Good morning/evening to all our readers and friends.
We are sure everyone had a great and safe Valentines Day last Wednesday. We are sure our vets enjoyed all the cards and goodies they received.
We send out a happy birthday to all those celebrating this week.
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, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Lois Evans, Gloria Robinson, Joanne Webster, Billie W. Wash, Angus Robinson, Ree Boyde, Deacon L.E. Johnson and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayers go out to our nursing home residents: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion of Meridian; Bobbie J. Clayborn at The Oaks of Meridian; and Mary F. Myers at Hilltop Manor of Union.
“The power of prayer, welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor.” On Sunday, Pastor Pickens’ message was “Warning 3, Part 2: Fear Lest You Fall Away,” taken from Hebrews 6:4-8. Pastor Pickens and the Pleasant Grove Church family invite all to Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
We send out our sympathies to all the bereaved families in the demise of their loved ones.
Pastor John T. Evans and the Sunny Hill Baptist Church family invites all to come and share Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship each first, third and fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Evans’ message was “Be Careful when all Things are Well,” taken from Genesis 2:7-8 and 17.
Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mr. Tommie Nichols, Mother Bonnie Ellis and Barbara Coleman are on the Hickory sick list.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John MB Church family invite all to Sunday school each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. St. Johns sick list includes Bertha Bender, Frankie L. Evans, Annie Rogers, Regina Bender and Xavie Walker.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand welcomes all to the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
Our houseguest on Sunday was Ms. Monica Logan. We’re always happy to have young people stop by for a visit. It is good to know that the young folks think about the older folks. Thanks Monica for caring.
We pray for our city, county, state, U.S. governing officials and our military, stateside and abroad.
