We wish a good morning/evening to all our readers and friends out there.
We wish a happy birthday to all those that were born on the first week of May.
We send out prayers and concern for the following: 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, Deaconess Deline Norman, Gloria Robinson 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 in Union.
Last week, Ms. Johnnie M. Walker’s houseguests were Ms. Vermell Arrington and myself. The visit was a reunion, of sorts.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. Pastor Pickens and the Pleasant Grove Church family welcome all to Sunday school each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.
Larry Fielder, Bernice Bowden, Florine Bowden, Mother Bonnie Ellis, Mr. Tommie Nichols Jr. and Barbara Coleman are on the Hickory sick list.
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. 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 come and share the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
Deacon Albert and Deaconess Brenda K. Johnson visited the Gulf Coast this weekend, where they spent the time with their youngest son, Mr. Sheldon Johnson. Ms. Johnson said they had a safe trip.
Feel free to share comments or information about news and updates far and near.
We pray for 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.
