We wish a very good morn-ing/evening to all our readers and friends out there.
We wish a happy birthday to all those blessed with birthdays this week.
We have another very special person to write about today. Jasmin Nicole Wright graduated from Opelika Academy in 2008. She received a B.S. degree from Alabama State University in Criminal Justice with honors. She joined the Army in 2013 as a chaplain assistant.
After serving in the Army, she went to beautician school to pursue styling hair. Jasmine is the daughter of Mr. Darrell Wright, who was the first black food inspector for Newton and Leake Counties. Jasmin makes her home in Alabama, while Mr. Wright lives in Meridian.
Our prayers go out to all the sick and shut-ins, including: 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, Rev. R.D. Evans, Marie Evans, Ronald D. Watkins, Essie L. Robinson, Bertie L. Evans, Lois Evans, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Billie W. Wash, Angus Robinson, Ree Boyde, Jerusha Walker, Deaconess Girlee Johnson, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Leginia Brown, Deaconess Deline Norman, Gloria Robinson and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayer are with our nursing home residents: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion of Meridian and Bobbie J. Clayborn at the Oaks, also in Meridian.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. On Sunday, Pastor Pickens’ message was “Father’s Day-The Parable of the Ten Virgins: The Warning to Watch (Part 1),” taken from Matthew 25:1-9.
The Hickory sick list includes: Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis, Tommie Nichols Jr., and Barbara Coleman.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John MB Church family invite all to come and share Sunday School each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. The St. John sick list includes Bertha Bender, Frankie L. Evans, Annie Rogers, Xavie Walker and Regina Bender.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand invites one and all to the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
We send out prayers to all the bereaved families at this time.
Our prayers are with our city, county, state, U.S., governing officials and our military state side and abroad.
For your news, contact Leora Watkins Chapman at 601-683-3516 or PO Box 473 Newton, MS 39345.
