We wish a happy birthday to everyone born on the last week of July.
Prayers are extended to everyone in our area and beyond.
Our sick 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, 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.
Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson are in our prayers. Both are residents of the James T. Champion Nursing Home in Meridian. We also send out prayers for Bobbie J. Clayborn, who resides at The Oaks, also in Meridian.
“The power of prayer, welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton. Reaching the world with the transforming power of the gospel of grace.” On Sunday, Pastor Michael Pickens’ message was “Justification,” taken from John 1:16. Pleasant Grove will be having their three-night revival Aug. 7-9 beginning at 7 p.m. Minister William Flowers will be the speaker for the occasion. Pleasant Grove is located at 202 N. Pilate Avenue in Newton.
Our love and prayers are with the Nichols and McCalphia families in the loss of their loved one, Rev. Charlie Nichols. May God’s ever-lasting love be with them.
Anna M. McKee, Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden and Mother Bonnie Ellis are on the Hickory sick list.
Bro. Brand and Pastor Hale look to see one and all at the 9 a.m. Hickory Devotion each Saturday in downtown Hickory.
Mary Myers is a resident of Hill Top Nursing Home in Union.
The Decatur sick list includes Willie Loper and Bernell Chapman.
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Our prayers are with our city, county, state, U.S. governing officials and our military, stateside and abroad.
For your news, contact Leora Watkins Chapman at 601-683-3516. Address: P.O. Box 473, Newton, MS 39345.
