Good morn-ing/evening to all our friends and readers out there.
We hope all of you are doing well and had a safe and happy Easter on Sunday.
We also hope that all those c
elebrating birthdays this week are blessed with many more.
Prayers are extended to all the sick and shut-ins, including 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, Bertie L. Evans, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Billie W. Wash, Angus Robinson, Ree Boyde, Jerusha Walker, Girlee Johnson, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Leginia Brown, M.L. McGee, Deline Norman and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayers go out to our nursing home residents: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion of Meridian and Bobbie J. Clayborn at the Oaks of Meridian.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. On Sunday, Minister Addie Watts gave the sunrise service message at the 7 a.m. hour.
On Sunday, April 15, Pleasant Grove will be observing their Women’s Day program at 11 a.m. Ms. Shernise Wilson, the principal of Newton High School, will be the guest speaker. The theme is “Every Woman Committed,” while the mission is Christian Education, Evangelism and Fellowship. Pastor Pickens and the Pleasant Grove church family welcomes all to come and help make this a great time in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Also, one and all are welcome to Sunday School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Pleasant Grove is located on 202 N. Pilate Avenue in Newton.
Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Tommie Nichols Jr. and Barbara Coleman are on the Hickory sick list.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John MB Church family welcome you and yours to Sunday school each Sunday at 9 a.m. with worship at 10:15 a.m. The St. John sick list includes Bertha Bender, Frankie L. Evans, Annie Rogers, Xavie Walker and Reginia Bender.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand welcome all to the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
Prayers go out to all the sick and bereaved families.
We pray for our city, county, state, U.S., governing officials and our military state side and abroad.
For your new, contact Leora Watkins Chapman at 601-685-3516 or PO Box 473 Newton, MS 39345.
