We wish a great midweek to all our readers out there.
We hope everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
My how time goes by. A few more weeks and it will be another year.
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, Rev. R.D. Evans, Marie Evans, Ronald D. Watkins, Essie L. Robinson, Bertiel Evans, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jesse (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Angus Robinson, Billie W. Wash and Bernell Chapman.
Our nursing home residents are Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion in Meridian; Ms. Bobbie J. Clayborn at The Oaks of Meridian; and Mary F. Myers at Hilltop Manor in Union.
“The power of prayer, welcome to Pleasant Grove M.B. Church in Newton. Reaching the world with the transforming power of grace.” On Sunday, Pastor Pickens’ message was “The Resurrection”, taken from Matthew 28:1-6. Pastor Pickens and the Pleasant Grove church family welcomes all to Sunday School each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
Anna M. McKee, Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis and Barbara Coleman are on the Hickory sick list.
Our prayers go out to all the bereaved families in the loss of their loved ones.
Our houseguest last week was none other than Mr. Sonny Upton. Sonny owned a drugstore in Newton many years ago. We’re always happy to have old friends stop by.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand hope to see you at the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
We pray for our city, county, state, U.S. 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.
