We send a great shout-out to our friends and readers this midweek.
A happy birthday goes out to Ms. Zipporah Chapman on Aug. 28. May she be blessed with many more.
Last week we were blessed to have First Lady Bessie Whitehead stop by for a visit. We’re always happy to have friends and neighbors stop by.
Prayers are extended to all the sick and shut-ins. Our list includes Sammie Currie, 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, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Deacon Clinton Norman, Jean Porter, Angus Robinson and Billy W. Wash.
Our prayers go out to Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson, both residents of the James T. Champion Nursing Home of Meridian, and Bobbie J. Clayborn, who is a resident of The Oaks in Meridian.
“The power of prayer, welcome to Pleasant Grove M.B. Church of Newton. Reaching the world with the transforming power of grace.” On Sunday, Pastor Michael Pickens’ message was “God’s Purpose of Grace,” taken from Romans 11:5-6. Pastor Pickens and the Pleasant Grove church family invite all to and hear God’s word each Sunday at 11 a.m.
Anna McKee, Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis and Barbara Coleman are on the Hickory sick list.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand hope to see you and yours each Saturday at the Hickory Devotion at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John Church family welcome all to Sunday School each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Robinson’s message on Sunday was “Revelation of Faith,” taken from Mark 5:34.
All the bereaved families are in our prayers at this time. Let’s all pray for our friends over in the Lone Star state of Texas.
We pray for our city, county, state, U.S. governing officials and our military, stateside and abroad.
