We wish a very good morning/evening to all our readers and friends out there.
We wish a happy birthday to all those celebrating this week.
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, M
arie 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 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.
This is a write up about one of our very special people, Ensign Roy Thigpen III. “Navy” Roy is student Navy aviator and is stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas. He is in the primary phase of aviation training. His goal is to become a jet strike pilot. As everyone knows, we value our military as they keep us safe. Hats off to Ensign Thigpen.
Welcome to Pleasant Grove MB Church of Newton, where the Rev. Michael Pickens is the pastor. Rev. Pickens and the Pleasant Grove Church family welcomes all to come and share Sunday School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Pleasant Grove was blessed with a Gideons International message.
Pastor Anthony Robinson and the St. John M.B. 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 Regina Bender.
Pastor Hale and Bro. Brand welcomes all to the Hickory Devotion each Saturday at 9 a.m. in downtown Hickory.
We ask everyone to feel free in sharing comments or information about news far and near.
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.
