We wish a good morning/evening to all our readers and friends out there.
We send out a happy birthday to Sophia Robinson, Oct. 19, and Nellie McDonald on Oct. 21. May they both be blessed with many more.
We send out prayers and concerns for all the sick and shut-ins. Our list consists of Sammie Curry, Samual Hillie, Oliver J. Hillie, Charles Johnson, Nita F. Hughes, Tyyonna McCalphia, Marsha McMillian, James C. Johnson, Frank Norman Jr., Donna Burton, the Rev. R.D. Evans, Marie Evans, Ronald D. Watkins, Essie L. Robinson, Bertiel Evans, Gloria Robinson, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Deacon Clinton Norman, Lois Evans, Angus Robinson, Billie W. Wash and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayers go out to the following nursing home residents in Meridian: Nellie Norman and Carolyn Watson at James T. Champion and Bobbie J. Clayborn at The Oaks.
“Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church. The power of prayer, reaching the world with the transforming power of grace.” On Sunday, Pleasant Grove celebrated their Annual 50th men’s day program at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Horatio Wilson of Meridian. The theme was “Men of God Devoted to Prayer and Intersessions”, taken from Colossians 3:17. Pastor Michael Pickens and the Pleasant Grove family welcome all to Sunday School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John church family invites all to Sunday School each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Robinson’s message was “Men Helping Men be Better Men”, taken from Proverbs 27:17. Pastor Robinson and the St. John church family also welcome you and yours to Bible Study and Prayer Meeting each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Anna M. McKee, Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis, Barbara Coleman and Von Bowden are on the Hickory sick list.
Pastor John T. Evans and the Sunny Hill Baptist Church family welcome all to 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 “Hold on a Little While Longer”, taken from Job 1:1-3 and Job 1:9.
Our prayers are with all the bereaved families in the loss of their loved ones.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand welcome all to come and share the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
We send a shout out to our youngest son who had a birthday on Sunday, Oct. 15. Happy birthday Ricky T. Watkins! Your Mom wishes many more for you.
We pray for our city, county, state, U.S. governing officials and our military, stateside and abroad.