shows should be segregated from the rest of the herd, or all other animals treated for the infections. In this area, some swine producers may purchase bred gilts at next week’s State Farm Show. Even though these gilts come from disease-free herds, they should be segregated for at and ideological indoctrination of minors against the parents’ will. The result has been extreme anguish and suffering for the families involved. For example, on Aug. 31, 1975 a California father found his 12-year old son in a' Krishna temple and removed him forcibly. But he didn’t ' get far. Eight to 10 cultists surrounded him and pulled the boy out of his arms. The boy is believed to have been taken to India, where the Krishna group is headquartered. While an act such as kidnapping Despite all of this, the Farm Show will go on. Weather permitting, record crowds will probably be at tending and enthusiasm will outrank notes of bitterness. The Farm Show has become a tradition. It's been that for years. As flowers attact bees, so does the Farm Show attract farmers and others interested in agriculture. The Farm Show generates a lot of interest and receives a lot of support from commercial exhibitors. This week, as on previous occasions, it’ll all unfold with plenty of excitement and color. We hope you’ll enjoy it despite the squeeze. least 30 days before coming in contact with local animals. Segregation and sanitation are both very important in good herd or flock management. TO CONTROL WILD BIRDS AND ANIMALS The Winter months can be times when wild birds and stray animals bring in fections to the farm. Also, mice and rats are a source of disease infection. Producers are urged to give some at tention to eradicating these problems from their bams and feeding operation. Feed neliets are avilable that can By Tom Armstrong Onmainone and murder is clearly unlawful, fh soliciting for money at an airport ( farm exposition is within the lavi Many of these cultist groups havi acquired astronomical sums ( money as a result of thei solicitations. Innocent, well-meanm individuals are .being tricked mt( supporting activities which brinj crushing amounts of suffering ti other innocent people. Jimmy Jonei massacre of 900 persons in Soutl America exemplifies the point. Unfortunately, authorities art getting nowhere in their attempts to control the questionable activities of cultist groups. Officials of the Pennsylvania Farm - Show can't legally restrict cult members from the Farm Show grounds. Neither can they forbid them to ask for your support - monetarily,or otherwise That leaves the final decision in your hands. It's hoped you think twice befon you contribute to a cause which ma; be 'questionable and very muci against your own beliefs. The Cost Yet, although it is a free gift and although God himself pays the price for a , new “you,” it will still cost you something. Once again, the New Testament state the cost in different terms, but the meaning is the same: As obedient children, do 1 not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but... be holy yourselves in all your con* duct... (1 Peter 1:14) For we art bis work manship, created In Christ Jesus for good works... that we should walk in them (Ephesians 2:10). be used to keep down the wild bird problem. In closed buildings screens can be used to keep out the'wild birds. Rats and mice .can be controlled by a good, clean up program along with several poison bait stations. Stray dogs and cats should be kept out of farm buildings as much as possible; they can be a source of infection, TO KEEP GOOD FARM RECORDS The first of the year is a good time to give some at- Farm Calendar Monday, Jan. 8 Pennsylvania Farm Show begins, see complete schedule elsewhere in this issue. * , Lancaster County FFA meeting, 6 p.m. at the Brownstowi Vo-Tech School. Penn State Stockmen’s baihquet, ' p.m. at the Jolly Fisherman, • Harrisburg Poultry st. vicemen’s seminar, Trtidway Inn, Lancaster, 6:30 p.m. Tony Stemberger of Penn Thu's, the cost of a no “you’' is the price that Goi pays in Jesus Christ plus) new life to go with the nei self. The gift of the nei “you” is something that onlj God can put in your hands but when he has done it, you must do something new will that gift. Otherwise, the net “you” quickly reverts bad into being the old “you”. “If any one is in Christ, is a neWxreation; the old passed away, behold, new has come.” It’s your move, tention to improving fan accounts. If the system is' be changed, now would be good time' to make tl change. Accurate records are “must’ in modem famusJ' These records are not orij ' used for income tai reporting, but should be use for good farm planning. Our Extension Servic offers a set of Farm Recoi books in case any produce needs to consider anothe system of records. Be sure) keep good records in w coming yearr State will give a pouiW outlook. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association annu*' meeting, and banquet 6:30- p.m. at the Pent Harris Motor Inn, CaffP Hill. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Lebanon County Coni servation District boar* of directors meeting, l p.m. at 'the Leban® County Municip* Building, Room 207.
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