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On Saturday, we met at Pizza Inn for our grandson Zion’s ninth birthday. It was an enjoyable event, especially having his classmates and all his cousins celebrating with him. They had a blast.

James, Josephine and I visited with Ruther on Satur-day afternoon and found her in very good spirits. She was jubilant to have us with her.

It was a blessing to have Clara Pickett back at wor-ship services after she had been hospitalized and then released.

On Sunday, we had a full house during worship. It was a very large crowd. The Holy Spirit was present and it was awesome worship indeed. Rev. Eric Hill — who is also the Chief Deputy Sheriff in Jasper County, a school bus driver and formerly of Fruitdale, Ala. — delivered a powerful sermon entitled “It’s Up to You to Work it Out,” taken from Philippians 2:9-12. He was accompanied by his wife and children and a group from Leona Method-ist Church of Heidelberg. That group favored us with a melodious song.

Rev. James A. Henderson

and I were so elated because Rev. Henderson was pastor at First Baptist Church of Fruit-dale when Rev. Hill was a young boy.

We were sur-prised and very happy to have Rev. Abraham McKenzie, Jr. — another former member of ours when Rev. J.A. Henderson was pas-tor at Mt. Gilead in Quitman — worshipping with us on Sunday. Rev. Pruitt and fam-ily and Rev. Walley and fam-ily also worshipped is us. Our Male Chorus, along with Rev. Rayford Matthews, rendered song service.

A special thank you to Deacon Curtis Hamilton of New Light and everyone who worshipped us us on Sunday. You are always welcome; please come again.

Cynthia and Edward Lacey renewed their wedding vows on Saturday, Jan. 18 in the Waynesboro City Auditorium.

It was great having Deacon Eddie B. Richey worshipping with us. Rev. James A. Hen-derson and I were thankful to

find Deacon Eddie B. Richey, Daisy Blakley and Thomas Earl Howard doing well on Tuesday.

Please come and worship and praise God with us on Sunday, Jan. 26 during our 11 a.m. service as we cele-brate our Annual Family and Friends Day.

We say to all the bereaved: “Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. God never promised a life without pain, laughter without tears nor sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and the light for the way. And for all who believe in His heaven above, He rewards their faith in His everlasting love.” The words of sympathy I have to offer are nothing compared to the love and healing I wish upon you. It is with a heart full of sympathy and love that we extend a comforting embrace. When you feel sor-row in these sad times, look to your heart for the happy memories. We pray that God folds you in His loving arms so that you may find the abil-ity to heal.

Death often leaves us ask-ing why, but nothing can heal like happy memories. The memories we have are our stepping stones toward heal-ing. Our heartfelt sympa-thies to each of you.

We are continuing in prayer for Thomas Earl Howard (who is home recu-perating after being hospi-talized), Chris Thompson, Daisy Blakely, Rev. Cecil Jackson, Dianne Whitfield-Strawbridge, Danielle Ford, our daughter Cindy Cooper, Bettie Ruth Watkins, Sadie Pearl Busby, Mary Howell-Dozier, Arrie Lee Howard, Mattie Howard (who is recuperating at home after eye surgery), Ruther Morgan (who I found in good spir-its on Thursday), Lynette Hayes, Deacon Joe Howard, Susie M. Jordan, Mary Helen Pough, Lee Andrew Everett, Deacon and Mrs. Eddie B. Richey, Raymond Everett, the sick, the lonely, the elderly, the homebound and for all bereaved families.

We are in much prayer for our leaders — local, national and spiritual — for our nation and for everyone, everywhere.

We are in prayer for our children, all teachers, admin-istrators and everyone affili-ated with the school system.

We often feel helpless when somebody we love is hurting. How can we be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need of comfort and care? Whether it’s encouraging a jobless friend, lifting the spirits of the depressed or hosting a start-over shower for a divorced mother, there is always the need for showing compassion to someone that needs to feel love.

Stay prayerful and study God’s Word daily. Ask God to open your understanding of His Word. Meditate on it daily and hide it in your heart. Cultivate a love for it and talk about it to your children when you get up and before going to bed. Share it with others.

To all the hurting, lonely, depressed, distressed and everyone that is in need, always remember that we love you dearly but God loves you more. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Cast all your cares on Him. He has said, “Cast all your cares on me, for I care for you.” He is not

a man that would lie. Trust Him.

Please join us every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. for prayer and Bible Class.

Mission is held every Tues-day before the second Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.

Business meeting is held each Tuesday before the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m.

To all the residents of the Holly Bush community, please get me your news that you wish to have published by 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Don’t forget to include the birthdays and anniversaries. Thank you.

Contact Catherine R. Hen-derson at 601-410-7561.

Holly Bush Missionary Baptist Church

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Condolences go to the fam-ily of G.B. Davis. His services were held on Sunday, Jan. 12.

On the prayer list are Janet Williams (who got good new from her cancer doc-tor), Robin McCary, Louise Stevens, Shirley McIntosh, Janice Jones, Lois Sellers and Bo and Tammy Miller.

Happy birthday to Mi-chaela Sellers and Chase Cochran on Jan. 27, Mrs. L.D. Gatlin on Jan. 28 and Coty Williams and Ashlyn McLain on Jan. 29.

Sarah Johnson and family

visited Masie Langley on Sunday, and they brought Brittney Snell-grove and the boys with them.

Prentiss Ray Williams had painful bruises from a fall on Saturday.

Carrie Williams, wife of the late H.L. Williams of this community, passed away on Saturday in Citro-nelle, Ala.

BarbaraLangley

Yellow Creek

A weekly thought: let us re-member that the saying “you can’t miss what you never had.” Well, it sounds like slang or unprofessional, but I see it as a reality statement.

Please continue to pray for the Chambers and Stephens families. Be sure to keep the faith that God will see them through these painful times and keep the faith and love toward their family. John and Mary (Cat) had become regu-lar church participants.

Please continue to pray for the sick and shut-ins and the bereaved families. Some include Deacon E.L. Mayfield, Rev. Eugene, Wayne and Willia Worsham, Edna Willie Lacey, Thelma Williamson, Dot Rankin, Cassie Felps, Mrs. Tommy B. Jones, Sherry Jones, Classie, Dorothy Mae and Louise Chambers, Gloria Estes, Jacqueline (Shaq) McDougle, Casey Jo Mayfield, Clarence Loper and Tawanda

Wesley.Please contin-

ue to watch my column weekly for church and community events.

Anyone inter-ested in joining the Volunteer Club can give me a call. Mak-ing sacrifices for a good cause will be a blessing on us.

Happy belated birthday to Ashley Chambers, SchaDazia Davis and Brice Chambers. I missed their names recently and am sorry about that. Also, birthday wishes to Deacon E.L. Mayfield, Genia War-sham, Cammie Johnson, Eric Worsham, Rod Gray, Mother Daisey Johnson and James “Vern” Washam.

As always, if I missed your announcement, call me.

Contact Mary Williamson at 601-410-6519.

Remember in all things give thanks.

You are welcome to come and join us each Sunday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 11:15 a.m.

What a marvelous time we had on Sunday! Pastor Terry Jones brought a very inspirational message en-titled “You Need the Word,” taken from Luke 8:11-15, with a subtopic of “The World Will Change You.” We should continue to pray and stand on the Word of God. Trust in the Lord

with all thine heart and lean not unto your own under-standing.

On Wednes-day night, we had an awe-some time during our mid-week service. Our very own, Pastor Terry Jones, delivered the mes-sage entitled “It’s Impor-tant to Keep the Word of God,” taken from I Samuel 2:15. What a mighty ser-mon!

We invite you and your entire church congrega-

tion to our Annual Usher’s Day Program starting at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The guest speaker for this joyful occasion will be our very own, Pastor Terry Jones. We would love to have the presence of each of you.

Birthday wishes go out to Derrika Whitfield, Ash-

ley McDonald and Oliver Leggett, Jr. May God con-tinue to shower each of you with many more birthdays.

Remember to pray for all the sick and shut-ins around the community.

Thought for the week: “God Love Us All”

It’s amazing and incred-ible,

But it’s as true as it can be.

God loves and under-stands us all,

And that means you and me.

Today, respect everyone — even those who appear different from you — for we are all created by the same Father.

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church

SusiePolk

Pine Grove

MaryWilliamson

Strengthford Assembly of God has Ladies Prayer Meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please come join in as we pray for the churches, the community and the sick.

Maynor Creek Assembly of God has a revival going on with Brother Andy Stringfel-low, with services each night at 7 p.m.

Strengthford Assembly of God will have its first spa-ghetti plate sale at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1. Plates are $5 each and will benefit the youth camp fund.

Knowing God really mat-ters, as John the Apostel promises us in John 1:12.

To each and everyone who reads this paper, may God bless you all and keep you safe and well.

As always, we need to continue to pray for our country and government.

Prayer list: Gloria and Harold Boyd, Jennie V. Green, Brother Terry Cooley, Ruth Maxcey, Brother Brad and Sister Hope Maxcey and fam-ily, our youth in the commu-nity and Ron Lawson.

To the hunters out there — as you hunt this season, may God keep eacn and everyone of you safe.

If you have anything going on in your church, please contact me.

Contact Bobby Fountain at 601-381-4509.

Strengthford Community

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