I have two weeks or so worth of news to report in this article so I will see if I can keep everything in order. The first week in May was our Communion Sunday. Our crowd was down a little, but we still had a good service. I had my…
I thought this might be interesting for some of our older citizens. I forget the year but think it was 1943 when my father was an air raid warden in Los Angeles before they drafted him into the Marines at age 38 and with 3 children. One night a Japanese…
My sympathy to the family of Onis Gunter. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. We went to town on Friday and Saturday. Quin and Macee visited me Saturday also. Juanita Kazenske of Illinois called me on Tuesday. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Tuesday also. Jo Stephens visited me on…
“Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer…” Champions now forget the discontent of winter, which was not much except for its length and move straight on to glorious summer. Last Sunday morning found frost in low spots and Tuesday temperatures reached 90˚. There will yet be some…
May 15 – Wednesday evening service began by Bro. Jim Lafferty taking prayer requests and praise reports. We praise the Lord for answered prayers. Sis. Melba Austin led in prayer. Bro. Jim read Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-11. It was hard work to fish and catch fish. It is also hard…
5-20-13. Sunday school began with the reading of Psalms the 12th chapter. Opening prayer is given by Sister Clara Lafferty. Our lesson came from II Corinthians the 10th chapter. Paul is writing this letter to the Corinthians because of the disturbance among them. The human part of Paul was to…
“I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tent of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give you grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. O Lord…
We were honored to have missionary guests this week and their daughter. Their daughter has just finished her Junior year at Heartland Baptist Bible College and is planning to spend the summer with her parents before completing her Senior year. She will complete her teaching degree during this upcoming year.…
We’ve been busy around the place this past week. Bob, my son, has been trimming trees and it is taking a while to get everything cleaned up. My squirrels are somewhat confused as their tree limbs are gone and they are learning a new route to their feeder. Bob and…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, May 27—CLOSED. Tuesday, May 28—Swedish meatballs, rice, peas and carrots, fruit. Wednesday, May 29—Manicotti with meat sauce, green beans, garlic roll, ice cream. Thursday, May 30—Ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli cheese soup, salad, cookie. Friday, May 31—Chicken livers, mashed potatoes, gravy, tomatoes, fruit…
Bonnie Phipps said that after church Michael and Wendee Freeman, Matt, Madison, Sydnee and Alexis, Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Roy and Linda Freeman and Roy’s brother and his wife, Dennis and Teresa Freeman all went to Theodosia to Cookie’s Restaurant and ate dinner and then they went for a drive…
Jamey Herd has not been having a good couple of weeks and running to the doctor every week is no fun. She says no one in the area calls her with news or updates. Same here! Surely some of you have news of your gardens, etc. and goings on at…
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone. Donna Dodson and Diana Davis were both here on Monday. Jolisa Iott came by one day this week. Donna, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee came by on Thursday. Donna went with Mike Dodson to Springfield on Friday. He had a MRI on his back. Donna…
Thank you Lord for all the good rain and the wonderful temperatures you have been blessing us with. God bless all the mothers and their families on their special day. Thank God for the Christian mothers, who with God’s help strive to give their children the knowledge of our Lord…
Champion phone lines and internet services were fairly clogged with well-wishing sons and daughters hoping to get through to speak with their dear old Mothers on Sunday. Monday finds the old darlings smiling and contented to have been remembered. Some had the good fortune to see their offspring face to…
May 12 – Sunday school on Mother’s Day opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Bro. Jeff Shipley led us in prayer. Jack read Psalms 130 for our devotion. He dismissed us to study God’s word. Maddie Shipley sang while offering was received. Praise and Worship began with testimonies…
May 12 – We opened with reading of Psalms 121. Opening prayer was given by Ronnie Thomas. In his request to God he offered request to all mothers especially those that may be struggling with a decision of whether to keep their baby or make the choice of abortion. This…
Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her,” Proverbs 31:28. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Psalms 130 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for Wanda Goss, Floyd Graham, Betty Satterfield, Agnes Simmons,…
All the mothers were honored, Sunday morning. Each mother received a small tin of hard candies, “Mixed Fruit Drops” and a small book, “God’s gift for Mothers” published by Thomas Nelson. Every lady present received a flower that was ready to be set out. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message…
On Sunday I went to church with Bob and Linda. We went out to eat before coming home. Jenna Davis came out and visited with us. Linda had several calls for Mother’s Day. We visited Barb, Jack, Miracle, Traci and Isabella late Sunday evening and ate supper with them. They…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, May 20—Grilled chicken sandwich, savory potatoes, baked beans, sherbet. Tuesday, May 21—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, hominy, fruit. Wednesday, May 22—Chicken and dumplin’s, peas and carrots, coleslaw, cake. Thursday, May 23—Spaghetti, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Friday, May 24—Hamburger/tater tot casserole, cucumber slices,…
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms out there! You know mother’s day is every day, but we set aside one day of the year to pay special attention to her and to say “Thanks mom, for all you do”. Godly woman who fear the Lord will be given strength to…
After church Bonnie said that Ken and Debbie Cederlind, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya came down to Roy and Linda Sue Freeman’s and the others that met them there were Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Wendee Freeman, Matt, Madison, Sydnee and Alexis and Wendee’s cousin and wife who was in…
Greetings from the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks, near Cox South Hospital. I have been staying here off and on for several days with daughter Julie as she was released from the PCU in the hospital but referred here to be close to the hospital. On the afternoon of…
It has been a busy time on Dogwood Hill. Randy got his cattle “worked” and the horses brought to the barn, so the new grass won’t create founder problems. He worked on two trucks, a tractor, and other things. However, he managed to come for supper three times. Randy got…
My sympathy to the Don Rackley family. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. She talked with Danny while she was here on the phone. She went with Macee Breeding and her kindergarten class to Springfield on Tuesday to the Discovery Center. I watched George Jones funeral on tv Thursday. Donna…
Wednesday evening was attended by John W. John is not very long with his sermons yet, but God is blessing him richly. We all enjoy him very much. Sunday morning service was in Phil. 3:12-16. The jest of the verses to me were, ” I press toward the mark for…
In Champion, as in the rest of the country, Mother’s Day is an opportunity for children to express their love and appreciation to their special Mothers. They make cards and draw pictures, and glue macaroni on to various things that then get painted. Mothers hold on to these precious mementoes…
May 1 – Wednesday evening service at Caney began with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley began by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Lila Roberts led in prayer. Jeff read Acts 9:10-16, 13:4-5, 16-17, 42-44, 22:28-29 and 24:24-27. The Lord leads in ways we don’t understand and don’t expect usually…
5-5-13. Good morning everyone. After a return of winter for awhile the sunshine is a welcomed presence this morning. One of my questions for next week will be where is the verse that talks of change of seasons in the latter days. I don’t think anyone that studies the Bible…
“Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the ressurection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” I Peter 1:3. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Lametations 3:19-24…
When you look at Joe Banks, you might think that you are looking at a fellow who has never been far away from the hills, but a few weeks ago his wife, Pat Banks, brought a copy of the Hornet Apollo Eleven Recovery Cruisebook to church. Joe was aboard the…
Debbie Cederlind came down Thursday evening and stayed all night with her mother Bonnie Phipps and took her to the doctor on Friday and when she brought her back home Debbie went home. Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down Saturday so Debbie could attend her 40th Class Reunion and they…
We didn’t get much snow in the latest snowstorm, but it did snow off and on for those few days. I saw a news clip on TV that showed somebody’s hummingbird feeder covered in snow with the hummers zipping around in the falling snow, feeding as usual. It didn’t seem…
What an absolutely gorgeous day today was. This is the weather we think of as spring weather. I hope you remembered to thank God for giving us such blessings as this. My weather man is telling me that the forecast is going to change by this weekend. I guess we…
My goodness, another week gone by! Have you had enough rain yet? Those planning on putting out gardens are probably frustrated. Grandson Nick suggested I should plant something such as tomatoes but as I’ve said before, the Rock of Gibraltar doesn’t have anything over this rocky ridge of Dogwood Hill. …
My sympathy to all the bereaved. Donna Dodson came by on Monday, Quin Breeding and Reece and Megan Goforth were sick this week. Donna took Quin to the doctor on Tuesday. Reece and Megan went to the doctor on Friday. Quin and Macee went to the dentist on Friday. Chase…
Sunday morning, April 28, God has blessed us with a beautiful day. Special requests for prayer were: Ronnie Norman, Donna and family, Colleen and Alberto. The small kids had a song for us after Sunday school. We always enjoy the young ones, they are God’s future church. The pastor’s message…
The bright beautiful days in Champion speak for themselves. They are the halcyon days that are the ideal ones that people will remember. Halcyon means untroubled and peaceful. The definition provided here is for the benefit of a great Champion friend who called last week looking for a definition to…
April 28 – Caney came together singing this beautiful Sunday. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to Sunday school. He took prayer requests and praise reports. We have so much to be in prayer for. Sis. Elsie Combs led in prayer. Jack read Titus 3:1-7 for our devotion. After a very…
Opening prayer was by Lee Hampton. Our lesson was from II Corinthians, chapter 6. Joe read Psalm 129 for opening Sunday school. Our lesson was how we must work together in working for the Lord toward the saving of souls. We discussed the lesson verse by verse in II Corinthians,…
The weather is so topsy-turvy I wondered if I would see a hummingbird before June, but of course they know when to come back and don’t pay attention to my calendar. I wonder if any of you are seeing hummingbirds yet. I finally saw one Monday morning and had to…
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness’ and all these things shall be added unto you,” Matthew 6:33. Everyone of us is looking for something to satisfy us. The only way to fill that void is with Jesus. God loves us, Jesus died to save us,…
Sunday was “Go Blue” Child Abuse Awareness at Bethany Baptist Church. Most people wore blue just as a reminder that we are stewards of God’s precious children. Darlene Sorensen handed each person a small dark blue ribbon to wear on their lapels and shoulders in support of the effort to…
On Friday evening Bob and Linda visited at the home of Kevan and Karen Davis. Several family members were there to visit Justyn, Tiffany, Tyler and Rylee of Lubbock, Texas. They enjoyed a fish fry and lots of visiting. Justyn and Tiffany and children returned home on Sunday. Saturday afternoon,…
Last Weeks News – A true saying is “the darker the berry, the healthier the fruit.” Purple fruit such as blueberries and blackberries and vegetables such as eggplant and purple cauliflower are packed with anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant, and other substances that may help fight heart disease, diabetes, and…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she didn’t have any news and she didn’t make it to church. Tara brought Jett over last Monday and Thursday, Kendra came up for a while and I went in and paid a bill, Kristie came by that evening. Last Tuesday…
Hello from our mountain. We had a wonderful service this weekend. We started with a nice crowd for church and getting ribbons to wear in remembrance of child abuse month. Donald preached about what part of your body was the most important. Now I am sure everyone has their own…
We have had a couple of glorious days. Sunday on my way home on Hwy 14 there were no vehicles behind me so I lollygagged and took in the scenery. The Redbuds are so pretty, a true harbinger of spring. So many of the various Oak trees are now showing…
April 23, 2013. The very first thing we need to do is thank the Lord Jesus for his watchful care over Bevy’s mother and step-dad. Our God is faithful. The prayer requests voiced were for Norma, unspoken, the Nation’s leaders, Congress and Senate, Bevy’s Dad, Linda P.’s son, Don Freeman…
Spring! It is the very definition of tumultuousness. Things are roiling in the earth and in the sky. Soil is heaving and zygotes are cleaving in men and beasts. It is a fecund time of year. Some calendars designate April 22nd as Earth Day. It is certainly worth celebrating in…
April 17 – The Goodhope Pickers are coming soon to Caney Church, May 19 at 6 p.m. Bring a dish and or instrument and join in the fellowship. Come hear these fine men witness in song and testimony. You will be blessed. May 2 is the National Day of Prayer.…
4-21-13. We have again come to worship the Lord here in this place. Another beautiful day God has given us and we are ever so thankful for the rain that has got people’s ponds back up and even the lakes are back to their pre-drought levels. I don’t like the…
The Young Women N Christ attended the Youth Retreat that was held last weekend at Hammond Mill Camp. They came back telling about the games and the really generous amount of food that was offered as well as the messages that they heard. Pastor Bob Sorensen and his family attended…
We’ve had a busy week. Last Friday, Bob and Linda took me to Springfield for a doctor appointment, then Friday evening Barby and Andy Williams visited with us. Saturday at McDonald’s we visited with friends and Linda’s granddaughter, Jenna and friend, Megan. Saturday night Barb and Jack came over for…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she was doing just fine and that she got out and went to church this Sunday. Tara brought Jett over last Monday and James came by and Jett was asleep so he didn’t wake him up, that evening when Tara picked Jett…
It was a good day at church Sunday with a good-sized crowd. I had missed the last two Sundays and it was so good to be back. The first Sunday I was in Texas with Julie to see Scott and last Sunday I was at the hospital with Julie. Julie…
I don’t know about the rest of you but here at Dogwood, we received quite the hail storm and are thankful that the hail was only pea size, followed by quite a bit of rain. My rain gauge isn’t out yet due to occasional freezing but, it seems it was…
My sympathy to the family of Pearl Stout. Melanie Breeding, Megan and Macee have all been sick this week. Donna didn’t feel good on Wednesday. Danny Bushong has been working in Kansas City. My sister Jaunita Kazenske in Illinois called me on Wednesday. Debra Reed of Kansas called me on…
God has blessed us again with a beautiful day. Did you take timeto thank Him for that blessing? Prayer requests were for Davis family, Tiffani’s uncle, Smokey, Linda P., Betty C., Bevy’s friend, Judy. God knows the need of each person mentioned. “Proclaiming Christianity.” Do you just go to church…
The weather may be unsettled this time of the year but Champions do not mind. They are busy getting things done so that when the weather is perfect they will have nothing to do but enjoy it. This productivity may not be so much the result of good planning as…
April 14 – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone by taking prayer requests and praise reports. We have many concerns, so many in need of the Lord’s touch. Sis. Melba Austin led in prayer. Jack read John 15:1-7 for our devotion. Praise and Worship began with…
4-14-13. It is another beautiful day in the Lord. Flowers are blooming and everything is so green. The birds are singing their beauty and we are so every privileged to assemble here in the house of God. Sunday school began with the reading of Psalms 126. Sister Sue Thomas gave…
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,” I Peter 5:8. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang He read John 15:1-7 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. We missed Sister Shirley Riley who…
The Young Women N Christ will load up in the church van immediately after school, Friday, to be taken to the Hammond Mill Campgrounds for a weekend Youth Retreat. Darlene Sorensen will be driving and staying with them for this event. It is an opportunity for our young people to…
Bob, Linda and I attended church services Sunday morning. Afternoon visitors of us were Carol, Robert, Blake, Billie, Gail, Jake, Jackie and Dusti. Jackie and Dusti spent Sunday night with Bob and Linda and Jackie hunted on Monday and returned home to Lebanon on Monday afternoon. Bob Miller came on…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, April 22—Chicken Alfredo sauce over noodles, spinach, carrots, fruit. Tuesday, April 23—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, April 24—Meatloaf, baked potato, corn, roll, sherbet. Thursday, April 25—Sweet and sour pork, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, fruit. Friday, April 26—Ham and beans, cornbread, spinach, potatoes, fruit. We say…
I didn’t get a hold of Bonnie this week. I receive .5 of an inch of rain in my gauge last Monday then by 9 p.m. Wednesday I had one inch and the rest of the time it didn’t show any in my rain gauge. Tara and Jett came over…
I got twenty-five strawberry plants set out over the weekend. As usual I had put the cart before the horse and ordered the plants before I had anywhere prepared to plant them. I rounded up several old tin washtubs that I have used for flower planters and got some good…
As normal, I am a week behind. We had a great Easter weekend. We started out with breakfast at church. We fixed the works: sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs and pancakes. We had a kitchen full of hungry people. Someone even made some cinnamon rolls, which I enjoyed. After we…
In the twilight hours just before sleep when my prayers drift in and out, I come with such good ideas for this column and such good plans for spring cleaning the next day, etc. Then, next day when I wake up all these brilliant ideas have disappeared like a puff…
Gene Pool visited me Thursday. Donna Dodson and I went to Springfield Friday to shop and have lunch. Donna came by on Monday to mail a letter for me and was here also on Tuesday. Quin Breeding spent Friday night with Hunter Hall. Reece Goforth visited Melanie Nelson and family…
This is the day, the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it. I think Spring has arrived, it sure was a beautiful day. Thank you God. Prayer requests were many: Frank Gary Honeycutt, Tom Brown family and unspoken. Bevy was ill, we pray she recovers very soon along with…
The second week in April seems to have a theme running through it over the years. Last year this article began: “April 9, 2012–In Champion the gardener waits for the harvest and has patience for it and like James said, he is patient while waiting for the early and later…
April 3 – This writer has not been here on Wednesday very much due to weather and family sickness, maybe things will be better now. Services at Caney began with singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Jim Lafferty led in…
4-7-13. Spring is finally here I believe and God’s beauty is all around us this morning. Sunshine is here and birds are singing. At night the frogs sing us a lullaby. How I love this time of year. Our Sunday School lesson began with the reading of Psalms 93. Opening…
“And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into Heaven,” Luke 24:51. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read I Corinthians 15:1-8 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. We sang Happy Birthday to Macee Breeding.…
Bethany Baptist Church was pleased to have guests come in Sunday morning. Guests are always welcome to all the services and activities at the church. There will be a Ladies’ Bible Study, Thursday morning at 8:30 to 10:00. They are studying the Leviticus instructions on the different offerings and how…
We’re sure enjoying the nice weather and watching the grass and flowers growing and tree budding out. I hung the hummingbird feeder out. It may be a little early but it won’t be too much longer before they come. My rhubarb is growing and parts of the yard needs mowed.…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 15—Chicken wings, coleslaw, cottage cheese, cookie. Tuesday, April 16—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, hominy, fruit. Wednesday, April 17—Frito pie, baked potato bar, corn, jell-o. Thursday, April 18—Stuffed peppers, green beans, roll, ice cream. Friday, April 19—BBQ sandwich, savory potatoes, salad, fruit.…
Tara brought Jett over last Monday and that evening when Tara picked Jett up I went over to the Lodge Hall for our O.E.S. Friendship Night, since it was April Fool’s Day for our refreshments we had breakfast for our supper meal and was it ever good. Last Tuesday I…
What a busy, blessed, holy week, as well as a sad one for me. A truly good friend passed away, a trip to the doctor was encouraging, a trip to the dentist found a couple of tiny cavities to be addressed (do they ever stop showing up?), baking, various Holy…
Donna Dodson and I went to Springfield Monday. Reese, Quin and Macee were here Friday evening. Melanie and Keith Breeding went to Springfield, MO. John and Jo Stephens, Lisa Hensley went to Max and Kathy Stephens for Easter Sunday. Those here Easter Sunday in the afternoon to hide and hunt…
“This is the day the Lord has made, Let us rejoice in it.” What a wonderful Easter Sunday. Christ is Risen, death could not hold Him and because of this we can have eternal life, if we accept Him as our Savior. The Pastor’s sermon started in John 19:25. Because…
Easter seemed early this year, but some reading reveals that Easter Sunday can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25, since it is set to correlate with Jewish Passover and that holiday is based on solar and lunar cycles. It was certainly a glorious day and the Champion Easter…
March 20 – Caney Church came together Wednesday to praise the Lord and read and study God’s word. Service began with singing then Bro. Jeff Shipley took prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Jim Laffety led us in prayer. Jeff read I John 1:5-10 and I Timothy 4:1-16. John…
Sunday school began with the reading of Psalms 14. Opening prayer was given by Bro. Ronnie Thomas. Our Sunday school lesson came from 2nd Corinthians the first chapter. The 3rd verse begins with blessing God, the Father of Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.…
“And they enetred in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus,” Luke 23:3. We serve a risen Savior. What a wonderful God we serve and a wonderful Savior that died for us. We are so blessed. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the…
The folks at Bethany Baptist Church were pleased to have visitors, Sunday morning, and even more visitors Sunday evening for the Fellowship Supper and the presentation of the Easter Cantata. Some of the visitors had come from the Gainesville area, some from Mansfield and one whose home is in Alaska.…
Our activities around the Center this week include: Monday—Jam session 6-9, Extension exercise class 10-11. Tuesday—OATS bus to Ozark, DCCA Board Meeting 12:30. Wednesday—OATS bus in and around Ava, Pinochle Tournament 12:30, Extension exercise class 10-11. Our pitch tournament on Tuesday, April 2 had these individuals as winners: Janell Mische…
I talked with Wendee Freeman and she said Cecilia and Madison got together Saturday and fixed the Easter eggs for Sunday so you could call them the bunny rabbit. Sunday Easter dinner guests in the Bonnie Phipps’ home was Roy and Linda Sue Freeman, Cecilia Edwards, Michael and Wendee Freeman,…
Okay its official, spring is here. You can’t tell it by the weather, but love is in the air. We had a wedding shower at church last Saturday. Even with all the snow and cold wind, we still had a fairly good crowd out for church Sunday morning. We even…
Word came to me a few days ago that the College of the Ozarks at Branson will no longer take students with loans. This is a “working”, private Christian campus for which applicants must show a financial need. Some students may have federal or state aid or a scholarship. Apparently…
The family of Jo Engelhardt have my sympathy. Debra Reed of Kansas called Friday night. Donna Dodson, Quin and Macee Breeding, Jo Stephens, Gene and Rheba Pool and I went to Mountain Grove, Missouri Saturday to Jessica Lawson’s bridal shower. Ther was a big crowd there. This is the April…
I don’t care what anyone says, the ground hog did see his shadow. I am tired of this cold weather and the wind, but God is in control. Colleen took the many prayer requests to God. I am so happy God hears all those requests. One of the brothers in…
Fierce winds blew the clouds apart in the middle of the night long enough for the soon to be full moon to shine golden down into the face of the sleeping Champion. Being awakened in such a pleasant way made it easy to slip back into the comforting dreams of…
3-24-13. Sunday school began with the reading of Psalms 112. Opening prayer was given by Brother Danny Lee. Our Sunday school lesson was the last chapter of 1st Corinthians, chapter 16. Paul is giving the final greetings to the church of Corinth. He is assuring the church to accept those…
There is always some kind of activity being planned at Bethany Baptist Church. The Young Women N Christ are planning to take part in a Youth Retreat at Hammond Mill in April. The Ladies Bible study group will soon conclude a series of lessons on “Giving an Acceptable Sacrifice to…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 1—BBQ pork, soup, salad, cookie. Tuesday, April 2—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, fruit. Wednesday, April 3—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, mixed vegetables, pudding. Thursday, April 4—Beans, cornbread, spinach, potatoes, fruit. Friday, April 5—Baked spaghetti, green beans, roll, cake.…
It was a very cold, wet and snowy morning for spring today, but was still a great day to worship God. There were just a few announcements before we got to the service that morning. The community Good Friday service will be at the Ava General Baptist Church at 7:00…
Bonnie Phipps said she was doing lots better. Tara brought Jett by last Monday and that evening I went to my O.E.S. meeting and after it was over I dropped my news off at the Herald Office before coming on home to get ready to go to Monica Reemes’ for…
I said last week that we would all start getting spring fever and today I talked to a lady that already has lettuce, radishes and onions planted. I do not have anything in the garden, but we do have our tomato plants started. Just think fresh tomatoes, what could be…
It has been a busy week. As mentioned last time, I met up with grandson Nick and his wife Sheila in Springfield after my medical appointment. Such a nice visit! We went to Hibachi Buffet for lunch and as usual, I ate too much. Good thing I had other places…
Donna Dodson came by on Monday. She took me to get bloodwork done on Thursday morning. Others here on Thursday were John and Jo Stephens, David Dodson and Michael Dodson. David and Mike fixed my sewer problem. John and Jo Stephens visited Sue Turley Thursdsay afternoon. Debra Reed of Kansas…
Wednesday evening service was by Bro. Alberto. He spoke about our duty to continue on with a new convert, don’t leave them alone in their new found faith. Show them the word, be a mentor unto them. The experience is new and unfamiliar, guide them. Sunday morning reading was by…
Sunday’s rain was just what Champions needed. One of the TV weather people said the neighborhood is in better shape this year going into the growing season than it was last year. Better is good. Champions are glad and optimistic by nature so, “Let it rain, let it pour. Let…
We came together at Caney, to praise the Lord and study His Word. Bro Jim Lafferty, welcomed all to service. Prayer requests were taken and Bro. Jeff Shipley led us in prayer. Jim read Isaiah 65:1-16 and made comments. Sunday school opened with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone,…
Hello from Breedon Church. Our regular Sunday school leader, Joe Lafferty read the 75th Psalm. Danny Lee said the opening prayer. Our lesson was in the 15th chapter of Corinthians. The 52nd verse says, “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump, the trumpet shall…
“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh,” Matthew 24:44. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Psalm 92:1-12 for the devotion then disimissed us to class. Brother Bobby Turley took up the tithes and…
On any given weekday, if you stop by Bethany Baptist Church you may find someone working. It might be some of the men working on the building or some of the ladies vacuuming the auditorium. Someone might be mopping in the fellowship room or sweeping the front porch. All this…
The menu down at the Center this week is: Monday, March 25—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, roll, fruit. Tuesday, March 26—Meatloaf, baked potato, green beans, bread, pudding. Wednesday, March 27—Ham, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, March 28—Fish, hush puppies, cheesy potatoes, ice cream. …
We had a packed sanctuary despite the cold rainy weather last Sunday. It was good to see everyone worshipping and singing songs of praise to our Lord. Bro. Oren reminded us of the many requests for prayers we need to keep in our minds this week. We know of several…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down Sunday to visit with her mother, Bonnie Phipps, and then went back home that night. After the last rain Sunday night I went out and poured out all the rain in my gauge and I had one inch total. Tara brought Jett over last…
One week closer to spring on the calendar. I have been cutting brush and piling and burning it when the wind quits blowing long enough. I waited and burned one pile during the rain we got on Sunday. I was afraid it wouldn’t burn in the rain but that particular…
I know it’s been a while since I have written to everyone. I hope you are looking forward to spring as much as I am. God has blessed us with some good rain to help our gardens grow and I know the farmers will appreciate the moisture to help get…
We have some sad news to report from our Dogwood Community. On March 5th, Amy Garrison Nelson, age 39, the daughter of J.R. and Pam Garrison, passed away at her home in Springfield. None that I know of on the hill were aware of this or I’m sure many would…
Donna Dodson was here Monday. Jo Stephens and I went to the Community Center Monday evening to the music party. There was a big crowd and lots of singing. I especially enjoyed Wilma Fish yodeling. Jo visited with Kathy Coats. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Tuesday to say Johnnie…
Sunday, March 10, this is the day that the Lord has made, lut us rejoice and be glad. We started the morning service with Ephesians, 4:1-7, let us walk wortthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. Prayer requests were many. God hears every request, and answers them in his…
The first day of the week was a good one to have started off with rain. Champions do not complain. The skies were full of lightning through Saturday night and wind whipped everything that would bend or blow away. The moisture was well received. In the ‘old days’ the creeks…
3-10-13. Joe read Psalms 47. Danny Lee said opening prayer Lesson 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, Charity and love. Paul is speaking of the different gifts and different deeds that we may do that is considered good but if we don’t have charity it is nothing. No good can come out…
Typical late winter weather here, freezing cold one day, beautiful spring-like weather the next. Daffodils and crocus blooming, then a little bit of sleet, snow and then maybe a thunderstorm. The good rains we have been getting have filled the creeks for now. Wind, wind, and more wind. Nice weather…
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School. He read from James for the devotion, then dismissed us to class. We sang Happy Biurthday to 6 year old, Preston Adams. Brother Bobby Turley took up the tithes and offerings. Bryse Dodson, Quin…
I had a very good 95th Birthday, on Saturday. Several family members joined me in Mtn. Grove to go out to eat. I received several birthday calls and cards. Saturday night I had more company and gifts. I think we’re all getting “spring fever”. Bob is fixing up my rod…
We had a rainy day today but we we should praise the Lord for it as we were needing it and He gives us our needs. We were blessed to have some of our worship team back with us this morning and we enjoyed their singing. This morning Sister Charlotte…
Bonnie Phipps saod she was staying in these cold and rainy days. Tara and Justin brought Jett by last Monday and Justin brought me some meat and was it ever good. James Blakey and Gary Shelton came by before they went to work, then later on, Evelyn Bryan came by…
Recently I was reminded of the Seven Deadly Sins. Proverbs says these are: wrath; greed; sloth; pride; lust; envy; and gluttony. Interesting is that some think pride is the sin of women and lust is the sin of men. Galatians 5:19-21 lists the following as sins: adultery; fornication; uncleanness; lasciviousness;…
My deepest sympathy to the Jesse (Jay) Croney family in Seymour. He was buried at Eaton Cemetery on Saturday. John and Jo Stephens went to the funeral. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. She has been sick with ear and sinus infection, but is better now. She and I went…
It may well be that the buzzards have regretted coming back so early. No sooner had they shown up than the weather decided to be winter after all. Now warm days are wafting over Champions again and the snow and ice of the previous week are all but forgotten. The…
March 3 – Sunday school opened with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Jim Lafferty led our hearts in prayer. Jack read Daniel 6:25-28 for our devotion. We had a good Sunday school lesson today. We combined our two adult classes.…
3-3-13. Sunday school opened with the reading of Psalms 67. Our lesson came from Ist Corinthians, chapter 12. This chapter addresses the gifts of the spirit. Paul is explaining to the brethren the different gifts that have been given to those that have them for God’s purpose. There are differences…
“Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded,” 2 Chronicles 15:7. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Daniel 6:25-28 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. The children are still studying The Ten Commandments and…
The ladies met Thursday morning for prayer and Bible study. They generally meet on the second and fourth Thursday mornings at 8:30. Jim and Ruby Corder, Joe and Pat Banks, Norma Stillings and Dan Stillings joined Bob and Darlene Sorensen and some of the Teens for some of the Sorensens’…
Our menu this week includes: Monday, March 11—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Tuesday, March 12—Hot ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cake. Wednesday, March 13—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, hot apples. Thursday, March 14—Frito pie, baked potato bar, corn, fruit crisp. Friday, March…
We were very happy to see Lisa back and to have her leading our worship singing again. Please pray for her continued healing and good health. We missed you Lisa! Bro. Oren read scripture from Acts 17:22-31. Paul was telling the men of Athens that God lives within each of…
We were blessed this morning to have our Pastor back from Men’s Encounter. He had a good report for us as four men from our church had rededicated their lives to Christ. We rejoiced in that. Our early service worship team was gone this morning and we missed them, but…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down Saturday to Bonnie Phipp’s and Wendee Freeman, Madison, Sydnee and Alexis came over to see them and then Sunday for Bonnie’s dinner guests were Ken, Debbie and Cecilia. Tara brought Jett by last Monday and then Tara and Lakota came and picked him up…
There is not a more lonesome sound than the wind howling around the side of the house. If you like wind, this is surely your kind of weather. I like a cool breeze on a warm day, but this far exceeds a breeze. It was quite a shock to walk…
Hey everybody, whatchathink about this weather we’ve been having? I know of more than one person who slipped and fell on their “canister”. I took just one step onto my deck, holding onto the door frame, so I could turn on the water for my dogs. Thank heavens for the…
Last Weeks News – Donna Dodson was here on Monday. She and Diana Davis were here on Valentine’s Day. They both brought gifts. I also received a card from Debra Reed and family in Kansas. Quin Breeding, Macee Breeding and Megan Goforth all gave me some candy on Valentine’s Day.…
Sunday, February 24, 2013. Everyday we wake up with God, is a wonderful day. Pastor Gary read Matthew 14:14-21. He preached on Miracles. The secular world tries to explain away God’s miracles, but what a reward that God is even mindful of us. Verse 14 tells of his great compassion…
Champion is just the kind of place that makes a resident pleased to stay home. With the help of the telephone, one could be comfortable enough not to ever have to venture out. Then an old friend calls. What could be sweeter than that? Ruby Proctor called last Monday just…
February 24 – Caney began with congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. We have many concerns and much to be thankful for. Bro. Jeff Shipley led us in prayer. Jack read I Corinthians 9:19-27 for our devotional. After Sunday school we sang…
2-24-13. We can thank God the ice came and went quickly. Good for the soul, but great to have it melt so cabin fever doesn’t set in so well. Bro. “Cub” (Joe) Lafferty began Sunday school with reading Psalms 98. Bro. Ronnie Thomas gave the opening prayer. Our Sunday school…
“And he said unto them, “Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?,” Mark 4:40. Pastor David used Mark 4:35-41 for God’s message Sunday morning. He reminded us that no matter what trials come our way Jesus is there with us just as he was…
Bethany Baptist folks were glad to see the sun shining and the snow melted off the parking lot, Sunday morning. We still do have some folks facing health issues but a cheerful spirit prevailed. The young people met for music practice at 9:15 AM, the men met for prayer at…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 4—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, mixed fruit. Tuesday, March 5—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, corn, roll, fruit crisp. Wednesday, March 6—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bread, strawberries and bananas. Thursday, March 7—Cheeseburger and fixins, savory potatoes, coleslaw, ice…
We had another beautiful Sunday to worship the Lord. Today was National Women’s Day and we had a special guest speaker from the district to speak for us, Sister Ronda Amer. Sister Barbara Strong led the first service and did a great job. We missed our Pastor and several men…
Bonnie Phipps said she didn’t make it to church Sunday. Tara brought Jett over last Monday. After she picked him up I got ready and went to my O.E.S. meeting. By that evening, I had two-tenths of an inch of rain in my gauge. Thursday I melted the sleet and…
I’m beginning to think the groundhog didn’t know beans about whether he saw his shadow or not. He might need glasses. It sure has been awfully wintry weather to be an early spring. Of course, I guess if it is even a few days before the calendar says it is…
Another week gone by! Not much improvement in the news here and around the world. Well, I guess catching up with that former policeman in California is good news. One of my sister’s neighbors was one of the targets out there so policemen were near her house in force to…
Our mid-week service starts at seven. We have been studying in I Corinthians, about the gifts of the spirit and the use of them. If you don’t have a mid-week service, come and join us. Sunday morning, to me, is always a joyous time. I enjoy the Sunday school service…
In Champion, Monday was kind of cold and blustery. The temperature was not so low, but the wind made it feel wintry as it flapped the Grand old Flag vigorously on the porch post at the Recreation of the Historic Emporium over on the North Side of the Square. …
Sunday school opened with congregational singing. Bro.Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. Jack read Psalms 107:1-9 for devotion. After Sunday school Happy Birthday was sung to Bobby Combs. God bless him. Happy Anniversary was sung to Lorrinda Coulter. God…
2-17-13. Good day everyone and a beautiful day it is. This is the Lord’s day and we have come to worship you, dear Father. Sunday school began here with Bro. “Cub” (Joe) Lafferty reading Psalms 75. Bro. Bob Husky led the opening prayer. It is good to have him and…
The ladies met for their Bible study, Thursday, morning. The next Ladies’ Bible study lesson on February 28 will be on “Making an acceptable sacrifice.” Stephanie Corder brought pictures, Wednesday evening, that she had taken at the Ben and Brittany (Corder) White wedding last week. Our prayer would be that…
Bob and a couple of friends from Mountain Grove came and put wood on the porch and in my wood box. Susie sent me a loaf of homemade bread. Bob, Linda and I met Bob and Susie in Mountain Grove recently and went out to eat. I visited by phone…
Our menu for this week is: Monday, February 25—Biscuit, gravy, sausage, egg, hash brown, fruit. Tuesday, February 26—Spaghetti and meatballs, salad bar, garlic roll, cookie. Wednesday, February 27—Chicken salad sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit. Thursday, February 28—Meatloaf, baked potato, peas, roll, pudding. Friday, March 1—Fish sandwich, homemade soup, jell-o with fruit.…
We had a beautiful morning to go worship the Lord and we are blessed to have the freedom to worship any way we choose. We had special prayer for the McCoy family, Trampus Taylor, Don Lund, Richard Mitchell, and Floyd Graham. We were blessed this morning to have a small…
Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Roy and Sue Freeman, Michael and Wendee Freeman, Matt, Madison, Sydnee and Alexis, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya all went to church together and when it was over they went to Bonnie’s home and Ken and Debbie Cederlind were there and they all ate dinner…
We woke up last Saturday morning to a dusting of snow on the ground. I think there was maybe half an inch that had fallen. I got up around 4 o’clock that morning to holler at our dog that was barking her head off and there wasn’t anything going on…
By the time you get your paper it will be Valentine’s Day. Did you remember to tell those around you how much you love and appreciate them? Even more important, did you tell God today how much you love him? If you want to truly understand about love you have…
Duward “Duke” Genet, my second husband, was the 5th great grandson of Gen. (and Governor of New York) George Clinton, who led our army under George Washington and was vice president under both Pres. Jefferson and Pres. Madison. His ancestral line goes back to many lords, dukes, earls, etc. from…
Happy Birthday to Axel Carver Hill. He celebrated with a birthday party hosted by his Mom, Amy Iott and Dalton and Challa on Sunday afternoon. He turned 9 and he received lots of gifts. Donna Dodson was here on Tuesday. Gene and Rheba Pool was visited by his daughter, Sherry,…
Sunday, February 10, 2013. God has blessed us with another beautiful day. The prayer requests this morning were for Bevy’s father, Gary’s son, Linda P., Norma J., unspoken, Reba N., Bevy, our country and our leaders. God is the only salvation to this world’s problems. We had a very good…
Champions start off Monday with bright sunshine and a stiff breeze that blows in the promise of a nice week ahead. Some Champions have friends and kin in New England who are enduring deep snow and looking at the possibility of an ice storm on top of it. Things like…
February 6 – Wednesday evening service began with singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service taking prayer requests and praise reports. We are blessed that the Lord hears and answers. Sis. Lila Roberts led in prayer. Jim read Psalms 89:15-18. We are blessed people when we walk with…
2-10-13. Sunday school opened with the reading of Psalms 67. Opening prayer was given by Sister Wilma Hampton. Our Sunday school lesson came from I Corinthians the 9th chapter. In summary of this chapter Paul is commissioning the church to take care of their ministers, but the minsters are not…
“And now abideth faith, hope and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity,” I Corinthians 13:13. And charity means love. Happy Birthday in February to Shirley Riley, Reece Adams, John Little, Reece Goforth, Jacob Strong, Hope Harvill and Lauren Mendel and me. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday…
Jim and Ruby Corder and Jeff and Stephanie Corder returned Sunday afternoon from a trip that they had made to Chesterton, Indiana to celebrate the marriage of Jim and Ruby’s granddaughter, Brittany Corder, to Ben White. Brittany’s Uncle Jeff Corder conducted the ceremony. Ruby’s sister, Virginia Coats, who made the…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, February 18—CLOSED for President’s Day.; Tuesday, February 19—Frito pie, baked potato salad bar, corn, fruit crisp. Wednesday, February 20—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, hot apples. Thursday, February 21—Cook’s choice. Friday, February 22—Stew, salad, biscuit, fruit. Summer Masterson, from Legal…
It was a damp morning but still a good day to go to the house of the Lord. Our worship team sang. It is a beautiful song which you could feel the Spirit moving. We had the privilege of dedicating two children today to the Lord , Railynn and Navaeh.…
Bonnie Phipps said she got a call from her granddaugther, Courtnie Vigessa, in North Dakota and she said they were getting lots of snow. I received one-tenths of an inch of rain last Monday, three-tenths of an inch of rain Thursday and one inch by Sunday morning. Tara brought Jett…
Such a busy time of year with the basketball season winding down. Two and three games a week adds up to a lot of miles. I blame ballgames for staying busy but it is always a busy time with something or the other. We went to watch the kids play…
Wow, what great weather we have been having. Sometimes it’s hard to believe that we are in January and then we have another day or two of cold temps just to remind me. Sunday was one of those days. It was not to bad at our house, and then we…
Latest news on Frances Aid and her son Sherwood is that they are still in rehabilitation. Please do keep them in your prayers. Hopefully the Nelson family is now moved in to a place to live. I haven’t heard much of anything since they lost their home to fire. I…
My sympathy to the E. J. Curtis family. I went to the visitation with Jo Stephens. My great-granddaughter, Gabi Ayala, has been in the hospital in Kansas. She got to come home on Tuesday. They think she is allergic to milk products. Donna Dodson was here on Monday and Friday…
Sunday, February 3, 2013. It is good to come into the house of the Lord. Special prayer was asked for Bevy’s grandma and grandpa, Eunice Evans, Linda R.’s family, a special friend who stands in need of prayer, little James asked prayer for his friend in school who was sick.…
In Champion the groundhog jumped back in his hole on Saturday and commenced to shove the daffodils up out of the ground. There is a rumor that there are actual blooms over in West Champion, but for those along county roads North of the Metropolis the bulbs had sprouted up…
February 3 – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Hi Lambeth led us in prayer. Jack read Ephesians 1:17-23 for our devotion. We were disimissed to study God’s word. After a good Sunday school lesson Maddie Shipley and…
2-3-13. Service began with the reading of Psalms 27. Danny Lee led in prayer. Our Sunday school lesson was I Corinthians the 8th chapter. We are to protect the weaker brother. Paul is speaking of eating of meat that has been offered to idols. He speaks of them all having…
Hope your team won the Super Bowl, if you are a fan. I didn’t watch it. I’m not at all interested in football so I wasn’t even sure when the Super Bowl was taking place until I saw people talking about it on facebook the last few days. I guess…
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he is in the world,” I John 4:4. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the…
It was a special treat to have missionaries of Mongolia at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. One of them gave an accounting of some of the things that have happened in their ministry during the past six years since his last visit. The orphanage was recently granted permanent status and was…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday February 11—Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, beets, fruit. Tuesday, February 12—BBQ pork sandwich, savory potatoes, hominy, cake. Wednesday, February 13—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, roll, fruit. Thursday, February 14—Taco salad, corn, sherbet. Friday, February 15—Ham and beans, roasted potatoes, spinach,…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya came down Saturday and spent the day with Bonnie Phipps. Bonnie said little Alaya was starting to crawl. I received .1 of inch of rain last Monday morning and by 11:30 that night I had 2.2 and then the next…
Take your mind back a few years to how things were in Douglas County. Remember when all the businesses “rolled up their sidewalks” on Saturday night. On Sunday one couldn’t get any groceries, gas, repairs or parts, and couldn’t enjoy a meal out after church services. We moved here in…
Donna Dodson came by on Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Monday and Thursday. Danny Bushong of Hollister called on Monday and Thursday. Macee Breeding went to the doctor on Tuesday. She had ear infection. She and Donna had breakfast with me. Those here on Friday were Donna, Michael,…
Third week of January – During our Wednesday night services we have been studying I Corinthians 13-14. The thirteenth chapter is called the love chapter. That chapter is easy to understand. The bottom line is love, if we do not love our fellow man, verse 13:13 states, “we are nothing.”…
As the fog rolls down and through the valleys, Champions are once again amazed at the beauty of the place they are fortunate to call home. Colors change, new contours emerge and the sycamores stand out white against the darker hills. There is no need to go roaming. “The trouble…
January 27 – Sunday school opened with singing. We were blessed to have Sam and Judy Clemans with us. Judy blessed us by playing piano. Sam led some of the songs. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. We had several concerns and praise reports. Bro. Sam Clemans led in…
Joe read 34rd Psalm while opening Sunday school. Ronnie Thomas led in prayer and Sunday school lesson was taken from I Corinthians, chapter 7. Paul is giving guidance on marriage. If all spouses would let God lead I believe there would be a whole lot fewer divorces and some lawyers…
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty,” Revelation 1:8. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Matthew 25:14-29 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request…
The folks at Bethany Baptist Church are looking forward to having Mitch and Baljmaa Tillman, missionaries of Mongolia, with us Sunday, February 3. With them will be two adopted children, Mishka and Johnny and Baljmaa’s mother Oumaa. We will have a combined Sunday school class at 10:00, a preaching service…
Bob and Linda went to church on Sunday, but I’ve been mostly staying home in the warm and away from the flu bug. Barb, Jack and Miracle were here to visit me, Bob and Linda, and brought birthday cake for Linda on Thursday evening. Bob and Linda took me in…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, February 4—Cheeseburger and fixin’s, savory potatoes, coleslaw, ice cream. Tuesday, February 5—Salisbury steak, rice, corn, cake. Wednesday, February 6—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread, strawberries and bananas. Thursday, February 7—Cook’s choice. Friday, February 8—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables,…
There are so many people who are struggling to get over this nasty flu bug and bronchial illnesses that are keeping them home in bed. It seems like its never ending and seems to bounce around no matter we do. Pray for all those who have been sick and I…
Bonnie Phipps got out and went to church Sunday and she is doing okay. I went to my O.E.S. meeting last Monday and it was our D.D.G.M. visit and it was nice night for it. I took my news in last Tuesday and stopped by Sally Prock’s and gave her…
I am loving this mild weather for a few days. I plan to use one of these mild days to do some yard work, of which my yard needs badly. Leaves that were waiting for a mild winter day to be raked, and goodness, the holes all over the yard…
A little bit of excitement here last week with an ambulance ride to Mercy Hospital, far too many tests, enough blood drawn to revive a small pet, no food or water, especially water, for 24 hours. But, they say my heart is OK and the left arm travelling pains probably…
My sympathy to the Esther Wrinkles family. I had phone calls this week from Debra Reed of Kansas and Juanita Kazenske of Illinois. Get-well wishes to Isaac Ayala of Kansas and Macee Breeding. Gene Pool spent Monday and Tuesday in the hospital in Springfield. He still has infection in his…
Champions embrace change. It is the nature of the place which is at once very much separate from the rest of the world and very much a part of it. This change is a hard one to take however, as one of its most notable residents has left her old…
January 16 – Wednesday evening Caney Church came together to study and learn God’s word and praise Him for all His goodness. Service began with congegational singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty was our leader this week. He took prayer requests and praise reports. We have many concerns and much to be…
What beautiful days we are having! I wonder how long it will last? We had 20 in our service, some still having trouble with the flu. Joe Lafferty read the 67th Psalm, to open Sunday School. Danny led the opening prayer. Our lesson was the 6th chapter of Corinthians, a…
Normal weather, cold, not so cold, warm, freezing, like the old saying, if you don’t like the weather stick around for a day or two, it will change. Son David lives on Maui, and if I ever ask him what the weather is like, he answers the same, wonderful .…
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses,” Matthew 6:14,15. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. He read the devotion then dismissed us to class. The…
Work continues on the exterior of the building and the church voted to do certain other repairs and improvements when the money came in to do so. Those plans included putting new lights in the fellowship room. The carpet in the pastor’s office is to be replaced. The driveway is…
Our menu for this week appears to be Monday, January 28—Hot ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cake. Tuesday, January 29—BBQ wings, potato salad, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday, January 30—Sloppy joe, savory potatoes, salad bar, fruit. Thursday, January 31—Beans, cornbread, stewed tomatoes, potatoes, pudding. Friday, February 1—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes,…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she got out Sunday and went to church. She is doing okay. Carol Moore took Marie Dickey to Mansfield to her O.E.S. meeting last Monday. Jo Stephens took some eggs into town for me last Tuesday because I have been staying in…
Perhaps I am just slow on the uptake but, it sure was a surprise when I pulled into the KFC/Long John’s place last week and found everything shut down, many jobs lost. Douglas Co. Animal Hospital is shut down. The gas station across from the Pizza Hut is shut down. …
My sympathy to the family of Doris Fleetwood of Drury, MO. Donna Dodson had lunch with me on Monday. Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding were here on Wednesday after school while Donna took Reece to the dentist. Rheba Pool took Gene to the doctor in Springfield Thursday and Friday.…
A letter from Texas to Champion@getgoin.net asks, “What’s going on with Esther Wrinkles? We haven’t read anything about her for a couple of weeks. We have never been to Champion, but we feel like we know this lady. Please send her our best wishes.” Champions join their distant friends in…
January 13 – We came together Sunday morning to learn and study God’s word. Service began with singing praises to the Lord. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Jim Lafferty led our hearts in prayer. Jack read James 3:13-18 for our devotion. Praise…
Brrr! Winter is here this morning. A little snow, a little ice and a whole lot of cold. I am not a winter person as most folks I talk to. I have to remind myself that snow is good for nitrogen that is good for the soil and plant life.…
Snowbirds, robins and redbirds are sitting all over my backyard, but no snow has fallen yet and I hope it stays that way. No snow, but the frost was so thick this morning it almost looked like snow. Then it clouded up, and the old wisdom says that clouding up…
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved,” Romans 10:13. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the devotion then dimissed us to class. Brother Bobby Turley took up the tithes and offering. Megan Goforth did the penny mrach for Camp…
I’ve been staying in out of the cold and hopefully avoiding all the sickness going around. Barb, Jack and Miracle were here recently bringing me some goodies to eat, and visiting. Bob and Susie have been down a few times recently, bringing wood and filling my wood box and also…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, January 21—CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Tuesday, January 22—Frito pie, carrots, salad bar, cake. Wednesday, January 23—Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, ice cream. Thursday, January 24—Meatloaf, baked potato, hominy, roll, fruit. Friday, January 25—Chicken salad sandwich, cottage…
Wow, our new year has started off with a bang. We’ve had 2 baptisms already this year, so praise God! Our goal is to bring more people to Christ so they can feel the great power and joy of the Holy Spirit moving in their life. Pray for these new…
We started our service with our bluegrass band singing hymns and worshiping our Lord and Saviour. We had special prayer for David Melton who had to have his appendix removed around midnight Saturday night and also all the ones who is battling sickness and couldn’t be with us this morning.…
Sydnee Freeman spent Saturday night with her great-frandmother, Bonnie Phipps, her parents picked her us Sunday afternoon. I called my cousin, Lulubell Bellew, last Monday and wished her a Happy Birthday, she lives in Urbana, MO. I took my news in and some eggs then I mailed some packages off.…
Happy 2013, I hope the New Year is treating you mighty fine. We brought in the start of the year at church the way it should be done. We started with getting together and having a wonderful meal. This of course led into some visiting. After a little clean-up, everyone…
Ryan, our third son, lives in California. Perhaps some of you know Ron, Rory and Randy as they live in Douglas Co. One of Ryan’s daughters gave birth this week to her third child, a little girl. So, that makes five grandchildren for Ryan, eleven great grandchildren for me. So,…
My sympathy to the Curry and Stone families. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. Melanie Breeding, Reece and Quin were here on Tuesday. Richard Pool visited a few days with Gene and Rheba Pool. I’ve been busy getting all the Christmas decorations put away. Donna and I went to town…
For any who have not had the opportunity to visit Champion since Christmas, you will see that there have been some changes there. Now in the window of Henson’s Downtown G & G is a neon sign that spells out the word “open” one letter at a time. It is…
January 2 – What a great way to start the New Year. We gathered at Caney to study God’s word and praise Him. Bro. Jeff Shipley began service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Ethel Metcalf led in prayer. Jeff read Isaiah 9:8-21. Man is so egotistical that…
1-6-13. It is chilly this morning, but yet a beautiful sunny day. Every day is beautiful when you go to sleep then wake up with Jesus. Today our Sunday school lesson is taken from I Corinthians 4. To summarize it – we are to be wise and faithful in the…
“Beware of false prophets which come to your in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit: but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit,” Matthew 7:15-17. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after…
Our menu for this week is as follows: Monday, January 14—Biscuit, gravy, sausage, egg, hash browns, fruit. Tuesday, January 15—Salisbury steak, mushroom gravy, rice, stewed tomatoes, brownie. Wednesday, January 16—Ham, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, January 17—Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, cobbler. Friday,…
We came together this morning to worship and lift up our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and also to encourage each other for the week ahead. Our worship band this morning sang a song and just thinking about that morning when we may be called home is going to be…
Bonnie Phipps said she went to church Sunday and she was doing just fine. I went to town last Tuesday and when I started home I stopped in at the Heart of the Ozarks Nursing Home before I came home. Mark and Mark Weston came Wednesday and brought eggs and…
Fair weather in the forecast, but everyone knows it can change so fast around here. Some want snow in the worst way, I am in the group that doesn’t want snow at all, and would be happy if it was sixty degrees all winter. Of course, I’m looking forward to…
Hello everyone. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas season. There wer lots of places to go and hear the true story of the birth of Jesus. We had our play the 15th and were glad to have a large crowd come out to see our kids put on their…
Those of you who read this column perhaps recall that I was quite ill over Thanksgiving, three weeks of upper respiratory problems. So, I truly looked forward to Christmas with family surrounding me, lots of good food and conversation and memories. Well! Christmas Eve day the flu struck, big time. …
I appreciate the Herald for the very nice gift. Happy New Year to everyone and hope you had a Merry Christmas. Our sympathy to all the families of Bessie Hall and Connie Cornielson, and Ethyl Versaw. They were all my cousins. Also to the Virgil Stowers and Warren Moody families.…
The picture of the ninth graders on the steps at the Denlow School has sparked interest across the country. Geneva Heinemann up in Wasco, Oregon was the eighth of twelve children of Lola Upshaw Proctor who was the girl in the center on the top row of that picture. Geneva…
December 23rd – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone by taking prayer rquests and praise reports. Prayer was given by Jeff Shipley. Jack read Psalms 97 for devotion. We had a very interesting discussion in Sunday school. Praise and worship began with testimonies from Jeff Shipley,…
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden…
The attendance at Bethany Baptist Church was still low because of the serious rash of colds, flu, and other illnesses. First one member of a family would be sick and then another. However, there were some of the faithful who were well enough to attend the regular Wednesday and Sunday…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, January 7—Cheeseburger and fixings, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, January 8—Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, bread, jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, January 9—Cashew chicken, rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Thursday, January 10—Pork roast, dressing, gravy, cheesy cauliflower, cobbler. Friday, January 11—Polish sausage,…
It was a cold morning, but still a good day to worship our God. We had a good time of fellowship before our Pastor gave a few annoucements, which were men’s encounter Feb 22-24. It will be a life changing event, sign up at the hub and make plans to…
Those arriving at Bonnie Phipps’ home for Christmas was Debbie Cederling and her two daughters, Chris and Courtnie Vigessa, Wylie and Weslie, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya and Roy and Linda Freeman and Cecilia Edwards. The Vigessa family was a surprise to Bonnie, they had come in to Springfield…
Busy, busy days here, and I am sure you can say the same. Hopefully you enjoyed a blessed Christmas surrounded by family and love. Now, those who feel “down” after such a celebration may look forward to celebrating the New Year. There was a time when Willie and I looked…
Sometimes a person’s birthday can get lost in Christmas. Some with late December birthdays celebrate their special day at another time of the year. The lucky ones celebrate their special day every time they wake up. Some special December birthdays include Skyline School students, Logan Fisher–December 18th, Destiny Surface—December 20th,…
Bethany Baptist Church members were hit hard by the flu last week. The Christmas Cantata that had been scheduled for Sunday evening was reset for 6:00 PM Sunday, December 30 after the Fifth Sunday Fellowship Supper at 5:00. The “Name That Tune” event was held as scheduled Wednesday evening and…
The menu for this shortened week is: Monday, December 31—CLOSED. Tuesday, January 1—CLOSED Happy New Year!! Wednesday, January 2–Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, pudding. Thursday, January 3—Open face turkey sandwich, broccoli, fruit. Friday, January 4—Chili, crackers, peanut butter sandwich, carrots, fruit. Congratulations to the pitch tournament winners on…
I didn’t get Bonnie called Sunday and I need to get this ready for Kay to pick it up in the morning, I will get her news in next week. Last Monday I went to my O.E.S. meeting and it was our Christmas night. Gina Hawkins was with us until…
It is just a few days now until we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. It is my fervent prayer that He will be included in your celebration and that you remember He was the greatest gift of all. Be sure the children know the true reason for Christmas,…
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Michael and Bryse Dodson were here on Monday. My sympathy to the Ethel Versaw and Connie Cornelison families. Ethyl and I were first cousins. Diana Davis took me to the visitation on Friday night. Donna Dodson was here on Tuesday and…
As in other places, it turns out that some Champions are better house-keepers than others and that extends all the way to their computer hard drive. A cyber folder somewhere holds the ‘original’ picture sent by Laine Sutherland of the students at Denlow, but it became lost among the cyber…
Another Wednesday evening service at Caney that we were blessed to come together and study and discuss God’s Holy word. Worship began with singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service. Prayer requests/ praise reports were given. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. He read John 5:19-33 and Revelations…
Breedon Church was busy this past weekend. We had a great singing last Friday night. Those are always so much fun. We had a full house. Danny was sick so he couldn’t make it. There‘s a lot of that going around. Then Sunday night we had our church dinner and…
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” II Corinthians 9:15. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the devotion then disimissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for all the prayer requests. Dailyn Stanifer and Megan Goforth did the Penny March for Camp Piland. Brother…
Christmas preparations, practices, and events have been underway at Bethany Baptist Church all this month. The Young Women N Christ who meet after school on Mondays have had their Christmas party. The Wednesday evening prayer meeting was dedicated to the music of the season with a “Name that Tune” event.…
Our menu for this week is Monday, December 24—CLOSED for Christmas Eve. Tuesday, December 25—CLOSED Merry Christmas! Wednesday, December 26—Cashew chicken, rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Thursday, December 27—Brown bag sandwich, cookie. Friday, December 28—Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans, roll, poke and pour cake. The activities are brief for…
We came to the house of our Lord and Saviour to worship this morning. It was a great day to worship the King of Kings. We had special prayer for the Lois Jenkins family, the Trampus Miller family, and all the families in CT. We need to hold up everyone…
Bonnie Phipps said she got out and went to church Sudnay and is doing just fine. I took my news in last Monday and went by and picked up a birthday card for my great granddaughter. Carol Moore and Hellen Blakey went with Marie Dickey to her O.E.S. meeting in…
More balmy weather for December, the weekend was so nice. I am not a fan of cold weather so I loved it. I would love for the weather to stay that warm all winter. I didn’t get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked, I had a…
Sadness here this past week as Jack the Border Collie Dog went to doggie heaven. Apparently he went to visit a neighbor across Hwy 14 and encountered a vehicle. Jack was only here with me for 5 months but he had won my heart and was such a good companion. …
Get-well wishes to all the sick. David and Donna Dodson, Keith and Melanie Breeding and family have all had the flu. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. John and Jo Stephens went to Lebanon on Monday. Danny Bushong has been working in Oklahoma. Jo Stephens visited Ethel Mae Versaw on…
Thursday evening was an interesting one in Champion. Unexplained lights hovering over West Champion blinked intermittently, disappeared and then reappeared. It was impossible to determine the exact elevation of the lights and they were accompanied by some lightning and an eerie stillness. The phenomenon was first seen by Charlie’s Dad…
December 5 – Wednesday evening began with singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service. Prayer requests and praise reports were shared. Bro. Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Bro. Jim read Jer. 3:6-19. We are failing God in so many ways. We are disobedient and unrepentant. We are a…
Well, Christmas is almost here. I got my house decorated and we’ll put up the tree this weekend. We always put up a cedar tree, it’s just not Christmas without that cedar smell in the house. If I get time, I might string some popcorn too. Let’s all not forget…
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,” Luke 2:14. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for all the prayer request. There is a lot of people who are…
Bethany Baptist Church folks decorated the church van and drove it in the Ava Christmas Parade, Saturday. Some of the more agile folks walked along the parade route handing out “John and Romans” booklets and an invitation to visit the church. The weather was favorable and it seemed that there…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, December 17—Beef stew, biscuit, pickled beets, brownie. Tuesday, December 18—Country fried steak, potatoes and gravy, hominy, roll, jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, December 19—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, baked potato bar with all the fixings, cobbler. Thursday, December 20–Pork roast, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cranberries,…
Debbie Cederlind, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya came down Saturday to watch the Christmas parade with her mother, Bonnie Phipps, and the rest of the family. They all went to Bonnie’s house afterwards and ate dinner. Those present were Debbie, Moe, Kaylynn, Alaya, Roy, Linda, Michael, Wendee, Matthew, Madison,…
The almost balmy weather we have been experiencing this fall has disappeared and real winter weather has arrived for a while. It was hard to get the house warm so I opened the fireplace back up and built a fire. There is nothing that beats a wood fire for throwing…
The Christmas season is in full swing. You can see it as you go walking through the stores, and now you can see it as you drive through the neighborhoods. Roger has even hung some Christmas lights for me this year. I appreciate him and Mike for getting my new…
We certainly have had variety in the weather. A few farmers have cut and baled hay recently – sure hope this makes up for some of the loss of hay/forage this year. This year big round bales went from a mere $25 each to $125 each from what I have…
Donna Dodson was here on Monday. We went to town on Tuesday. John and Jo Stephens went to Springfield on Thursday. Jo Stephens came by on Friday. She and I went to Gene and Rheba Pool’s for a visit. Donna was here when we got back. Megan Goforth spent Friday…
A famous actress and intellect says that her father taught her that life’s important events occur in three stages…the anticipation, the participation and the recollection. The participation part took up so much of the Thanksgiving holiday, that only now are some Champions getting around to the recollection and reporting phases…
November 28 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley was our leader this week. He took prayer requests/praise reports. We have many concerns. We know God can handle each need. Jeff read Luke 2:21-35 and 45. He talked of the marvelous revelation of Christ to…
What a warm day for December, though I won’t complain. Praise God that he rules the weather for if it were left to man, we would have it in a mess. First of all, we would never agree in what is best for our particular region. Man is just that…
“And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn,” Luke 2:7. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor…
Pastor and Darlene Sorensen and their daughter, Sally, visited Darlene’s parents, Don and Doris Taschner, in St. Louis from Sunday evening to Wednesday morning this week. They had not been able to be there for Thanksgiving Day this year so they opted for a later visit. Next Sunday, Sarah Jean…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, December 10—Cheeseburger and fixings, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, December 11—Roast beef, potatoes and gravy, carrots, roll, pudding. Wednesday, December 12—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, sherbet. Thursday, December 13—Sandwich, cookie. Friday, December 14—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, wheat bread, ice…
What a beautiful spring-like morning this was to go to the house of the Lord to worship today. God is so good to us every day and we should be thankful to Him for every blessing He gives to us. We had a good song service and then a good…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she had made it out to church but that was all the news she had. George and Violet Blakey came by and picked up their eggs last Monday and then I went on into town and took my news and dropped…
The wind has blown so hard the last few days all the leaves are finally gone off my maples in the backyard. Now the oak trees are a different story, as everybody knows, because a lot of those leaves won’t come off the trees until new ones start budding out…
Our annual day of Thanksgiving is now behind us. Believe me when I say that I was thankful just to get through the day. It seems many in this area have had sinus/upper respiratory problems and now I can be counted among that number. On the bright side of things…
Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Donna Dodson, Melanie Breeding and I all went to Springfield on Monday. I had an appointment with my kidney doctor. My kidney function count had improved greatly. My eyes had not changed in a year so that was good. It was Melanie’s birthday. We…
Thanksgiving evening we came together at Caney Church to worship and praise the Lord and to study and share the Word. We began the service by singing. Teenager, Gabe Shipley took charge of the service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Brol Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Gabe read…
Sunday, November 25th at Breedon Joe Lafferty read the 75th chapter of Psalms. Opening Sunday school Lee Hampton led in prayer and lesson was in chapter 14 in Romans. This lesson speaks of being careful that we not make ourselves stumbling blocks to those that are watching us. If a…
“For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that he world through Him might be saved,” John 3:17. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Deuteronomy 4:32-40 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the…
There is something going on almost every day at Bethany Baptist Church. Monday evening the Young Women N Christ meet for their Bible study. There is a Wednesday evening prayer meeting, a Thursday morning Ladies Bible Study, music practices, and special work days. The month of December promises to be…
Wow! Do I have a lot to catch up. The winners of the pitch tournament on November 6 were Sue Pool (224), Claude Coberly (218) and Hulda Tipton (202). Five games were played. The winners of the pinochle tournament on November 14 were Mary Lea Myers (881), Millie Heavner (732)…
Thanksgiving week was filled with praise and thanking God for everything around us. We met at the United Methodist Church for the community Thanksgiving services. I think it’s a wonderful way to thank God and to show our thankfulness for our Christian community and brothers and sisters in Christ. Everyone…
I hope everyone had a blessed thanksgiving. We should be thankful all the time for God’s blessings on us. This morning we had special prayer for Danny Cutbirth as he was in an accident and is in I.C.U. in Springfield. Pastor Buddy brought us another good message this morning from…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down Thursday and spent the night and Friday night with her mother Bonnie Phipps and went back home Saturday evening. Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya came down Friday to Michael Freeman’s home along with Cody and Lily Freeman and her sister, India for Thanksgiving…
Oh, yes the holiday meals have begun. We had our Thanksgiving supper at church Sunday night and it was wonderful. Lots of ham and turkey and of course several new dessert recipes that the ladies had to try out on us. No one should have left hungry because we had…
Schism! This word has been popping up in my head, day and night. The dictionary says this word means division, separation, discord, or disharmony; also a formal division in or separation from a church or religious body. I hear of this happening near and far. I have heard of hunters…
I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Donna Dodson was here on Monday to take me for bloodwork. Jolisa Iott and Willie Perryman were here several days doing some painting for me. They did a good job. Debra Reed of Kansas called this week. Johnny came to Missouri on…
Good news travels fast in Champion. Some of the good news is that Champions are coming home to roost for Thanksgiving and there will once again be a great grateful crowd over at Vivian Floyd’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. It is a long standing tradition that the family gathers there…
November 14 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening to praise the Lord. Service opened with singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service by taking prayer requests. Sis. Doris Lambeth led in prayer. Bro. Hi read several scriptures from II Kings 2:1-11 and Mark 1:16-19 and 2:14. He…
11-18-12. Today is the Lord’s day. How Great Thou Art O God. Another beautiful morning of sunshine. I pray safety to all our deer hunters and wish them luck. No doubt we need some thinned out. I had always heard of people hitting a deer with their vehicle, but in…
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Ephesians 5:20. Brother Roy opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Ezekiel 34:11-16 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. We had a long prayer list. Please pray for…
Chet and Jennifer Wampler and their children Isaac and Katie were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Chet presented the Faith Scripture Ministry whose goal is to make Bibles available to the people of the nations where Bibles are not now readily available or affordable. The Lord Jesus commissioned the…
What a beautiful November day to go to the house of God. First of all I want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for. This morning our band sang a song and I’m thankful to God that I did…
George and Violet Blakey came by last Monday and got their eggs and in the afternoon I went by John and Jo Stephens for awhile, then that night Carol Moore and Hellen Blakey went to Mansfield to their O.E.S. meeting, Marie Dickey was unable to go. I went to Patsy…
Hope everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. We expect to have all of our kids and grandkids home except for David, and we will try to talk to him on Skype sometime during the day. He always has a houseful of friends at his house for…
Look out your window and imagine you can see a wagon going down the road. This wagon is loaded with people and is being pulled by a very few people. It seems more people want a free ride on the wagon to anywhere than to help pull the wagon. The…
John and Jo Stephens visited Max and Kathy Stephens of Rogersville last Sunday. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. Those here on Wednesday were Donna, Megan Goforth, Macee and Quin Breeding. Amy Iott, Billy Williams, Jace, Jolisa Iott, Willie Perryman, Keith Breeding, David and Donna Dodson were all here on…
Friday afternoon an old Champion finally decided to get her canna lily bulbs dug up for the season and set about to do that. Many of the garden edibles had made a fairly poor showing, but the cannas were planted late and close to the sprinkler and performed beautifully. The…
Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary took charge of the service welcoming all. Prayer requests and praise reports were given. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. Jack read Romans 1:13-17 for our devotion. Offering was received while Mattie Shipley sang. Jeff Shipley gave a testimony. Praise and Worship…
The weather is turning cool and the wasps and ladybugs are looking for ways to get inside. The windows on my house are only 3 years old, but the wasps have finally figured out a way to get in. I thought with new windows I wouldn’t have to fight the…
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6. These were some of the verses Brother Raymond Haden used for God’s message to us Sunday evening. He used several more…
The ladies met for a Bible Study, Thursday morning. They are reading and studying lessons in Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians. Paul’s desire for the Colossians and all the churches of Asia was, “That you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God” Norma Stillings and Bobbye…
We honored our Veterans this week in recognition of their sacrifice and gave a great big appreciation to all who were present in worship service. I hope everyone in our community took time to give their appreciation to those special people who served their country for our freedoms. We just…
We came to the house of the Lord today to worship and praise the Lord of Lord’s and King of King’s. Before we get to the sermon that Pastor Buddy brought us today we would like to send out our condolences to Sister Laura Kay Davis as she lost her…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she was doing just fine. I went down to Mark and Sherry’s last Monday and took some meat for him to grind up for me to make jerky. I went to our O.E.S. Meeting which is the last one for Carol Moore to be…
The night before deer season Bob remarked that this would be the first season in twenty-one years that he hadn’t taken a kid or grandkid with him. I told him he wouldn’t know how to act out there all by himself, and it seems I was right. He came in…
This edition of the Douglas County Herald won’t go to print until after the election. So, it wouldn’t do me any good to praise or to rant and rave about what is going on in our nation. I can only hope that those with Christian ethics made it to the…
Danny Bushong worked in Arkansas this week. Debra Reed of Kansas called me this week. Donna Dodson was here on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Diana Davis came here on Wednesday evening to help pass out candy. Amy Iott, Jolisa Iott, Melanie Breeding and Hilary Iott brought all the…
Good neighbors in Britain are most interested in the American political system and are as confused about the Electoral college as are many voters back home. Every four years, sometime around the time of the inauguration, the controversy over the process gets laid aside once again to consider other critical…
November 31 – Wednesday evening service was cancelled. Several from Caney wanted to attend the revival meeting at Bradleyville General Baptist where Bro. Jack Clemans is pastor. They are good to come and participate in our special events. Sunday opened in congregational singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests…
11-4-12. Here we are again on a beautiful day. It is the Lord’s day. Time has been turned back an hour and yet it seems my ability to get from point A to point B gets slower and slower. That is okay for God blesses me with the ability to…
“Look unot me, and be ye saved all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else,” Isaiah 45:22. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Acts 23:1-11 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. The children studied about Jesus…
The people at Bethany Baptist Church love missionaries. One of our favorite missionaries is Tommy Tillman of Harbor Evangelism International, Inc. He had a burden for Thailand and began a ministry for the lepers there. He actually lived with lepers, sleeping on mats under bridges, and proving to them that…
Hope everyone had a great week and got that extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. Brother Bill Coats sang a special song this morning, which we enjoyed very much. Pastor Buddy started a new series this morning called the essential James which will be over the book of James. This…
I took my news in last Monday and then when I came home I made apple butter the rest of the day. Mark and Gary Shelton came by last Tuesday morning then later on George came and got some eggs. Nina Carter stopped by Wednesday and picked up her eggs.…
I hope you survived our trick or treats. We now get to move on and start thinking about Thanksgiving. There is always so much to be thankful for if we just stop and think about all the wonderful blessings that God gives us each and every day. I know that…
Quite a change in our weather! Yes? Surely do hope you have harvested your garden, drained your water hoses, have those windows washed (mine are not washed!), have closed your vents, and found someone to rake your leaves and clean out your eaves. I barely remembered to bring some potted…
Danny Bushong worked in Oklahoma and Kansas this week. He spent the weekend in Kansas with Johnnie and Debra Reed and visited Miguel and Tiffany Ayala and family. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. Jolisa Iott and Willie have been here several days doing some painting. Dalton Watkins helped one…
It would seem that many of the people in the Ozarks are related to people in Scotland. They immigrated to America in the 1700′s and settled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains which eventually became the states of Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina where they carried on their time honored craft…
October 24 – Wednesday evening Caney Church came together to praise the Lord and study His word. Bro. Jim Lafferty was our leader this week. Prayer requests and praise reports were given. Bro. Hi Lambeth led our hearts in prayer. Jim read I Kings 3:5-14, I Timothy 4:11-16, II Timothy…
10-28-12 – Great and beautiful day we have today. God’s artwork is no doubt to be admired. I am so glad that I as a sinner saved by grace still receives God’s blessings and gifts. It is a privilege to be in God’s house this day. I pray that our…
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is…
The Jubilee Singers sang an old Stamps-Baxter favorite, “I’ll Be Listening,” that reminds us that the Lord may come any day and we should be ready. The church sang, “Happy Birthday” to Bobbye Priddy. Bobbye Barner Priddy was born in Ozark County, attended grade school at “Turkey Trot” then Thornfield…
Last week’s news – Seniors, here are some ways to liven up your meals with fruits and vegetables. Try grilling mushrooms, carrots, peppers and potatoes on a kabob skewer, brushing them with oil. Or try peaches, pineapple and mangos. Mix sautéed onions, peas or tomatoes in your favorite casserole. Toss…
What a beautiful day to go worship the Lord. It was chilly outside this morning but the sun was shining and God was still blessing us. Sister Shelby Koop led us in worship this morning and we had special prayer for some needs in our church which we believe God…
I talked with Bonnie and she said she stayed in last week, but she got out and went to church Sunday with Cecilia Edwards. Nina Carter dropped by last Monday morning and dropped some food off and later on Monica came up and took me to the doctor. Kay Hutchison…
It seems the weeks just fly by. I was busy trying to get everything ready for our fall festival and I think everyone had a great time. We had several ride on the trailer as they made their way around the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery. From what I…
Here is an excerpt from an e-mail received, written by a Democrat who had previously voted for Obama. This man, Bob Correal went to see the movie “2016”, which revealed to him the true Obama, upholding the serious concerns he has had regarding the person in the White House. Correal…
My sympathy to the Virginia Burnett family and Cindy Fitzgerald family. Those here on Monday were Jolissa Iott and Willie, Donna Dodson and Megan Goforth. David and Donna went to Springfield Monday. Michael Dodson left for a hunting trip on Wednesday and returned home Saturday. Jo Stephens, Butch and Diana…
Traveling Champions are pleased to see how excitingly different the world is elsewhere and are delighted to see how very similar it is to home. An evening in an establishment called The Reverie over on Newington Street in Edinburgh was very reminiscent of any one of a number of places…
October 17 – Wednesday evening Caney Church came together to praise the Lord and study His word. We were thrilled to have Gabe Shipley take charge of the service. It’s good to have the youth learn the workings of the church. Prayer requests and praise reports were received. Bro. Jeff…
I don’t have any excuse for all the mistakes I have been making, only an explanation. I try to write the news at the last minute before the deadline and then I am in a hurry trying to get everything in, seems like I’m not a good multi-tasker. My birthday…
“He that hath an ear, let him let him hear: what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death, ” Revelations 2:11. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read I Corinthians 1:18-25 for the devotion then dismissed…
The ladies met Thursday morning and began a Bible study in Colossians. The lesson was aimed at pointing out the preeminence of Christ in all things. The ladies share prayer requests and pray for the needs of the church. The weather was perfect for the Friday evening hayride out at…
Here’s a poem I’m sure every senior can relate to: A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyze: One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won’t stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won’t…
We just had to show our love of Pastor Oren Alcorn as we helped him celebrate his BIG birthday! (I wouldn’t want to embarrass him by saying he’s 60 years old now!) Black balloons were in abundance and a bright red walker adorned with his favorite running shoes attached to…
George and Violet Blakey came by last Monday and picked up their eggs before going on the Glade Top Trail to see the pretty leaves. I finally went to the doctor in Ozark and got a shot and some medicine to make me well. Tara brought Jett Wednesday and Thursday…
We have had another great week here on our mountain. God is blessing us with some beautiful Fall colors. Sitting on the front porch of our church you can look out and enjoy some of God’s work of art. It’s a busy time at church. We are making plans for…
A trip to Springfield last week let me see so many fields of downed and baled hay. Quite a surprise after the summer we have had. The ponds we had cleaned out now have some water in them. Some calves are arriving, perhaps a bit smaller this year and that…
My sympathy to the Marvin Riley family. David and Donna Dodson were here on Monday, David fixed a window for me. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Tuesday. They are still unable to move back home yet from their fire. Danny Bushong called on Wednesday. Donna came by on Thursday.…
News has traveled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to the effect that Saturday night brought another good inch of rain to Champion and that the weather is wonderful. Sunday was the birthday of Peanut’s dad and his Tennessee sister and her tall sons were in for a week’s…
October 10 – Caney Cnurch came together Wednesday evening to praise the Lord and study His word. We began services with congregational singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone. We have lots of concerns as we went to the Lord in prayer. Sis. Melba Austin led in prayer. We once again…
Last weekend sure was bustling at Breedon. Friday night was singing night and it was a lot of fun as usual. We brought my niece and nephew, Eden and Luke Little with us. They said they had a great time. Luke was really watching all those musicians with their banjos,…
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved,” Acts 2:21. We are so happy to announce Brother Jeremy made the choice to be saved Sunday morning. Please help us pray for him as he begins his walk with God.…
Sam and Mandi Abram and their ten-month-old daughter, Jocelyn Grace, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church in all the services, Sunday. They are visiting churches sharing their burden for souls in Hong Kong, China and hoping to raise financial and prayer support for that effort. Sam grew up in California,…
We’re enjoying the pretty Fall colors. On Wednesday I went to the barbershop and listened to the guys play music. Nora and Lee visited me on Friday while Bob and Linda were in Springfield for a doctor appointment and some shopping. While there, they visited with granddaughter, Macy and Bailey…
Here’s a poem I’m sure every senior can relate to: A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyze: One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won’t stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won’t…
Jewell Elliott dropped by last Monday and dropped off some pictures that was on the camera that we used for old folks day. I took my news in last Tuesday and filled up with gas. I had Jett Wednesday and Thursday and Mark brought me some eggs Thursday, his hens…
I still have a hummingbird once in a while, I guess just passing through on their way south. I spied one on Friday evening and again on Sunday morning. I still have one feeder hanging outside with a tiny amount of sugar water in it and I have plenty of…
It seems that fall weather has arrived. We did get most of our garden picked. I can’t believe here it is in October and we picked three gallons of green beans. We also hadn’t dug out potatoes and sweet potatoes until just this week. We were amazed how many sweet…
Remember back when we were told to put money into savings accounts of some sort and the interest rates at that time were pretty good? We were told we were spending too much money and frivolously. Well, now checking account interest is something like .56%, savings accounts around .75% and…
Congratulations to Mary Berry and Warren Hutchison on the birth of their baby boy born October 3. He weighed 7 lb. 12 oz. and has been names Lucas Warren Hutchison. I know Aunt Vicky and Grandma Carrie are very proud of him. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. Jo Stephens…
Champions are pleased for their neighbors, those Pioneers, that they endured the inclement weather as pioneers have surely done always. Betty Thomas said that it was a little slow Saturday due to the disagreeable weather, but that quite a few people came out anyway. Sunday morning the sun was right…
Oct. 3 – Caney Church met together Wednesday evening to study and learn more of God’s wonderful word. We began with congregational singing to praise the Lord. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader this week. As we always do prayer requests and praise reports were given. Bro. Jim Lafferty led…
Saturday was a beautiful day for a wedding. My brother Farron and his fiancé Nacole were married over at the Eastern Gate Church. It was a truly joyful occasion. The view from the Eastern Gate Church is one of the most beautiful we’ve got around here. They were able to…
“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest,” Matthew 9:37-38. The children studied about the harvest. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Proverbs 8:1-11 for the…
The Bethany Baptist Church people signed a card of appreciation and gave Pastor Bob Sorensen a love offering Sunday morning. October is Pastor Appreciation Month which gave the church an opportunity to express its gratitude to Pastor Bob who works hard all year. Pastor Bob generally writes and delivers three…
I’ve been staying in due to the colder weather. I didn’t go to church Sunday. My hummingbirds and squirrels have gone and I’m still feeding the pigeons for entertainment while sitting in my chair and keeping warm. Bob and Linda went to Springfield Friday. They met granddaughter, Brooke, and enjoyed…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, October 15—Chili, peanut butter sandwich, corn, fruit. Tuesday, October 16—Open face turkey, mixed vegetables, pudding. Wednesday, October 17—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, cheesy potatoes, cobbler. Thursday, October 18—Ham and beans, potatoes, spinach, cornbread, ice cream. Friday, October 19—Meatballs, rice, gravy, breaded tomatoes, green beans,…
This morning was a cool morning, but was a great day to worship the Lord. Today we had a bluegrass group called Potters Wheel to sing for us in the early service, which we enjoyed very much. Some of the songs were “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” which everyone of…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she was doing just fine, but no new news. Last Monday was our O.E.S. meeting in Ava and we had some missing because of sickness. I hope Vickie Prock is home and on the mend. The O.E.S. entertained the Masons last Tuesday…
The jackets and sweaters and even Bob’s insulated coveralls came out over the weekend with the cooler temperatures. I am never ready to bundle up against the cold, but it was either put on a sweater or shiver, so I gave in to fall. I brought some of my flowers…
If you aren’t totally put off by last week’s column allow me to share another memory tidbit from my prison work in California in the 1970’s. Part of the time at this prison I worked in the psychiatric unit which housed 65 women in individual cells and had a fully…
My sympathy to the Jimmy Massey family and the Carolyn Iott family. Keith Breeding and David Dodson made a trip to Tennesee to get some coonhound puppies last week. Those here on Monday were Diana Davis, Donna Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding. Jo Stephens visited Bessie…
Champions are suddenly much taken by the poet, Robert Burns. He was also a gifted musician and he dedicated himself to rescuing from oblivion and neglect hundreds of songs without words or with fragmentary or unsuitable words, “Auld Lang Syne” among them. He knew that song without words often dies.…
Wednesday, September 26th – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening to praise the Lord and study God’s word. Bro. Jeff Shipley took the service taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Jeff read Ephesians 4:1-17. Are we trying to walk the Christian life the way…
It was so nice to see my great-aunt, Fae Pruett, at church Sunday. She came with her nieces, Florene from Texas and Genie from Indiana. Angel has begun preparations for the Christmas program at church and I think the kids have already started practicing. I can’t wait to see what…
“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father,” Mark 13:31-32. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read…
Bethany Baptist Church finished up the 2012 Mission Conference Sunday afternoon. The week had been full of activities. Wednesday and Thursday evenings the Nelson Family Singers presented some really good variations on Country/Blue Grass style gospel music. Joe Gammon spoke each evening. Saturday morning the men had a Men’s Prayer…
We had our Miller-Hall Family Reunion on Sunday. We were blessed with perfect weather as we gathered at the city park. John Howard Morris of Leeton, my nephew, spent Saturday night with me. I sure enjoyed our visit. Bob and Susie spent Sunday evening after the reunion with myself. Bob…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, October 8—Cheeseburger and fixings, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, October 9—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, coconut pudding. Wednesday, October 10—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, hominy, roll, jell-o. Thursday, October 11—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, peas, bread, cookie. Friday, October 12—Taco salad, corn, mandarin…
Bonnie Phipps was doing just fine when I talked to her and she said she had gone to church. Last Monday I took my news into town and when I got back I set out by the garage and pulled all the tabs off the pop cans I had so…
I thought all my hummingbirds had already left or migrated through and I hadn’t seen any for days, then Sunday morning I saw just one lone hummingbird zipping around, sipping a little from first one feeder then the other, then flying over to take a taste from my morning glories.…
Have you ever heard the old song I’m My Own Grandpa? It was quite the hit many, many years ago. Cute as it is, the tale it tells is a bane to genealogists. Today, with multiple marriages that result in multiple siblings with different fathers and mothers, numbers of half-siblings…
Get well wishes to my cousins Ethyl Versaw and Lorene Robertson, also to Beverly Castanada and Barbara Decker. My sympathy to Amy, Melissa, Jolissa and Bentley on the lost of their Aunt Carolyn. Those visiting me on Monday were Amy Hill and Challa, Donna Dodson, Bryse Dodson, Quin and Macee…
Champions are delighted that Esther Wrinkles has made her way out of the Autumn Oaks Short Term Rehabilitation care facility. She spent a couple of months there getting over a broken hip and will be enjoying the hospitality of her son and daughter-in-law for a while until she can get…
September 19 – Caney Church met Wednesday evening to read and study God’s word. Service began with congregational singing. Bro. Jim was our leader tonight. He read from Ecclesiastes 2 and 5. We enjoyed this teaching. Bro. Jeff prayed for all the prayer requests. Bro. Tom Hodges will be bring…
9-23-12. The Sunday school lesson today was Romans, chapter 4. Today is the Fourth Sunday Singing. We have had so much sickness. We sure missed Danny, Michelle and Sammy Lee. Let’s remember them in prayer. Also include the Holly and Tina Johnson families and George Welker and his family. God…
“Strive to enter in at the straight gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able,” Luke 13:24. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read II Thessalonians 1:1-7 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. Brother Bobby…
We are in the midst of the Annual Missions Conference, September 26-30. Joe Gammon of the Lighthouse Baptist Ministries is the guest missionary. He will speak in the evening services, at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Saturday morning, and in the Sunday services at 10:00, 11:00, and 1:00 PM. Ione Gammon…
Fall is surely in the air. Some of the trees are starting to change colors and walnuts and leaves are falling. I went to church with Bob and Linda McCleary on Sunday. On the way home we visited with Kevan and Karan Davis. Wednesday night Bob and Linda McCleary and…
Your body can’t function at its most basic level without ample amounts of water. Drinking a glass or two of water before a meal can help portion control. Staying properly hydrated is the only way we can effectively purge our bodies of toxins. People with chronic constipation are more likely…
We came together today to worship our Lord and Saviour. Pastor Buddy brought the message this morning on the favour of God from Exodus 33 -12-17 and Psalms 30-1-5. The presence of God in our lives is the favour of God. We need to be led by the presence of…
Bonnie Phipps said her and Cecilia went to church Sunday and she was doing okay. George and Violet Blakey stopped by last Monday and picked up their eggs and before they left I gave George his birthay card and gift eleven days early. Nina Carter stopped by that evening and…
Hello I hope you are having a wonderful week. My garden is finally slowing down. It’s funny we hope and pray for an abundant garden with lots of produce and then glad when it quits producing so much so the work load lets up. We are hard to please aren’t…
Last week while I was in town a friend found Jack (the latest stray) down the road a bit and brought him back here. Jack had escaped from the back yard. However, the friend put him in my garage, not the empty kennel. Well…Jack proceeded to get up on the…
Quin and Macee Breeding went to the doctor on Monday. They both had strep throat. They went back to school on Wednesday. They and Donna were here on Tuesday for a little bit. Jolisa Iott and Willie came by Tuesday afternoon. John and Jo Stephens went to Springfield on Wednesday.…
Esther Wrinkles has always enjoyed watching the wagon train go by, and her many friends will stop in to visit with her at the Autumn Oaks Care Center to report on it to her. Linda Cark and her folks, Joanne and Wayne Anderson, along with her Aunt Fern Bishop were…
September 12 – Wednesday evening Caney met to study God’s word. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service. Prayer requests and praise reports were received. Sis. Melba Austin led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Mark 13. We had a good discussion about what Christians need to be watching for.…
Sunday school lesson was Romans 3rd chapter. Salvation has come to not only the Jews but the Gentiles also. The 23rd verse, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Praise God a way was made that we sinners could be saved by grace. After congregational…
“For even hereunto were ye called; because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps, ” I Peter 2:21. We should read our Bibles to learn how Christ lived and follow His example. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He…
The Ladies met for their Bible Study last Thursday morning. The subject of study was “Move in the Power of God.” Several members of the church came Saturday morning for a church “work day.” The kitchen got a new sink installed. One of the class rooms and the men’s bathroom…
Senior, for a more healthy heart, get active. Extra weight does serious damage to your heart. Try a 20-minute walk every evening. Limiting saturated fats and trans fats will produce more good (HDL) cholesterol in your body. Eat at least 41/2 cups fruits and vegetables each day, fish twice a…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she wasn’t up to going to church. Last Monday was Linda Perry’s birthday. Don Bryan came by to get some eggs so Evelyn could do some cooking for the Ben Denney family at the church. George and Violet Blakey came by…
So thankful for all the good rain that has fallen to refresh our yards, gardens and creeks. I love rainy weather although it makes it difficult for Bob to work in the timber. The cooler temperatures have also been a relief to all those working outside. I admit I like…
This Weeks News – James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: ‘We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves…
Hope everyone had a good holiday. Donna Dodson and I went to town on Tuesday. Donna Dodson, Mike and Corrine Dodson and Bryse, Diane Davis, Amy Hill, Challa, Axle, Jolisa Iott and Willie all went to the football game Thursday night to watch Chase Dodson and Dalton Watkins play. They…
Starting off with “Praise God for the rain.” Sunday a.m., there were a host of prayer requests, Missy, Terry B. and Sherry R., Don and Ruby Graham, Marvin Graham, Colleen, unspoken, Linda R., John and Ariel and Eva. Sunday morning’s special singing was by Linda R. and Brockie, Makela and…
Champions are set for another busy fall season and some are tiring of the constant comments about the swift passage of time. You’ll miss it by talking about it so much. That sentiment also speaks to people who are so busy taking pictures with their fancy cameras that they do…
September 5 – Caney came together Wednesday evening to praise the Lord and study his word. Pastor Bill took charge of the service taking prayer requests.. Brother Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Brother Bill read Mark 1:6-17. This scripture tells us to honor Christ and to show that we believe…
Isn’t this weather nice. It really feels like we are headed into fall now. Wilma Hampton said her cousin, Tony Stillings, will be making molasses next Saturday, Sept 15. That will really put everyone in the mood for biscuits to eat with fresh molasses and butter. I can’t wait for…
Trust in him at all times, ye people, pour out your heart before him:God is a refuge for us Psalm 62:8 Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. We missed Sister Shirley Riley as she was traveling. He read Psalm 27:1-6 for the devotion and dismissed us to…
The Young Women N Christ met Monday afternoon at Bethany Baptist Church with Darlene Sorensen. They have a devotion time, a snack time, and time working on crafts. Pastor and Darlene Sorensen and their daughter, Sally, attended a Family Reunion in St. Louis over the weekend. Bro. Bob Helms spoke…
We sure enjoyed the rain we received this past week and the cooler weather. It’s still keeping all of us busy filling the humming bird feeders. I’ve been down in my back so I spend most of the day watching the birds. Bob and Linda McCleary spent the day in…
With gas prices going through the roof again under the current administration, here are some ways to save: watch your speed. If 55 is the limit, drive it. If 65 is the limit, stay at 60 and let those gas-guzzlers pass you. We’re seniors. We’re expected to drive slow! Keep…
Kaylynn Todd and Alaya, Courtnie Vigessa, Wylie and Weslee came down Friday to visit with their Grandmother Bonnie Phipps before Courtnie and family had to go back to North Dakota . Those having dinner with Bonnie that day was Kaylynn, Alaya, Courtnie, Wylie, Weslee, Cecilia, Roy and Linda Sue. Bonnie…
Here we go again. The administration in D.C. has now mandated that in a few years all new vehicles must give us 55 miles to the gallon. According to the New York Times (a fish wrap paper), this will add a minimum of $8,000 to each vehicle and this administration…
Get-well wishes to Cody Goforth. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. Jo Stephens visited me on Friday, She also visited Gene and Rheba Pool. Diana Davis and Donna was also here on Friday. Jolisa Iott and Willie came by also. Regan Koop spent Firday night with Megan Goforth. Reece Goforth…
Wednesday night message from Chad E. was on judging our fellow man. We are quick to condemn our fellow man and not even realize what we are doing and saying. We are told to judge not, condemn not. Forgive and we shall be forgiven. Help people up when they stumble…
Some of the rain that has been so needed in Champion came in the best possible fashion with no big electrical disturbances and in such a gentle way that not a drop ran off anywhere, but soaked right in. Over the course of a couple of days, the little drops…
August 29 – Caney came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley began service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. We are praying for the lost, sick, bereaved, for rain, our country and military. Bro. Jim led in prayer. Bro. Jeff read Hebrews 12:1-2 and John 13:1-17. Jesus’…
“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things,” I Corinthians 13:11. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Romans 5:1-5 for the devotion…
Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening you can expect to see Joe and Linda Wood drive up to the church’s wheel chair ramp. Someone goes out with a wheel chair and helps Tom Hawkins come in. Tom Hawkins is a resident at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare…
I didn’t make it to church on Sunday. Bob and Linda brought my lunch to me before they went on to church. Barb, Jack and Miracle visited me a few times this week. Bob and Susie were here for a couple of day and did some work for me. Nora…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, September 10—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, pudding. Tuesday, September 11—Fish, cheesy potatoes, hush puppies, fruit. Wednesday, September 12—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, sherbet. Thursday, September 13—Country fried steak, potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit. Friday, September 14—Cheeseburger, tomato, onion,…
Sunday worship services were filled with hymns and praises and Bro. Oren gave a great message from Luke 11:14-28. Once we decide to clean out the sin in our hearts, we need to be diligent in keeping it full of the Holy Spirit. As Bro. Oren’s message says, “A clean…
We sang a song this morning and one of these days we will fly away with Jesus when He comes back for us and what a great day that will be. There will be a men’s retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks September 28-30.You can sign up at the…
Kaylynn Todd and Alaya, Courtnie Vigessa, Wylie and Weslee came down to Ava Thursday to visit with their grandmother, Bonnie Phipps, and while there Aunt Cecilia came over and visited with them too and then they went back to Springfield that evening. Bonnie attended church on Sunday. Carl and Mary…
Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one, saving February which alone has twenty-eight. Do any of you remember this little rhyme? I learned it sometime in grade school. I think of it every year when September arrives. I have been looking forward to September…
I know it has been a while since I have written. My mother has reminded me I need to get my article in the paper and today at church Violet said she had missed my article. You know the old saying when it rains, it pours. Well, it seems to…
Lately I’ve been inundated with e-mails containing essays and “reports” about the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions, as well as the general election in November. Unfortunately, the majority of these indicate these events being targeted for violence, violence perpetrated by those who are of a liberal/socialist or racist bent (are…
Gene Pool visited me on Monday. Mike Dodson and David and Donna Dodson were here also. Danny Bushong of Hollister was here Tuesday. He, Donna and I had lunch in town before he left for home. John and Jo Stephens visited Martin and Mary Ann Hathcock one evening. Leland and…
Wednesday night service was opened with prayer and prayer requests for Teresa W., Wayne S., Amy, Chad and Shantelle and prayer is needed for the children going back to school, for safety, the teachers and the bus drivers. The message was Matthew 20:30, two blind men who cried out to…
The mist hanging in the valleys on Monday morning speaks of the rain that fell enough to wash the dust off the cars, but not enough to wake a person up to say, “Oh! It’s raining!” The forecast for the end of the week shows Champion to be cool and…
August 22 – We met at Caney Church to praise the Lord and study His word. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Bill Austin led in prayer. Bro. Jim read Genesis 18:1-22. Wouldn’t it be great for the Lord to…
Danny and I have been watching a hornets nest grow since spring. It’s near the road so we can see it as we drive by. We first noticed it when it was softball size and now it’s just about basketball size I think. They really are pretty, from a distance…
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting, ” Galations 6:7-8. These were the…
Pastor Bob, Darlene, and Sally Sorensen returned home from a trip to visit with family members and friends in the Dakota Dunes area in Nebraska. Pastor Bob preached at Harvest Time Baptist Church in Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Sioux City, Iowa. Luke Sorensen returned to…
Don and Pam Cunningham of Springfield visited and had lunch with Bob, Linda and myself on Saturday. Sunday I went to church with Bob and Linda. Our sympathy to the family of Pauline Singleton of East Wenatchee, Washington. My wife and Max were cousins and we spent many good times…
Here are some health tips for senior men: get the screenings you need for routine blood pressure and cholesterol checks; colonoscopies for cancer; ultrasounds for abdominal aortic aneurysms and blood tests for diabetes. Get your weight under control. Think preventive by taking a baby aspirin every day and shots for…
What a wonderful day to go to the house of our Lord and Saviour. We were truly blessed this morning from the time we entered the service . Pastor Buddy brought us a great message this morning on laying our baggage down from Hebrews 12-1 and 1 Samuel 17. This…
Bonnie Phipps went to church Sunday and after it was over they all went up to Springfield to help little Wylie Vigessa celebrate his 5th birthday with families and friends. Wylie is the son of Chris and Courtnie Vigessa. Courtnie, Wylie and little brother, Weslee, came in to visit and…
Thankful again for the good rain showers we have been getting. Would love a lot more rain, but of course will take what we get. The fields and yards are looking a lot better, and a lot greener. I am in charge of mowing the Bradleyville Cemetery and it sure…
Another lady on our mail route called me last Tuesday. Some of her mail has not been delivered to her and she had to call a business to find out the amount of her monthly bill. While this lady was visiting another neighbor, the mail came and the neighbor wrote…
Jordan Hensley and Seth Hensley of Hartville visited their grandparents, John and Jo Stephens, on Monday. Megan Goforth visited Kileigh Graham on Monday afternoon. Donna Dodson, Quin and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. The kids took all their school supplies to school on Monday night. Donna came by on…
Wednesday night service started out with prayer. Prayer requests were many – Shelly Lynn, Bonnie B., Don Graham, Jean P, Debra in Alabama, Al, Kevin Pittman, Boyd and Betty Boyd, Hitt family, Pauline Richards, Chad and Shantelle, Teresa, Wanda C, unspoken and all of the children returning to school. Chad’s…
The good news in Champion is plentiful. The weather is being pleasing and little dribs and drabs of rain keep Champion hearts optimistic for eventual drought relief. An agronomist was heard to say that gardeners can expect a bumper crop of weeds next year on account of so much barren…
August 15 – Caney Church met Wednesday evening to praise the Lord and study His word. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Bill Austin led in prayer. Jeff read Deut. 13:1-15, 18:20-22, Jeremiah 23:1-4, 14:14 and Revelation 19:20-21. He taught…
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it,” Proverbs 22:6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school. He Read Psalm 33:1-5 for the Devotion and dismissed us to class. Brother Bobby Turley took up the tithes and offerings.…
During the past couple of weeks Bethany Baptist Church had three special speakers while Pastor Bob and Darlene Sorensen and Sally were on vacation. Bro. Tom Hawkins spoke on the life of Joseph in the Wednesday evening service. Bro. Bob Helms taught and preached Sunday morning. Bro. Jeff Corder spoke…
Visitors of Linda, Bob and myself this past week have been Barb and Andy Williams and Hunter Diamond, Jack, Barb and Miracle, Doug and Kolton also visited us and fixed my security light. I sure did appreciate that. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Thursday. Susie and Bob spent…
Our activities this week includes: Monday–Tai Chi exercise class at 10:30. Tuesday—OATS bus to adjoining county. Wednesday—OATS bus to Ava. Friday—OATS bus to Ava, Tai Chi exercise class 10:30. The menu on: Monday, August 27—Taco salad, Mexican corn, cookie. Tuesday, August 28—Beef stew, biscuit, salad bar, brownie. Wednesday, August 29—Meatloaf,…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening after work to her mothers, Bonnie Phipps, and stayed until Saturday evening. Debbie bought some pizza Friday and took them over to Michael Freeman’s where they celebrated all the August birthdays and Matthew’s, which was in June, I think. Those present were Debbie, Bonnie,…
My hummingbirds have been swarming in extra large numbers and I wondered if maybe they were getting tanked up to leave for the season. It seems like everything this year has been a month ahead of where it usually is, but a friend told me she had heard on the…
Ours is a spiritual battle, that cannot be seen with the natural eye, or sensed with our natural senses, but the effects of the battle can be seen just like we can see the movement of grass and leaves from a swirling breeze. Now is the time to walk as…
I am borrowing here some comments of Walter Williams in his August 8th essay in JWR, received via the Internet. “Nazism is a form of socialism. In fact, the term Nazi stands for the National Socialist German Workers’ Party. Nazis pale in comparison with the horrors committed by the communists…
David and Donna Dodson, Chase and Bryse Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding all visited me on Monday. Donna took all the kids to the pool Monday afternoon. Chase Dodson got his football equipment on Wednesday. Reece had band practice on Thursday and performed Friday night at…
Chad had our mid-week sermon for us. We had numerous prayer requests. God knows the needs of every name spoken and knows the outcome. I Timothy 4:8 was Chad’s first scripture, godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is…
Champions begin the week with grateful hearts that the severity of the summer heat has for a while abated. They are optimistic that the moderation will endure and that rain will eventually fall. Every dry spell in history has ended in a shower. When the creeks are up too deep…
Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone taking prayer requests and praise reports of which we have many. Sis. Tracy Shipley led in prayer. Jack read John 8:12-19 for devotion. After a good Sunday school lesson the offering was received. Our little ones sang for us and…
8-12-12. Sunday school opened with reading of Psalms 119:81-89. Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. We give thanks for the cool morning after this long heat spell. We are also thankful that Wilma Hampton is back with us. God is so good all the time. In bad times and valleys…
“And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,” Matthew 28:20b. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. He read John 8:12-19 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. They were Zoe Schull, Marvin Graham,…
Jonathan and Natalie VandenHurk were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Jonathan told about his father who was born into a Dutch family and his mother who was born in Africa both in traditional churches and not knowing about salvation. They were both saved and living in America when Jonathan…
Barb and Andy Williams visited with us on Thursday evening. Last Wednesday, Linda, Bob and me visited with Kevan, Karen, Buster, Jessie, Jenna, Tif and Rylee Davis. I visited by phone with Sister Nora and Violet. On Sunday morning I went to church with Bob and Linda. Roben called to…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday night and she said she had gone to church that morning and she told me about her flower which we call the naked lady, she said it had a few stalks to come up earlier, but just fell over and then it was mowed…
Good news! It is God’s desire that everyone turn to him, praise his wonderful love and grace, and through Jesus Christ and faith in him, a person can turn in an instant and make the decision to follow Jesus and make him their Lord. We are beginning to recognize that…
What an exciting time we have had here on our mountain this week. We have been in Vacation Bible School and we have had a blast. We had a wonderful group of kids and lots of helpers. We even had a group of teenagers that came and did a fantastic…
“I’ve come to believe there is little, if any, honesty in the media, and ethic is a word they are totally unfamiliar with.” –Ronald Reagan The real reason that we can’t have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this: You cannot post “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” “Thou Shalt…
Happy 10th Birthday to Bryse Dodson. He celebrated by going to a Bow Shoot and to Springfield to pick up his gift on Saturday. He had cupcakes on Sunday with mom and dad and Chase then spent the night with David and Donna. Megan, Quin, Macee and Chase all stayed…
Our speaker this past Wednesday evening (August 1) was Brady Bennett from Seymour. His first scripture was Luke 4:1 – he spoke on Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, his title was, “Are You Trading Your Crown For This World?” Satan will offer and tempt us with the things that…
Some Champions are feeling that they have had a reprieve, as if they have been pardoned or have found amnesty or sanctuary from the heat and the oppressive prospect of no-end-in-sight to the brutality of summer, in spite of the full knowledge that ‘eventually’ it will be some other season. …
Hooray! We got some rain. Our rain gauge said 2.5 inches. We were so glad to get the rain even if we lost power because of the storm. I think our power was out for 8 hrs. or so at our house. At least it was out at night while…
“Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord god is with thee whithersoever thou goest,” Joshua 1:9. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after congregational singing. He read Luke 4:16-21 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy dismissed us to…
The Sorensens have been enjoying the Pastor’s conference in Highland, Arkansas this week. Bethany Baptist Church will have Jonathan and Natalie Vandenhurk, missionaries to England as guests, Sunday, August 12. There will be lunch in the fellowship hall at noon, an afternoon service at 1:00 PM and no evening service.…
We are thankful for the good rain we got on Saturday evening. Things sure look fresh and green out this morning. This week I visited with Mary Calhoun Eads by phone and several other family members and friends. Thursday, Bob and Linda McCleary and I visited Kevan and Karen Davis,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 13—BBQ meatballs, macaroni and cheese, 3-bean salad, cake. Tuesday, August 14—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, August 15–Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, August 16—Home style chicken, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, salad bar, ice cream. Friday, August 17—Salisbury steak, rice, zucchini and…
We started our service with some songs and one of them was a favorite of mine. I enjoy many of the songs that we have on Sunday morning and our singers do a great job. We enjoy camping down here and enjoying what God has given us, but we also…
While I was talking to Bonnie Phipps Sunday evening her daughter, Cecilia Edwards, went out and emptied Bonnie’s rain gage and she had two inches in it. Tara brought Jett over last Tuesday for the day and Justin picked him up that evening, Kay Hutchison picked my news up and…
We are so thankful for the good rains we received the past week. We got over 3 inches of rain here and it was wonderful. I couldn’t stop from standing at the window or in the open door and just watching the rain fall. Now I won’t have to drag…
The adversary has been judged, cast down, and is awaiting his initial sentence of being chained for a thousand years, so he can’t deceive the nations, but in the meanwhile he will use deception to steal, kill and destroy those who do not know that they have authority over him,…
So many of our citizens do not have access to the comments I often share, and I share them in the hope you see the wisdom they offer. At a gathering last week two different women commented on this column – and they don’t live in the Dogwood area. Their…
Happy Birthday to Zack and Blayne Mendel. Chase and Bryse Dodson attended their birthday pool party Monday evening. Reece Goforth attended band camp this past week. Chase Dodson attended football camp. Megan Goforth and Jessica Schneweis went to the pool Monday. Donna Dodson, Quin and Macee Breeding were here on…
The Wednesday night service on July 25th was conducted by Chad Emmerson. His first scripture was Matthew 5:13 which tells us, “we are the salt of the earth,” it goes on to say, “if the salt has lost its savour” verse 14 tells us “we are the light of the…
One Champion cast off her logical fear of lightening and stood grateful in the rain for a moment on her way to turn the sprinkler on in the garden. The dust did not get settled out on the road, but for a moment the gentle drizzle seemed to wash away…
July 29 – Sunday School opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests and praise reports were taken. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Jack read James 2:1-5 for our devotion. After a great Sunday School lesson Happy Birthday was sung to Susan Todd and Happy Anniversary to…
Well, July has come and gone and was probably the hottest time I can ever remember. It has been this hot before, but to stay so hot for so long is surely a record. I know some can remember the drought years in the 50′s and from what I hear…
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth,” 3 John 4. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. He read James 2:1-5 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed then Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please pray for the families of CR…
The people at Bethany Baptist Church enjoyed their Fifth Sunday Evening Fellowship Supper followed by a service of special songs and testimonies. Specials were done by the Bethany Baptist country strings group, the Jubilee Singers, the “Whosoever Will” Singers, the Youth Choir, the Stillings Family Trio, and Darlene and Sally…
Congratulations to my sister and brother-in-law, Hugh and Violet Morris of Windsor, MO on their 73rd wedding anniversary. Sounds like we’ll have another hot week – so will stay inside most of the time. Staff Sgt., Tyler Breshears and wife, Amy, returned on leave from Hickman AFB. He is being…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 6—Cashew chicken, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, pudding. Tuesday, August 7—Pork fritter, dressing, broccoli with cheese, fruit. Wednesday, August 8—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, corn bread, sherbet. Thursday, August 9—Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, savory potatoes, salad bar, cookie. Friday, August 10—Fish,…
Our service began with everyone going around and greeting one another as usual this morning and our band sang the hymn. One of these days we are going to see Him and what a day that will be. There will be a mens encounter meeting August 17-19, it’s a great…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday afternoon and she was doing just fine and had went to church. I took my news in last Monday and delivered some eggs too. Evelyn Bryan brought me a bucket of peaches last Tuesday and James came by later then Mark brought me some…
Knowing the will of God is easy, once it is settled in your spirit and mind. When lack of knowledge, doubt, unbelief and lies from the world; which are perpetrated by the devil are cleared out of your heart and mind to reveal the plain and simple truth of God’s…
Hello to everyone from all of us here on our mountain. We are like you, hot and dry. I got an e-mail from a friend asking for a combined effort for prayer for rain for our land. Not just any rain, but a good ground soaking rain. God says where…
“I am concerned for the security of our great nation, not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.” –General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) We had a small “rodeo” here again when the cattle, looking for anything green, pushed open a gate…
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dennis and daughter of Hobbs, New Mexico and Dorothy Curtis of Drury, MO. visited me on Monday afternoon. They also visited John and Jo Stephens. Donna Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding were here Monday morning. Reece also visited the McCullums. Meguel and…
Wednesday evening services were conducted by Michael Marah. His scripture was I Kings 3:9-11, 10:6 and 11:1. The message was about Solomon, a man who God had blessed with riches beyond belief and great wisdom. Solomon asked God for an understanding heart to judge the people. His speech pleased the…
Some Champions are busy this time of the year plucking, shelling, peeling and slicing–doing hot work in the kitchen. Perhaps folks were just tougher in the old days or perhaps it was not so hot back then before air conditioning. That air conditioners might somehow have contributed to the overall…
July 18 – Wednesday evening church came together to praise and worship and study God’s word. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the evening service by taking prayer requests. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Jeff read John 15:16, 16:4. We need to stay apart from the world as much…
7-22-12. Psalms 8th chapter is read to open Sunday School and Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. Todays lesson continues on to Acts, chapter 23. Paul is brought to the High Priest, Ananias. Paul knew the law because he was a Pharisee. He corrects Ananias for commanding his attendees to…
“It was meet (or right) that we should make merry, and be glad; for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost and is found,” Luke 15:32 Brother Roy Frye, opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Like 15:1-24 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed…
During the past week we had folks returning grandkids to their home out of the state, one teen attending Camp JOY, and people enjoying family reunions. Over the next few weeks we will have people going off on vacations and family visits out of state. Soon summer activities will give…
This week it has kept me and Bob busy feeding the hummingbirds twice a day. I enjoy sitting in my recliner watching the birds and squirrels and napping near my air conditioner. Jack and Barbara Breshears and Miracle visited this week with me and Bob and Linda McCleary. Bob and…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, July 30—Corn dog, tater tots, baked beans, sherbet. Tuesday, July 31—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, August 1—Bone-in chicken, potatoes, gravy, corn, bread, fruit. Thursday, August 2—Spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, salad bar, cake. Friday, August 3—Ham, yams, creamed peas, jell-o with fruit. The activities will…
We came today to worship our Lord and to hear the Word of God and Pastor Buddy did a great job bringing the Word to us from Acts 3:19 and Matthew 14:22-31 on don’t let this moment pass. We all have moments in our lives because God loves us, He…
