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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…

Red Bank Church

Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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,…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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,…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

  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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

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. …

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Red Bank Church

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…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church News

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

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…

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Red Bank Church

Hello from Red Bank.  Well, we needed the rain we finally got, but we are greatly in need of more.  I don’t know about you, but rain has priority on our prayer list.  Jesus said in John 14:14, If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do…

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Red Bank Church

The weather forecaster said that the Ragweed was up early this year and already showing a high pollen count.  That must be why I had a sinus condition to flare up this past week and now this week too.  I’m not enjoying this irritating, hacking cough that started today either. …

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Red Bank Church

There was a good attendance at Red Bank Church for Mother’s Day.  The morning hymns were led by Brother Gary Lirley.  Brother Jerry Huff gave the morning welcome and introduced the Sunday school lesson.  Brother Les reminded everyone that our monthly Praise service would be held this Sunday evening at…

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Red Bank Church

Another holiday is quickly approaching.  It’s called, Mother’s Day.  Some of us still have our mothers with us and some of us don’t.  My own mother past away some time ago.  She was a very special mother.  She worked hard to care for her children and other family members and…

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Red Bank News

The Red Bank Church service began with Gary Lirley leading the congregation in hymns.  Brother Jerry Huff provided the usual morning greeting.  Brother Les reminded members that business meeting will be held the first Wednesday of May, and that the youth’s CiA mission meeting is, held every Wednesday evening at…

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Red Bank Church

The weather has finally warmed up.  The sunshine felt good to me while I was outside in my garden picking ripe strawberries.  Only a few of them were ripe enough to pick.  I have to watch close for them to ripen because something else is always helping me eat them.…

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Red Bank Church

Hello everyone.  Well, it didn’t rain on Easter Sunday, at least not in our area, but we did get a good rain on the following Sunday.  I guess the belief that whatever the weather happens to be on Easter Sunday will be followed by the same for the next seven…

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Red Bank Church

Greetings from Red Bank. Wasn’t the weather beautiful for this Easter Sunday?  Usually, the weather on that day is wet and somewhat blustery.  There is an old saying that if it rains on Easter Sunday, it will rain on the following seven Sundays.  It usually happens that way too.  I…

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Red Bank Church

Its spring and time for spring cleaning.  That’s what I’ve been doing for the past two days.  I didn’t get to do much of the needed cleaning last year so I have to overcome two years of dirt and grime that stuck to all our windows and inside window coverings. …

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Red Bank Church

Last week we enjoyed a week of sunshine and now we begin our spring season with a week of rain and cloudy skies.   I will be happy if a few rainy days are all we have to endure.  There are tornado watches out for many of our surrounding counties.  The…

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Red Bank Church

Wow!  The beauty and warmth of this day was perfect to bring one out of their winter doldrums.   Gary and I enjoyed working outside most of the day.  The warmth of the sun really felt good.  This week should be great for opening windows and allowing the fresh air to…

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Red Bank Church

Greetings.  Brother Jake was on hand to lead the congregation in hymns to begin the Sunday morning services at Red Bank, and Brother Jerry gave everyone a cheery welcome.  Attendance was good for Sunday school and for the worship service.  Brother Les announced that the CIA youth group will have…

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Red Bank Church

Good day to everyone.  Today, February 29th, is a rare day only seen every four years.  Because it only occurs every four years, this year is known as Leap Year.  My first encounter with Leap Year was when my bus driver, Chesley Teal, told all of us riding on his…

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Red Bank Church

Greetings to everyone.   The Sunday Church attendance was good at Red Bank this week.  Brother Jake opened the morning service by leading in hymns.  A hearty greeting was provided by Brother Jerry before dismissing everyone to their respective Sunday school class.  After a good lesson from Colossians 2:8-23, on keeping…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

“I’m Walking in a Winter Wonder Land,” is what I might feel like singing if I decided to venture outside my door right now.  The snow has been coming down steadily all day with layers of sleet sandwiched in between.   Right now there are huge, white, beautiful snow flakes falling…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

It seems like the middle of the week can slip up on me pretty quick lately.  I always have a lot planned that I want to get done in one week, but here I am in the middle of this week with still plenty of things left to do.  Writing…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

This is another beautiful, winter day that God has given us to enjoy.  The temperature is very agreeable with a little moisture in the forecast.  I can handle that.   How about you? There have been several in our community that have been suffering from the stomach flu. It has been…

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Red Bank Church

I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather we had today.  I certainly did.  The prospect of having two rainy, dreary days ahead encouraged my husband and me to get outside and do some walking around our place. The ole flu bug has struck again.  This time it is the stomach…

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Red Bank News

Church service at Red Bank began with hymns led by Brother Gary Lirley.  Brother Jerry Huff greeted members and guests before dismissing them to their respective Sunday school classes.
Worship music was led by Brother Gary.   Brother Les preached from Ephesians 2 to say that God is Supreme.  Verse 10 makes…

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Red Bank Church

It looks as if we may have to bring out our long legged underwear again, according to the latest weather forecast.  Everyone that I have talked to lately said that they really enjoyed the spring like days that we have been having. I always enjoy the holidays, but it sure…

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Red Bank Church

Happy New Year greetings to everyone.  Yes, here it is, 2012.  It seems like the beginning of a new year always gives one hope for new changes in one’s life.   We all have things going on in our lives that need to be changed and this is as good a…

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Red Bank Church

The holidays are almost over.  We had a lot of activity going on around here in preparation for the Christmas celebration at church and at home.  Our Christmas play went well, in spite of the fact that we very seldom had a practice with everyone in attendance.  Of course, there…

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Red Bank Church

Hello everyone.  This is a busy time for all the churches in this community with plans to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child in full swing.  At Red Bank, final play practice is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.  We had a dress rehearsal Sunday night.  Boy, those…

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Red Bank Church

As the song goes, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw that the ground was covered with snow this morning with more coming down.  Our daughter and her family are traveling from Florida to visit us during the Christmas holiday and…

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Red Bank Church

The Thanksgiving holiday is over, but the state of thanksgiving in our heart and in our mind should never end.  There are many things to be thankful for.  If one doubts that, all one has to do is just look around.  They will come to the conclusion that many others…

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Red Bank News

Church service began at Red Bank with hymns being led by Gary Lirley.  Brother Jerry Huff then gave the morning welcome to members and guests, and dismissed them to their Sunday school classes.  The Children’s Church was full of excitement because they were anxious to practice their parts for the…

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Red Bank Church

Good day to everyone.  It’s a little blustery and cool out today.  A good day to stay inside if one had been battling allergy problems.  Ever since the leaves have been falling from the trees, I start sneezing when I stick my head out side the door.  I’m hoping that…

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Red Bank Church

We are being blessed with a nice, slow rain today.   It’s just what we needed.  I’m grateful that we are not experiencing earth quakes or tornado weather like they are in Oklahoma.  I visited with my daughter-in-law today on the phone.  I asked her if they had been affected by…

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Red Bank Church

The Fall Festival event held at Red Bank Church, Saturday, was enjoyed by a lot of folks.  The fried fish, the barbequed hamburgers and the hotdogs were superb.  By the time all the foods brought by those that attended were set on the tables; we had a meal that one…

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Red Bank Church

Last Weeks News – Hello folks.  We’re getting a nice, slow rain today; which is wonderful.  I hear that our first frost and hard freeze is to take place sometime this week.  I’m not looking forward to that, but I’m sure we will have some more beautiful weather to enjoy…

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Red Bank Church

Hello folks.  We’re getting a nice, slow rain today; which is wonderful.  I hear that our first frost and hard freeze is to take place sometime this week.  I’m not looking forward to that, but I’m sure we will have some more beautiful weather to enjoy before real winter weather…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

Good day to everyone.  It’s a little cloudy outside today.  We could sure use a good rain. We had a good attendance at Red Bank Church last Sunday.  Brother Jerry Huff opened the service with a greeting to everyone.  The morning hymns were led by Brother Gary Lirley.   Brother Jake…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

I have begun to see some beautiful colors appear within the timbered areas.  So far most of the red and yellow leaves observed are coming from sumac, hickory and gum trees. Anyway, gazing at these colorful changes along the wooded areas made our recent trip to Springfield much more enjoyable.…

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Red Bank Church

There was a wonderful smell coming from the kitchen at Red Bank Church last Friday evening.  The members of the Red Bank C.I.A., their leaders and other members that came to help, gathered together and baked loads of cookies to sell at their scheduled bake sale that took place at…

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Red Bank Church News

Hello again.  Ahh, this cooler weather is so invigorating.   It makes one feel like accomplishing more than one is, actually, physically able to do in one day.  There are lots of chores that need to be done before winter sets in.  I’ll have to pace myself or I’ll probably get…

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Red Bank Church

Hello again on this fine rainy day.  So far we are receiving a perfect slow, gentle rain. This has been a very busy month for us so far.  Our daughter, Mitzi, her husband, Mark, and two of their children, Benjamin and Jessi came all the way from Texas to visit…

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Red Bank Church

Hello again from Red Bank.  It doesn’t seem possible that summer is almost over.  Fall begins in one month, Sept. 23.   Soon the tree leaves will begin to turn to fall colors and there will be a new fresh, spicy scent in the air.  To me that is what fall…

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Red Bank Church News

I’m back to watering my garden again.  The weather man said that the temperature would soar up around 100 degrees this week with not much chance of rain so I knew the moisture that my garden had accumulated would quickly evaporate. Now if I can keep those pesky tomato worms…

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Red Bank News

Greetings from Red Bank.  I hope everyone is finding good ways to stay cool these past few weeks.  I’m sure some of you are visiting the creeks daily or staying close to a swimming pool, but if you are like us, you are staying close to the air conditioner.  I…

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Red Bank Church News

I hope everyone had a happy Fourth of July holiday.  Gary and I were content with a very quiet weekend.  We did, however, enjoy visiting with two of our neighbors, Pam Shell and Le Ann        George.   We stopped in to visit with Pam and get a report on how Bill…

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Red Bank Church

We have been getting some nice little rains lately.  At least I haven’t needed to water my garden for over a week.  Gary and I were awakened to quite a fierce electrical storm around three this morning.  When I peeked out our window and saw that the sky was lit…

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Red Bank Church

I’m praying for rain; how about you?  It rained at our house about three a.m. one morning last week, but it didn’t amount to much.  There was no mud puddle to be found anywhere around our house or in the road.  Our family traveled to Colorado last week to attend…

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Red Bank Church

Hello again.  Well, here it is, the seventh of June.  Everyone is just settling down from one holiday and will soon be gearing up for another on the fourth of July.  I’m sure that the tents are about to be or are already set up and ready to accommodate everyone…

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Red Bank Church

We are finally getting the sunshine needed for our gardens to grow and our hay to be mowed.  My little tomato plants looks as if they might be coming out of shock from the cloudy, cold, wet, spring weather they have been subjected to lately.  Sunshine is their only hope…

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Red Bank News

Hearing all about the Joplin tornado damage, injuries and death that took place over the weekend, gives cause for one to count their blessings.   Viewing the television coverage of this horrendous storm would not have the same effect on one as actually being a victim of it or witnessing firsthand…

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Red Bank News

Greetings everyone.  This has been a very busy week for most folks.  The school year is about to end, and there are a lot of activities going on.   Graduation ceremonies have been very prevalent this week.  I was privileged to attend at least one of them.  Jeane Huff and I…

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Red Bank News

It sure looks like it’s going to rain today, but it may hold off until tomorrow, according to the forecast.  My husband and I have been working furiously to finish planting our garden.  I’ve had my windows full of plants for several weeks now because it rained nearly everyday.  My…

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Red Bank Church

Good morning everyone.  We have beautiful weather today.  The sun is shining and that should do wonders for our mental and physical health.  It sure helps mine.  Anyway, we needed a break from all the chilly, cloudy, rainy days we’ve been having lately. There were not many out for church…

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Red Bank Church

Hello everyone.  I hope you had a Blessed Easter holiday.   It was a rather wet Easter Sunday, but the spirits of those who attended Red Bank Church were not in the least bit dampened.  All the little ones were decked out in their new spring dresses, bonnets, suits and ties…

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Red Bank Church

To begin my article, I want to make an important correction from the church announcements that I shared with you last week.  The Ava Pregnancy Clinic, “Walk for Life,” event that is scheduled to take place at the Ava City Park will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 4:00…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

It’s a bright, sunshiny day out today.  We’ve been getting some nice rains lately with more expected this week.  That’s alright though because we need the rain to fill our ponds and make good pasture and hay for the cattle. Sunday was a beautiful day for worshiping the Lord.  Brother…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

I’m glad that the sun finally popped out today.  I think that a cold, cloudy, windy day like yesterday, affects our disposition somehow.  Anyway, I feel much better with the sun shining brightly. Sunday was a little windy, but it was still a warm, sunshiny day.  One could also see…

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Red Bank Church

Hello folks.  How many of you are suffering an allergy reaction from trying to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful weather we have been having?    Well, that would include me.  My sinuses are giving me fits.  Evidently the doctor’s offices are filled with like sufferers, because I couldn’t get an…

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Red Bank Church

It looks as though we have taken a little back set; weather wise at least.  We got a little bit of snow this week.  We will be fortunate if we don’t get a larger amount of snow yet.  Oh well, that’s what makes life exciting. Brother Jerry Huff gave the…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

The time change may have been the main reason for the lower attendance at Red Bank Church this Sunday.  I know that it had an effect on me.  My husband got up Sunday morning and told me it was 7:00.  I sleepily got out of bed and made my way…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

Good morning to everyone.  It’s a cloudy, rainy, windy morning, but it is still a good morning since it is the beginning of another day that the Lord has given us to use for His glory.  No matter what comes our way, there is always something we can do to…

Red Bank Church wk. 23

Red Bank Church wk. 23

Hello everyone.  We had a little bit of scary weather lately, but prayers were again answered and we were protected from it all.  Anyway, it is a beautiful, warm, calm day today.  We should be thankful and honor our God who provided it for us. I am not only thankful…

Red Bank News wk. 22

Red Bank News wk. 22

Hello everyone.  It’s a beautiful day out today.  I took a walk to my mailbox and back to get a little exercise and some fresh air in my lungs.  The air was a little brisk outside, but the sun was shining so I didn’t mind.  I felt much better by…

Red Bank Church News wk. 21

Red Bank Church News wk. 21

Well, I stepped my foot outside the door today and, sure enough, I caught it.  Yes, I think I have a bad case of Spring Fever.  I found myself looking longingly at my garden spot and was having definite thoughts of where I could plant some spring flowers.  I even…

Red Bank Church wk. 20

Red Bank Church wk. 20

The weather forecasters say we have another snow storm headed our way today.  It’s coming to us via Arkansas so this area may receive about three or four inches of what they describe as a white fluffy, dry snow.  Well, at least it will be great for some more snow…

Red Bank Church wk. 18

Red Bank Church wk. 18

Greetings to everyone.  It’s a little chilly outside today, but the weatherman says a warm up is on its way soon.  We hope for the warmer days. Hope is what keeps one going and striving for better days ahead.   God gave hope of better days to come to those who…

Red Bank Church wk. 17

Red Bank Church wk. 17

It looks like Old Man Winter is about to take center stage again. Everyone around here is getting more firewood ready for another round of cold weather. Four or five degrees above zero are not exactly the heat wave temperatures that we’ve been dreaming of lately. Well, like I told…

Red Bank wk. 16

Red Bank wk. 16

Is it possible that the first half of January is almost past?  It seems as if the holidays were just yesterday. Yes, time passes fast and we should make everyday count by serving the one that gives us each and every day.  The Lord our God has given us life,…

Red Bank Church News wk. 15

Red Bank Church News wk. 15

Friday, on New Year’s Eve morning, we were still in bed when our neighbor called to make sure that we were aware of the tornado warning that was for our immediate area.  Of course, we knew nothing of what was going on.  That was one rude awakening that was most…

Red Bank Church News – wk. 14

Red Bank Church News – wk. 14

If you were dreaming of a white Christmas, your dream came true; barely.   It was a nice treat to look outside and see the white stuff, beautifully, coming down on Christmas morning. Our family had a wonderful Christmas Day together.  How about you?   There was no gift exchange, but we…

Red Bank Church News – wk. 13

Red Bank Church News – wk. 13

Christmas is almost here, but I feel like I have experienced the joy of remembering the Birth of our Savior several times lately.  My husband and I attended the Christmas concert benefit for the Pregnancy Options Clinic on Saturday afternoon at the First Southern Baptist Church of Ava.  The Christmas…

Red Bank Church News – wk. 12

Red Bank Church News – wk. 12

Well, we finally fired up the wood furnace this week to counter act the blast of very cold, wind driven air that came our way.   It felt good too.  There’s nothing like wood heat to warm a house.  We don’t use it all the time, but we certainly can tell…

Red Bank Church News – Dec. 16

Red Bank Church News – Dec. 16

Christmas is in the air.  One can feel it, see it, and hear it everywhere one goes through the crispness of the air, the beautiful Christmas decorations hanging in window fronts, in yard trees and elsewhere, and the sounds of Christmas carols resonating over the airways and in big department…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

Good morning.  The first of December has arrived.  According to the calendar, winter will arrive on Dec. 21. From the temperatures we have been experiencing lately one would think that winter is already here.  But, we haven’t seen the likes of winter until after January.   We will have more temps…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  As I write, I am looking forward to having many of our family members share a Thanksgiving meal with my husband and I.    We enjoyed sharing a special, Thanksgiving meal with our church family at Red Bank last Sunday afternoon.  The food was so delicious that…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

Hello to everyone again.  Are you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday?   I finally bought my turkey and a few other fixens, as they say.   By the time we attend all the Thanksgiving meals we’re invited to, we will probably feel like stuffed turkeys.  I guess that’s why turkey doesn’t get…

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Red Bank Church

Revival is in the air.  I’ve noticed several churches announcing that their church and community is planning special fall revivals.  The “Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting and Revival,” made up of churches in this community, is in full swing. Each meeting we have been able to attend was phenomenal. God’s Word is…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

The forecast was wrong again.  It rained!  We asked, believing, and our prayers were answered. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness to answer the prayers of his children.  The weather forecasters seemed puzzled at the fact that this area received a good, soaking rain. The winter season is at hand. …

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

Did any of you hear that storm hit around 2:00 a.m. this morning? The wind was huffing and puffing like it could be a tornado. Then all of a sudden everything fell silent. I thought, “Uh oh, we’re in for it now!” But, nothing happened, except that it began to…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

Hello Folks.   I’ve been waiting patiently for the beautiful fall colors to arrive, but so far change is yet in the future.  I think we have experienced too much sunshine for the green chlorophyll pigments to fade out and let the leaves return to their natural colors.  Perhaps some rainy,…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

Hello everyone.  This is one of those days that don’t turn out like you expect it to.  For instance, I planned to do some of our laundry, and rest up a bit from a very busy day yesterday.  But, as it turned out I actually spent the day helping my…

RED BANK CHURCH NEWS

RED BANK CHURCH NEWS

Hello again.  Well here it is, a week into October already.  I don’t know about you, but my husband and I have been very busy trying to prepare our house for winter.  I painted all six of our porch post last week.  My husband has been checking our roof to…

Redbank Church News

Redbank Church News

I hope everyone is doing well on this beautiful fall morning.  The temperature is just right to enjoy the outdoors. Red Bank Church services began with greetings from Brother Jerry and hymns led by Brother Gary in absence of our song leader, Jake Hampton, who reportedly was suffering from a…

Red Bank Church News

Red Bank Church News

Greetings I hope everyone got out and enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. Our family attended the Wilder Days in Mansfield, MO. on Saturday. We took in all there was to see at the famous, “Rocky Ridge Farmhouse,” where Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, Almonzo, and their daughter, Rose, lived.…

Red Bank News

Red Bank News

Greetings on this beautiful rainy morning. The rain is softly coming down as I write. The sun may pop out later this afternoon. Sunday was a beautiful day for worshipping the Lord. Brother Jake and Brother Jerry were on hand to begin the service with hymns and a warm welcome…

Red Bank Church News – Alice Lirley

Red Bank Church News – Alice Lirley

Ah, what a nice rain that the Lord provided last week. It’s beginning to cloud up again. We may receive some more, much needed, rain toward the end of this week. God answered our prayers before and He will again. Just pray and believe. Sunday services were opened with hymns…