We send out a great shout-out to our friends and readers this midweek.
We wish a happy birthday to Antonio Hodges, Sept. 6, and Latrell Jones on Sept. 9. We wish both many more.
We stopped by the Dollar General store in Newton last week. As we never meet a stranger, we talked to the new store manager, Mr. Dericus Horner. Mr. Horner, from Meridian, was very nice and helpful.
Prayers are extended to all the sick and shut-ins. Our list includes Sammie Curry, Samual Hillie, Oliver J. Hillie, Charles Johnson, Nita F. Hughes, Tyyonna McCalphia, Marsha McMillian, James C. Johnson, Frank Norman Jr., Donna Burton, Ralph Jordan, Bro. R.D. Evans, Marie Evans, Ronald D. Watkins, Essie L. Robinson, Bertiel Evans, Gloria Robinson, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Deacon Clinton Norman, Angus Robinson, Bernell Chapman Billy W. Wash, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, and John A. Chapman.
We also send out prayers for the following nursing home residents: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson (James T. Champion in Meridian), Bobbie J. Clayborn (The Oaks in Meridian) and Mary F. Myers (Hilltop in Union).
“The power of prayer, welcome to Pleasant Grove M.B. Church of Newton. Reaching the world with the transforming power of grace.” All are invited to Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Michael Pickens’ message was “Sanctification,” taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Pastor Pickens and the Pleasant Grove church family invite all to come and hear Gods word.
The Hickory sick list includes Anna McKee, Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis and Barbara Coleman.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand welcomes all to join them for the Hickory Devotion every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
The Mapp and Johnson families have our prayers in the loss of their loved one. May God shine his love and mercy on them.
We hope everyone had a safe and blessed Labor Day last week. Be safe and take care of each other.
We pray for our city, county, state, U.S. governing officials and our military, stateside and abroad.
