These spring days are comfortable temperatures so far, vegetation is flourishing, lots of lawn mowing going on and gardeners enjoying fresh vegetables. Roger and Lanell Long enjoyed peas and new potatoes from their garden and there are others in the area who have done the same. Our prayers are for…
Sunday, June 9 was the Second Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. John 3:13, “Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you…” In this passage St. John discusses the conflict between Christian values and worldly values. Wordly values are based…
Sunday morning service was opened with music, prayer requests and prayer. Brother Claude Robertson brought a beautiful special for us. Brother Roberts brought the message from II Timothy 3:1-5, “Edify One Another Until I Come.” Sunday evening, Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet gave us a beautiful special song. Brother…
Our devotional reading was Psalms 92, a song of prayers. Prayer requests were shared for Jaylin, Judy, Carol, our leaders, our nation and our Lord’s service. Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer. After singing, happy birthday was sung to Lindsey Boyd and happy anniversary was sung to Phillip McFarlin. Van and…
The past week has been my kind of weather. The wild flowers are so pretty especially the daisies. Kinsey brought me a little bouquet last week. There was a lot of things going on last week. Norma, Kenny and Seth was here one day helping with yard work and etc.…
Today, June 9, additions to the prayer list: Lola Dennis, Jesse Mills, Jerry Lee, Ronnie Atchison, storm victims, our country, and upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS). Upcoming Events: VBS starts June 17th-with family night on June 23rd with a meal after a short presentation. June 16- all fathers will receive…
A good Tuesday morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope you all had a safe and good weekend. What a down pour of rain about noon on Sunday just as church turned out. So glad that we don’t melt when we get wet. Well so much…
Hello from Red Bank. I hope everyone is well and happy. I think a little more sunshine would help us all feel better. I know it would for me, even though, it is great to see all the ponds full and the creeks running a full stream as a result…
6-10-13. Hello again. It is a nice, bright sunshiney day here, but we’re supposed to have rain and storms later today. We were supposed to have it last night as well, but never did get here. That’s just fine and dandy. We may be in the season now where they…
A few weeks ago, you may have noticed that I hinted at friend and neighbor, Sharon Shannon that she might be a great author for this report. I was so pleased that she read that hint and was pleased to be asked to do so. Although, I have enjoyed writing…
We hope you had a wonderful week last week. We enjoyed a week with some of the most fantastic young people anywhere, down at Piland Youth Camp. We sang, played horseshoes, took a hayride, went swimming, made smores by the campfire, enjoyed skits, fine fiddle and guitar music, had Bible…
“And one cried unto another and said, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory, ” Isaiah 6:3. Last Wednesday (22), my Uncle Earl Johnston from Burns, Oregon came with his brother, J.R. and wife Janet of Mountain Grove for a visit.…
The people in Oklahoma who heeded the storm warning are complimented and were safe, although many perhaps didn’t hear the tornado warning. I was on the phone with my cousin and she was in her cellar they had built when they built their house at Wellston, OK. My pear trees…
Sunday, June 2 was the first Sunday after Trinity. Altar and vestment colors are green, the color of growth. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 16:19, the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Many of the scripture readings during Trinity involve parables,…
Sunday morning, Sister Maxine Lund brought the message for the early service and Brother Cody Prock brought the message for the second service. Sister Maxine Lund brought the message for the evening service from Genesis 32:24-29, “Spiritual Growth.” This week has been another busy week for us as we are…
Food Harvest items were collected. White River Kiddie Camp was held Friday and Saturday with 24 campers and Beth Dunn as Director. This week is Senior Camp for high school with Stephanie Chambers and Chris Sims as Directors. We have three campers. They are Erin Crum, CJ Horsey and Gabe…
We have surely gotten our share of rain the past week. One morning we had 3-1/2 inches, the next morning we had 1-1/2 inches. Anytime we have more than 3 inches, the branches on either side of our house will roll. We aren’t complaining about the rain. We have been…
I will begin my news by saying sorry no news last week, but with Monday being a holiday then Tuesday I was in Springfield with Steven for his surgery. No time for news before the paper was published and no news was turned in to be printed. A good Tuesday…
Donald and Paulette Fletcher came by and took Billy Fletcher with them to the McGill Family Reunion, May 25. Billy says that he is doing well. Duane and Jeanette Hesterley visited for a while with Norma Lea and Terry Stillings over Memorial weekend. Norma Lea reports that she is doing…
6-2-13. Dear Folks: I have to double check to see if I got the right date, because of the way it goes so fast. God please help the people in Oklahoma who had all that storm damage and especially the ones who lost loved ones. My heart aches for them…
Sunday, May 26 was Trinity Sunday, which marks a division in the church calendar and marks the end of the segment of the Christian year that relives the life of Christ. Altar and vestment colors are white, the color of purity and joy. Bishop Glen and Laurie Hartley were away…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Walnut Grove Church Bluegrass band playing music and singing gospel hymns. Brother Roberts brought a message of Remembering the military who had sacrificed for us and for Jesus who gave His life that we could be forgiven of our sins. This week has…
The holiday is almost over, hope everyone got home safe. There was lots of people on the road. All of our family from Oklahoma and Arkansas arrived home safe. Tuesday evening Kailey Thompson’s softball team played the last inning while the storm was coming in from the west. They won.…
During Memorial Day Week-end, we had a lot of visitors. The choir did a special. Birthdays: Lola Dennis ( WOW 82), Tammi Housley, Jimmie Marler, Hannah Moore. Anniversary: David and Tammi Housley. A Special was performed by Sharon Renfrow, as well as, poem special by Alex Alexander- “The Soldier’s Prayer”…
Norma Stillings and her son, Dan, decorated graves at the Bragg, Denny, and Burdett Cemeteries, Saturday afternoon. Then Monday, she, Dan, and her friend, Bobbye Priddy attended the Veterans Memorial Service at the Ava Cemetery. Norma and Dan drove out to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery later. When you see the…
If you didn’t have a glorious Memorial Day Weekend, you certainly missed a good chance. The weather was beautiful, the Spirit of worship was in our churches and the joy of the Lord was all around us. Next Sunday we will have a guest speaker and hope you will come…
“Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer,” Romans 12:12. Monday afternoon Gary and I went to Ava to visit his mother, Maxine Turner and Vicki Goodman. While we were there Vicki’s granddaughter, Ashli Womack and her daughter, Kaidon Stout came. Sympathy to the families of Audrey Hadeen…
There’s a lot of lawn mowing going on as grass keeps growing fast! It has been reported that “cicadas” are in the Eastern states, and we had better be prepared with “earplugs” if they moved in our direction. It has been interesting to watch the purple martins arrive, though other…
Sunday, May 19 was Pentecost, one of the major days in the church calendar commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles on the day of the Jewish festival, which was a harvest festival observed on the fiftieth day from the record day of Passover. Pentecost means fiftieth…
The Walnut Grove Church Bluegrass band opened the service with music and songs. Sister Tillie Fowler brought the special and did a very good job of singing it. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Matthew 25: 14-30, “Do Business ’til I Come.” He brought the evening message from Hab.…
It is hard to believe that another school year has come and gone. Kelly and DeAnn Thompson, Kailey and Kyle went to Illinois last weekend to see Kelly’s folks. Norma Cross and I went to Claremore, Oklahoma Sunday afternoon. We went to watch our great niece graduate Monday night from…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope you all had a safe and happy weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May God bless…
I finally got my garden planted. Now all we need is enough sunshine for it to grow and produce. It sounds like better weather is on its way this week end. I think that will make us all feel much better. The Church service at Red Bank began with hymns…
Last Wednesday, Billy Fletcher and members of the “Needle and Thimble Quilting Club” ate at Lambert’s in Ozark. Billy had fallen outside recently and ended up with a cracked bone in a sprained wrist. His friends are telling him to be sure and carry his phone when he goes out,…
It has been a crazy few weeks with birthday parties, family visiting, burials of family and friends and keeping up with everyday life. I am sure that you readers can understand that feeling. My little brother, Johnny Nichols and his wife, Diana have been visiting from Goodland, Kansas. Johnny grew…
If you were one of the folks who stopped by our “Fund Raiser” for Pialnd Youth Camp this past Saturday and either had your car washed or bought some item from the bake sale, we appreciate it so very much for your support of our effort to serve the young…
“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness, ” Colossians 3:14. Hope everyone that had mothers remember them on Sunday or anyday. Gary and I went to Ernest and Dara Strong’s home Sunday afternoon for Mother’s Day dinner. Other guests were Tabitha, Stormi and…
Sunday, May 12 was the Sunday after Ascension Day, which was Thursday. In his sermon Bishop Hartley noted that the old term for this day was Expectation Sunday because it is the time in the church year of expectation or waiting for Christ’s return in the form of the Holy…
Sunday was Mother’s Day and the service began with the Praise Team leading music. We then honored the four Senior graduates with a gift. We are truly proud of our youth and wish them well as they enter into real adulthood. Brother Roberts brought the message from II Timothy 1:1-5,…
I read in my devotion on Mother’s Day, Mothers were the last in God’s creation. After he made her, he said, now, I can rest. Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, greeted all mothers present with a big happy mother’s day. LeaAnn Crum had made beautiful corsages for all mothers…
We are so thankful for the rain that is still coming so different than last year. Kenny did some weed eating and Kyle Thompson did some mowing while the girls, Kinsey and Kailey did some cleaning and picking up Tuesday evening. Norma Cross and I was in Springfield on business…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY. Shelby Moore said, “I can’t think of a thing to criticize my mother about. There’s something special about your mother. Honor your mother today”. Recent prayer requests: Van Renfrow, Carla Bates, Kaye Garrison, Joy Mills, Brenda Michner, Paul McIntosh, Ruby Ely, and unspoken. Birthdays: Mike Tate and…
A good Tuesday morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope you all had a great weekend, and all the mothers had one too, as Sunday was a day just for them. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the…
The Red Bank Church service began with hymns led by Jerry Maggard. A warm welcome was provided by Jerry Huff before dismissing everyone to their respective Sunday school class. Birthday mission offerings were given in honor of loved ones having birthdays. Brother Les used Scripture from Genesis 3: 12 as…
Wendell Daugherty treated his mother, Jean Daugherty, to lunch, Saturday, for Mother’s Day at Cookie’s in Theodosia. George and Donna Dale and Billy Fletcher were part of her group. When I went in to the Douglas County Herald office to do some business last week, I got a great surprise.…
5-13-13. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers who read this. I hope each and everyone of you had as good a day as I did. It couldn’t have been much better. Bright sunshine, temps where you just needed the lightest of jackets, if any at all. Walt gave me…
We hope everyone enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day this last Sunday. If you didn’t you certainly missed a good chance. It was a gloriously beautiful day to celebrate with our mothers and if she came to Oak Grove for morning worship service, we sent her home with our blessings and…
Ephesians 3:17, “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that ye being rooted and grounded in love.” Monday, Rick and Darlene McCullers visited with Eddie and Linda Sears. Sympathy to Lodene Hammons family. When she lived in Wasola she would baby set a lot. Also when she had…
The changing weather delays early gardening, but there is still time to get plants growing, and the ground needs to be warmer anyway. Trees and shrubs have an abundance of leaves and foilage the past week. Lilacs are pretty now. Sympathy to the families of Don Rackley and Jarrett Nesbit,…
Sunday, May 5 was the fifth Sunday after Easter, commonly called Rogation Sunday from the Latin for to pray or ask for and on this day we traditionally pray for successful crops as the Easter season is connected symbolically with spring. This day ends the Easter season on the church…
The Praise Team led some very good songs then Brother Roberts brought the message from I Thessalonians 4:13-18, “Rapture -Part 2.” LeeAnn Crum brought an informative message of the operation of Options Pregnancy, then she and her daughter sang two beautiful songs. Delmar and I have been working around the…
May is always a busy month, lots of things going on. Hope you all take time to enjoy the beautiful Dogwood trees as you drive up and down the roads. Norma Cross and Kenny Hunt came down last week to help put my livingroom back in order and mow some…
A good Tuesday morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope you all had a great weekend and a safe one. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones.…
When I got back from my fitness exercise, Monday, I had three phone messages waiting wishing me a happy birthday. Then I opened my e-mails there was another. That is a great way to begin another year. I called to see how Jewell Johnson is doing. Lowell says that she…
5-6-13. Oh what a beautiful morning….Oh what a beautiful day! Green, green grass everywhere and green in the trees. I’ve got four bright red tulips out there and they especially show up pretty with the bright green grass all around them. And there’s the yellow dandelions and little purple violets…
Praise the Lord, he has seen fit to send us some much needed rain. Just in time to give us a gloriously green Mother’s Day weekend. We are planning on a wonderful Mother’s Day this coming Sunday morning and hope you will come and join us in thankfulness for the…
“That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness,” II Thessalonians. Sympathy to Mary Hathcock family. Last Monday after Gary saw the doctor we went and visited his mother, Maxine Turner and his sister, Vicki Goodman. Last week Gary and I visited Vic…
Sunday, April 28 was the fourth Sunday after Easter and Bishop Hartley noted that we are at the end of the Easter season. He based his sermon on the gospel for the day, John 16:5; “Jesus said to his disciples, now I go my way to him that sent me…
The morning service was opened with some very uplifting instrumentals and songs. We then had some gospel hymns, followed by prayer requests and prayer also praises. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful song and did a beautiful job of singing it. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Thess. 4:13-18,…
Monday, 4-29-13, what a beautiful day here in Peckerwood Hollar, the Redbud and Dogwoods will soon be in full bloom. Norma Cross, Kenny Hunt and Seth helped removed the stuff from my living room and Jeff laid the carpet Saturday morning. They came back down and brought it all back…
Sunday, April 28, turned out to be a pretty day. Congregation sang which seemed appropriate. Last Sunday, we had over 104 in attendance. The church had a fishing day on Saturday at the Pay Pond north of Hartville. The fish caught was the dinner last Sunday with all the fixins.…
A good Tuesday morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope you all had a safe and happy weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May…
Well, here it is a beautiful calm, warm, sunny day on the last day of April and I can’t go outside and work in my garden. I’ve been ill with a bad case of Bronchitis and a little Pneumonia thrown in for good measure for about two weeks now. I…
Brother Tom Johnson had comforted so many of us, visiting the sick in hospitals, in homes, and in the nursing homes. He had comforted us when our loved ones moved through the shadow of death, always pointing the way to Christ. He had expressed his confidence in the Lord so…
4-29-13. Another month about gone, but that’s how it goes. It would really be odd if time stood still, wouldn’t it? The roof still isn’t leaking and it’s a good thing because it’s supposed to rain every day this week except tomorrow (Tuesday). It’s still been flooding all around, but…
Well, you could really tell that it was Cherry Blossom time in Webster County as the weather was strange this past weekend. Always seems to rain during Cherry Blossom time. I want to begin by congratulating Savannah Shannon of Olga for placing in the first annual “Viola Weeks Memorial Fiddle…
The 148th session of the Missouri Association of General Baptists was held at Piland Youth Camp sanctuary this last weekend and we enjoyed a wonderful time in the Lord. Guest speakers were, Bob Yeager from Oakland City University, Jeff D. Marsh and Jeff Marsh. No you’re not seeing double and…
We had chilly temperatures Saturday. Grass is really growing now, and lawn mowing will keep us busy. Congratualtions to newlyweds Paul and Ernestine Guiley, who were married Saturday, April 13th, at the Gaddy home. Gainesville Eastern Star Chapter met this Monday evening, April 22nd. Redbud trees are in full bloom…
Sunday, April 21 was the third Sunday after Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. John 16:16, ” a little while and ye shall not see me and again a little while and ye shall see me…” In this passage Jesus prepares his disciples…
Sunday morning was not a normal day for Delmar and me. It was a day of being thankful for being alive and serving a living God who is forever faithful to His own. We had a very harrowing experience on Thursday morning, which included being rescued from the flood. We…
Prayer requests were given with so much to pray for. We read our devotional from Psalm 38. Happy birthday was sung to Stan Humbyrd and Happy Anniversary was sung to Daniel and Lindsey Boyd. Josh Dalton prayed the offertory prayer as he and Stan Humbyrd received our Lord’s tithes and…
The big story is about the rain we received last week. Our house was sitting on an island. The branches on either side were running over. It took three hours after the rain stopped to get out and see what damage it had done to our road, 436, the Rome…
A good rainy Tuesday morning to all our friends, neighbors and readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe week with all the rain. Some people had a lot of damage and lost animals due to the flooding. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in…
4-22-13. Dear readers: Well we finally got a couple of days without rain, but it’s supposed to start again this afternoon. As usual, we’re going to Tipton this morning before it starts. Seems like we always go on Mondays and Thursdays. We went last Thursday because I had an appointment…
Praise the Lord for the rain he has sent our way and the beautiful sunny weekend in which to worship him. We missed many of you this last Sunday at our morning worship service the message was, “For The Profit Of Many,” if you were present we hope “You” are…
“By his neesings a light doth shine and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning,” Job 41:18. Sympathy to the families of Elizabeth Stonerock and Junior Robertson. Last Wednesday Vic and Jean Plante visited with Gary and me. I visited last week with Ted and Linda Bischoff. Ted…
We are getting April showers along with all the pretty blooming shrubs. Forsythia’s have been extra colorful. Turkey season began April 15th, and goes through May 6th. Richard Blackburns’ have had company who turkey hunted. Larry and Tracye Miller from Memphis spent four days with his mom, Jerry Miller, over…
Sunday, April 14 was the second Sunday after Easter. As it is still Eastertide, or the Easter season, altar and vestment colors are white and gold and Easter lilies are on the altar. Bishop Glen Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, I Peter 2:19, on the…
Sunday morning service was opened with the band playing and singing hymns then congregational songs and prayer. I sang a special then Brother Roberts brought the message from John 3:1-8, “When Life Really Begins.” Sunday evening we had an Italian dinner at church. I made lasagna and several others made…
The White River Association will be held this Friday and Saturday at the campgrounds. Brad Siler, our Sunday school superintendent, began our service by us standing to read our devotional from John 15. Several praises were given and prayer requests were shared. Aaron Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was…
4-15-13. The grass is really growing, and so are the weeds. Kailey, my granddaughter, mowed part of my yard Saturday. After her, Kyle and I put more dirt and seed on Dick’s grave. Maybe since the ground is warmer, it will grow. Tony came up to fix the lawn mower…
The choir did a special. Bulletin Announcements: Children’s church today with both Helen Batten and Sandy Housley. We love all the kids attending now. The children did a special. Community Outreach Program at Wonder Pay Lake-April 20, Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Church will pay for a free fishing day. …
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and readers. We hope you all had a safe and happy weekend as the weather was great. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved…
I hope everyone was able to make the tax deadline in time. I heard some say that they had to make sure to get theirs in the mail yesterday before midnight. I don’t like to put that much pressure on myself. I never get our taxes in early, but I…
4-15-13 So look at this April is half over. More and more people are realizing how fast the time goes as you get older. I think it’s rained about every day this month and this is the time of year when it’s rainy and the mother coon is trying to…
The 148th, Annual Session of the Missouri Association of General Baptists will meet on Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th, at Piland Youth Camp. You are all wecome to attend. Bro. Roy Simmons will bring the opening message on Friday evening and there will be a report given by…
Though is usually takes April showers to bring May flowers, there are many spring flowers already in bloom and certainly is a good sign spring is here. With warmer temperatures the red wasps came out of their hiding places around here, so I have killed several. They had large “nests”…
Sunday, April 7th was the first Sunday after Easter. In the Anglican tradition Easter is not just one Sunday, but Eastertide, or season of several Sundays to stress the significance of the time for the church. Bishop Glen Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ist St.…
Sunday morning service opened with prayer and the Praise Team leading us in some awesome songs. Brother Dave Lafferty did a beautiful song for the special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Ephesians 5:21-25, “Children Will Pay the Price.” Sunday evening, we had the Gideon speaker, Brother Ted Kane, who…
Last Weeks News – Our God is great and mighty and we give Him the praise and glory for a good week in revival, good attendance, great spirit and great preaching by Brother Randy Dalton. Our church truly was strengthened and encouraged. Many now have a closer walk and some…
It is kinda gloomy down here in the holler this morning, but I think spring is here. Tim Jenkins’ mother, Margie, and sister, Debbie, came up from Poplar Bluff Monday to take Tim out for lunch to help him celebrate his birthday. I can always remember he was born on…
A good morning to our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend as the weather was nice for a cookout or a picnic. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to…
Hello everyone. The Church service at Red Bank began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. A warm welcome was provided by Jerry Huff. Special music was presented by Eloise Hallmark. Brother Les preached the morning sermon on, “The Law Shows us Our Sin.” (Romans 3; 23-24) For all have sinned,…
4-1-13. So here it is April’s Fools Day. I hope everyone had a good Easter. I did. I stayed home, got caught up on some laundry, watched some golf and relaxed. We got a “Happy Easter, love ya” from Walt’s son, Randy Allison. He lives in Minnesota, but drives a…
There was such a great Easter parade and activities in Fordland. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and this has become a treasured event for this community. We appreciate Pam and Virgil Keeton for all of their hard work and to the many area businesses that contributed as well. I am…
If you didn’t have a wonderful day this past Sunday you certainly missed a good chance. The Good Lord blessed us with a fabulous sunny day with the perfect breeze to keep us comfortable and enough fluffly clouds to decorate an azure sky, it just doesn’t get any better than…
“But thou, O Lord, shalt endure forever and thy remebrance unto all generations,” Psalms 102:12. Ronald Potter stopped by Friday night to visit and said his brother Leon had a stroke and had been in the hospital a few days. Paula Bentley spent Thursday night in the hospital in Springfield…
In Missouri if we want a change in weather, just wait unitl tomorrow as we usually have a variety of temperatures. Best wishes to Hilda Carter as she had a 7 hour surgery in Columbia Hospital and is presently in West Plains for recuperative therapy and has our prayers. Roger…
Sunday, March 31 was Easter Sunday. After the solemn season of Lent with its somber colors and rituals the altar was beautifully appointed with masses of Easter lilies and other white flowers and altar and vestment colors are white and gold and the white and gold paschal candle it lit.…
Easter Sunday morning service was opened with the band playing and singing hymns. Prayer requests and prayer was offered. Brother Roberts welcomed a full house to Walnut Grove Church. Brother Roberts brought the message from Revelations 1:18, “Death Could Not Hold Him In The Grave.” Spending Easter weekend with Jerry…
The sun is beautiful here this morning, but it is pretty cool. Kenny Hunt was in Cox Hospital a few days last week. He had blood clots and high blood sugar. He was released Wednesday evening. His mother, Norma Cross, picked him up. He will be staying with her a…
March 31, Easter Sunday-we had over 40 attend Easter breakfast, and over 98 attend church services. Shelby Moore said this was a “Good Crowd” today. The choir did a special. The Children, Jamie Guilliam and Stanley and Glenda Jones did specials. Birthdays: Roy Dennis, Loretta Ellis, Katie Sellars, and Phyllis…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a good and safe weekend. And a great Easter with friends, family and neighbors. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost…
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter holiday. It was one of the most beautiful Easter Days that I can remember enjoying. Usually, it is quite cold and blustery. Yesterday was the first day of April. Also commonly known as April Fools Day. The closest I came to falling for…
Norma Stillings has kept up her visits to the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. She noticed her neighbor, Tom Johnson, looking stronger. His goal is to go home soon and it looks like he will do it. There have been visitors at the Johnson home and at the Healthcare…
3-27-13 Dear readers: We’re gonna try to get out this morning while the ground is frozen and go to Tipton and try to get back before it thaws. What a mess! It’s all the way up to 31 degrees right now so it’s climbing. It was twenty-eight degrees just a…
We trust that you had a beautiful celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ this past Sunday and hope you have plans to be in His service throughout the year as well. Our message next Sunday, April 7th is scheduled to be, “The Charge.” No that is not…
“And go quickly and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead and behold, he goeth before you into Galilee, there shall ye see him, lo, I have told you,” Matthew 28:7. Happy Easter weekend. Sympathy to my son-in-law, Paul Johnson. His grandma passed away Sunday in California.…
Sunday, March 24th was Palm Sunday, the Sunday next before Easter, celebrated in commemoration of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jersusalem. Bishop Hartley noted in his sermon that this day is a special day in liturgical churches and was first observed in Jerusalem in the fourth century. In liturgical worship an…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer then a short video. The Praise Team led us in some beautiful songs of praise. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 23:32-33, “Calvary.” The A team won the contest we were having at Walnut Grove, but the C team…
We read our devotional reading from 1 Corinthians 10 followed by prayer requests. As always, there is so much to pray about—our nation, leaders, service today, our weekly services each evening with Evangelist Randy Dalton and a baby arriving at the home of Brad and Patty Siler. Kim Humbyrd prayed…
Here in Peckerwood Hollar we got almost seven inches of snow Thursday evening. It could have been more if it had not of melted when it hit the ground the first few hours. It was a beautiful snow. The kids and I made a snowman. Norma Cross, Kenny Hunt and…
A good morning to our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend, even on the cold, rainy day on Sunday. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
Last Weeks News – Church service at Red Bank began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. A warm welcome to members and guest was provided by Jerry Huff. Brother Les announced that there will be Dinner on the Grounds at Red Bank on March 31, after the Easter service. We…
Let me begin this correspondence on a somber note from this community. We have all been saddened by the tragic loss of dear, Barbara Burks. She was such a fine lady and friend to so many. Seems just like the other day, we were visiting at the Christmas Eve service…
We hope you enjoyed the “snow day” last Sunday. Even with all the precipitation forecast for the weekend we only experienced light flurries and a little rain, certainly not enough to dampen our spirits (there’s a pun in there somewhere.) This week, Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. we will have…
“And He said unto them, ‘Take heed and beware of covetousness, for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he posesseth.” Luke 12:15 Sympathy to the Helen Gardner family. A couple of weekends ago, John Sears and daughters, Alexis and Caitlynn, from Indiana, visited with…
Happy spring to everyone this Wednesday, March 20th! Missouri Arbor Day is April 5th and a reminder we should take care of our trees. The Little Vine Fellowship members of the General Baptist Churches enjoyed meeting at Lilly Ridge, who hosted the meeting this past Saturday, March 16th. We missed…
Sunday, March 17th, was the fifth Sunday in Lent, commonly called “Passion Sunday.” Altar and vestment colors are violet and crosses are veiled in purple as a visual reminder and symbol of the seriousness of the Passiontide season. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, Hebrews…
Sunday service was opened with music by the band then some congregational hymns. Prayer requests and prayer followed. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Corinthians 3: 1-5, “Are You a World-Class Christian?” Sunday evening was movie night and we watched, “Little Red…
Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, began with us standing to read our devotional from Psalms 91. Prayer requests were shared and Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer followed by singing. Happy anniversary was sung to Stan and Kim Humbyrd, who are celebrating 30 years. We were dismissed to our classes…
3-18-13. Friday and Saturday gave us a preview of spring which is around the corner. I noticed the cows were out eating on the fresh, green grass that is seeking up through the ground. After Bible study on Tuesday morning at Goodhope Baptist Church Norma Cross and I went to…
Today, St. Patrick’s Day, we had a big crowd in church, especially young children. Today’s addition to the prayer list: Van and Sharon Renfrow, Carla and Erin Bates, Billie Marler, Sharon Marler, Terry Short, Jerry Lee, Kenny Northcutt, Becky Cottengim, Ernie Dobson, and Sue Durden. The choir did a special.…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors, and our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend, although it was a wet one. A good day to be inside unless you were a duck. So much for my weather report. We send get well wishes to all the sick,…
Tom and Jewell Johnson have been facing some very serious health issues lately. Many people have prayed for them, hoping for a full and complete recovery. We were glad to hear that both of them were better. We learned that Tom had been moved into a hospital room. Jewell has…
3-12-13. Dear Readers: Does it seem like it should be this late in March? It’s true that time flies faster the older you get, when you want to savor every minute. Younger people will find out. But for most younger people, they’re so busy all the time, I think it…
This coming Sunday is Palm Sunday and in keeping with that very important event in Church and Christian history the message planned with be, “Christ’s Coming and Christ’s Coming.” No you are not seeing double that is really the title of next weeks message, unless the Spirit leads another direction,…
Getting accustomed to the time change is taking some time on my part, but it is easier than setting an hour back when Nov. comes. When I hear what advantage it really brings, I might accept it more easily. We are having unsettled weather this early March. The robins are…
Sunday, March 10 was the fourth Sunday in Lent. This is also a Rose Sunday in which altar and vestment colors are rose, looking forward to the new life promised by Easter and in contrast to the usual somber colors of the Lenten season. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on…
We got a little over an inch of rain Saturday night and Sunday. It looks good to see the branches running and the ponds full. Big Beaver is rolling, too. Norma Cross and I visited Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare last week. We had lunch with Peggy Jenkins, Goldie Miller…
Today, March 10, we had Children’s Church. We have many new families attending bringing lots of children with them. We appreciate their dedication in attending and letting their children sing specials. Upcoming Events: Senior Retreat, contact Pat Moore. Easter Sunday, March 31, plan to come to Sunday School at 10…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy week. We had some rain, but not too bad. Some creeks got up, that I have heard of, but didn’t last very long. We send get well wishes to all the…
Well here we are, halfway through the month of March, we have turned our clocks ahead and the middle of next week is the first day of spring, this would be a perfect weekend for you to come and worship the Lord with us. We just started a series of…
“I find then a law that when I would do good, evil is present with me,” Romans 7:21. Sympathy to the families of Falecia Pfister and Carol Frye. A couple of weekends ago Dan and Sug Norviel from Hickory Ridge Arkansas visited with Eddie and Linda Sears. Last Sunday afternoon…
Signs of Spring are here, but the cold air tells us we are still in Winter time. As in the past more settled weather is never with us until after Easter time and Easter is March 31st. Happy Birthday to Arreaun Moody on March 6th, and Stephanie has a March…
Sunday, March 3 was the third Sunday in Lent. Bishop Hartley noted that we are halfway through Lent and should be re-evaluating our lives as Christians throughout the season. He based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 11:14, in which Jesus proves his power over evil…
Sunday morning service opened with the band and prayer then congregational hymns. Venita Brummet sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Thess. 5:16, “Having Right Perspective.” Several were absent from church due to sickness but we had lots of visitors. Sunday evening there were congregational hymns…
Food Harvest items were collected for Heart of the Ozarks Food Harvest. We began by reading our devotional from Daniel 6. Many prayer requests were given. Happy birthday was sung to Rick Crum and happy anniversary to Judy Wilson. A thank you note was read from Buffy Strong. Stan Humbyrd…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May God bless…
Hello from Red Bank. Church service at Red Bank began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. A hearty welcome to members and guest was given by Jerry Huff. Each member was encouraged to attend the monthly business meeting Wednesday, March 6at 7:00 pm. The youth’s CiA meeting will also take…
2-25-13. Things are about the same around here I guess. Mostly snow and cold. Today is sunny, but we’re supposed to get anothr snow storm. They’re not sure how much we’ll get yet, but we’re going to Tipton today just in case the biggest part of it does hit us.…
A special appreciation to Ed Fillmer, former reporter for KY3 for his sharing an old story that he did of Kindall Store and Corda Kindall with our family. Grandson, Nicholas posted it on facebook after Ed sent him the link to it on YouTube. I know that it touched many…
This Sunday was a really chilly Sabbath and we were few in number, even though we had some very welcome visitors, and a good time in the Lord. We received a good report from our mission outreaches to the Philippines and Honduras. Both were full of good news about new…
The past weeks weather proved that winter isn’t being as mild as it first seemed to be, and we may have more of it through March. Easter is March 31st this year. It was nice when Saturday’s sunshine melted the ice. Dave and Karen Davis were shopping in Mountain Home…
Sunday, February 24 was the second Sunday in Lent. Altar and vestment colors are violet and during Lent morning prayer is replaced by The Litany or General Supplication for God’s mercy which is chanted by the priest and congregation. Bishop Hartley based his seromon on the Epistle for the day,…
Sunday morning service was led by the Praise Team, who did a very good job. Keelie Deal gave her testimony and sang a beautiful song. Brother Roberts started a series, “Faith Filled Christianity, Proverbs 18:21, Faith vs. Fear.” Sunday night was our 4th Sunday singing. We enjoyed several beautiful songs…
2-25-13. It looks like we will get some more rain today. We welcome it even if it does get muddy. What would we do without good neighbors? After John Webster hauled a couple loads of white rock on our driveway. Jim Braden came down came down and spread it out…
Many are now on the prayer list. Today’s requests: Pat Moore, Lola Dennis, Carla Bates, Kenny Northcut, Dean Postlewait, Gene Jarad family, and the Alex Alexander family. Praise item: the predicted ice storm missed us. The choir did a special as well as, Glenda and Stanley Jones. Sandy Housley taught…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope you all had a safe and happy weekend. The weather has been something else the past few days. School has been closed for some of the children. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones…
The Red Bank Church service began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. Jerry Huff gave the morning welcome. It was announced that Sister Willene Adams had passed on to Heaven. Her funeral will be held at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Thursday, Feb. 28, at 10:00 a.m. Internment will be at…
Gary Emrick visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson. It won’t be long until yard clean up and mowing will start again. Norma Stillings visited residents at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Tuesday morning and stopped for a while at Ava Place that afternoon. Some of the residents from…
2-16-13. Dear Readers: Not much to write about as usual. We went to the Cities on Tuesday. Saw Frank D. Allison in Silvia, Illinois Wal-Mart. He seemed to be doing okay. Right now it’s cold, but no snow or anything, But we’re supposed to get snow and rain on Monday,…
Happy Birthday to my husband, Junior. He had a great birthday and was able to hear from all of the kids. Oldest daughter, Janice Morris spent sometime with him as did some of her family. On Sunday, after church at Elkland, we had a nice lunch with youngest daughter, Jeanette…
On March the third, this coming Sunday we will start the month by taking a comparative look at the contrast of the life of Christ to that of the Pharisees. Even though they were the “spiritual” leaders of the Jewish people, the most educated in scripture and acknowledged in “religious”…
The chill of winter is with us this week as we go into the third week of February. Were having to put another log on the fire “so to speak.” Friends of Marsha and Dean Lyon were happy to see them come back to church Sunday. Everyone is wishing them…
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13 with our traditional service beginning with the chanting of The Litany or General Supplication for God’s mercy followed by the Penitential Office for Ash Wednesday, then the imposition of ashes and communion. Sunday, Feb. 17 was the first Sunday in Lent. Altar and…
Sunday morning service was opened with the bluegrass band playing some good old hymns then congregational hymns followed by prayer requests and prayer. Brother Dave Lafferty brought another beautiful piano song. Brother Roberts brought the message from Ecclesiastes 3:11, “Eternity.” Sunday evening service was movie night. We were happy to…
Last Weeks News – We stood and read our devotional from Romans 8. Many prayer requests were shared. As always, there is so much to pray about—our nation, our leaders, our military, the sorrowful, the sinful and needy. LeaAnn Crum led us in this prayer time. Happy birthday was sung…
While shopping in town last week I saw people buying some garden seeds, after thinking about it, I realized it’s the middle of February and time to start thinking about flowers and veggies gardens. Norma Cross and I were in Springfield Friday to take my Dodge to Carwin Auto, to…
Bro. Rick Batten spoke on ways to show love to your mate in today’s message. He used passages from Proverbs 5: 18-20 and John 3: 16. Rick and Helen sang a special; and the choir sang. The Children sang a weekly special, also. Birthdays: Alex Alexander Feb. 19, David Housley…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. The weather was nice to be out and about. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up…
The weather man says we are in for a major ice storm. It might be a good idea to store some extra water in case we have some electrical problems because of ice on trees and electric lines. It looks like we are in for some serious winter weather. Burrrr,…
2-11-13. Dear Readers: I’m sorry I’m this far behind in my writing. What a winter it’s been so far here on the farm stead. Nothing at all like it has been other places, or for that matter, not that bad for an Iowa winter, but it’s just where I live.…
We enjoyed a wonderful fellowship dinner this last Sunday, the food was great and the fellowship was grand. There was plenty of leftovers, for those of you that were not able to come and we missed you. This Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. the women’s prayer group will meet. All are…
Here it is the week of February 11th, with the birthdays of two Presidents, Lincoln and Washington, that we celebrate, over our nation, on next Monday the 18th, called President’s Day, combining the two for one holiday. A belated birthday wish to my grandson in Kansas, Allen Luebbert, who was…
Sunday, February 10th was the Sunday called Quinquagesima or the Sunday next before Lent, approximately 50 days before Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, st. Luke 18:31 “and they (the disciples) understood none of these things…” Jesus had tried to prepare them for the…
Sunday morning service began with prayer and music by the Praise team then a special by Dana Lafferty on the piano. It was beautiful. We then had a contest to see who had the most visitors we had invited. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galations 5:16-17, “What On Earth…
2-11-13. My rain gauge messed up so I didn’t get a count of how much rain we got Friday and Saturday. It was welcome whatever it was. Plainview just had one ballgame last week with Ava Victory Academy the 3rd and 4th grade lost and the 5th and 6th grade…
A good morning to all our friends, neighbors and our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend. The weather was nice Sunday afternoon after the hail storm at 5:25 a.m. on Saturday the 9th. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals…
Greetings from Red Bank. The weather man says we may get some snow tonight, but it will melt by tomorrow. I can handle that better than having three foot or more of snow surrounding me at one time such as some of our states in the East have had to…
Claud Robertson and Gary Emrick stopped by for visits with Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Besides being a good friend, Claud works at Town and Country Supermarket. Gary has done a lot of mowing and yard work for Tom and Jewell. Norma Stillings attended the Resident Councils and visited with…
You missed a great time of worship if you didn’t attend church this last Sunday, we enjoyed a wonderful time in His service, and as always we had room for you to join us. This coming Saturday, the 16th of February the ladies are planning to attend a Women’s Prayer…
“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie promised before the world began,” Titus 1:2. Monday evening Gary and I stopped at his sister’s, Vicki Goodman’s home for a visit with her and his mother, Maxine Turner. While we were there Vicki’s granddaughter, Ashli Womack and her daughter,…
Mr. Groundhog saw his shadow here Saturday morning, but not in Pennsylvania where the population was watching there so we can expect six more weeks of winter here. Business meeting was held after services Sunday night at Lilly Ridge. Congratulations to Joe Scott who was inducted into Missouri Sports Hall…
Sunday, February 3 was sexagesima, or the second Sunday before Lent, approximately sixty days before Easter. Bishop Glen Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, II Corinthians 11:19, in which St. Paul gives a sort of resume of his qualifications as apostle. We are a history-minded congregation…
Sunday morning I got ready and took my mamma, Nora Hunsaker to church then we ate lunch and drove to Seymour to see Lee Williams, who has been in the hospital. He is at his daughters now for recouperation. He is doing a lot better, but, we thought at one…
Some from the church attended the benefit for Gale and Wanda Osburn at Union Grove Church on Saturday at 7 p.m. We began our Lord’s Day service by reading from Ephesians 1. Food Harvest items were collected. Prayer concerns were shared for Harold and Van Menzies, Chance, Chloe Wilson, Glenda…
What a beautiful January day yesterday was, hope everyone got out to enjoy the fresh air. Our brother, Pete Jenkins from Fayetteville, Arkansas came up Tuesday. He took Norma and I to the Ava Drug for lunch. He hardly ever passes up the opportunity to get a couple dips of…
Choir performed a special today, Feb. 3, 2013. Other specials were peformed by our young girls led by Virginia Housley and Virginia Serghides. Tammi Housley also sang as well. The church received thank you’s for the church dinner Saturday for Jennifer Alexander. Stanley Jones preached the funeral, and he did…
A good morning to our friends and neighbors and all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and a safe one. The weather has been great for this time of the year. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing…
Freeda Holt was a recent visitor in the home of Tom and Jewell Johnson. Kylie (Johnson) Loftin brought her young daughter, Breelyn Loftin, for a visit with her great-great grandparents, Tom and Jewell. There is nothing more special than seeing your children’s children to the third and fourth generation. Breelyn…
Oak Grove Church was kind enough to allow me to go on a mission trip to Honduraas so you haven’t seen our church news letter for a week or two. The trip was a great success, I am back in Wasola and we have great hopes for the coming year,…
Happy Jan. 25th birthday to Lisa Davis Keller, and Geneva King. Scott Linton had the Sunday evening service at Lilly Ridge and it was his last, as he is moving on and Dale Roberts will be back at our church as pastor. Best wishes to Scott after being with us…
Sunday, January 27 was Septuagesima Sunday, the third Sunday before lent, approximately 70 days before Easter. Bishop Hartley explained that the “gessima” Sundays, or pre-Lenten season, is a very old Christian tradition dating to sixth-century Italy which today is kept only by traditional Anglican churches such as ours. Altar and…
Sunday was a busy day. I spent the day with my mom at Mansfield. Lee Williams is in the hospital from complications from surgery. He is in Cardiac ICU, and doing a little better.We have made several trips to Springfield to visit Lee Williams. The weather has been very nice…
As we came together on our Lord’s Day, we were missing so many due to sickness including our Sunday school superintendent, Brad Siler, and Pastor Neal. Others sick were Harold Menzies, who was in Cox South, Bob Siler, Jerry Pitts, Shannon Wilson, and little Wyatt Harris, who was very ill.…
Here it is Monday the 28th of January already, time is flying by. We had a few sprinkles of rain yesterday. We really need a good rain. Pete and Sandra Jenkins came up from Fayetteville, Arkansas Tuesday to spend the day with me. Norma Cross and I went to the…
Saturday, January 19, 2013, the church held a funeral and lunch for Pod Owens. The church took children to the Jump Around in Seymour, and then to McDonalds for snacks. Recent birthdays: Mike Housley, Katie Clouse, and Elizabeth Parks. Thank you cards were read by Shelby Moore from Kate Junge…
A good morning to our friends, neighbors and our regular readers. We hope you all had a great weekend and a safe one. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May…
Red Bank Church service began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. Jerry Huff welcomed everyone and introduced the Sunday school lesson called, “Haggai: A Message of Hope,” taken from Haggai, chapters 1 and 2. The youth sang two songs as their part of the worship service. Brother Les and…
It was great to be feeling well enough to get back to a normal routine this Sunday. Junior and I started the day off by enjoying breakfast together at Hannah’s in Elkland, before attending church. While at church, it was nice to see some familiar faces from this neighborhood as…
“But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever, amen,” II Peter 3:18. Sympathy to the families of David Miller, Vada Smith and Lawrence Thompson. John and Zamber Little had their baby January 9, 2013. His…
Every sunny day in January gets us closer to spring although we may have to wait for Mr. Groundhog to predict the weather February 2nd and that is less than two weeks away. The Friendly Neighbors Extension Club plan to have their meeting the first Thursday in April. New members…
Sunday, January 20 was the second Sunday after Epiphany. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Mark 1:1 “Behold I send my messenger before me…” This messenger was John the Baptist and his baptism of Jesus and this passage tells us both the facts and…
Sunday morning service opened with music with the band then prayer requests and prayer. We then had congregational hymns. Sister Joyce Erickson sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from John 17:1-5, “Bring Glory to God.” Sunday evening we had movie night and watched, “Letters To God, From Tyler.”…
Saturday night at 6:30 a few came together for the annual business meeting. I think everything stayed the same again this year. It is amazing how good our God is. At 9:30, we began our Lord’s Day with prayer. Brad Siler began the service with prayer requests for lost loved…
It’s plenty cool here in the holler this morning, but we have enjoyed the last three days. We went to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery to pick up the old flowers from Dick’s grave, Friday. Kelly, Kailey and Kyle Thompson and Kenny Hunt helped me. He has been gone two weeks,…
A good morning to everyone. We hope you all had a good and safe weekend. Sorry no news last week as none was turned in and my mind was blank. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospital, and the nursing homes. May you…
The Sunday morning church service at Red Bank began with hymns lead by Gary Lirley. A warm welcome was provided by Jerry Huff. He introduced the Sunday school lesson called, “Obadiah: A message of God’s Justice,” taken from Obadiah 1-21. Many innocent people are easy victims of those with too…
Billy Fletcher, Doris Holman, Carol Riggs, and John Truhe had dinner, Sunday, at the home of Fred Lindberg. Norma Stillings attended the support the Handicapped Board meeting Tuesday evening at the Sheltered Workshop. She made visits to Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava Place, and Rocky Ridge in Mansfield…
1-14-13. Dear folks: It’s 7:15 a.m. and eight degrees and we have to go to this Cities this morning. I guess it’s not any worse than people who have to go to work every day in this weather, but it doesn’t make it feel any warmer out there for me.…
January is half gone and brought colder weather and some rain. Lake Norfork is still at low stage and will require more rain. Best wishes to Marcia Lyon as she was released from Cox Hospital to come home and our prayers are for her healing from her surgeries. Also prayers…
Sunday, January 13 was the first Sunday after Epiphany. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 2:41, Jesus in the temple when he was twelve. This is one of the most popular Bible stories and contains Jesus’ first recorded words; “know ye not that…
Last Weeks News -Well.. didn’t make it to church again Sunday. I was coughing too much so stayed home. I didn’t think anyone would appreciate getting germs spread to them. I am doing better today but still doing some hacking . We have been staying home except for Monday when…
We began our Lord’s Day service by standing to read our devotion from James. Prayer requests were shared. Among those were Carol and Brad Gott. Howard Gott, a lifetime neighbor, had passed away. As always, we pray for lost loved ones, our nation and revival. After Sunday school classes, Stan…
January 27-Gideons for evening services. February 2-Bro. Stanley Jones will bring the message. Quarterly Meeting if February 9th and the Mexican Valentine Banquet will be at noon on February 17th. Birthdays: Tony Serghides and Jamison Guilliams on January 16. January 13- Stanley and Glenda Jones’ anniversary. Recent prayer requests: flu…
We had a little ice on the roads Sunday and the weather was cold and damp, but there were still several families that were able to attend services at Red Bank. We missed those that didn’t get to attend and hope they can make it back next Sunday. Several have…
Betty Jenkins and Lenore Burton visited recently with Tom and Jewell Johnson. Claude Robertson also made a recent visit. Kent Johnson brought his grandsons, Conner and Kyler Johnson, for a visit with the great-great grandparents. Billy Fletcher had knee surgery Monday, January 7, his good friends, Edgar and Sharon Stewart…
1-7-13. Dear Readers: How’s the world treating you? I hope your holidays were all you had wished for. As usual I don’t have much to write about. Yesterday was Robert Allison’s birthday. I sent him a “Happy Birthday” message on my phone and Walt will buy his lunch when we…
It has been awhile since I last wrote. Life has been hectic and we have been among the many who have been sick. However, I wanted to write to you this New Year and let you know about a few things that have occured in this area. It was a…
If you come to visit us next Sunday, January 20th you will hear a visiting speaker. Bro. Bruce Dewees, from Gainesville will be filling in for me and if you come I am sure you will be blessed. Again the following Sunday, the 2th, at morning services we will have…
I appreciate the Herald office for my Christmas gift. That little light comes in handy. I just wish I could keep up with it. I keep misplacing it. Sympathy goes out to the families of Bessie Hall and James Curry. I visited with Ted and Linda Bischoff. Linda is doing…
Last Weeks News – December weather has been mild, and we will have to brace ourselves for colder temperatures moving in soon. There hasn’t been enough rain yet, to fill ponds and saturate the ground. The lake and creeks have been lower than usual for this time of the year,…
Sunday, January 6 was Epiphany Sunday designated in the Books of Common Prayers as The Epiphany, or the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. Bishop Hartley explained in his sermon that this day is the start of a new season in the church calendar and has been designated as such…
Well.. didn’t make it to church again Sunday. I was coughing too much so stayed home. I didn’t think anyone would appreciate getting germs spread to them. I am doing better today but still doing some hacking . We have been staying home except for Monday when Donna Bannister came…
Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, welcomed us in our Lord’s house and we read our devotional from Psalms 119. Several requests were shared and Rick Crum led us in prayer. Two thank you cards were read from Sam and Sherry Evans and the Philippines where we lost 50 of…
1-6-2013. Sure glad all the holidays are over, maybe I can get the days straight again. Pastor David Welsh at Goodhope General Baptist Church suggested having a chili cook-off. They decided to have it New Year’s Eve along with food and games to start the New Year off. There was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. I want to start by giving my appreciation to the employees of the Herald office for our gifts that we received. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals…
The beautiful, spring like weather we are blessed with this week makes it difficult to remember that we are still in the winter months. Today, it was warmer outside than it was in my house. That good ole sunshine sure felt great. I’m looking forward to some more of that…
12-31-12. Well we’re about ready to kiss 2012 goodbye. Tonights the big night. We’ve been staying in this week as much as possible. One trip to Tipton and one to Muscatine and then back down there Saturday for our Christmas for the family. We had an excellent dinner as usual,…
On Christmas Eve we gathered at St. Francis for the traditional midnight mass or communion service, as is traditional in Episcopal churches, except we did ours at 7:00 p.m. since most of us would not make it until midnight. The church was beautifully decorated by the altar guild and all…
Well, Delmar and I were both under the weather on Sunday morning so we stayed home. We didn’t want to share the germs with anyone else. We are both better now, but still coughing some. There so many sick around. My little great granddaughter has a respiritory viral infection and…
Monday, December 31 – It is snowing and sleeting at times here in the holler this morning, don’t think it will get too bad, wer are due for a big snow. Snow is okay, but not the ice. Pastor David Welsh read the General Baptist Church Constitution Sunday and applied…
We have all had a wonderful Christmas season, and we feel truly blessed this holiday. We have had many good events at the church. The ladies met at the parsonage for food, presents, and games on December 7- organized by Helen Batten. Secret Sisters drew names for next year again. …
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend with the holiday and all the rush, rush going here and there. I “Norma” had a very busy weekend and a happy one. On Thursday last week we had our Christmas dinner here in…
I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas. Some of our children made it home for Christmas so that made it very merry for us. Our youngest daughter, Mitzi, her husband, Mark, and two of her four children, Ben and Jessi, were here for Christmas day and got…
The Stillings family gathered together, Saturday, afternoon to celebrate Christmas. Cliff and Debra Bohnstedt of Springfield, Tom Stillings and Joyce Greenwood of Ozark, Stanley Stillings of Squires, Alan Stillings and Dan Stillings had lunch at the home of Norma Stillings in Ava. They talked by phone with Don Stillings of…
12-24-12 Merry Christmas Eve everyone. I hope the weather is good where you live so Santa and the reindeer can get through to your house. He’s already been here a few times. He brought a big box full of presents from Edna and Bill Pruett from Nixa, MO. Also when…
Well you missed a good chance to worship with us, this last Sunday morning, the sanctuary was warm, even though it was freezing outside. The fellowship was warm as well, the only thing missing was you. Next Sunday we intend to take a look at what Christ expected his disciples…
Sunday, December 23rd was the fourth Sunday in advent and the last before Christmas. Altar and vestment colors return to royal blue and the fourth candle on the advent wreath is lit. This candle is known in the Anglican tradition as the Angel’s Candle and the herald of God’s coming…
Sunday morning service opened with Christmas Carols by the band then prayer requests and prayer. Waylon and Kami Souder sang a beautiful special. The Praise Team then sang some songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 3:1-5, “Repent Ye.” Nora Edwards enjoyed visiting and having lunch on Monday with…
Here it is the day after Christmas 2012, hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a blessed Happy New Year. Norma Cross, Kenny Hunt, Dick Richards and I had planned to go to Oklahoma for a few days, but the forecast of bad weather, we decided not to go. So…
Billy Fletcher said that Christmas Carolers from Life Church came by last Thursday to sing for him. Janice Keith visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Norma Stillings started out with a lot of energy last week. She played Christmas Songs at residential care homes in Mansfield and Hartville…
12-17-12. Hello again. It’s hard to get one’s mind on anything other than the latest terrible tragedy, but I’ll try. It’s turned cold here again., 32 degrees this morning at ten minutes until eleven. On Wednesday the 12th we made our trek to the Cities. Frank (Dee) Allison met us…
“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me,” John 6:38. Monday on the way back from Ozark Gary and I stopped in Sparta at Doug and Sheila Holt’s home for a visit. Doug is now on oxygen 24-7…
Last Weeks News – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas time as decorations show and stores are full of bright colors and tinsel, a time of giving and holiday traveling. Anniversary wishes to Orville and Vena Shaeffer in Springfield on December 1st, former residents at Lilly Ridge area.…
Sunday, December 16 was the third Sunday in advent known in the Anglican tradition as Rose Sunday because the altar and vestment colors are rose to remind us of the nearness of what we are waiting for: the new life in the birth of Jesus. The third candle on the…
Did not make it to church Sunday, had a family Christmas get-together. Delmar and I drove to Ava where we exchanged gifts and visited with Beth Stafford and Johnathan Snelson and visited by phone with Mandy Logan. My granddaughter and husband, Brent and Synthia Bishop, from Killeen, Texas, came in…
Last Weeks News – Our fellowship hall was full for the annual neighborhood Christmas dinner and for this we thank our good God for abundance of food and Christian fellowship. Many prayer requests were shared and praises given as we began our service on the Lord’s Day. LeaAnn Crum prayed…
Christmas will soon be here. There is lots of pretty decorations out to celebrate the event. There is so much sickness going around now. DeAnn Thompson has been really sick. She went to work today, feeling a little better. Darrel C. Luce, Peggy Jenkins brother passed away last week. She…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved…
Sunday church service began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. Our Sunday School Superintendent, Jerry Huff, welcomed everyone and introduced the lesson called, “Yahweh Our Righteousness.” Prayer request was for the bereaved families and friends of the 20 children and 7 adults killed in the recent, tragic, Connecticut, school shooting. …
Janice Keith visited Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Tom and Jewell are still able to live at home due mainly to the assistance they get from their sons, Lowell and Larry. Grandson, Kent Johnson, is there all the time as well. Norma Stillings played Christmas music at Rocky Ridge in…
This coming Sunday, December the 23rd, after morning worship service we will adjourn to the fellowship hall for dinner and fellowship, after which we will return to the main sanctuary to deliver our Christmas Program. We would love to have you come, join us in praise to the Lord. We…
Sunday, December 9th was the second Sunday in Advent colors continue to be royal blue and the second advent candle was lit. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 21:25: “…and then they shall see the son of man coming in a cloud with…
Sunday morning service was opened with music by the church band then prayer requests and prayer, then congregational songs. Margaret Rosseau sang the morning special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 2:1-7, “Sights and Sounds of Christmas.” Sister Maxine Lind brought the evening message from Luke 1:27-32, “Christian Christmas…
It was fifteen degrees here in Peckerwood Hollar this morning, Monday, December 10. On December 1st Lynn Clayton, Annie Goin and Janice Hawkins made arrangements for a lunch for the the Seniors (Jerry Hawkins’ class). A beautiful lunch at Goodhope General Baptist Church. They decorated the fellowship hall with a…
The choir did a special. We have been singing beautiful Christmas music all month. Members have been bringing Christmas cards to share with everyone. Shelby Moore read an invitation to the church to the Wright Co. Children’s Home Open House Appreciation Lunch. Birthday: Pat Moore -December 14. Stanley and Glenda…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a great weekend and stayed safe and warm. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. We send birthday greetings to the ones who have a big day at…
Burrr! It was so cold out today. I’m glad I did my grocery shopping last Friday when it was much warmer. I can’t stand the cold weather like I used to. I remember one Christmas morning when our children were young, and so were we, that we got up at…
12-10-12, Hello again. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, isn’t it? I think I’m just about ready. Still got a lot of cards to send out, but have most of them ready to mail. I got a book of stamps when I was in Tipton last week, but…
It has been several weeks, since I have been able to sit down and put things together for a column. Time sure can fly right on by us. Sorry, about my absence. First, Happy Birthday to our daughters, Janice Morris and Jeanette Evans. We had a great time together on…
The morning message was taken from Luke, chapter 2, “Let There Be Peace On Earth.” As the angels proclaimed to the shepherds so long ago, those who know the Savior of that passage have peace on earth, even in these troubled times of unrest and trial. While those who deny…
This summer-like weather is unusual for November and it will be difficult to endure a change to cold temperatures that are coming soon, since December is here. Dana Taylor came Saturday to help me with a few jobs and will be back this week. Sunday night December 9th will be…
Sunday, December 2 was the first Sunday in Advent and so the beginning of a new season and a new year in the Christmas calendar, a season of expectation of the advent or coming of Christ. Altar and vestment colors are a deep royal blue appropriate for the coming king.…
Sunday morning service opened with the Praise Team singing then prayer requests and prayer. Brother Roberts brought the message from Philipians 3:7-16, “Seize the Moment, Live Life to the Fullest.” Sunday evening was our Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner and a large crowd enjoyed turkey, ham and all the trimmings plus lots of…
Prayer requests were received for Chloe Wilson, the unsaved, our nation, leaders, Danny Cutbirth, Paul Duckworth, Rick Crum, all our activities for this month, a newborn baby boy, great grandson of Peggy Miller and nephew of Stan and Kim Humbyrd. Happy birthday was sung to Erin Crum, our pastor’s daughter…
Monday morning this is a beautiful day here in the Ozarks. We better enjoy it because it’s getting close to those winter days. Georgia Sanders son, Donnie and wife, Karen came up from Claremore, OK. to pick her up. She had been visiting family and friends in the area, for…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was a sadful one, but very busy as we said goodbye to a dear friend who had passed away. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing…
Billy Fletcher, Doris Holman, Carol Riggs, John Fruhe, and Stanley Goodrich had Thanksgiving dinner in the home of Fred and Charlie Lindberg. The Saturday following Thanksgiving, Billy had dinner with Edgar and Sharon Stewart and some of their folks. Norma Stillings made visits at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare…
For all those who were complaining about the cold weather, this Sunday was like a spring day, complete with a cool breeze and plenty of sunshine. The Lord is indeed good isn’t he. We had a wonderful Sunday school lesson from Paul’s letter to the Ephesian Church and congregational singing…
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth,” Colossians 3:2. Monday night our daughter, Honie Johnson came down for a visit. Thanksgiving Day Gary and I went to Ralph and Dana Brazeal’s home. Those also there were John and Zamber Little and Wyatt and Liviya Wharton,…
Last Weeks News – Its looking more like winter coming on as the trees are shedding more leaves and there is a chill in the air, with ice one morning last week for the first time this month. J.C. and Bonnie Taylor are celebrating their 65th anniversary Monday, November 26th.…
Sunday, November 25 was the last Sunday in Trinity, known in the Anglican tradition as the Sunday next before Advent. It is also known as “stir up” Sunday from the words of the collect prayer for the day, “Stir up,” O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people. Bishop Hartley…
Sunday morning service was opened with the band playing a selection of gospel music. Prayer requests were taken then prayer by Brother Roberts. Donna Lewis brought the beautiful special song. Brother Roberts brought the message from James 1:21-25, Hebrews 4:12, 12:1, Matthew 7: 21-27, “Mirror, Mirror.” Sunday evening service was…
Brad Siler led us in our devotion reading from Deuteronomy 4. Prayer requests were given for Danny Cutbirth, Van Menzies preaching at Lone Star Church, the Suter family, our nation and lost loved ones. Juanita Menzies prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Makinna Humbyrd, who was seven that…
Thanksgiving has come and gone . Hope everyone got home safe. I’ve noticed several houses have their Christmas lights up. Dick Richards went to the Mansfield nursing home to see Helen Dobbins Wednesday afternoon. She is not feeling very good. Norma Cross and Georgia Sanders was at the Heart of…
Choir did a special todayas well as: Sharon Renfrow singing a special. New prayer requests: Julie Spivey, Frances Marler, Jennifer Alexander, the jobless, those traveling, Danny Cutbirth, Raymond Sharr, Max Yarber, the Brian Gray family, Tom Coats, cancer patients, and our country. Birthdays: Ally Smith and Barb Tate’s sister Debbie.…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a good week and had a very good Thanksgiving. Mine was just great. Kim and Jerry Lee fixed a wonderful meal and the turkey wasn’t the only thing that was stuffed and that was my fault. Now that…
Last Weeks News -Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is enjoying a bountiful meal with their loved ones today. Gary and I had a Thanksgiving meal with our church family this past Sunday. We also shared in a Thanksgiving meal with Gary’s mom, Maxine Lirley, along with Willene Adams and several…
Freeda Holt was a recent visitor in the home of Tom and Jewell Johnson. There was a Thanksgiving gathering in the home of Kent and Kim Johnson, and another gathering, Sunday, after church in the home of Larry and Shirley Johnson. Tom said that they had enough food brought over…
11-19-12. Well as usual there’s not too much going on right now. I think I forgot to write a letter last week. We went up to the Cities last week on Tuesday just long enough for him to run his errands, get a haircut, eat lunch and then come on…
We missed you this week and yes, your seat is still reserved, so come and be our guest next Sunday. This week we enjoyed our Sunday School lesson from the last chapter of the book of Acts and the only thing that would have made it better is if you…
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, the powers that be are ordained of God,” Romans 13:1. Gary visited with Rayford and Freda Clayton in Theodosia. Freda had fallen on Sunday. Saturday, Gary’s nephew, Dallas Conn, visited us. Eddie and…
Sunday, November 18 was the twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity. We are still collecting items for the Food Harvest and have the church decorated with beautiful autumn colors by the altar guild. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Colossians 1:3, “We give thanks to God and…
Sunday was a busy day. Delmar and I drove to Ash Grove to check on his son and family, then stopped back in Nixa to visit Rusty, Becky, Hailey and Maeson Carter. I have been busy making jelly and crafts and candies, getting ready for my craft open house. I…
Deer season will be over Tuesday, except for bow hunting. Hope everyone got their deer this year. Dick and I were invited to the Thanksgiving dinner at Plainview Friday. We ate with Kyle Thompson and the fourth graders. Everything was very good. We had turkey and dressing and all the…
November 11, 2012, we had a Veteran’s Day Sunday. Mike led the congregation in Patriotic songs. Norman Virtue did the program: he had all the Veterans stand up. Our Veterans are: Stanley Jones, Rick Batten, Norman Virtue, Darrell Price, Ron Putt, Van Renfrow, Alex Alexander, and Martin Bowie. Norman led…
A good morning to all our readers. We want to say Happy Thanksgiving to each and everyone. Hope you all have a good one. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones.…
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God,” Romans 8:16. Sympathy to the families of Virginia Burnett and Cindy Fitzgerald. I visited Tuesday afternoon with Evelyn Witchey to see how she was doing after her heart attack last month. She is slowly recovering.…
Rain and more rain with changing weather here in mid-November! Deer season brought many hunters out for Saturday morning, beginning the gun season. Luckily it didn’t start raining until Sunday afternoon. The election is over so we can expect less news coverage, or will we have more to look forward…
Sunday, November 11 was the twenty-third Sunday after trinity. It was also our annual harvest festival when we bring contributions of food and supplies for the Ozarks Food Harvest. The women of the altar guild had the church decorated in beautiful autumn colors and altar and vestment colors were dark…
Sunday morning service opened with music by the church band. Prayer requests and prayer was given. Sister Venita Brummet sang a beautiful song about I know. Brother Roberts brought the message from Isaiah 6:1-9, “Encountering God, Experiencing change.” Our church will be starting a Disciple’s Fast on November 15 and…
On Saturday, we had our annual deer hunter’s meal of chili, potato soup and pie, which our hunters look forward to each year. We receive donations that help with our missions at Christmas. Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, led us in our devotional read from Romans. He read a…
The deer hunters are having nice weather this year, not too hot or too cold. Several have gotten their deer so far. Lisa Richards got an eight-point Saturday morning. Thursday morning Norma Cross and I went down and picked Kathleen Lloyd and Rockie up. We had lunch at McDonald’s then…
Last Weeks News – A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone has a safe and good week. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Also our sympathy to al…
Church service at Red Bank began with hymns led by Gary Lirley. Jerry Huff gave the morning greeting and introduced the Sunday school lesson entitled, Do Life Together, with Scripture taken from Acts 4:32-35; 5:1-11 and 6:1-7. Hymns for the Worship service was led by Gary Lirley. Brother Les announced…
Albert and Doris Elliot visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Norma Stillings and her son, Dan, drove to Springfield, Saturday for lunch and a visit with Debra Bohnstedt. Cliff was in the deer woods for the day. Norma, Dan, and Debra attended a birthday party for their cousin, Gail…
11-4-12. Well, here I go again. I guess things have been going about the same. Haven’t seen any of my family lately, but Anita and I keep in touch. Haven’t been to the family restaurant for awhile. Maybe next week. I’ll find out if Anita’s off work on Wednesday and…
This past Lord’s Day we had a wonderful time in preparation for the upcoming holiday season and just enjoying the company of Christian brothers and sisters. After Sunday school our morning message was, “Preach Jesus.” It is our firm belief that all Christians should have that as their purpose in…
I was gone three weeks on my trip to the UK and Netherlands so I don’t know any news here. This year when T. J. had me to come to Portland, Oregon he took me to the UK and the Netherlands. But I need to back up to October 8…
Leaves are falling everywhere so raking is the order of the day around here. Getting accustomed to the time change is taking some time. Daylight hours are shorter and very noticeable! A heavy rain shower came Monday and more leaves fell. For the flaming fall “scenery revue” the Douglas County…
Sunday, November 4 was the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity; altar and vestment colors were once again green for Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Philippians 1:3, in which St. Paul gives this church his thoughts on how Christians should live with one another. Paul…
Sunday morning service began with the Praise Team leading in some songs. Brother Roberts took prayer requests for several who were sick or saddened by the loss of a loved one. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 3: 12-13 and 10:24-25, “Are you a basement person or balcony person?…
We read our devotion from Acts 23 and prayer requests were given for Paul Duckworth, Danny Johnson, Tom Roberts, our nation and the coming election, for Van Menzies preaching at Salem Church, Grandma Crum, Chloe Wilson and others. Doyle Humbyrd prayed. Happy birthday was sung to Wyatt Harris for his…
We are having a pretty nice fall so far this year. By now most of the leaves have fallen off, but the grass is still green. Saturday morning the deer hunters met at our house, but I didn’t see a deer. Kenny Hunt, took Seth up in our field and…
Many on the prayer list: Servicemen; Imogene Williams, Jennifer Alexander, Sue Lathrom, Sue Hefner, Jack Lawler, Jerry Lee, Amber Junge, Shirley Moore, Wade Tooley, Jerry Snow, Ellen Buttram, Joe Moore, Donna Strain, Brent Caine’s son, Kaye Garrison, Roy Dennis, Steve Raney, Sandy Kelsey, Josh Scott, and the hurricane victims. November…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone has a safe and good week. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Also our sympathy to al who have lost loves…
Greetings from Red Bank. I’m thankful for the good slow rain God sent us, but I’m just as thankful for the clear, warmer weather we had today. My prayers go up for the thousands on the east coast that are facing more bad weather coming their way. One man said…
Coetta Posey of this neighborhood and her son, David Posey, visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson, last week. Billy Fletcher said that he and the Star Workers Club went to Norwood last Thursday for lunch at R & M Dutch Cooking. Billy invited his friends, Edgar and Sharon Stewart to…
10-29-12 – Well, it won’t be 2012 much long will it? Two more months and it’ll be gone. We’ve been getting a big frost the last few nights, the pretty leaves are all off the trees now, the sumer birds are all gone and the real little animals. All the…
Monday evening our Women’s Prayer group participated in the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer here at Oak Grove and we hope you did, wherever you worship as well. Next Sunday will be our observation of Children’s Missions, come and join us in the effort to spread the gospel to…
October is leaving us along with cooler weather and lots of falling leaves! In “bare pastures cattle have been eating some of the leaves to survive due to the past months of hot and dry weather and not enough moisture. The ones who lost loved ones recently have our deepest…
Sunday, October 28 was the twenty-first Sunday after Trinity. It was also Christ the King Sunday and the Feast Day of Saint Simon and Saint Jude Apostles. Altar and vestment colors for this special day were white for Christ the King and red for the martyred apostles about whom not…
Sunday morning service was opened with music by the band then prayer requests and prayer, Sister Tillie Fowler brought the beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Daniel 3:17, “God Is Able.” Sunday evening was our Fourth Sunday Singing. We enjoyed several hymns then several beautiful special songs. We…
Last Weeks News – We read our devotional from I Corinthians and shared prayer requests for Gina Smith, Paula Calmer, Dane Humbyrd, Glenda Sanders, Paul Duckworth, Gary Soutee, Grandma Crum, our nation, leaders, troops and revival at Bradleyville and Salem churches. May the good Lord hear our prayers for revival…
It is 15 degrees here in Peckerwood Hollow this Monday morning and a big frost. Norma Cross and I visited with Goldie Miller, Irene Richards and Peggy Jenkins on Tuesday. Peggy had an accident on Friday as they were leaving the annual fall festival in Mountain Grove with the area…
A good morning to all our readers, friends and neighbors. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was kind of cool, but bearable if you dressed warm. In some places there was frost and ice. We sent get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in…
Red Bank’s Fall Festival was well attended. The weather wasn’t as cold as expected so there were games for the children both inside and outside the church building. The fire was built and everyone gathered around to roast their wieners and marshmallows. Inside one could find an ample supply of…
Janet Davis of Lebanon, Barbara Whittaker of Marshfield, Wendell and Linda Daugherty of Theodosia, and Jean Daugherty of Ava visited with Billy Fletcher, Saturday. Doris Holman, Carol Riggs, John Fruhe, and Billy went out to the home of Fred and Charlie Lindberg after church Sunday. They were celebrating Doris’s birthday.…
10-22-12. Dear readers of the Douglas County Herald: I hope everyone is blessed with good health and good weather. We are mostly. I think the second round of antibiotics did me a lot of good and I’ll never get over the sinus allergies and problems I have. Thank goodness for…
Hope many of you readers were among the large crowd that attended this years Masquerade Ball at the Chateau Charmant (the castle in Olga). It was so much fun and I even made it out on the dance floor a couple of times. I appreciated my grand kids, Nicholas and…
We have had an eventful week, Friday evening at Piland Youth Camp we helped in the Fall Teen Retreat which ran through Saturday at 11:00 a.m. There were 33 teenagers who came for the retreat and from what everyone said who attended, “everyone,” teens, counselors, teachers, cooks, helpers and speakers…
We are blessed with beautiful fall weather at the time, giving folks time to do their fall jobs. Grass grows fast so lawn mowing is a necessity for sure. Several farmers have had another cutting of hay. Cattle have been fed hay most of the summer. My sympathy to families…
Sunday, October 21st was the twentieth Sunday after trinity. Bishop Hartley was away to do a confirmation ceremony at our sister Anglican Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas so instead of our usual communion service we had a morning prayer service conducted by our lay leader, Joe Criswell, who also read…
Sunday morning for Delmar and me started with Delmar feeling a bit under the weather. We just stayed around home and enjoyed sitting on the front porch out front and watching the traffic as it passed by on their way to the Flaming Fall Revue. We waved and got a…
Dick Richards drove Georgia Sanders, Norma Cross and I thru the Glade Top Trail Thursday. It was so beautiful. We stopped several times to look across the hills and valleys. The yellows were brighter than I remembered them to be. We ended up in Taneyville, where we ate lunch in…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. We had a lot of activities going on for the weekend and the weather was great. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our…
The Red Bank Church service began with Jake Hampton leading the congregation in hymns. Jerry Huff greeted members and guests and introduced the morning Sunday school lesson entitled, “From Failure to Correction.” Scripture for this lesson was taken from Exodus 15:19-21 and Numbers 12:1-16. After Sunday school, more hymns were…
Gary Mitchell was a recent visitor in the home of Tom and Jewell Johnson. Tom and Jewell are still able to live in their own home, thanks to the grace of God and the willingness of their two sons and other family members to make that possible. Norma Stillings had…
Morning worship service opened with special testimonies and then special songs from Ella Faye Mitchell and Bro. Gary Martin. The message entitled “Rejoice In Hope,” was taken from Romans 12:12. Sometimes we fail to acknowledge that there is no bitterness, in the truly Christian life. As Paul wrote in Philippians…
Last Weeks News – The usual bright, blue October skies have been cloudy the past few days and usually we have had frost before now. Grass is still green and needing mowed again. Perhaps we will have frost before the week is over. The quilt that Lynn Bentele won at…
Sunday, October 14 was the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:17, “This I say therefore….that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind…” It is the Christian’s duty to follow not what others…
Sunday morning service began with music by the band. Claude Robertson and Cindy Smith sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, “Praying for a New Season.” Sunday evening we had several old-time hymns then Brother Roberts brought the message from Numbers 11. “Negativeness.” We are…
Connie Johnson prayed our beginning prayer as we came together on our Lord’s Day. We read from Ephesians 6 for our devotional. Happy birthday was sung to Billy Hodges and Aaron Humbyrd. A love offering was received for Faith Home. After Sunday school, Danny Johnson prayed the offertory prayer as…
The trees are really getting pretty here in the Ozarks. They are going to be perfect for the Glade Top Trail viewers this year. Hope there will be a big turn out. We got a call this week from Washington. Our cousin, Lena (Sis) Hull passed away. She was the…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God bless you in your time…
Hello again folks. I missed getting my article written last week. I was feeling a little under the weather at that time. It seems that the pollen count is higher this fall than it was this summer so we will all probably have to put up with our allergy problems…
This was a special week for Norma Stillings, her Uncle Don Putnam of Thousand Oaks, California and her son, Don Stillings, and his wife Jodi, of Anaheim, California came to Springfield, Missouri for a visit with several of the family members here. Don Putnam was able to visit with his…
Another beautiful, delightful autumn day around here. There’s been some really pretty trees all around me here, but they’re starting to lose too many leaves now to be picture-worthy. There’s a little red tree just to the west of me that shows up bright every year, but now it’s grown…
This Sunday morning after choir and congregational singing, we were treated to a special by Bro. Gary Martin and then proceeded with the morning message which was taken from Lamentations 3:21-26, entitled “Getting Serious About Worship.” We examined examples like “Rachel,” the wife of Jacob in Genesis 31:19 and 34.…
“Seeing many things, but thou observest not, opening the ears, but he heareth not,” Isaiah 42:20. Thursday afternoon., Gary and I went to Ava and visited his mother, Maxine Turner. Friday, Gary and I went with Vic and Jean Plante north of Seymour to the Amish auction. After that we…
Sunday, October 7 was the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Thursday, October 4 was the Feast Day of our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi and the annual Blessing of the Animals was held on Saturday, October 6. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew…
Sunday morning started with a good frost then Sunday morning church at Walnut Grove. The Praise Team did an Awesome job of leading us in praise and worship. Brother Roberts brought the message from Proverbs 3:1-10 and Malachi 3:8-10, “Stewardship.” Sunday evening Brother Mahlon Schmucker brought the message from Hebrews…
We have such a need to pray for it is the key to all we do. Without prayer, nothing is done for the Lord so each Tuesday night we come to pray and the Good Lord always blesses. Each Wednesday, we do Bible study from the book of Exodus. We…
Fall is here, we got a little frost, which helps with allergies. My Aunt Edythe Applegate passed away and was buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery last Wednesday the 5th. She was married to my mother’s brother, Lawrence Applegate. We grew up in the same area. I have always known her.…
Today, October 7, 2012 prayer requests: Candy Riners, Marion Morgan, Christy Calhoun’s daughter, Kate Junge’s family- Amber Junge and Emily, Cody (David Housley’s son-in-law) becoming a minister, Glenda and Stanley (preaching in Lebanon this week), Sharon and Van Renfrow, Brent Cain’s son, Jennifer Alexander, Jake Sellars, Laurie Golden, Kaye Garrison,…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a safe and happy weekend. We want to send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May your road to recovery be very soon. Our sympathy to all who have…
10-1-12. Well, the old calendar on the old wall says this is October. We’re still having beautiful autumn weather, a little chilly at times, but that’s what it’s supposed to be. And much better than when it was so hot you couldn’t enjoy being outside at all. I’ve always been…
This weather has been enjoyable. However, it has brought with it a round of colds and some flu. Our household has been hit with the round of colds and I am more than ready for some relief. I hated to miss Sunday morning service as we really wanted to hear…
This Sunday morning, the message was brought by Bro. Davon Friend from Brushy Knob General Baptist Church. The evening message was brought by Bro. Gary Martin. I can’t give you anymore information than that at this time because I was away on a national missions trips to Marion, Kentucky. The…
“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,” II Peter 1:2. Zach Sears is still working in Mountain Grove so he is still getting to stay with his grandparents, Eddie and Linda, through the week. Eddie and Linda also this past…
Fall is certainly in the air and many are beginning to prepare for winter, as there are loads of firewood seen going down the highway almost every day. Gas trucks have been filling up propane tanks also. Hummingbirds are getting scarce around here, so the majority of the little “hummers”…
Sunday, Sept. 30 was the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the scripture readings for the day on the theme of our preoccupation with self leaving no time for God’s purpose. Psalm 10 is on the ungodly who are so proud that their lives are futile.…
Sunday morning service was opened with music by the band then congregational hymns. Prayer requests and prayer by Brother Roberts. Sister Joyce Erickson sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Romans 8: 16, “Things That Can Not Be Shaken In Our Lives.” Sunday evening was a special…
We read our devotional reading from John 13. Prayer concerns were shared for Lane, Paul, Cody, Chloe and Misty’s family. Our nation, leaders and military always need our prayer cover. Happy birthday was sung to Patty Siler and Dane Humbyrd. After Sunday school classes, Van Menzies and Danny Johnson received…
How could anyone go, where the weather could be any better. We even have a little water in our branches. It seems like Dick cuts grass every other day, the rain has truly been a blessing. I visited with Pat Williams at our mailboxes the other day. He said they…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a great and safe weekend as theweather was nice for all the outdoor activities. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing home. Our sympathy to all who has lost…
Greetings. Opening the Red Bank Church service by leading the congregation in hymns was Gary Lirley. Jerry Huff welcomed members and guest and introduced the morning Sunday school lesson called, “Choose Wisely.” Celebrating her seventh birthday with a mission offering was Chandlyn Nelson. Brother Les gave an offering in honor…
Tommy Roberts was a recent visitor in the home of Tom and Jewell Johnson. Tom and Jewell appreciate his visits. Norma Stillings attended the 2012 Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Training Conference, September 24-26, at Osage Beach. The purpose of the conference was to become more knowledgeable in advocating for residents…
9-24-12. Well here it is getting down to 28 degrees last night and the low thirties other nights so fall is definitely in the air. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to get my propane tank filled again before I move. It’s almost down to twenty percent so I guess…
I understand that the out reach revival that was held at the Wagner Church (former school of this community) was a huge success. It was reported that 83 were in attendance and it was a powerful service. The Seymour Church of the Nazarene hosted the revival, it is the church…
This past weekend was pretty full for Oak Grove. Greg and Linda Nasif along with several other adults and at least ten teens managed a bake sale and car wash as fundraisers for a fall retreat at Piland Youth Camp. Our deepest appreciation to all of you who contribued, either…
Our ninth month, September, is in its last week and where has time gone so fast. October has 31 days and it’s a month of harvesting, also preparing for winter months. Soon we will have frosty nights, and will be trying to get used to cooler weather. A happy belated…
Sunday, September 23 was the sixteenth Sunday after trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 3:13, “I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you…” We must find our place in God’s plan and for what purpose He created us, and for…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Praise Team and some very upbeat songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Peter 4:10-11, “Stewardship of Talents.” It was Hat Day for the ladies to Shake Us Up, so several ladies wore a variety of pretty and/or comical hats. Sunday evening…
We read our devotional from II Thessalonians. Prayer requests were given for Chloe Wilson, Eldon Hodges and Paul Duckworth, all three from our church family, and Gary Soutee. Juanita Menzies prayed this prayer. We were reminded by our deacon, Stan Humbyrd, that October 14th is Pastor Appreciation Day. It is…
It’s really good to see all those guys out cutting hay and there is lots of people enjoying the fall veggies. Monday morning Georgia Sanders, Sue Johnson, Norma Cross and Pauline Richards had lunch with Peggy Jenkins at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. We had a wonderful meal, while…
“Clay Bird Shoot” yesterday was a big success with over 50 people attending. Fun for all with plenty of great food, free ammo, free clays, sharing of guns, and a lot of good visiting. Trap Shoot Winners: Adam Housley, Jamie Gwilliams, Jason Mills, Colton and Trenton, Hunter Garrison, Sheridan Cantrell,…
A good morning to friends, neighbors and family. We hope you all had a good and safe weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God bless you in…
Last weeks news – Greetings from Red Bank. It sounds like we may be firing up the old wood stove soon. It’s getting cooler and cooler during the nights. The gas and electric heat feels good, but nothing can beat wood heat to warm by. The only draw back is…
9-20-12. Goodness gracious how time flies when you’re taking pictures and enjoying yourself. God must of put all of these little animals here for me to enjoy. I’ve always loved nature and I guess he knows it, but when I move into town I will have to leave all of…
This past Lord’s Day we were blessed with a first time visit from a new couple in our area, Mr. Tim Hammond and his lovely wife, Connie, who were a pleasure to have join us in worship. After the Sunday School portion of our morning we were treated to special…
“Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us,” Hebrews 9:12. On Wednesday, Gary and I went to Ava and visited with his sister and Vicki Goodman and Gary’s mother, Maxine Turner.…
The rain showers have freshened the air which was dry and dusty for many weeks. The Historium will be a great place to visit any time it is open to see all the interesting items from the past on display. We will soon be getting the newly assigned 911 addresses,…
Sunday, September 16 was the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Old Testament reading for the day, Deuteronomy 7:6-12, “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people of his own possession….”…
Sunday morning service was opened with gospel bluegrass by the band then prayer requests and prayer. The praise team then led us in some praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Timothy 1:6 and Matthew 25:14-30, “Stewardship.” Sunday evening, Sister Maxine Lund brought the 2nd message in the…
We got another good rain Friday and Saturday. Dick and I took Kinsey Thompson to Springfield to get an M.R.I. on her knee that she had twisted while playing softball for Ava. The results were not good. She will not be playing ball for a while. That night Kailey, her…
Praise item: the rain. Prayer requests: Johnny Hicks, Sharon and Van Renfrow, Judy Marler, Teresa Crisp and family, Jennifer Alexander, Gary (being ordained) and Cherise Coy, Wayco (upcoming marriage), Kristen Smith and family, Mike and Barb Tate’s family, our country and servicemen, cancer patients, David Alexander’s wife, neighbors, and church…
A howdy friends, neighbors and family members. We hope you all had a good weekend and a happy and safe one. We sure are thankful for the rain we got on Saturday. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our…
Tom and Jewell Johnson were blessed with visits from some very good friends during the past week. Tommy Roberts, Janice Keith, and R.E. Helsey had been to see them. Norma Stillings played the piano at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Saturday morning and then drove out to Tony…
9-10-12. Hello again. We’re lucky right now with beautiful weather and more rain. Just under four inches in two rains and seventy degree weather. I hope it stays this way for a long time. We had a nice Saturday again. We went to great-granddaughter, Zoie’s, 11th birthday party. It never…
Once again the Lord blessed us by sending us the much needed rain, as the scripture tells us; “He is the God of the early and the latter rain.” We enjoyed another Sunday School lesson and worship service together, we would have loved for you to have been with us.…
“Whosoever, speaketh a word against the son of man, it shall be forgiven him, but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come,” Matthew 12:32. Eddie and Linda Sears had their grandson, Zach, staying with them…
What an enjoyable Monday morning with fall temperatures, reminding us fall is here and revived since the heat of the summer months. There is a lot of grass to cut now since the rain a week ago. An enjoyable trip to Nixa last Wednesday was made by Mearl and Beulah…
Sunday, September 9 was the fourth Sunday after trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Old Testament lesson for the day, Micah 6:1-8, “what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with you God?” In this passage the…
Sunday morning service was opened with Bluegrass Gospel music then prayer requests and prayer. A beautiful special was done by Waylon Souder. Brother Roberts brought the message from Acts 28:1-6, “Shake It Off.” Sunday evening, Sister Maxine Lund brought the first in a series titled, “Being the Church Outside the…
We began with our devotional reading from Psalm 27 as Doyle Humbyrd filled in for Brad Siler, who was sick. Prayer requests were given for Rick Crum, Paul Duckworth, Anita Smith and Chloe Wilson. Chloe has not been with us for a while and we miss her. Chloe, we are…
We had over three inches of rain the past week, the green grass sure looks good, even if it means having to cut it. Tuesday Norma Cross and I picked Juanita Herrald up and they had lunch at he Ava Drug Store, then went to Heart of the Ozark Healthcare…
Today’s prayer requests: Jennifer Alexander; Bernice and Darrell Price; Vic Mills; Sharon Renfrow’s upcoming surgery; Pat Moore; Steve Raney; Phyllis Virtue; David Alexander’s wife; cancer patients; and our servicemen. Choir Special: “I’m Glory Bound”. Special reading by Carla Bates: “Soaking Wet” and she sang, “I Won’t Have to Worry Anymore”. …
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend and a safe and happy one. Not much going on that I know of as I was kinda under the weather the past weekend. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in…
I’m really enjoying this cooler weather we are experiencing lately. I didn’t get an article in the paper last week because I wasn’t feeling well. I had a serious sinus infection. I did send one in the week before last, but it didn’t get put in. I guess there wasn’t…
Tommy Roberts visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell are still doing pretty well. Norma Stillings attended the “Old Folks” Day at Mt. Tabor, Sunday afternoon. There were readings and songs that either laugh at the dilemmas of aging or speak in fond memory of the…
9-5-12. Good morning everyone. We got one inch of rain early this morning with lightning, thunder and some wind. We welcome the rain. One day last week we went to Muscatine and got my great-grandson Jacob, stopped and ate lunch at the resturant. Then we came on back here and…
I understand that the annual Apple Festival in Seymour was a huge success this weekend, despite the rain that interrupted scheduled events on Friday evening. I hated to miss it this year as it is always a joy to see longtime friends, visit booths and take in some of the…
What a glorious Sunday morning. The sun shining, blue sky, puffy white clouds and a cool breeze to top it off. It doesn’t get much better than that. After our Sunday school lesson we enjoyed singing praises to the Lord and then we heard a presentation of information on social…
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more as ye see the day approaching,” Hebrews 10:25. Sympathy to the Lyle Price families. I never ever heard anything bad about him. Just a good Christian man helping…
At last we have had rain and moisture in the air instead of heat and dry air for the past months. The rain is needed badly. The grass was green almost overnight, but now the forecast is for hot and dry weather this coming week. Leslie Hicks and Anna Larson…
Sunday, September 2 was the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Galatians 3:16. “To Abraham and his seed were the promises made….to thy seed which is Christ.” In this passage Paul discusses Christ’s relationship to the law of Moses: God’s grace…
Sunday morning service opened with prayer and then the Praise Team led us in some praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:16, “L.U.I.”, (Living Under the Influence of God.) Monday evening was the first softball games for the Walnut Grove team. Have fun! Delmar and I went…
We read our devotional reading from Romans 5 as Brad Siler began our Sunday school hour. Prayer requests were given for Paula Calmer, Paul Duckworth, a little boy in St. Jude’s Hospital, Debbie Pitt’s brother, Eugene, the suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, our nation, leaders and our military…
The 27th of August, Glenda Sue Strong from Clinton, Missouri picked Norma Cross and me up in Ozark and drove us to Claremore, Oklahoma. Glenda is Norma’s daughter. We visited with sisters, Georgia Sanders and Sue Johnson. Several other relatives came by to say hello. We came home Tuesday evening.…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a good Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the day off work for the ones who did. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who…
Lena Goss was a recent visitor in the home of Tom and Jewell Johnson. Tommy Roberts visited with them, Saturday. Norma Stillings took her friend, Paulette Walls, to Springfield, Monday for a doctor’s appointment and a medical test. They ate supper in Springfield, because it was getting late when they…
8-27-12. Dear family, friends, relatives and people I don’t even know from near and far. It’s a good morning here at the farm. We got five inches of rain over the weekend. How nice. I guess it’s too late for the corn, but will be good for the beans, grass,…
The Lord indeed is good, sending us our much needed rain and the hope of more to come, let’s all remember to thank Him. Miss Tiffanee Satterfield and Mr. Forest Brooks did us the honor of having their wedding ceremony at Oak Grove this past Saturday and we know you…
With some moisture grass is green again and is a welcome sight. Maybe fall weather will be much better than the past summer. The rain showers Sunday night and cloudy skies Monday began a recovery from the dry months of June, July and August 2012. Maybe the fall colors will…
Sunday, August 26 was the twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, II Corinthians 3:4 “God had made us able ministers of the new testament, not of the letter, but of the spirit, for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer then the Praise Team did a wonderful job of leading us in praise songs. We had one baptized then Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:16, “Lord, Shake Us Up.” Sunday evening service was our 4th Sunday Singing. We…
The past week has gone by so fast. I can hardly believe, here we are at the last week in August. Norma Cross’ company the past week has been Genieve and Punk Garland from Ozark, Kenny Hunt and friend, Jody. Friday she went to Springfield to pick her grandson Seth…
Today’s prayer requests: Shelby Moore’s sister; Jennifer Alexander; Monte Housley’s son Wes; for rain and a break in the drought; Oak Grove a pastor; cancer patients; and our servicemen. The choir performed a special. Special reading by Virginia Serghides: “Sunday School Lesson and a story was on “forgiveness.” Rick, Helen,…
A good morning to everyone. We hope you all had a good week and stayed safe and happy. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who has lost…
8-20-12. Once again I will try to think of something a little bit interesting to write about. I’m afraid it won’t be very interesting though. We’ve been getting some rain and cooler weather. What a relief! The grass is growing again and it’s starting to keep Walt busy cutting it.…
Priase the Lord for sending us some much needed rain. We enjoyed a beautiful Lord’s Day this Sunday complete with the rain we have been asking for, lets not forget to thank Him for all His many blessings. While I was out of town on vacation (for the last two…
“When the righteous turneth from his righteousness and committeth iniquity he shall even die thereby, ” Ezekiel 33:18. Monday, I drove my son-in-law, Paul Johnson, back to Springfield to see Dr. Wyrsch, who removed some of the skin from his infected finger. Honie still had a headache, that was why…
It seemed like the “dog days of summer” with the dry and hot July and August up to the present time. Very little lawn mowing was done, trees were losing their leaves and “dog fennel” grows rampant this month. A phone conversation with Louise (King) Baker, resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma,…
How big is your God? Good question. I’ve heard preachers say it before. The first time caught me off-guard. I hadn’t really thought about it. Up until that time God had occupied a little cubicle of my life and I called on Him when I was in really desperate straits.…
Sunday, August 19 was the eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, I Corinthians 15:1, “Brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received and wherein ye stand.” These lines are meant to refresh…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I John 3: 1-3, “Christians Are Sitting Pretty.” I missed Sunday evening services due to Delmar’s granddaughter’s death. We are truly saddened at the death…
Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, asked for prayer requests. Among those given were for Paul and Tyla Duckworth, Elane Crum, Chloe Wilson, the unsaved, our nation, leaders, Ashton Crum at College of the Ozarks and Nathan Luttrell in the Army. Happy birthday was sung to Van Menzies, who was…
Isn’t this weather great for August 20th? After the rain it put people cutting their grass including Dick and Tony Richards. Thursday, Norma Cross and I vistited Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. We had lunch there with Peggy Jenkins and Goldie Miller. We visited with Irene in her room.…
Recent prayer requests: Servicemen; cancer patients; Memphis Helsley; Monte Housley’s son Wes; Bro. Stanley Jones preaching in Licking this morning; new pastor for Oak Grove Church; Lola Dennis; Bernice Peterson; Johnny Hicks; Sharon Renfrow’s grandson Dustin (his house burned 2 weeks ago); Bernice and Darrell Price; Jennifer Alexander and her…
Well another week has passed and we hope everyone had a good and safe one. The weather sure has been nice as it has cooled down some. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
Hello everyone. You may have noticed that I missed a couple of weeks in writing a news article. Sorry about that. I just got wrapped up in trying to get too much done in a short amount of time, and by the time I thought to write my article, it…
Tommy Roberts visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson, recently. They had another treat when their grandson, Kent Johnson, brought his grandsons, Conner and Kyler, over for a visit. Norma Stillings made visits to Ava Place, Thursday morning, and to the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Thursday afternoon to talk…
8-13-12 How about those Olympic games? I could hardly take my eyes off them. And London did such an excellent job (in my opinion) in the opening, closing and everything in between. I’m so proud of our Olympians from the good old U.S.A. and another good thing, we’ve been getting…
This week we begin this report with a pause of remembrance for longtime friend, Nick Huffaker. Nick passed away from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on August 13, a passing that left all of us in great shock. He was only 65 years old and he leaves a large family that…
“For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish,” Psalms 1:6. Last Saturday we had a good rain and with it was a storm. After the storm I thought I would go outside to see the damage, but the neighbor’s bulldog wouldn’t…
Another week of dry weather and it is not just in our area, but widespread according to the news. Perhaps there will be some moisture soon as its times to plant turnips and parsnip seeds. I believe Kirs Ledbetter must have been surprised to see her name and that she…
Sunday, August 12 was the tenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, I Corinthians 12:1 “Concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you be ignorant.” Spiritual gifts are the manifestation of the Holy Spirit and are an important part of the…
The Praise Team opened the Sunday morning service with some very uplifting music. GOOD JOB. Donna Lewis did a beautiful job with her special song. Brother Roberts brought the message from I John 1:8-9, “Biblical Facts About Salvation.” Sunday evening we enjoyed a couple of special songs from Sister Brenda…
We read our devotional from John 8 followed by singing. Brad Siler read a thank you note from an Options Pregnancy Clinic client. Danny Johnson prayed the offertory prayer as he and Daniel Wilson received our Lord’s tithes and offerings. A friendly handshake time followed. Pastor Neal greeted everyone with…
This cool weather has been welcome the past few days. We turned our air conditioner off. KKOZ radio station did a good job giving out the election returns last week. Basketball practice started last week at Plainview. Kailey Thompson will be playing. She will be in the 7th grade. Kinsey…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend as the weather was nice. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God…
Tommy Roberts and Feieda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Tom and Jewell are doing fairly well and still thank the Lord for their blessings. Norma Stillings attended the Dawson-Bragg Family Reunion held Saturday at the Senior Center in Mt. Vernon. Norma drove to Springfield and her daughter,…
We are really excited that our oldest son, Jerry Inman (who lives at Dogwood) will be one of the evangelists preaching the annual tent revival at Elkland, which will be held August 22-26. It will be held on the main street of Elkland, 7 p.m. nightly. Bob Holden will be our…
We had a good rain shower Saturday night and need more. The drought has caused oak trees to die along with others and shrubs, grass and other vegetation. I had a phone conversation with Geneva King, in Hollister, who is 96 years old. My daughter, Kristin Luebbert, of Lindsborg, Kansas…
Genealogy is an interesting subject. There are accounts of it in the Bible. For instance, after Abel was slain, Seth was born to Adam and Eve. Seth’s son’s name was Enos. It’s plain from reading the passages that there were many other offspring. Enos is mentioned because this is when…
Sunday, August 5 was the ninth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 15:11, in which Jesus tells the story known as the parable of the prodigal son. This is one of the best known stories in the Bible and has…
Sunday morning was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. We had two baptized then Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from II Timothy 3:15, “Salvation Plain and Simple.” The evening service was opened with congregational singing of hymns. Brother Roberts brought the message from…
A small group met at 9:30 a.m. for prayer. At 10 a.m., we came together to read our devotional from Luke 4. Doyle Humbyrd filled in for Brad Siler. He asked us to give a praise to the Lord for the rain. Happy birthday was sung to Debbie Pitts and…
By the time the paper comes out this week, the primary election will have been decided who won, or lost. Some will rejoice and some will be disappointed. We’ve been listening to all the interviews on the radio, Art did a good job with the interviews. I’m sure it helped…
On August 5, we had many prayer requests: servicemen including Jessie McCart from Cabool; for rain; Max Yarber; Memphis Helsley; Lola Dennis; Joyce Deed’s family; Monte Housley’s son; Carrie Coffman family; Vic and Joy Mills; Jennifer Alexander; Sue Lathrom; Sue Hefner; Stan Nehr; Jack Lawler; Jerry Lee; Daniel Curtis; and…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend and stayed cool through all the heat. Be sure to check on the sick and shut-ins, making sure they are up and about and have plenty of water to drink. We send get-well wishes…
“I find then a law that when I would do good, evil is present with me,” Romans 7:21. Gary and I visited his mother, Maxine Turner this past week. Friday, Gary and I went to Pat Lyons’ funeral in Ava. Sympathy to the family. We also this past week visited…
It is hard to see shade trees and shrubs dying from lack of moisture. I can’t remember the drought of 1954 causing the loss of trees. This year it has been of longer duration and high temperatures. Congratulatiions to Bobby Grisham who was honored last Thursday evening at Robert Burns…
Don’t miss heaven! This modern age is full of time-savers–computers, microwaves, ipads, cell phones, and so on and so on. So why is everyone so busy? Why is it that there’s always more and more to do? What has happened? Old folks can remember not having any of the new…
Sunday, July 29 was the eighth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day. St. Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets…” He began his sermon with a quote from our namesake St. Francis of Assisi: “There was a time when I believed in words.”…
The Praise Team opened the morning service with some beautiful praise songs. We had prayer requests then prayer and welcoming everyone. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 11:28-30, “ Stress-Relief.” Sunday evening Brother Mahlon Schmucker brought the message from Luke 18:10-13. We are saddened to hear of the deaths…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. We are thankful for the rain we got Sunday evening. We sure needed it, but God knows what we need before we ask. He said in His word – ask and ye shall receive,…
Greetings to everyone. I finally got caught up on getting everything back in order after spending a week in VBS at Red Bank. My dining room table was loaded with supplies that I couldn’t fit in a folder for each of the five lessons we taught. Of course, these supplies…
This week we have some pretty fantastic news. You may have seen the ad in last week’s paper about the Seniors Youth Camp to be held at Piland Youth Camp. Well, it was, at least according to all those who were in attendance a spectacularly successful event. We had 35…
Salt is good, but if the salt have lost his saltiness where with will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves and have peace one with another,” Mark 9:50. Last week Gary and I visited with Rayford and Freda Clayton. Freda is doing a lot better. Doug Clayton came by…
For women, the operative word is ‘sale’, ‘discount’, or ‘clearance’; for men, it’s ‘auction’, ‘tool sale’, or ‘liquidation’. Those very words and off they go to buy more stuff. Bring it home to an already full closet, garage, shop or wherever. The overflow just grows like it has a life…
Sunday, July 22nd, was the seventh Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, Romans 6:19, in which Paul writes to the new church at Rome, founded by Peter around 42 AD, to instruct them in the essentials of the Christian faith: faith in…
Sunday morning service began with some really good Bluegrass Gospel music then prayer requests and prayer followed by congregational songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 11:28-30 and Isaiah 40:31, “Lightening Your Load.” Sunday evening was our 4th Sunday Singing which was very good with some beautiful specials. Those…
Last Weeks News – We had a great time last week in Bible school. According to Kim Humbyrd, Director, there were 22 kids. The teachers were Patty Siler and Jenin Humbyrd in Nursery, Rhonda Dobbs and Ashton Crum with Pre-schoolers, Peggy Miller and Dawnya McFarlin with Middlers and Connie Johnson…
July 22- Recent Prayer requests: Pat Moore, Sharon Renfrow, Velma Gray family, Bernice Peterson’s nephew, Roy Mallernee family, Norman and Phyllis Virtue’s daughter, Debbie; Joyce Deeds, Johnny Hicks, Shelby Housley, Jennifer Alexander, Ezra Entriken (Ken Harris’ grandson), Vicki Thompson, Stan Nehr, Sue Hefner, Jack Lawler, Jerry Lee, Imogene Williams, Sue…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend and found a cool place to be because of the heat. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
Dick and Dorothy Kimble of Iowa were recent visitors in the home of Terry Stillings and his sister, Norma Lea. Dorothy’s mother, Lois Maggard Fitzgerald, was a sister to their mother, Nora Maggard Stillings. Norma Stillings attended the Candidate Forum last Thursday evening at the Ava Community Center. Joe Corum…
7-23-12 – Still not much to write about. The heat is almost everywhere so that’s no news. We may go to East Moline the 27th to pet sit while Candi and Jared go to Des Moines, but that’s not certain. It will depend a lot on the weather and how…
Let me begin by announcing just how proud our family is of our newest addition. Our granddaughter, Jeanee recently welcomed our newest great grandson, Kolten James Inman into the world. He weighed 7 pounds and 3 1/2 ounces and is adorable. Junior and I have really enjoyed spending time with…
What dry times we have and all vegetation is suffering from the heat! Half the month of July is past. The Almanac says there will be showers forming over the plains states soon. They would be welcome here for sure. It was good to hear from so many folks who…
Ever been to the doctor and got a diagnosis that was just too much to handle all at once? All of a sudden everything in the room just doesn’t seem real and time seems to be at a standstill. Or, a loved one dies and it just can’t be so. …
Sunday, July 15 was the sixth Sunday after Trinity, Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Romans 6:3 “like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the newness of life.” We must recognize that our old self dies when we become…
Sunday morning service was the children who attended Vacation Bible School. First thing was the pledges to the American, Christian flags, and the Bible. They brought us a beautiful program and did a great job. We applauded the workers who took care of teaching, cooking and cleaning, also, the drivers…
We are so thankful for the rain. The grass is getting green again. Not much going on here, in Peckerwood Holler. Tony Richards has had another batch of quail hatch out over the weekend. Goodhope General Baptist Church, went to the Heart of the Ozarks Nursing Home Sunday, after service…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend as the weather was very hot. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May…
Hello from Red Bank. Praise the Lord for the much needed rain we received this weekend. We are still asking Him for more rain so the pasture will soon grow back for the cattle to graze on and the ponds will, again, be full. This has been a busy month…
Tommy Roberts visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Tom and Jewell are able to live in their home largely because of the support of their sons and the rest of the family. They thank God for their good family. Pete and Anna Goos of Lee’s Summit and their granddaughter,…
7-11-12. It seems like I write a lot of the same things over and over, but I try to come up with new things when I can. We were back in the Quad Cities again yesterday as we often are. Frank (Dee) met us at Silvis Wal-Mart and him and…
We had a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School this past week with a group of marvelous children who brought joy and blessings to all who took part. Our Sunday evening service was the culmination of VBS Week and the children sang songs, recited memory verses and the teens put…
“Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,” Philippians 1:4. A week ago Saturday I took Aunt Freda Clayton to the hospital at Branson and on Monday my cousin, Madeline Brown, brought her back home. Freda is still very ill. Pray for her. Gary and…
Last Weeks News – If only we could save some of this heat until winter, we might save on cost of fuel. Remembering some of summer when we had no electricity, (with exception of a lightning strike), we used fans through the night. Now we call them the “good old…
Ever been to the doctor and got a diagnosis that was just too much to handle all at once? All of a sudden everything in the room just doesn’t seem real and time seems to be at a standstill. Or, a loved one dies and it just can’t be so. …
Sunday, July 1 was the fourth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Romans 8:18: “I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” In the passage St.…
Last Sunday’s sermon was from Deuteronomy 8: 1-11, “Let Us Not Forget.” Last Sunday evening was a huge success at Walnut Grove Church as we celebrated our freedom with music, food, face painting, snow cones and of course fireworks. The guys did a wonderful job of setting them off without…
Last Weeks News – Our devotional reading was read as we stood from Ezekiel 18. Prayer requests were given for Danny Johnson, Eugene Eubanks, baby Cooper and Bible school next week. Billy Hodges prayed this prayer then we sang several songs followed by Sunday school classes. Daniel Wilson and Joshua…
Priase the Lord we’re getting a break with the heat. It has been raining here in Peckerwood Hollow this Sunday evening. I enjoyed being in church today, the first time for a few weeks. Mary Cox passed away Friday. Our sympathy goes out to the family. She had suffered many…
A good morning to all our readers. No news last week as there was nothing reported early enough for the deadline. So will try to put two into one. A lot of activities going on and everyone too busy for the holidays. We hope everyone had a safe weekend and…
Billy Fletcher called the other evening. He wanted tell that he had been baptized, June 24. He said that he had been saved for a long time, but for several reasons had not been baptized. He had come under conviction about it, so much so, that his friend Edgar Stewart…
7-9-12 Well, what does a person write about when there’s nothing to write about? Except the heat and dry weather, but almost everyone is going through that. Sadly enough the crops are really taking a beating. It’s too late for most of them even if they do get rain. I…
I hope everyone is giving thanks to God for the blessing of rain that he has sent us and remember to ask him to continue to provide us with more much needed rain. Our message this Lord’s Day was from Psalm 127, we focused on the children which are our…
HAPPY JULY 4TH! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Independence Day? Could be that SCOTUS had a little slip and forgot that independence from government control was what this country was founded on. So much for that. God had it right when he told Samuel that they weren’t rejecting him but it was…
Well, I am sending these items in early due to the 4th of July holiday so don’t have notes from Sunday yet. Bob and Nora Edwards enjoyed having Alexis Swearengin spend the day with them on Wednesday. Her Mother, Miranda Milligan, visited awhile when she came to pick her up.…
6-25-12. Well, hello there. Here it is a nice, bright sunshiny day. A little breezy, but that’s okay. We were blessed with a wonderful thunderstorm early Saturday morning that left us with just under five inches of rain, 4.8″. we really, really needed it. That was a blessing to the…
Well, I heard that there were some areas that received rain last night. Sure wish that we had been one of them! We are continuing to pray for rain. Let me begin this week by a note on the passing of Geraldine Painter’s husband, Glenn. Mrs. Painter was a teacher…
After Sunday school we were treated to special music by Bro. Gary Martin and Miss Branetta McNese. Then we moved into the morning worship service with our morning message from II Thessalonians 2:8-9, entitled, “Signs and Lying Wonders.” We should pay attention to the false claims and actions of powerful…
“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.,” Jeremiah 23:24. Monday when Gary I was in Ava we went to Randy and Linda Kutz’s home and visited with them and Anita Kirkland…
The lack of moisture is getting serious and a good rain would be appreciated. Through the years the rain showers were always needed in the heat of the summer, and water was a concern because many people only had cisterns instead of drilled wells, depending on rain to fill them.…
It’s common knowledge that there are more Bibles in the world than any other book. It’s also safe to say that there are more books written about the Bible than any other book. Now, just stop and think for a minute. There are probably more Bibles and books written about…
Sunday, June 24 was the third Sunday after trinity, which is the longest season of the liturgical or Christian year, taking up one-half of the year, and is the time in which we put into practice use the lessons learned during the first half of the year in which the…
Sunday morning service began with a group of musicians playing a selection of songs. Brother Roberts then took prayer requests and had prayer. After a few congregational songs, Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 2:1-4, “Our Great Salvation.” Sunday night was our singing.…
We began with prayer requests and as always there were many needs. Among those were Harold, Ron, Eugene, Mary, Brian, Doris, a newborn, revival, our nation, leaders and military. Peggy Miller prayed. Happy anniversary was sung to Debbie Pitts and happy birthday was sung to Adalynn Siler and Mary Lou…
Good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend and stayed cool as the weather was vey hot and no rain in sight. Remember to check on the shut-ins during all this heat and drink plenty of water. We send get-well wishes to all…
What a difference a day can make. Monday morning I stepped out on my porch and the air was so hot and still that it took my breath away. I turned and stepped right back into the house under some air conditioning. This morning, Tuesday, I stepped outside on the…
6-18-12. I hope all your Father’s out there had a great Father’s Day. We did. Walt’s daughter, Berta, came out from Davenport and took us to the restaurant in Muscatine for Father’s Day brunch. The restaurant was packed full the whole time we were there, constantly coming and going. We…
The warmest Sunday this year and clear as a bell, it was a great day to come together and thank God for all the blessings He has so graciously bestowed on us. We were treated to special songs by, Beverly and Branetta McNese. Our message was from the Prophet Micah,…
“Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved,” Acts 4:12. We were blessed with a good rain Monday. We need to be praying for more. Tuesday, Gary and I went to Ava and visited his…
Here’s hoping everyone had a happy Father’s Day though it was a very warm day! Hopefully rain showers will soon move our way as it is very dry! Little Vine Youth Camp is coming up soon at Hammond Camp, July 9th-13th. A lot of us at Lilly Ridge remember getting…
Abel was the first recorded keeper of sheep (Genesis 4:2). Down through the centuries there have been many others who have kept sheep. And, this is where the shepherd comes into play. Shepherds are still in existence today but their role, in some parts of the world, has changed due…
Sunday, June 17 was the Second Sunday after Trinity. Altar and vestment colors are green for this season, the color of growth. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 14:16, known as the parable of the great supper: “A certain man made a great…
Last week’s news Delmar and I were camping so we attended church at Forsyth with Betty DeChenne. We enjoyed lunch at the church after service. Later Betty joined us at the Forsyth Historical Society where we learned about their activities. They had Bob Mabe and his band there for entertainment.…
As we came together after Sunday school class, Brad Siler, Sunday School Superintendent, said happy father’s day to all the dads. Each dad was given a flashlight and Kim Humbyrd prayed for them. Thank God for good Christian Dads. Our devotional reading was from Nehemiah 1. Prayer requests were given…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and found a cool place to be as the weather was very hot in most places. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our…
Good day everyone. Well maybe you have heard the term, “Going Green.” For the past week, I have been busy cooking greens from the garden, some tame and some wild. So far I have cooked up a lot of Beet greens, Kale greens and Lambs Quarter greens. I mostly froze…
Odie Kresse visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell have been blessed with good friends and a good family. Their sons and the rest of the family are really good to Tom and Jewell. When people honor their parents like that, it is a sign that…
6-11-12. The time is still going by fast and I guess it always will. We had a much needed shower this morning, enough to leave a good sized puddle in the road. Everything is really dry here just like it is so many places. I don’t know what the farmers…
I failed to mention in last weeks column, just how much I appreciated my Mother’s Day present from my family. While our family was here from Georgia, they all pitched in and fixed my flower beds. I was at work when this all took place and I was really surprised…
We trust you enjoyed the absolutely gorgeous Lord’s Day we were blessed with this past weekend, and hope you spent some time in the “Father’s” house thanking him for all the blessings he has given us so abundantly. Our message this Lord’s Day was, “Examples of Fatherhood In Scripture.” We…
