Welcome To the “Little Town with a Big Heart”
Grace United Baptist Church will have a community wide Fall Festival 4-8 p.m. Oct. 5. There will be games, a dunking booth, haunted school bus, popcorn, hot dogs, food, prizes, inflatables, wristbands and tickets available, weather permitting. The church is located at 2087 Lebanon Church Road, Decatur.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family of Jagger Evan Brewer, 1, of Collinsville, who went to be with Jesus Thursday, Sept. 19, at Blair E. Batson Hospital.
Deepest Sympathy is extended to the family of Laura Reeves Thorne.
Prayer Requests: Jagger Brewer family, Laura Thorne family, Emily Elam,Melvin and Betty Tingle, Tonya Horn, Flora Overstreet, Blake Tidwell, Zack Rowzee, Scott Reed, Lance Garvin, Tommie Everett, Via Everett, Connie Smith, Carl Jones, Eileen McMullan, Bro. Gary Felton, Mike Linton, Baby Roper, Joshua Black, Trey Wilbourn, Bill Breindger, Dylan Walker, Hope Parks, Alley Gressett, Norman Snowden, T. Q. McGee, Caleb Carr, Donis Gomillion, Barbara Blass, Annie Therrin, Mike Walton, Vickie Davidson, Marty Turner, Doyle Gibbs, Alana McMullan, Doyle McMullan, Cili Norman and Janie McMullan. Shut-Ins: Royce and Sara Richardson, Jimmie Craig, Earline Everett, Bro. Ron Gilstrap and Stephanie Roland.
Hickory Day was a success on Sept. 21. There was a large crowd with antique cars and trucks. Everyone enjoyed the day!
Birthdays for the Week: Oct. 2 to Shelby Addy; Oct. 3 to Becky Chaney, Linda Caroll, Dee Gressett in memory, Cindy Gressett in memory, Glenda Freeman and Barbara Ivy; Oct. 4 to Cole Gressett, Brad Burks and Linda Gressett; Oct. 5 to Ricky Gressett, Connor Rowzee, Max Gressett, Carol Walker, Don Stamper, Jeremy Chaney and Bro. Steve Robinson; Oct. 6 to Jana Smith, Julie Conrad and Bill Williams in memory. Happy Birthday to all of you. Have a great day!
Anniversaries for the Week: Oct. 2 to Danny and Debbie Helfin; Oct. 3 to Andy and Heather Harrison; Oct. 5 to Bro. Mark and Cathy McDonald; Oct. 6 to Richard and Mary Jo Harris, and Mike and Judy Linton. Happy anniversary to each of you!
Recipe for the Week: 5 Ingredient Crescent Cheesy Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1can (8 ounces) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dough sheet or 1 can (8 ounces) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent rolls. Marinara sauce, if desired.
Steps: Heat oven to 375-degrees. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup of the pizza cheese, the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Set aside: If using dough sheet: Unroll dough. Place on cookie sheet. Press to form 14- by 9-inch rectangle. If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles. Place on cookie sheet. Overlap long sides to form 14- by 9-inch rectangle. Firmly press edges and perforations to seal. Sprinkle bottom half of dough with remaining 1 cup pizza cheese. Fold dough in half lengthwise to enclose cheese, pressing to seal on bottom and sides. Using serrated knife, cut almost completely through dough into 8 pieces. Sprinkle with seasoned cheese mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes or until deep golden brown on edges. Cool 5 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce
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