We wish a very good morn-ing/evening to all our readers and friends out there.
We wish a happy anniversary to Pastor Pickens and First Lady Shirley Pickens on June 6. We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Leona Robinson, June 3, and both Deaconess Bonnie J. Evans and Shatory Logan on June 5. May they all be blessed w
ith many more.
Our prayers go out to all the sick and shut-ins, including: 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, Lois Evans, Hailey Thompson, Lisa Cunningham, Victor Cunningham, Jessie (Bo) Harris, Joanne Webster, John A. Chapman, Billie W. Wash, Angus Robinson, Ree Boyde, Jerusha Walker, Deacon L.E. Johnson, Deaconess Girlee Johnson, Leginia Brown, Gloria Robinson and Bernell Chapman.
Our prayer are with 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 in Union.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. On Sunday, Pastor Pickens’ message was “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant: The Spirit of Forgiveness,” taken from Matthew 18:21-27. Pleasant Grove will be having vacation Bible school June 11-15, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The theme will be “God Squad: Special Agents In Action.” Classes will be for ages 3 to Adults. Refreshments will be served daily. Pleasant Grove is located at 202 N. Pilate Avenue in Newton.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John MB Church family invite all to come and share Sunday School each Sunday at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Robinson’s message was “There is Nobody Like God,” taken from Isaiah 46:9. The St. John sick list includes Bertha Bender, Frankie L. Evans, Annie Rogers, Xavie Walker and Regina Bender.
The Hickory sick list includes: Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis, Tommie Nichols Jr., Barbara Coleman and Donald R. Jones.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand welcomes all to the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
Pastor Larry D. Reed Sr. and the Midway Baptist Church Family welcomes all to Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship each first and third Sunday at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Pastor Reed’s message was “Here I Am Lord, Send Me,” taken from Isaiah 6:8.
Our prayers are with our city, county, state, U.S., governing officials and our military state side and abroad.
For your news, contact Leora Watkins Chapman at 601-683-3516 or PO Box 473 Newton, MS 39345.
