As we continue into our third week of learning to study our Bible, it occurred to me that some dear readers may be asking themselves the same question that I would have asked as a young believer, which is “Wouldn’t it be easier to just make a list of how…
As October’s bright blue skies leave us and November, the 11th month, comes along reminding us winter is on its way. A woodpile is a familiar object, and appreciated as cold days and nights come. Some folks don’t heat with wood anymore, but in the Ozarks, we are more accustomed…
“He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” (John 1:11) Jesus was indeed human on this earth. If he weren’t, this verse would not be in the Gospels. He gave his life to the service of love. That is why he comforted John the Baptist in prison. …
Sunday, October 30 was the nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. It was also the Sunday before All Saints Day and our processional hymn was the wonderful “For all the saints” by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:17, in…
Last Weeks News – Sunday morning was opened with the Praise Group doing an awesome job of leading the congregation in singing praise songs. Shelden Walker did a very fine job of playing a special on his guitar. Brother Roberts brought the message from Psalms 90:1-2 and Deuteronomy 4:35, “…
We had a great series of meetings for which we give God the glory. It was a time of revival for our church. For that we are thankful. Prayer requests were many as always for the sick, hurting, widows, lost ones, our nation and leaders. We prayed for Brother Van…
Last Weeks News – We are still having beautiful weather here in the Ozarks. I will take it as long as it continues. Dick and I had lunch with Norma Cross and Kenny one day last week. Seth was with them over the weekend. He wasn’t feeling very good. Hope…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope each and everyone had a great weekend. It was kinda busy for everyone in the village as we got ready for Halloween! We send get well wishes to the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy…
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…
Carl and Joan Fletcher visited with Billy Fletcher, Saturday. Billy Fletcher, Carol Riggs, and Stanley Goodrich went out to the home of Fred and Charlie Lindberg, Sunday to attend a birthday celebration for Doris Holman. Norma Stillings visited at the Heart of the Ozarks, Tuesday afternoon and Saturday morning. She…
10-24-11 – Well, here we are again. I forgot about Columbus Day so I didn’t get my letter in the mail in time for it to make the paper. The weather is still back and forth. Right now it’s forth which I like much better. It’s 48 degrees at 9:20…
From our Sunday school lesson on the beatitudes to the morning worship service we started off this past Lord’s Day well and it just got better. Dr. Sam Evans, our medical missionary to the Philippines was with us and gave a message from I Corinthians 3, encouraging us to be…
We started out our week at New Hope with Wednesday Bible study. We had 11 people attend services. I want to make special note of a few people that had special days this last week. Happy Anniversary to Bro. Gary and Sis. Terri and Happy Birthday to Miley who just…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. The little ones took up the penny march. Bro. Garry and Sis. Donna had an anniversary. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson in Luke. We had good church. Bro. Hall preached out of I Kings, chapter 17. His text was, “If…
Following congregational singing, there were many requests for our friends and loved ones, the bereaved, the lost, those facing surgery, thankfulness for those recovering. We were glad to have Ruby Smith and Mae Cox back after a few weeks absence. Brother Dennis read Acts 17:16, speaking about the unknown Gods.…
Today, Monday is another beautiful autumn day in our Ozarks and I appreciate every one we are afforded. I’m not looking forward to winter even though it can be beautiful too. I guess it makes us look forward to spring. I visited by phone with good friend Hester who was…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday service was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday school we studied about “Living As God’s People.” We cannot live the Christian life without the wisdom of God. Happy Birthday wishes went out to little Blaze Marin. It was so good to see Joie Welker…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Woodrow Coonce took over as superintendant. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was, Getting Along Together In The Local Church, I Thess. 5:12-24 taught by Bro. Raymond Haden. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang a song. Specials…
As of today October has come and gone and we’re going into November. I suppose we will be seeing a little snow as they did 100 years ago I read in lastweeks 100 years ago items. We saw Colorado had a good snowfall over the weekend. I have my candy…
Hello, I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful colors of nature that God has given us this year. Just the drive home from work has shown us some amazing views. Many people have tried to paint and photograph such scenery, but no one can truly capture God’s work of art.…
My telephone, mailbox and computer were busy last week with so many wonderful birthday wishes. This is in addition to a birthday party at the Chriss’ home a week ago and then Rex and Arlene taking me to Nakato’s Steakhouse for supper. I still can’t wear shoes. Good thing I…
Happy Birthday November 4th to Dominick Bristol, November 5th to Chase Dodson, Melanie Breeding the 19th and Kendra Iott the 23rd. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Rheba Pool came by also. Gene and Rheba Pool and Lonnie Pool went to Springfield Tuesday to visit Darren Pool.…
Greeting in the name of the Lord. Sunday morning services, God has blessed us with another beautiful day. Prayer requests were asked for Larry Chance, Zelda Graham, Becky Burton, Reba N. Let us also remember the Linda Roberts family who lost a husband, father, and grandfather and we the church…
Last Weeks News – When Champions get in the mood to celebrate, they do it right. The weather was perfect for the occasion and the crowds came pouring in. The Western entry to the square was cordoned off to vehicular traffic and auxiliary parking was made available in a nice…
October 19 – We sang our openning hymn Wednesday evening at Caney. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed all. He took prayer requests. Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Jeff asked the question, “Why?” He read Romans 8:28, and several out of Acts. Things happen and we ask, “Why but some where…
This is a beautiful Monday. The warm sunshine feels good. Daylight Savings Time ends on next Sunday for once. I will be ready for that time. The dark mornings are too long for me. The leaves are falling and lots everywhere. The trees are taking on beautiful color this year.…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read the 22nd chapter of Matthew verses 36-40, and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in the 6th chapter of St. John. We had our questions and answers. Ronnie Thomas still is trying to ask the hardest questions. He does a pretty good…
The fall colors of the timber have been absolutely spectacular this year. There was one or two days when they were at the peak of color. I was driving home from work last Wednesday and they were just so brightly colored and beautiful it was hard to concentrate on driving…
“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few, pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest,” Luke 10;2. We had a wonderful day in the Lord as we honored Pastor David with an apprecation dinner. We appreciate all who…
Dan Stillings sang a special song before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from 1 Kings 17:1-24 on “Elijah’s example for the 21st Century Christian.” All who serve God will undergo testing and trials. Each trial prepares you for something down the road. That something may be financial difficulties or…
Sunday was a busy and enjoyable day. I went with Bob and Linda to visit Bob and Susie at their church at Mtn. Grove. We also went to hear a singing group at Church of the Living God on Sunday night. Jackie and Dusti of Lebanon visited Bob and Linda…
Sunday morning found us in the Word and the scripture was from Matt.18:1-14. Jesus talked about keeping our priorities straight, watching so we don’t stumble and are not a stumbling block to others and to help others and ourselves away from those temptations. He also talks about leaving the 99…
Moe and Kaylynn Todd came down Friday afternoon to her grandmother’s, Bonnie Phipps, and then they all went over to see Cecilia Edwards for a while and that evening the Todds went back home. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening to Bonnie’s and stayed until Saturday afternoon with her mother…
Ocotber 12 – Wednesday evening service at Caney began with singing. We had a time of special appreciation for three special prayers that have been answered just the past few days. Bro. Bill was our leaders tonight. We have still lots more prayere we are asking God to answer. Bro.…
My sympathy to the families of Judy Orwick Boykin and Eddie Berry. John and Jo Stephens attended Judy’s funeral. Melanie Breeding was home sick on Monday. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here several days this week. I had a phone call from Juanita Kazinske of Illinois on Thursday. Regan…
Don Stillings of Anaheim, California and his great uncle, Don Putnam, of Thousand Oaks, California came to Ava for a three day visit with family members in this area. While here, they visited with Don Stillings’s mother, Norma Stillings, brother, Dan Stillings, nephew, Alan Stillings, his dad, Stanley Stillings, and…
Upon stopping by Kindall Store this week, I could tell that it has been a busy spot in the neighborhood. Especially since so many have been coming out to look over the fall foliage. I purchased a couple of Charley Brindley’s books. Charley is the gentleman who purchased the store…
The last two days have been so nice. I love these bright days. They’re better for seeing. When the nurse came yesterday and dressed my sore leg, it finally showed some improvement. I was so thankful. My right knee has acted up but is doing better. So nice not to…
Laura Farewell may be the only one of our neighbors still enjoying fresh tomatoes right from the vine. She had the foresight to plant her tomatoes in tubs this year, and a few weeks ago, when the first signs of fall appeared, she moved them into her greenhouse. Right away,…
Our club actually had two meetings on Thursday, Oct. 20. In our regular noon meeting we welcomed David Williams and October “Citizens of the Month.” They are regularly scheduled to meet on the 4th week, however, scheduling conflicts were forced to reschedule their visit and we enjoyed having them. At…
“No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there,” Isaiah 35:9. My sympathy to the Ray Tidwell family. On Monday I visited with Neil and Eileen McCoy. Tuesday evening Eddie and Linda Sears had…
Still no rain as these items are written and its very dry. Yet rain is in the forecast for this week. I haven’t heard of anyone finding wild grapes this fall. The late pear crop turned out good. They hang on the trees even after the first frosts. It still…
Even the most cynical mind will concede that ‘intelligent design’ probably was behind creation. The correct word is God but some are still tinkering with the idea that some terrestrial being zapped creation here. (It was probably from watching too many science-fiction movies in the 60s.) Mankind has been really…
Sunday, Ocotber 23 was the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ist Corinthians 1:4, “I thank my God always on your behalf….” This letter was written by St. Paul around 56 A.D. and written from Ephesus to the church at Corinth.…
Sunday morning was opened with the Praise Group doing an awesome job of leading the congregation in singing praise songs. Shelden Walker did a very fine job of playing a special on his guitar. Brother Roberts brought the message from Psalms 90:1-2 and Deuteronomy 4:35, “ What God cannot do…
Among prayer requests given were Harold Menzies, Don Smith, Jeannie Cummins, our service today and this week and safety for the hayride. Sonya Hodges prayed this prayer. Our devotional reading was followed by singing and Sunday school classes were held. Brad Siler prayed the offertory prayer as he and Clay…
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 loved ones. May God bless you in your time…
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…
10-17-2011 – As I drink my first cup of coffee I will see if my hand will write a few lines. It usually does what I tell it to. Not much going on around here right now. The farmers are still pickin’ and grinnin’. They’ve got most of their corn…
On Wednesday we had 7 people attend Bible study. We had many prayer requests that we mentioned up to the Lord. On Sunday morning we started out with our prayer requests. We had 15 adults attend Bible school and six children. The adults studied the gospel of John in the…
We trust you enjoyed the glorious Sunday morning we were blessed with this past Lord’s Day. Most of us would be happy if it stayed this way year round, interspersed with enough rain to keep everything green and growing. Miss Branetta McNiece sang and did a special with her Sunday…
Dan opened up in prayer. Dan led the congregation in some singing. Rayonna and Rachael took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 9. Specials were sung by Darrel and Helen, Dan and Janice and Rayonna and Rachael. Bro. Garry played and performed a…
Services began with singing followed by so many prayer requests, praises for those who are improving, sympathy to those who have lost their loved ones. Brother Dennis read from Isaiah 62:1, we must not keep silent when it comes to spreading the gospel. Following church service the church presented Brother…
We are in the second week of ways to study our Bible, which will cover what some folks call “reading the Bible thru”. Last week we learned to lean on the guidance of the Holy Spirit who lives in our hearts for the Bible says He is our teacher. Another…
Opening prayer was by Doug Miller to start our morning service. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Tradition and Love.” The Bible explores the meaning of love and it glorifies the God given love of Husband and Wife. It also illustrates Christ’s greater love for His bride, the church. Our…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Raymond Haden took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Sister Janiece Moore. Sunday school lesson was Watching For Christ’s Return, I Thess. 5:1-11 taught by Raymond Haden. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena…
Well a great big hello to all my friends and nighbors. It’s been a while since I wrote items so I hardly know where to start. To start I had to go to my carodiologist in July and August, so he told me about this device they could implant to…
Usually I start pecking at the keyboard for this column mid week or so. However, this past week has been different and I have been sort of laid up. There is an old saying that the young can’t seem to remember; that of “when you find a gate open leave…
My sympathy to the Agnes Uhlmann family. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. They and Bryse Dodson, Quin Breeding and Megan Goforth were here Tuesday after school. Melanie Breeding took Quin to see his doctor on Tuesday. Donna went to watch Quin and Bryse play Mighty Mite…
Mid-week service, Ocotber 19, was from Jude, a one chapter book of the Bible, Jude is telling about the false teacher, certain men who have crept in unawares. It admonished us, “Hold to the true faith.” Read the whole chapter, pay special attention to verse 20 and 21 and the…
When Champions get in the mood to celebrate, they do it right. The weather was perfect for the occasion and the crowds came pouring in. The Western entry to the square was cordoned off to vehicular traffic and auxiliary parking was made available in a nice flat Fox Creek Farm…
This weather is great after a cold spell midweek. Just in time for my Florida guest to arrive Friday afternoon. Skip and Billie came and we all had a great time. We went to Ava and had dinner at the Hitching Post with Dave and Cathy. Saturday night we all…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read St. John 5:39 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class the 5th chapter of St. John and we all discussed the chapter. That’s when you learn a lot. We had questions and answers and more for next week. Arthur Hampton asked…
We had a busy and great time over the weekend, starting with the Fall Festival at church. The weather was gorgeous, simply a perfect fall day to enjoy all the activities. There was lots of singing, visiting, and a hayride to the pumpkin patch. In the evening we all gathered…
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord,” I Corinthians 15:58. We will honor Pastor David with an appreciation dinner Sunday, October 30 after the morning worship. Brother…
Several Bethany Baptist Church folks went out on a hayride and cookout at the Corder farm Friday evening. It was a beautiful evening with the temperatures on the cool side, but perfect for kids running around the hay field turned playing field. There was a big pot of Ruby’s “World…
Sundy was our Miller-Hall Reunion. Howard Morris, my nephew from Leeton spent Saturday evening with me. We had a nice visit. I went with Barb, Jack, Miracle, Preston, Connor and William to church on Sunday night. After church, we met Linda, Bob and some friends at McDonalds. Saturday evening a…
Truth and Trust. That’s what Bro. Oren’s message was about this Sunday. He read scriptures from Gen.12:1-13 about the calling of Abraham from God. He spoke truth to Abraham when He told him he would be ruler over many nations. The trust part came from Abraham when God said leave…
October 8th when my granddaughter, Kelsey Blakey, brought me some eggs, she showed me her engagement ring. She is engaged to Dustin Seaborn, but no date has been set for the wedding. Bonnie Phipps is doing just fine but don’t have any news for me this week. Tara and Jettt…
Relationship with God: God and you, you and God, sharing life together. God loving and leading, guiding and correcting, you loving in return and following, learning and sharing with others. Telling them they can have the same kind of loving relationship with God when they believe Jesus is God’s son.…
Summer weather is extended into October and we are really needing some rain showers which are predicated for this week. Leaves cover the ground. Crows have been busy under my pear trees as the pears have been falling and crows are after them. Best wishes to Dorothy (Climer) Davis, of…
Jonah did not want to go to Nineveh. Nineveh was a wicked city. It’s spelled out in the book of Nahum. Some of the sins included plotting evil against the Lord, cruelty in war, prostitution, witchcraft, and exploitation. Jonah, however, was convinced to go to Nineveh and preach against their…
Sunday, October 16 was the seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Ephesians 4:1, “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called…” Paul means that his life is not…
Sunday morning service began with prayer requests and prayer. We sang some congregational hymns and greeted everyone. Venita Brummet sang a beautiful song for a special. Preston Breshears gave his testimony about the truck wreck and his injuries and the progress he has made with recovery. We had several out…
Prayer requests were given for Don, Tammy, Terri Warren, our nation, leaders and others. Peggy Miller prayed this prayer. Our devotional reading was from Psalms 71. Happy birthday was sung to Elijah Dalton and Aaron Humbyrd, who share the same day but a few years apart. Brad Siler prayed…
It looks like this almost perfect Ozarks weather might be leaving us. I was hoping it would last long enough for my zucchini to grow just a little bit more, but we can’t change mother nature. Tony and Dick Richards drove to Oxford, AR. Saturday to Townsend Supplies to check…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and is ready for the cooler weathers coming in. We say get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved…
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…
10-10-11 – Good morning. As I have another cup of coffee I will visit with you a little. We’re still blessed with beautiful weather and trees are so pretty it about takes your breath away. Everywhere you look the farmers are in their field picking their corn and beans. I…
We had a glorious Sunday morning and after Sunday school enjoyed choir and congregational singing followed by special songs from Lola Mayberry, Ella Faye Mitchell and Gary Martin. Our morning message then was entitled, “What Shall I Do?” from the gospel of Luke. We found that the question is asked…
Our attendance for Wednesday night Bible study was 7. We are studying the book of Genesis, led by Bro. Lyndon. Sunday morning we started off our morning with prayer requests. We had a special prayer for Bro. Blane who was in an accident. We pray for a speedy recovery. After…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. Rachael and Rayonna took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell taught out of Luke 8 on faith – believe all things are possible to those that believe. We had special singing. Bro. Hall preached out of Philippians chapter 3. His text…
Song service began with singing, Amazing Grace, later with many prayer requests. There are so many with needs, many bereaved, recovering from surgery and other illnesses, pray for each one, please. Brother Dennis read from Isaiah 45:8, about how everything that was created, was created by God. This Sunday afternoon…
Everyone is completely enjoying this beautiful autumn weather and the beauty it affords. We are thankful for the rain we had last night. I am late in getting my news in but have been out of stamps and found one. Must get more stamps. I haven’t had much company this…
Greetings from two tired walnut pickers. Like James says, you can’t pick the work out of a job. Sure would like to. We have two weeks of news. A large crowd attended the benefit for Cammie and David Guerin Saturday night. Sunday and Sunday night had good services at Garrison…
It’s Revival time at Happy Home. It is scheduled each night through Saturday, October 22. Bro. Danny Cottengin will be the speaker. Come and get a blessing. Special singing each night. Come and join in. The weather was so beautiful the last few days. God has really blessed us. We…
Opening our morning service with prayer was Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson was on wisdom for aging. Periods of life are quickly passing. God is the source of life. Learning this in our youth will sustain us in old age. There will be no third Friday night singing October…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was The Great Promise of The Ressurection, I Thess. 4:13-18 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Bro. Woodrow…
We had good services Sunday morning and evening. Bro. Dewitt preached on the compassion of Jesus in Luke 7:11-15 about the young man, the only son of his widowed mother, who Jesus raised from the dead and delivered to his mother. Jerry and I with daughter, Sherry and granddaughters, drove…
Hello on this beautiful fall evening. Some people say this is their favorite time of the year. All seasons have something to enjoy, and everyone has their favorite one. I guess that is why we live in the Ozarks where the seasons have such a difference. At church Sunday, we…
Saturday a group of friends enjoyed a gathering at the Chriss home to celebrate three birthdays. We range in age from 27 to 77 but do so enjoy each other’s company. Everyone brings something for the table. Sometimes we have a special menu around which to bring other goodies and…
Champions are rejoicing, bringing in their sheaves, saddling up to go for a ride with Bud to no place in particular, getting ready for company as tourist flock in to town for the big Celebration. What a pleasant time of the year. Champions generally feel that way about every time…
I heard this Monday morning that rain and cold weather were on their way. I will have Skip and Billie coming Thursday from Florida. All is well at Seminole. All last week was Missions Conference with Robert and Sandy Frazier of Mexico, Jonathan and Lexi Taylor of Ecuador and Ben…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school with reading I Kings the 3rd chapter and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class, the fourth chapter of St. John. Wilma Hampton asked the questions. We had more questions for next Sunday. We had a good attendance today. Lee Hampton asked the…
We had most of our kids and grandkids here last Saturday evening to help celebrate Bob’s birthday with a chili and potato soup supper and cherry chip cake for dessert. Bob’s mom also came out and spent the evening with us, telling some good stories of when Bob was little…
“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15. Ooops! We changed the date of Pastor Appreciation to October 30. We will have lunch…
Andy and Amy Sturm and their six children, missionaries in Carlisle, England were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. It had been nine years since the Sturms had last visited our church. They have been in England seven years and two of the children were born there. They moved to…
I went to church with Bob and Linda Sunday morning and Sunday night. Saturday the three of us visited with Bob and Susie at Mtn. Grove. Roben and Darrell were here on Monday and did some work for me. One day last week I had to have some work done…
Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Roy and Linda Freeman went over to Michael Freeman’s Sunday afternoon to visit with Cody and Lily Freeman who came home for the weekend. After Bonnie got home that evening Richard McDonald and his friend came by and visited for quite a while. They had been…
By River Stillwood It’s Wednesday morning and I’m running late. Late waking up. Late getting out the door. Late getting to Springfield’s airport. But not too late. I made it to the gate with plenty of time to look over my fellow passengers and reorganize my carry-on luggage. Plenty of…
As you read this report, I have only been home for a short time from our recent trip to Plains, Ga. Twelve of us from our church traveled to Plains to hear our oldest grandson, Nicholas, sing for former President Jimmy Carter and the members of the Maranatha Baptist Church.…
Our town is saddened by the death of Judy Boykin. She had many friends here. They operated the Glen’s Propane and were very active in Norwood businesses. When Elmer Tharp was living they worked for him many years. She will be missed very much. I was pleased to have all…
This week, the article will begin with an apology to Hucklebucks and Sonshine Cafe whose names were accidentally left off the Kids Day Thank You! Please accept our apology and know your help was appreciated. Glenda made funnel cakes again last Friday night at the last home football game of…
Lonnie and Pamela Crim and children came to Ava last week on Thursday. Those gathering out at Roy and Linda Freeman’s for dinner were Lonnie, Pamela, Logan, Alexa and Paola Crim, Cecilia Edwards, Bonnie Phipps, Ken and Debbie Cederlind and then Michael and Wendee Freeman, Matthew, Madison, Sydnee and Alexis…
I went with Bob and Linda to Springfield on Wednesday. They took me for a doctor appointment then we went to see Mary. She is staying with Bob’s sister near Fair Grove. I spent Saturday with Bob and Susie at Mtn. Grove. They hosted a fish fry at their home…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special in the morning service before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called, “Keeping the oil well pumping.” 2 Kings 4:1-7 tells about an impoverished widow who asked the help of Elisha, the prophet of God. She was in a predicament. Creditors had come…
For the Lord knoweth they way of the righteous but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:6 Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. Brother Roy then read Psalm 33:13-22 for the devotion and dismissed us to our classes.…
The biggest news around Bradleyville is the bridge is finally open. It actually opened Oct. 4th around 7 pm, right on schedule. It got a lot of traffic that first night since there was a ballgame at Bradleyville and several had to go home that way. I suspect that even…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school reading Luke the 24th chapter, verses 27-36 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in the third chapter of St. John for our lesson. We didn’t have questions and answers. Wilma Hampton wasn’t in attendance so we held them over until next…
October 5th – Victory in Jesus was the opening song Wednesday evening at Caney. Bro. Jim was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests. Sis. Janice had a praise report concerning her mother’s tests. We are very thankful for this good report. We had lots of prayer for Debra Rogers,…
Was it Will Rogers who said, “All I know is what I read in the papers?” Champions are the kind of folks who just do not believe everything they read. It is a good thing too. Last week in some publications there was a long, convoluted story leading up to…
Sunday morning, October 9 –God has blessed us with beautiful weather for two full weeks. Praise the Lord for that. Morning special prayers were asked for Connie and Leah Lee; Max R.; Becky Burton; Lorraine Chance; Cheyenne, a twelve year old; Larry Chance and Zelda Graham. Morning message by the…
Those here this week were Amy Hill and Axle, Clyde, Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding, Quin Breeding, Reece and Megan Goforth and Gene Pool. Juanita Kazinske of Illinois called me on Tuesday. Ethan Gunter spent Friday night with Reece Goforth. Diane Lynn Rogers of Texas called me on Friday to talk…
We most certainly cannot complain about the weather these last few weeks. Perhaps our reward for what we tolerated earlier. The fescue makes the yard look ragged but it sure is great for our pastures. Again, we could use some rain and there is some in the forecast. Ron Boeddeker…
Did you think you weren’t going to hear from me again? I did have good intentions, but I would get started on the work week and the next thing I knew it was too late to get my article into the paper. That is also how we get in our…
We are all loving this beautiful fall weather and hope it will last awhile longer. My hummingbirds have left to fly south so I’m sure cold weather will be coming before long. The Glade Top Trail picnic is this coming Sunday and I’ve seen it pretty cold and windy up…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. The Sunday school lesson was Walking In Purity And Love from I Thess. 4:1-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed…
Opening prayer Sunday was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday school class we learned about the superiority of wisdom in making our way through this world. Scripture teaches us that wisdom is the choice to lead us right. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Doug Miller. Our special song was…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang a song for Jesus. Prayer requests were many. Prayer was given by Sister Peggy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 12:14-19. Bro. Dallas greeted all with a good morning. He prayed and began a review of last weeks…
These beautiful autumn days are to be savored and remembered when the cold winds blow. I have always loved everything about the fall because it is a time to rest from summer’s hard work and to just enjoy the cool days not yet too cold and all too soon gone. …
After our song service, we requested prayers for our many loved ones who are having surgery, recuperating and those in need of salvation. Brother Don Bryan brought the morning message, in the absence of our pastor. Brother Don also brought the Sunday night message. Brother Don and Sister Evelyn attended…
We had a very good service weekend. Dan opened up in prayer and led in some congregational songs. Prayer requests were taken and then Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were sung by Darrel and Helen, Dan and Janice and also a gentlemen who I didn’t…
Wednesday night we had 16 people attend Bible study. We studied over Genesis in chapters 36-38. We also want to congratulate Bro. Kevin who got married Monday. We wish him a happy, God blessed marriage. Sunday morning we started out service by taking up prayer requests. We then dismissed to…
This has been an exceptional week for us. We held a two day revival and a One-Day Vacation Bible School at Piland Youth Camp. A group from Macedonia General Baptist Church in Franklin, Kentucky came to join us in this revival and outreach effort, and all who attended were richly…
Dan Stillings spent all of last week being “Tool Man Dan.” He did what he could to keep track of tools that had been borrowed for the Community Playground Project. He went early and came home late. A lot of people put in a lot of work to complete the…
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…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good 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 you in your time of…
Dick and Pauline Richards, Norma Cross and Kenny Hunt met J.D. and Angie Todd and Vi Twibble at Shoney’s in Ozark Wednesday the 5th to help Vi celebrate her 92nd birthday. She was the daughter of the late George and Dora Applegate. The Plainview basketball girls lost their game at…
Last Weeks News – Pastor Neal began the morning and evening services by blowing the shofar to welcome all in the Lord’s house. October is planned to be a very busy month. We pray and ask God’s anointing on all we do. For without Him, we can do nothing. October…
Sunday morning service was led by the Praise group with several songs. Preyer requests and prayer followed. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Peter 5:8, “Know Our Enemy.” Sunday evening was opened with prayer and several hymns. Later was Bible trivia which the young people joined in and we…
Sunday, October 9 was the sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. We have two very nice additions to our altar as Carrie Compton has brought two large potted palms to be set on either side of the altar and they add beautiful greenery to the altar. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on…
Our preacher related a story about someone who referred to themselves as a ‘closet Christian.’ Not being familiar with such a term, I set about trying to conclude what was being meant by such a statement. A closet is a place that one keeps things. The word closet is only…
This dry earth could use a good soaking as it hasn’t rained for several weeks and some shrubs and trees are dying. Leaves are covering the ground. What a story was in Ava’s newspaper last week of a software developer and route 66 tour guide who rode through the area…
“Be not deceived, evil communiations corrupt good manners, ” I Corinthians 15:33. Sympathy to Dave Ramsey family. His wife, Jenny, died September 20 at their home. A week ago Gary and I went to the Ava nursing home to visit his mother, Maxine Turner, but she wasn’t there. She was…
Today was Pastor Appreciation Sunday. The Choir special was: “His Grace Is Sufficient.” Specials today for Pastor Appreciation were: Norman Virtue told two funny stories about a preacher skipping church to play golf and one when he went deer hunting. David Housley read a Preacher Appreciation poem to our pastor,…
Club members in attendance enjoyed visiting with Lt. Gov. Jim Brisco at last week’s meeting. Since that was the last club meeting for the Kiwanis year, we looked at ways to try to improve our service and impact in the community. Several members helped with Kiwanis Kids Day which was…
Saturday has begun as a beautiful cool day. We are saddened by the deaths of two of our former residents who are Lola Long and Mildred (Filer) McIntosh. Lola died in Springfield and Mildred in Oklahoma. I have known both people almost my entire life. Mildred is a sister of…
I was sorry to have to miss the second annual Masquerade Ball at the Chateau Charmant in Olga. I understand from Nicholas and Sarah Inman that everything went well and that a fun time was enjoyed by those in attendance. I also understand that Whitney Keith of the Fordland Clinic…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she went to church.Since it was such a pretty day Bonnie said she gathered some flower seeds and was getting ready for fall. I need to get out and dig some bulbs up, but it will be a while when things…
I know we’re all enjoying the nice weather. Winter is getting closer all the time. I’m feeling a lot better, not coughing a lot like I was. Bob and Carl were here from Mtn. Grove one day to visit with me. Roben is good about calling and checking on me.…
Norma Stillings sang a special song, Sunday morning. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Genesis 3:1-14 to answer the question, “Why do we sin?” Adam and Eve only had one command to keep. There was only one restriction. “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,…
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you, “Matthew 6:33. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we all sang. Sister Dana Brazeal prayed over the prayer requests. He then read Deuteronomy 1:9-17 for the devotion then dismissed…
It has been so pleasant the past week, the kind of weather that makes me want to sit outside in the morning with a cup of coffee and just enjoy all the sights, sounds and activities of the outdoors. I haven’t been able to do that this fall but it…
Roy Hampton read Matthew 4:10 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in the 2nd chapter of St. John. We had questions and answers. Joe Lafferty led the offering prayer. Roy Hampton took up the offering. We sang Happy Birthday to Kenny Wiles. We had a few…
This Monday was a very nice day. I am inside resting up from Sunday church and auxiliary. I enjoy both very much. We had a good services in the morning and evening with Pastor Don. We all love him for his worship and fellowship with God being a blessing to…
September 28 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth took charge of the service by taking prayer requests. Sis. Doris Lambeth led in prayer. Young lady, Aspen Isaacs sang a special. She does a very good job. It is a joy to see young people…
The first week in October is routinely marked by speculation concerning the quality of the fall foliage. If there was enough rain at the right time and if the severe heat of mid-summer was not too much and if a number of other unspecified conditions were met favorably, then the…
My sympathy to the Barker family also to the Lenvil Clinton family. Those here on Monday were Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding, Quin Breeding, Megan Goforth, Bryse Dodson, Jo Stephens, Gene and Rheba Pool, T.J. Pool and niece from Illinois. Danny Bushong called on Tuesday. Donna and Macee came by. Debra…
Some more experienced (older) ladies may be able to relate to this. Back in the ‘40s,‘50s and ‘60s (this is my memory) most women did their laundry on Mondays and weather permitting, scrambling to have the whitest linens, diapers and underwear on the line should the neighbors care to look…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow Coonce. Sunday school lesson was Paul’s Co-Laborer In The Minstry, I Thess. 3:1-13 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Bro. Raymond Haden prayed.…
Opening the morning service with prayer was Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson was on Keeping An Ordered Life and The Key Ingrediet Is In Always Trusting God, Provervs chapter 29 is a good chapter to teach us. Special song was by Pauline, Rod and Wanda Welker and Bobbie Miller.…
Sunday school opepend with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus and had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 11:23. We were very glad to see Bro. Dallas and family back with us. Bro. Dallas opened Sunday school…
September 25 – The autumn air has put a spring in everyone’s step Oct. 2 – Sunday, Melany Stevens blessed us with a song. We are thankful for everyone. God blessed us with 62 in attendance. James brought a good message. Bro. Donnie Cummings brought the Sunday evening message. He…
We had good singing and many prayer requests as we began our Sunday morning. Our Sunday school class was very interesting with lots of discussion and participation. We continue to pray for those still absent, hope they are back soon. Brother Dennis read from Philippians 3:3-15, Paul counted all things…
We had good services at church. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and then in congregational songs. An anniversary offering was given by Darrel and Helen Webster. We wish them many more. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 8. We…
Last Wednesday we had 13 show up at services and we continued our study over the book of Genesis. Sunday morning started out with prayer requests then dismissed to Sunday school. We had 13 attend the adult’s class and 7 in the children’s class. The kids sang a couple of…
What a glorious Lord’s Day this past Sunday was. Several of our members were debating just having Sunday school class, and maybe worship services too, out on the front steps. After a short discussion reason triumphed, the possibility of causing an accident out on the highway by so many people…
10-3-11 – Maybe some words will come to me if I think hard enough. It’s 37 degrees this morning and is supposed to be in the seventies the next few days and even 80 degrees one day. I sure do look forward to that. My furnace still isn’t working. Anita…
Billy Fletcher and Edgar and Sharon Stewart drove to Mountain Grove, Wednesday, and ate at the Hay Loft. They visited with Georgia Mae Smith and Dorman afterward. Billy and his Aunt Jean Daugherty drove to Marshfield, Saturday afternoon and had supper with Dennie and Barbara Whittaker. A notable thing that…
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.…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was nice for a cookout or a picnic. It has been a little cool in the mornings and the grass wet from dew. Well, another month has passed us by and I…
Hope everyone is enjoying this weather as much as we are. Dick Richards went to the farm machinery auction, at Crain with Terry Nelson and Danny Davis last Tuesday. They hadn’t been over there for a while. Several people from Goodhope General Baptist Church had dinner in Ozark on the…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. We then sang some congregational hymns. Sister Joyce Erickson sang a beautiful and moving special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Exodus 14:11-17, “Right Perspective versus Wrong Perspectives.” The evening service was a movie about hidden secrets. It…
Sunday, October 2 was the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Matthew 6:24, “No man can serve two masters…. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” By mammon Paul means earthly needs and desires, which must not be allowed to obsure…
Everyone knows that a day is coming that will be their last. And, presumably, most people worry about it. The worry is usually whether everything one wants to accomplish in life will be finished when the drum-roll begins. There is a passage in the Bible that speaks to this subject. …
October came in Saturday with a bright blue sky. Sunday morning my thermometer read 37 degrees, so frost will soon be coming. It is usually here in the month of September. Since we haven’t had rain lately the tree’s leaves are falling because of dry weather and colors won’t be…
Because of the size of the Friendship Hall in the new Dogwood Nazarene Church, it was possible to do what has been desired by friends and families for some time now, which was to have gatherings like surprise birthday parties in a space large enough to accommodate everyone. It was…
Sunday school opened with Bro. Marshall greeting all with a great good morning. We sang a song for the Lord and had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Patsy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 10:16-32. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Dallas and read the Sunday school…
Hello friends, we are continuing the study of Enoch, the Father of Methuselah. Genesis 5, Hebrews 11, and Jude are the main scriptures used, if you would like to read them. Last week we learned that at the age of 65 Enoch made a choice to walk with God, and…
This Monday morning is a cool 45 degrees, just to my liking. I have my wall heater on to take the chill out, while I enjoy my coffee and anticipate what I must do today. My tasks are really not ‘must do’ things as were those in days of old…
Last Weeks News – Everyone was so thankful and praising the Lord for the good rain He sent our way. We continue with many prayer requests, also, but we must remember to thank Him for answered prayers. We were blessed to have several visitors Sunday morning and hope they will…
Dan opend up in prayer then led in some congregational singing. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. We sure enjoy his teachings. Several specials were sung by Dan and Janice, Helen and Darrel and Rayonna and Rachel. Our sympathy goes…
Last weeks news – During Sunday school we had 18 in attendance and during morning service we had 22 in attendance. We had many prayer requests. Our Sunday school lesson was over Luke 17-19. We had a special by Bro. Lyndon, Bro. Scott and Sis. DiAnne. Bro. Scott’s morning message…
This passed Lord’s Day we were blessed before the worship service with specials from Miss Beverly McNiece, Miss Branetta McNiece, Mrs. Lola Mayberry and Ella Fay Mitchell. The morning message was “Revival Desired” from our text in Psalm 85:6, ” Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may…
9-26-11 – Things have been fairly quiet around here, I guess. A little rain off and on. The only measurable amount we’ve got so far is one-fourth of an inch. It’ raining today so I guess I’ll work on things inside this morning. We tried to fix the hole in…
Carl and Joan Fletcher visited with Billy Fletcher, Saturday. Edgar and Sharon Stewart took Billy to a medical appointment in Springfield, Monday. Norma Stillings was especially busy last week. It just happened that the Douglas County Homemakers’ semi-annual meeting, the Retired Teachers monthly meeting, the Support the Handicapped monthly meeting,…
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…
Last Weeks News – A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed dry in all the rain that we had. We sure needed it. It changed some peoples plans that they had, but there will be another day to plan again. On…
It’s hard to believe fall is here already, where has this year gone? DeAnn Thompson took me to Branson last week to see Noah the Musical. It was very entertaining. They kept it pretty close to the Bible account of the flood. They used sixty-five live animals and hundreds of…
Sunday morning service opened with the prayer requests and prayer then the praise team did a really good job of leading the congregation with a few songs of praise and worship. A few of the youth group gave some pointers about friendship. Brother Roberts gave a skit about true friendship…
Sunday, September 25 was the fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Galatians 5:16, ” I say then, walk in the spirit, and ye shall not fullfil the lust of the flesh.” In this passage St. Paul gives practical advice on living…
Last Weeks News – “…whereas I was blind, now I see.” (John 9:25) This is the story of the blind man from birth that Jesus healed. Remember? He was hauled in front of the Pharisees and questioned. This is an example of physical blindness. In the previous verse the Pharisees…
Fall came in Friday by the calendar, bringing chilly temperatures and reminding me to get my heat turned on, namely my propane heaters. Not having them turned on, I had to use electric heaters until the first of the week. A bit of history informs us that 190 years ago,…
“Discuss your dispute with your neighbor, but don’t reveal another person’s secrets, If you do and he hears of it, he will disgrace you and your bad reputation will stick,” Proverbs 25:9-10 Jewish Bible. Monday evening, Gary and I went to Ava to the nursing home and visited with Gary’s…
Fall has arrived once again, faithful as ever to show up right when it’s supposed to. It’s just about time to switch the thermostat from cool to heat and leave it. Actually, this time of year we have been guilty of switching it to heat to cool and back to…
I talked with Bonnie Sunday evening and she was doing okay. Carol Moore came and picked me up last Monday and then we got Marie Dickey and we went to our O.E.S. Meeting here in Ava and it was election night and we initiated Daniela Stark into our chapter so…
Barb, Jack and Miracle brought lunch to me on Sunday after they attended church. Bob and Linda took me to Springfield for a doctor’s appointment on Friday. They had been in Springfield several times for appointments the past few weeks. They have also been going to check on his mother,…
Bethany Baptist Church closed out the Annual Mission Conference Sunday afternoon. Special guests for the week were, Hal and Dawn Baker and their family, church planters in Clinton, Arkansas, and Samuel and Barbara Martin with World Missions Bearing Precious Seed of St. Robert, Missouri. Hal Baker provided special music and…
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, ” Romans 3:23. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed for our prayer request then Brother Roy read I King s 3:5-14 for our devotion and dismissed us to class. Please pray for…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Leviticus chapter 20, verse 13 and led in prayer. Bro. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in the first chapter of St. John. A real good chapter. Wilma Hampton prayed the offering prayer. We had questions and answers. Our congregation sang. Hannah Hampton sang…
This Monday is cool, but sunshine after the good rain Thursday and Friday night. It is time to write my column and I do the same as River Stillwood and what she wrote about in her column last week. I want her to know she is not alone. I am…
September 21 – Caney Church came together Wednesday evening with singing. Bro. Jeff was our leader. He took prayer requests and Bro. Jim led in prayer. Bro. Jeff taught from the 11th and 12th chapter of II Samuel, “The Progression Of Sin.” We had lots of comments and a very…
Champions are adept at being where they are. It goes with the territory. Moreover, Champions are not subject to news black-outs as is the case in New York City where thousands of people have been voicing their discontent with the economy and world politics for ten days. During this time…
Sunday morning was blessed. Linda R. and the Sunday school lesson was interesting. I like all the thoughts she brings out and then asks us what do we think? The morning message was given by Chad E. His text started with Luke 17:3. Jesus told His disciples, if your brother…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were hre on Monday afternoon. Donna brought Reece Goforth and Macee here on Thursday evening after Reece’s football practice. Keith and Melanie Breeding and Megan went to Quin’s first Mighty Mite game which they won at Sparta. Mike and Corrina Dodson and Chase went to…
This past week certainly has been pleasant. The hummingbirds disappeared almost two weeks ago. There has been heavy frost in some northern states already…and this is just September. I lived in North Dakota many years and September frost usually indicates a difficult winter. The farmers up north are struggling to…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Preaching Of The Apostle Paul, I Thess. 2:11-20 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given…
Everyone is anxious for the Masquerade Ball this Saturday night (Oct. 1) that will benefit the Fordland Clinic. Tickets are still on sale and you will have a great time. They can be purchased in our neighborhood at Kindall Store or at the Fordland Clinic. It was so much fun…
A revival will start at the Oak Forest Church a few miles south of Norwood on Hwy. C, October 3-7. Bro. Donald Potter will be the speaker. It will start at 7 p.m. each night. There have been no services there for a while. If you can come, it will…
We were so saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected death of our friend and neighbor, Noble Barker, Jr., on Sunday and extend sincere sympathy to all of his family. We shared many areas of interest, including a strong faith, agricultural roots, a love of the history of the…
Members enjoyed spending time with David Williams and September “Citizens” of the Month” at last week’s meeting. Some good input was received from them as well. On Saturday, some members worked at the Fall Farm Classic & Demolition Derby selling funnel cakes, bottled water and iced tea from. Glenda Little,…
Bonnie Phipps said she was doing okay and just getting out when it wasn’t raining. Carol Moore and Hellen Blakey went to Mansfield with Marie Dickey last Monday to her O.E.S. Meeting and it was their election of new officers for the coming year. I took my news in last…
Bob, Linda and myself attended church services on Sunday morning. Barb, Jack and Miracle visited us on Sunday morning. I vistied by phone with Mary Eads of Grove, Oklahoma. She relocated after the tornado at Joplin to be near to her son and family. I was surprised to read in…
Bethany Baptist Church kicked off the annual “Faith Promise” mission conference, Sunday morning with Charles and Jurldean Strong, long-term missionaries to Mexico. Charles and Jurldean were members of this church in the early 1960’s before attending Baptist Bible College in Springfield. After graduating from college they moved to Florida where…
Last Weeks News – “Finally, brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there by any praise, think of these things,” Philippians 4:8. Brother…
Last Weeks News – I hope everybody is enjoying the cooler temperatures lately. I heard that a few people around had a light frost one morning. It has been really pleasant to get outside in the cooler weather and work in the yard some. Greg and Lisa Potter walked in…
The Ava Lions Club has completed their participation at the Missouri Fox Trotter Show and Celebration, but there is little time to rest and reflect as another community service project is on the horizon. The Ava Lions Club has, for over 60 years, sponsored the Halloween Costume Contest and, once…
We were hopeful that some members who cannot attend our noon meetings would be able to join us last week at our evening meeting, and we were glad to see the one who did. Maybe as night meetings continue during the school year, others will be able to join us…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Joie Welker. This week in our Sunday School lesson we explored the power of God’s word and laws has to change the face of our communities as it is passed down through the generations. Our specials in rememberance of 9-11 and…
Monday morning, September 12th, a nice fall like morning, but oh my we need rain bad. Brandon said a pretty good chance this week. First thing my new great granddaughter arrived last Saturday, Hayden Josie, 7 lbs 14 ozs, Jamie (Hutchison) and Devin Snodgrass are the proud parents, Bailee and…
The cool, crisp weather sure has been nice. Pray for rain, it sure is hard on the farmers feeding hay and the shortage of water in the ponds. Thursday night we had a good number out for learning to study your Bible with Melany Stevens and her assistant, Hayley Roberts,…
My news will cover two weeks because I didn’t get my items written on time due to the holiday. First off, our Degase family and friends reunion went well with most all of our families present. It was a nice day and a very enjoyable one, for myself anyway, because…
It was a beautiful Lord’s Day, as we opened with singing and so many prayers for our families and friends. We have some in the hospital, some with company, some still not able to come, we miss you all. Brother Dennis read from Numbers, telling us when the Lord says…
Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke, chapter 8. It was good to have Darrel and Helen back. We were glad to have Marie, Danny and Don back after Marie’s sickness. Bro. Danny Snider will…
Last weeks news – Our attendance for Wednesday night Bible study was 16. This week we continued our study over the book of Genesis. Sunday morning we started out with prayer requests. Sunday school lesson was over Luke 16-17:11. After Sunday school we sang songs and heard testimonies. Bro. Scott…
This beautiful Lord’s day, we were very blessed by a special song sung by Miss Branetta McNiece and her Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Lola Mayberry after opening worship service with congregational singing. We were then treated to an instrumental with Bro. Glen Dale Robertson on banjo and Bro. Bill Coats…
September 11th, well I think we made it through this day without any major disasters. I didn’t listen to much news today and of course the Sunday paper came out early with most of it dedicated to 9-11-01. Such a terrible, terrible day, even the cartoons were about it. All…
Norma Stillings attended the meeting of the Nubbin Ridge Homemakers, at the Sonshine Café, Thursday afternoon. Eva Painter was the hostess. Norma drove out to Skyline School for a meeting of the University Extension Council, Thursday evening. Norma Stillings joined with some of the Retired Teachers for lunch at the…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and great weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. We hope you will be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who have lost…
The weather has been beautiful the last week or so, as for me the temperature could stay this way. We’ve had sadness in our family, over the passing away of our sister, Reatha Haas. Her obituary will be found in the paper. She had been in ill health for some…
We began our Lord’s Day service by standing and reading from Jeremiah 31. Prayer requests were given. Doyle Humbyrd prayed. Following the singing, happy birthday was sung to Josh, Israel and Jesse Dalton. Stan Humbyrd prayed the offertory prayer as he and Brad Siler received our Lord’s tithes and offerings…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer then the praise team, Curly Rawlings, Shelden Walker, Melanie Breeding and Richelle Shelton, did an awesome job of leading praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 4:12, “Back To the Bible.” Sunday evening service was a short business…
Sunday, September 11 was the twelfth Sunday after trinity. Since it was also the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York and Washington, Bishop Hartley included special prayers for the nation and for the lost in the attacks in his pastoral prayers. His sermon was based on…
It’s Hootin’ An’ Hollarin’ week already! Time waits for no one, and this year is no exception, since the third weekend of September came quickly. The “Historium” is a new attraction this year in the old McDonald store building. There will be lots of antiques on display. There have been…
There is a man in the Old Testament that is commonly known for his length of age and is recognized by most as being the longest-lived man in history. His name is Methuselah and he lived for nine hundred and sixty nine years. When Methuselah was two hundred and thirty…
“Therefore, will I also deal in fury, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them,” Ezekiel 8:18. Monday, Labor Day, my sister, Christine Clayton, and my brother, Orville Clayton, and wife,…
I hope everybody is enjoying the cooler temperatures lately. I heard that a few people around had a light frost one morning. It has been really pleasant to get outside in the cooler weather and work in the yard some. Greg and Lisa Potter walked in a lupus fundraiser in…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she had been watering her plants and the grass around them are green, but the rest of her yard sure needs some rain though they got a little, over a half of an inch of rain Saturday. Last Monday and Tuesday I…
Sunday I went to the Breshears Reunion while Bob and Linda went to church. On Saturday Bob, Linda and I went to the Seymour Apple Festival and we also visited with Carol Johnson. Bob called to tell me he would be coming from Mtn. Grove to do some work for…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special song before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called, “One nation under God.” The use of the phrase, “under God,” in the Pledge of Allegiance is under attack. On September 11, 2001, we were stunned when terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade…
“Finally, brethrenm whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there by any praise, think of these things,” Philippians 4:8. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school with the reading of Matthew 7 then led in prayer, Judge not that ye be not judged. Lee Hampton taught the adult class from the 23rd chapter of Luke. Jesus before Pilate and Herod. Pilate said to the chief priests and to the people, “I…
Here we were favored with a good rain late Saturday, some color is showing up in the lawn grass since and with the morning dew may just bring back the green grass. God has continued to bless our church with souls being saved, people joining the church, and faithful men,…
One of the highlights of the 29th Champion School Reunion was the guided tour of the Recreation of the Historic Emporium over on the North Side of the Square. It was fairly empty at the time with no fixtures or merchandise. Vaughn Henson was heard to say that all it…
Greetings in the name of the Lord. Wednesday night is mid week Bible study with Steve Wilkerson as the teacher. If you don’t have a week day service, come join us at 7:00 Sunday morning service was a blessing. We had a very good service. The special singing was by…
Donna Dodson was here on Tuesday. Rheba Pool walked down one day and brought me some dessert. Donna and one of my nurses was here also. Amy Hill, Challa and Axle was here on Thursday night. Quin Breeding came over after Mighty Mite practice to wait for Keith and Melanie,…
Arlene Boeddeker came one day and helped me put together a big mailing for my job. Then Rex dropped by and a bit later Kim Fincher dropped by. Tuesday Jeff Reeves came and did quite a bit of weed eating for me and helped me fix the umbrella on my…
What wonderful weather we are having. I don’t think we could describe more perfect days than the last few days have been. At church is is so nice to have the windows open and feel the breeze blowing. Friday night we went to Breedon’s singing, I have to admit we…
Church started with Sunday morning singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Example Church, I Thess. 1-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were by Jake Lawson, Abby Lawson,…
Everyone was thankful for the cooler weather Sunday morning, and waiting for rain to go with it. We had many prayer requests, some recovering, others continue with health problems, and some bereaved, remember each one. Brother Dennis read from John 4:47, as well as a few others. His main topic…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing and taught the class. Darrel and Helen went out of town. The penny march was taken. We had some specials songs. Pastor Garry preached from Ephesians. His text was Heavenly Places in Christ Jesus. We sure enjoy his preaching. Sunday night…
This Lord’s Day seems to have been the transition from summer to fall, the warm winds in the morning and the cool breeze in the evening. We were blessed at morning worship service by a special from Bro. Gary Martin. The morning message from Psalm 115, regarding in whom we…
There is not much news to report this week. Pleasant Ridge did enjoy the lower temperatures on Sunday and had a good turnout for Church. Pastor Carl brought the morning message from Hebrews 10:7-18, Christ Sacrificed Once and For ALL. Laveta and Susie had 13 in Children’s Church. Specials were…
Billy Fletcher went with Edgar and Sharon Stewart for lunch Sunday at Rusty Spurs in Seymour to celebrate Edgar’s birthday. Billy’s Aunt Jean Daugherty visited with him several times this week. Cliff and Debra Bohnstedt drove down from Springfield, Monday morning to visit with Debra’s mother, Norma Stillings. Debra prepared…
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…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend. The card and domino players had a cookout to pass the time of day on Monday as most family members did their own thing for Labor Day. Our hats off to Ellis Stephens…
Norma Cross and I drove to Owasso, Oklahoma a couple days last week to be with our sister, Reatha Haas, who was very ill then we got word last evening that she passed away and in heaven at 6 p.m.yesterday. Sunday there will be a service in Skatook, Oklahoma before…
Heart of the Hills Food Harvest items was collected. Prayer requests were given and LeaAnn Crum prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Connie Johnson. Testimonies were shared and Martin Hodges and LeaAnn Crum did the special music. Pastor Neal prayed and read from Luke 9, the demonic son. …
Sunday morning service was opened with the band playing some good old time hymns. Then congregational hymns were sung while greeting and welcoming everyone. Little Mister Lucas Hamby was introduced to everyone. I sang the special then Brother Roberts brought the message from I John 4:8, “ Greatest Work.” Those…
Sunday, September 4 was the eleventh Sunday after trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 18:9, the parable of the Pharisee and the publican, which contrasts the arrogance of the Pharisee with the humility of the publican: “for everyone that exalted himself shall…
It is unpredictable whether “routine plans” can be carried out as I experienced last week, and spent some time in Baxter County Regional Hospital. I appreciate those helpful ones who stayed with me there for moral support and my daughter who got me home. Best wishes to Paul Breyne who…
Three people were visiting and viewing the Grand Canyon — an artist, a pastor and a cowboy. As they stood on the edge of that massive abyss, each one responded with a cry of exclamation. The artist said, “Ah, what a beautiful scene to paint!” The minister cried, “What a…
“Ask the Lord for rain. In the season of late rain. It is the Lord who cause storms and He will provide rainstorms for them, grass in the fields for everyone,” Zecheriah 10:4. Two weekends ago Zoe Shull stayed with Ralph and Dana Brazeal. Last Monday Gary and I went…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind and Moe and Kaylynn Todd came down to Bonnie Phipp’s Friday and Cecilia Edwards came over and they ate dinner with Bonnie and they visited the rest of the day and then went back home. Bonnie said when she came out of the church Sunday there…
Bob, Linda and I attended church services Sunday morning. I enjoyed a visit by phone from Max and Pauline Singleton of Washington. I also talked to my sis, Violet, at Windsor. They’re feeling better. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Saturday visiting with friends, shopping and going out to…
Norma Stillings and Darlene Sorensen sang a duet Sunday morning before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Romans 10:1-4 he called, “My hearts desire.” Although Paul had been sent to carry the gospel to the Gentile nations, his heart was broken for his own people. In Romans 10:1, he…
“Trust in the Lord with all thin heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,” Proverbs 3:5-6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after congregational singing. He read Psalms 115:3-11 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for our prayer…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton gave a good talk about the Lord. How we ought to be thankful for the many blessings he gives us day by day. Lee Hampton taught the 22nd chapter of Luke for our lesson. We started over with Matthew and are just in Luke. We…
Just over night what a big change in the weather and this Monday it is cool out there from the north wind and will last all week. That is okay by me. A warm welcome was extended to each of our guests and members Sunday. It is a joy to…
August 31 – Wednesday evening service began with singing. Bro. Jeff was our leader tonight. He taught from the 17th chapter of Luke. Sister Melba led us in prayer. Many requests were mentioned. We had a real good service with everyone reading from the scriptures. Sister Janice taught our young…
Monday, Labor Day, found Champions delighted with the cooler temperatures and much immersed in reliving the Champion School Reunion of 2011. It was the twenty-ninth such gathering. The first one had three hundred in attendance. There were fewer this time with numbers ranging from 68 to 80. An astrick (*) beside a name…
September 6, 2011. Greetings in the name of the Lord. Sunday morning was a blessing. The weather was so refreshing, thank the Lord for that blessing. Special prayer requests were asked for Betty Smith, Tabitha, the James Coonts family, Mrs. Maggard, Miss Peg, James Brown, Connie and Leah, Nita Holt,…
My sympathy to the Ralph Turley family. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. I had a call from Debra Reed of Kansas on Tuesday. Megan Goforth visited me after school on Tuesday. Quin Breeding stayed with me Thursday night while Keith, Melanie, Megan and Macee went to…
Saturday morning I called a friend in Amite, LA. She was in her storm cubby hole due to a tornado warning for her area. Rosalie lives 20 miles west of Tony Williams, who used to own what is now Randy Boeddeker’s farm. Rosalie said she has concerns for Tony as…
Labor Day has come and gone. What did you do? Some people used it as a last excuse to spend some time at the lake or like me and my husband, we spent the weekend doing some extra labor around the house. We had an extra day off work, so…
We had a good day quilting today and visiting and of course eating out. Our Pastors, Bro. Benny and Sis. Loretta Dewitt and Bro. Hesterlee came and worked in the kitchen painting and cleaning out cabinets to be painted. Bro. Fleetwood and Bro. Hesterlee are putting in a new hot…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Sister Annabell Walker. Sunday school lesson was The Macedonian Call, Acts 17:1-11 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram and…
Bro. Doug Miller opened our Sunday morning with prayer and devotion. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Righteousness and Wisdom”, Proverbs, chapter 3. Our world has access to information as never before and while learning is widespread, wisdom is rare. There appears to be no common sense anymore. The Bible…
Last Weeks News – James and Linda Orick visited their niece and nephew, Connie and John Siler. We appreciate Connie for all she does for us. Donna Loveland visited Shelli Marler and Donna’s sister, Carolyn. Misty Bettis and Chris Wilkerson had a very nice wedding shower at Garrison Church Sunday.…
I understand that several from our area attended the annual Seymour Apple Festival. I would have liked to have been present, however, I had to work and had to miss all of the fun. There were several from our family who ventured that way and they reported that it was…
Another week has gone by and they go so fast but we’ve had some beautiful days. We are needing rain around here. Glad it has cooled off. We lost a senior citizen in our area this week. Frank Tompkins of the Glendale area passed away. So sorry about that. He’s…
Rich and Betty Lou Montgomery of Columbia were here last week to attend the funeral of Betty Lou’s aunt, Zelda Henderson, of Springfield. Zelda was a sister of Betty’s father, the late Homer Rennaker and was 95 years old when she passed away. Accompanying the Montgomerys to the funeral was…
At last week’s meeting, we were joined by representatives from Plainview, Ava Public and Ava Victory Academy Schools. Glenda was able to work with them to schedule Terrific Kids presentations for this school year. It was our pleasure to visit with them and purchase their lunch. Our District Governor has…
Rock Chapel prayer requests: Tyler and Weston McIntosh, Caleb Dixon, Stanley Nehr, Jennifer Alexander, Joyce Deeds, Sandra Hawkins, the David Littrell family, Lily Gass, Max Yarber, Norman Virtue’s daughter, Sharon Renfrow, hurricane victims and families, and many unspoken requests. Upcoming Events: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast this Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7…
We begin this week by remembering two friends who were called to their eternal reward recently. First, Erma Cudney who was a longtime member of the Dogwood community. There she lived with her husband, Jim and she was extremely active in the Dogwood Church of the Nazarene for many years.…
A terrible accident last Saturday took the life of our friend and neighbor, David Littrell. His wife Nancy has been in serious condition but has been upgraded to fair. We are so sorry about it all. Pray for his family, Nancy and two grown daughters. Funeral services have been postponed…
Tuesday, Aug. 2 Our evening meal was served at 6:30 p.m., the normal time for our stated meetings. All of our stated meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month and many of our special meetings are on the other Tuesdays of the month, mostly on the third Tuesday.…
The Missouri Fox Trotters is preparing for its fall celebration and the Ava Lions Club is busy preparing to support the celebration through the concession stand. Vendors will be delivering supplies and food items all week in preparation to serve the many visitors to the fall Celebration. The Lions concession…
Congratulations to August Citizens of the Month Ashlyn Mitchell and Jacob Wright who kicked off that program for this school year. Sabrina Wright and Jeff Martin accompanied the students to the meeting. Town and County Bank and Century Bank are supplying $50 savings bonds for our students again this year.…
August 17 – Caney Church started by singing. Gabe Shipley, one of our youth, welcomed everyone. Prayer requests were taken and Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. We had a good discussion about honesty. We don’t like to be cheated so we should be honest to others. Gabe read Matthew…
The hummingbirds are swarming my feeders, tanking up and getting ready for their big fall migration. I counted around 32 hummingbirds around my four feeders, but there could have been 10 more or less than that, it is pretty hard to keep track of them when they are zipping back…
Tara Coonce went last Monday to take her test for her job at Cox South Hospital and guess who got to keep little Jett? Me and he sure is a good baby. Violet Blakey took my tin and aluminum cans off last Tuesday and I got them sold. I went…
After songs of praise and worship, Pastor Oren read scripture from Romans 1:8-17. Paul was so excited by the righteous and faithful in Rome and he longed to visit and fellowship with them. He prayed for them and interceded in their behalf because he felt such joy in their faithful…
Bob and Linda attended chruch on Sunday. I stayed home and rested. Barb and Jack visited us one evening. Bob and Linda were in Branson for one evening and I drove over and had lunch with Barb, Jack and Miracle. She fed me so good that I went back for…
Don and Debbie Drey, Church Planters to Kansas, and two of their daughters, Darcie and Denise, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Debbie and the girls sang special songs in both the morning and the afternoon services. Don Drey taught the Sunday school lesson on how to discern God’s…
“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth, ” Revelations 3:16. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after congregational singing. He took prayer request which Pastor David prayed for. He then read Philippians 1:3-11 for the devotion and dismissed…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read the Revelation 22:14 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in Luke 21. We had questions and answers. Joe Lafferty led the offering prayer. Roy Hampton took up the offering, a few of us testified and no birthdays were today. Congregation…
This Monday noon 85 with a high of 90, we are happy for the cool down the last week or so and here we did get one good rain; looking forward to September and cooler weather. I enjoyed reading Norma Stillings’ news of last week, the hot days and nights…
Excitement is building as Champion readies itself for the annual school reunion, the twenty-ninth one according to official sources. There will be many there who have attended most of the reunions and some who will be attending their first one. Sadly, some will not make it this year. Royce Henson…
Sunday, August 21 Preston Breshears was at our church giving his testimony. Around five months ago he was in a horrific semi accident. Many people would have given up, but Jesus was there through it all. Surviving what Preston did, we know God has a purpose in his life. Remember…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Donna took Macee to the dentist that afternoon. Melanie Breeding took Macee to her open house at Miss Debbie’s preschool Monday evening. John and Jo Stephens visited Lyle Bushong on Tuesday. Kevin and Amanda Breeding, Tyler, Gracie, Cody and Carter visited…
Tuesday of last week Doris Haynes came for a lovely visit. Years ago Fred and Doris Haynes were members of the National Farmer’s Organization (NFO) as well as Willie and me, and we were all dairy farmers. We had some busy and great times for a few years trying to…
Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me oh God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” We had very good services Sunday. Bro. Benny Dewitt brought us a good sermon from Mark 9:14-29…
A very nice morning, this Tuesday morning, August 30. Seems this summer has had a lot of natural disaster. Glad “Irene” wasn’t any worse, still it did a lot of water and wind damage. My daughter, Patty Stephens, of Galena came down Thrusday. We took a drive down to Hodson…
Sunday school began with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Alice. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 3:1-4. Bro. Dallas began Sunday school with prayer. Bro. Dallas reviewed last weeks lesson from Acts…
James and Linda Orick visited their niece and nephew, Connie and John Siler. We appreciate Connie for all she does for us. Donna Loveland visited Shelli Marler and Donna’s sister, Carolyn. Misty Bettis and Chris Wilkerson had a very nice wedding shower at Garrison Church Sunday. They received real nice…
Good Monday morning! I hope everyone had a good week. Seems like the days and weeks just fly and now August is almost gone and it only just started. We had good services with Dyanna bringing the message; our lesson was informative from St. Matthew. Last week we studied of…
It was a wonderful Lord’s Day and we began with singing and again asking for help for those still in need, and there continues to be so many on that list. We’re thankful for good reports, those back after an absence and new additions to our congregation, we are so…
Well, I want to start out by praising the Lord for my church and my Brothers and Sisters in Christ all over. During Wednesday night Bible study we have been studying out of the book of Genesis. We had 21 people attend our Bible study. Sunday morning we started out…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened up in prayer and led us in some congregational songs. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson. We sure enjoyed his teaching. Sylvia Fleetwood gave a birthday offering. We wish her many more. Several specials were sung. Our sympathy goes out to the…
We finished our Sunday school quarter with the book of Ruth and begin a new quarter next week, so if you were waiting to come because you didn’t want to be in the middle of a series, next Sunday we’ll start off on a whole new subject. We began morning…
August 29th – We’ve been having some beautiful fall-like weather; even though one day got up to a heat index of 100 or more. They said we were under a heat advisory and let a lot of the schools out early. Then before the day was over the temps started…
Claude Robertson visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Great granddaughter, Kylie Loftin, also came by for a visit with Tom and Jewell. Norma Stillings got word from Chalmer Hendrix of Riverbank, California that his brother, Virgil Hendrix, had died. Several members of the Hendrix and Rogers families had…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and found a cool place to be in the heat. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. There sure seem to be a lot of sickness…
First of all I’ve got to retract something I wrote last week. It is about the Peckerwood Hollow slab. It was put in in the early 1940′s. Dick and I were in town Tuesday and we stopped for a visit with Helen Dobbins on our way home. I visited with…
As we came together on our Lord’s Day, we stood to read our devotional from Philippians 1. Prayer requests were given for Warren McKee, John & Heather Hampton, Rick Crum, who is in Oregon visiting family, Gail Adams, having surgery, our nation, leaders, military and, as always, our service today…
I went to church at Noble on Sunday morning to help with the music. Sunday night was our singing night at Walnut Grove and we enjoyed several good specials and some good congregational songs as well. We are saddened at the news of Ronnie Fleetwood’s passing away. We are praying…
Sunday, August 28 was the tenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 19:41, in which Jesus weeps over Jerusalem: ” If thou hadst known at least in this thy day the things which belong unto thy peace!” In this passage…
Hello friends, we are now into our fourth week of study about what the apostle Peter said in 2 Peter 1:3, that God has given believers all things that pertain to life and godliness, and we have tied that truth with what Jesus said, that we should seek the kingdom…
8-8-11. Well, I guess I’ll see if I can pull anything out of my jumbled up mind to write about. Walt (Bob) had a good birthday on Saturday, August 6, 2011. He got Happy Birthday calls from son, Robert, daughter, Roberta, daughter, Mona and granddaughter’s Mel and Candi. My daughter,…
Roy Hampton read Matthew 7:2 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught our adult class from the book of Luke the 19th chapter. The subject was Zachaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus because he was so short. Wilma Hampton read the questions, and we answered them. We asked more…
Sunday, August 14 was the eighth Sunday after trinity. Bishop Hartley was away fulfilling his duties as Bishop at our sister church in Rogers, Arkansas so instead of communion our lay leader, Tom Berthold lead us in the morning prayer service. In lieu of a sermon Bishop Hartley had left…
Until the time of Samuel, Israel was ruled by divine leadership. God had established a covenant with Moses and it was acknowledged in Exodus 24:7. God’s people had agreed to “all the LORD had said, to be obedient.” My! how times changed. In less than 400 years, the people of…
I really appreciate Ethel West writing the Bradleyville news for the past couple of weeks. It really helped while David was here visiting. David hasn’t been here when our regular family reunion happens in June, so we all gathered again at our home to eat and visit the Sunday after…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests for the lost, for family, friends, the sick, our church and each other. Prayer was led by Sister Naomi. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs, chapter 1 verse 10. Bro. Dallas began…
Saturday evening I called Alaska to check on Ron Boeddeker. Ron got his trophy ram Thursday evening and was toting it out, expecting to meet up with a friend Saturday and getting back to Glennallen and Reanna on Sunday. He had called about his great hunting expedition to Arlene and…
Bob and Susie were up to see me on Saturday, We had a good visit. Bob and Linda took me back to the doctor on Friday. I had a good report. Weekend visitors of myself, Bob and Linda were Holly and Ronnie Meadows, Stellena, Amberlyn, Madison and Kayman Arpoika of…
Church started Sunday morning by singing Blessed Assurance. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer by Bro. James Moore Sunday School lesson was The Queens people under sentence of death, Esther 3:1-6, Esther 4:12-14 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good lesson, we sang several songs. Specials were sang by…
God blessed us with a beautiful day. The cooler weather is great. Prayer requests were given for Neta Holt, Sue Thompson, Loren, Lucille, Connie and Leah, James DeGase, George Jefferies and Nellie. The morning special music was by Linda R., Linda P., Bevy and Betty. Bevy’s solo was wonderful, “He…
“When it is good, say so.” This is one of the Seven Champion Rules by which to live. And so on this Monday morning the weather is perfect. The sky is blue; the birds are singing; the gardens are burgeoning with healthful food; Champions are relaxed and happy, optimistic…
Janice Keith visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Although it is not “news” you see the family there every day. Norma Stillings is still limiting her activities due to a bad cough. Even though the cough is not supposed to be infectious, it sure hangs on. Norma’s air…
The ladies met Thursday morning for prayer and Bible study. They are following a Bible Study by Stormie Omartian on “The Power of a Praying Life.” The Jubilee Singers sang a special song Sunday morning. Dan Stillings accompanied the singing with his guitar. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he…
Sunday morning I attended church with Jim and Maxine Lund at Noble Church. On Sunday night Brother Roberts brought the devotion from Ecclesiates 3: 1, “A New Season.” Sister Venita Brummet sang a beautiful special. Visiting Sunday evening with Toby, Jacinda and Dallee Sheppard and Shelden and Kendra Walker were…
You really should have been in service with us this last Lord’s Day. After our morning service, we had a fellowship dinner in celebration of my having survived another year, well you missed out if you weren’t there. And you can’t say you weren’t invited. After Sunday school and our…
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved,” Romans 10:13. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after Sister Shirley Riley led the singing and Sister Betty Satterfield played the piano. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy read Romans 10:5-13 for our devotion. He then dismissed…
Donna Dodson, Megan and Macee were here on Monday. Chase and Bryse Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding were at David and Donna Dodson’s Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Donna and Macee were here on Thursday. Melanie and Megan went to Mountain Grove and Springfield Friday. Megan spent…
A nice change in weather has made everyone feel better. We still need rain, I call it pond fillers. Start the winter off with full ponds. My brother, Junior Halcomb brought us some real nice smooth tomatoes. We have a few tomatoes and sweet potatoes. James cleaned the rest of…
Caney Church came together Wednesday evening singing a song. Aspen Isaacs was our leader Wednesday evening, another of our youth. It’s good to see them step out for the Lord. Happy Birthday was sung to Dylan Rogers. Prayer requests were taken Bro. Jeff Shipley led us in prayer. Aspen read…
Our yards are greener now since we got rain showers. Harry Zimmer worked in my yard Thursday. I’m hoping to get more rain so my crepe myrtle bushes will be in full bloom. It’s time of the year to fill propane gas tanks at summer prices, ahead of winter! Cindy…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday service was by Joie Welker. In class we studied Ruth 1, about choosing a community. In life we have to make choices and each person needs to examine his motives for the decisions he makes. Are we following a dream or looking at reality.…
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…
We had a beautiful Tuesday with a good rain this morning. We had a good morning quilting with eight ladies coming to help. We gave out a few and had some to send out this week. We had good service Sunday with Pastor Benny Dewitt bringing the morning message from…
God loves you. Such simple words with such great meaning. 1 Corinthians Ch. 13 is known as the great “Love” chapter and it describes God’s kind of love in action. If you want to see a portion of the love that God has for you, and the way he wants…
We always start out our week at New Hope with our women’s prayer group on Tuesday mornings. Wednesday night Bible study, we have been studying the book of Genesis. We had 20 attend Bible study. Sunday morning we lifted up our prayer requests to the Lord. Bro. Lyndon led our…
We began with standing to read our devotional from Romans 10. Many prayer requests were shared because people need the Lord. Among those were Jim’s friend, Brady, Chloe Wilson, Paula Calmer, Jim Huffman, Janet Dalton, our unsaved loved ones, our nation, leaders and troops. Peggy Miller prayed this prayer. Happy…
Everyone was very thankful for the rain, whatever amount, which we received in the last few days. We have many to pray for, our list is so long. Brother Dennis read from Matt. 28:18, speaking about sin and the ultimate price was paid by our Savior and we reaped the…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend and found a cool place to be while it was hot. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Hope you are up and about real soon.…
This has been a holy day for which I praise the Lord. The weather has been perfect; our church service was inspirational with our Savior in attendance. Aaron, my 17 year old grandson, a recovering drug user, led us through a service exploring the Ten Commandments. He led services, opening…
We had good services over the weekend. Dan opened up with prayer and then lead the congregation in some songs. Bro. Darrell taught a very good lesson from Luke 7. A special was sung by several. Bro. Garry preached a very good message from Job 7, tested and tried and…
This Monday a very nice cool day and inside I got some house cleaning done. It has been so hot for so long this past week feels good. All came out for both services this Sunday, Pastor Don preached both services, very good message. Pastor Don gave birthday honor to…
Tuesday, August 9th What a nice cool Monday such a difference from the hot we’ve had for so long. But let’s enjoy it. We got about an inch of rain here, for which we are thankful. Saturday evening, Michell and Dwain Campbell, Alice McCall, Will Collins and his girlfriend Ashley…
Bonnie Phipps said that she had Michael and Wendee Freeman children at her home Thursday and they played games until they went over to Roy and Linda Sue Freeman where they helped Michael celebrate his birthday except Madison and she went to another birthday party. Evelyn Bryan came last Monday…
“Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches,” Jeremiah 9:23. Praise the Lord for this cooler weather and rain. I now can get back to my morning…
Debbie Cederlind came down and took Cecilia Edwards and her mother, Bonnie Phipps, to Ozark to Lambert’s Restaurant for Cecilia’s birthday and Kaylynn Todd joined them to help her aunt celebrate her birthday. Debbie, Bonnie and Cecilia came back to Ava and then Roy and Linda Sue Freeman came over…
I had a good week. On Wednesday, Bob, Linda and I went to listen to music at the barber shop. Butch Scott visited us one day. I always enjoy our talking of years past and talking old cars and friends. My dryer quit so Bob is bringing me another one…
Darlene Sorensen sang a special song in the morning service. The Youth Choir sang in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Judges 16:15-22, “Getting your haircut in the wrong barber shop!” There is no doubt that Samson was a man of great strength and promise. His exploits…
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven you,” Ephesians 4:32. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we all sang. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. Bro. Roy read Proverbs 22:1-9 for the devotion then dismissed us…
Beautiful weather and frequent showers promise to make the last month of summer wonderful. I really enjoy this time of year, when it is still officially summer, not yet autumn, and I can let up some on watering my flowers. My flowers are showing their appreciation of the cooler temps…
Opening Sunday school, Joe Lafferty read the 28th Psalms. Clara Lafferty led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 20th chapter of Luke, “Leaders Challenging The Authority of Jesus.” We had questions and answers. Some of the questions we didn’t find, but we finally got them answered. We sang Happy Birthday…
Extensive rummaging through The Champion News Archives reveals that August 28 will be a 4th birthday celebration for Jenna Brixey and Kalyssa Wiseman. They both have brothers, Jenna’s is younger and Kalyssa’s is older. They are distant cousins since Jenna’s paternal grandfather and Kalyssa’s maternal grandmother are cousins. In any…
Lyle Bushong visited John and Jo Stephens on Monday. Donna Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. They and Chase and Bryse Dodson were here on Tuesday. Juanita Bushong of Illinois callled me Thursday. Diana Davis, Donna and Macee came by on Thursday. My…
Jamey and Billy Joe Herd sent me the news that the Dogwood Nazarene Church gathering last Friday night was very well attended and a nice collection was taken up for Crystal Lee. Erma Cudney’ passed away Sunday night at around 4:30 p.m. We ask that you keep her family in…
Sometimes we forget just how blessed we truly are, and then we get reminded. At church Sunday night we had our youth night. The crowd was a little slow in arriving, but we did have a good group of kids show up. We had a special songs by Bud Hampton…
Well a brand new week started. The Bible tells us that it’s the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. I love to read the Psalms. Not much news around here this week. We are very thankful for the little rain showers. Roger and…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer was given by Sister Janiece Moore. Sunday school lesson was’ “Haman Honors His Enemy,” Esther 6:1-3 and 6-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs then specials were performed by…
Opening payer to start our morning service was by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school class, we read from the book of Ruth, how Boaz showed kindness to Ruth. God blesses us as we show kindness and take care of the poor and needy. Happy Birthday wishes went out to…
Sunday school began with a good message from Bro. Marshall. There were prayer request for families, the lost, our church, the sick and each other. We sang for the Lord. Bro. Dallas prayed and had scripture read from Acts 21:21-30 and then continued into Acts 22:1-21. He reviewed some from…
Good news from the hills and hollers of our community. Ervin Maggard is back home from having a heart transplant. All you good folks that prayer for him, we really got results and the family really appreciates everyone. Maybe before long he told his mom he would like to come…
I’m thankful for so many things and one of them is that July is passed. We’ve had some hot days in August but also some good appreciated rainfall. I’m also thankful for the tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers and other garden goodies for those who enjoy sharing. Charlie brought nice cucumbers…
As usual, services began with singing of some beautiful hymns, followed by our ever growing prayer list. We have those with health problems, some have improved, and we thank Him for His blessings. We were especially thankful for the rain He sent, in His time. We appreciated our visitors, please…
Dan opend up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Birthday offering was given by our pastor, Bro. Garry Hall. The church sang Happy Birthday to him and wished him many more. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from…
We have been blessed with another wonderful week and progress continues on the remodel of our little church. I pray God blesses the people who put all things aside and donate their time, their labor, and time with their families to work long hours. We are truly grateful for all…
After Sunday school this last Sunday, we were treated to two special songs from Miss Burnetta McNiece, Miss Beverly McNiece, Miss Alley Nasif and their Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Lola Mayberry. Then Ella Fay Mitchell sang a special. Our morning message was taken mainly from Psalm 119, with our emphasis…
8-15-11. Things have quieted down around here at last. No real bad news to report, thank goodness. We made our usual trek to the Quad Cities on Tuesday last week. We couldn’t of had nicer weather. Just beautiful all day. We didn’t get to see anyone in Illinois this time.…
Billy Fletcher, Ginny Lyon, Dennis and Susan Fritz, and Edgar and Sharon Stewart celebrated Sharon’s birthday by driving to Seymour, after church Sunday for lunch at the Rusty Spurs Café. Norma Stillings attended the Support the Handicapped Board meeting at the sheltered workshop, Tuesday evening. She visited at the Heart…
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…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend. We are very thankful for the rain that we got. It was needed very much as some yards were turning brown and the flowers looking kinda sick. We send get well wishes to all…
8-15-2011. Everyone that travels the Rome road between 76 Highway to A Highway, had a surprise this past week to find a new slab over the Peckerwood Hollow branch, the old slab finished washing out, this spring with the heavy rains. Dick Richards said he could remember him and Harvey…
We stood to read our devotional from Proverbs 22. Prayer requests were given for Larry Hampton, Paula Calmer, Lane Jenkins, Earlein Owens’ family, our service today and lost loved ones. We all need the Lord. Stan Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Danny Johnson, Jenin Humbyrd and…
Sunday morning service was opened with a baptism of three new converts. Sister Kami Souder sang a beautiful special. Brother Cody Prock led with an opening and prayer. Brother Roberts brought the message from Ephesians 5:25, the first in a series of Back to the Basics, “Let’s Love the Church.”…
Sunday, August 21 was the ninth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, I Corinthians 10:1, “Brethren,I would not that ye should be ignorant…” in which he first discusses Moses and the ancient Hebrews and “the spirtiual Rock that followed them” which for…
We got enough rain showers to make the grass grow last week, though other neighborhoods got more rain than we did. Lilly Ridge Extension Club members met in the basement room of Gainesville Health Center last Thursday. Happy 40th anniversary to my niece and husband, Carol and Paul Aronis, September…
Hello friends. In my imagination I can hear her saying as she looks around at us, “People. Listen to me. Don’t be sad for me. I’m having the time of my life!” In my mind I can see Erma Cudney thanking Jesus in person for everything He has done for…
Another beautiful morning here in the Ozarks as I pen this report. There has been much activity in our neighborhood this past weekend, as many have been venturing out this way to see the Castle and enjoy the remaining weeks of summer. This past week, I enjoyed seeing dear friend,…
A revival will start at Victory Hill Church Oct. 9 to 15. The speaker will be Bro. Robbie Colton, pastor of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Marshfield. Services will start at 7 p.m. each evening. Everyone is invited. We hope to see you there. Bro. Randy Cottengm is the pastor…
Lee and Deanna Fox had a house full of company a couple of weeks ago. Their son, Bill Fox, daughter-in-law Trish, and three grandchildren, Will, Nikki and Olivia, spent most of the week here, visiting from their home in Clovis, Cal., where Bill has charge of the computer systems for…
Lions Club Prepares For Fall Celebration Final arrangements have been completed, all food has been ordered and deliveries will begin this week in preparation of the Fall Missouri Fox Trotter Horse Show Celebration. Again, as in the past several years, the National Honor Society under the sponsorship of Julie Taylor,…
There were not a lot of members present at last week’s meeting, but we were able to take care of some business and have some chat time as well, which is always fun. David Williams has contacted us and we are starting the Citizen of the Month Program in August…
Today’s choir special was: “I’ll Be a Friend to Jesus.” Morning Specials were by Carla Bates and Sharon Renfrow singing “Help is on the Way” and Rick and Helen singing “I Know a Man Who Can.” We had Children’s Church with teacher Sandy Housley. Upcoming Events: Women’s Conference in Hartville…
Happy 102nd birthday to Lura Simmerman. Lura has been a lifelong resident of the south side of the county and is the oldest former student of the Sherrow School. She is now a resident at the Seymour Nursing Home. Grandson Nicholas reported that she looked like she was enjoying herself…
Things are picking up again as we begin a new school year! Very soon, we will begin scheduling Terrific Kids presentations and we also hope to renew our Citizens of the Month campaign with Ava R-1 Schools. We have been invited to participate in a Sept. 24 fundraiser. Kiwanis will…
Lakota Blakey and Jett Coonce spent the day with me last Tuesday and Mark stopped by after he got off work and while he was still here Kay Hutchison stopped and picked up my news and she visited with Mark. Visiting in my home Wednesday afternoon was James, Lakota and…
What a summer we’ve had so far. It’s been a hot one but we’ve had lots of cool stuff going on in the life of the church. Our White River camps were able to get kids together and have some fun as well as learning lessons about Jesus and how…
I know everyone has enjoyed the good rain and cooler temperatures. I’m feeling better now and have been to town once with Bob and Linda. I was ready to come home and rest after having breakfast. Bob, Linda and I have had several visitors the past week or so. Carol…
Brian and Ashley Todd were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. They are presently on deputation sharing their burden for souls in Costa Rica. Brian grew up a missionary kid in Costa Rica. He heard the gospel in Spanish and English all his life, but he was not saved until…
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after…
Opening Sunday school, Joe Lafferty read Psalms 13. Wilma Hampton led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 18th Chapter of Luke, the parable of the judge. We had questions and answers. Susie Sisco asked the blessing on the offering. We had congregational singing; Sue Sisco sang and read Psalms…
Since Sunday evenly we have had several rain showers and a cool down, very good for all who works out side. It came as a shock Wednesday morning when Rev. Oscar Cunningham was taken to Cox hospital after a heart attack and some time in the night his Angel came…
Caney came together Wednesday evening with song. Another of our youth led our services Wednesday; Wyatt Isaacs began by taking prayer requests/praise reports. Bro. Hi Lambeth led us in prayer. Wyatt read 1Samuel 17:30-55. He did a good job reading his scripture. We should be as David and trust in…
Champions awoke on Sunday morning full of gratitude. Every drop is a gift and no Champion takes rain for granted. Some who had not emptied their rain gauges from the recent little rain found themselves looking at something substantially over an inch in the precious little vile. One, perhaps out…
Another beautiful day the Lord has blessed us with. Prayer requests were many, our military men and women, the government, Connie and Leah Lee, Keller family, James Coonts. The Heart of the Ozarks, residents and staff always needs our prayers. The morning message was in Genesis, establishing the foundation of…
Thursday morning brought a wonderful inch of rain and lovely 74 degrees just after 7 a.m. I filled the Hummingbird feeder (a daily thing) and sat out on the porch just to enjoy the birds and the pleasant time, knowing it would soon blow away and return to humid heat. …
God is so good to us. As I am writing this, we are getting a gentle rain outside. As a matter of fact, it has rained all day. I know my garden sure appreciates the good drink of water and our spirits enjoy the coolness it brings to the day.…
Psalms 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” That doesn’t let any of us think we can do nothing. We can’t all be leaders but we can be…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was Esther 2:15-23 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang a song and Bro. Raymond Haden read a poem. Bro. Raymond and Naida Haden sang…
Opening prayer and devotion to start our Sunday morning was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday school classes, we studied about “Walking in God’s path” the pathway to God’s blessing begins with a desire to follow God’s calling on our lives. Happy birthday wishes went out to McKenzie Horstman, Chole…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We had a song and prayer requests were made. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 1:1-7. The Sunday school class began with Bro. Dallas leading in prayer. Sister Juanita read the lesson from Acts…
We welcomed our half an inch rainfall during this week’s hit and miss showers. Not early enough but appreciated until we receive more. The farmers who depend on their pasture and hay harvest to see them through the winter surely hate having to start feeding their hay while there would…
Services began being thankful for the rain the Lord has sent our way, counting our blessings, which are many. We continue to have several in need of prayer, and add new ones each week, always remember these each time you pray. We especially remember the bereaved, in their loss. Brother…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. Bro. Darrell taught the class from Luke, chapter 7. It was a good solid teaching. The penny march was taken. Bro. Dan celebrated a birthday. We had good church. Pastor Garry Hall preached from Job, chapter 1. His text was Tested,…
We had such a wonderful week at New Hope! We had our vacation bible school this week. The theme for our VBS was “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a kid”. We had a wonderful turnout all week ranging from 24-30 kids attending nightly. We had fun and games, celebration time,…
It was very warm, okay, it was hot, outside, but we were comfortably cool during services, thanks to that air conditioning unit I mentioned last week. Ella Faye Mitchell and Gary Martin sang special songs before our morning message. The morning message was from Romans 1:16-23 “Professing themselves to be…
8-1-11. Well, here I’ve been getting bad news again. Friday ngiht Frank Dee Allison called to let us know our dear friend, Harley Cox, had passed away. We had been expecting it, but we’re still sad. He was a good man and such a good sport to let me tease…
The rains came, there is a break in the temperatures, the grass is growing again, and some green beans are pushing up in the garden. We had prayed for rain and now thank God for it. We can remember some years in the past when a hot and dry August…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend. The weather has been some what cooler at times along with some rain that was much needed. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy…
We certainly appreciate the rain that has come our way the past couple days. There were some thieves down our way last week. Mary Jones, who is in the nursing home in Ava had her house broken into and they stole her car that was setting in her carport. A…
Prayer concerns were shared for the unsaved, Chloe Wilson, Julie Tew, the families of Lonnie Combs, Oscar Cunningham and Jim Greathouse. We always remember our nation, leaders and troops. Debbie Pitts prayed. Happy birthday was sung to Debbie Pitts and Brad Siler. Happy anniversary was sung to Aaron and Jenin…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. We then had some hymns and welcomed everyone. Brother Roberts brought the message from Isaiah 40: 28-31, “Spiritual Renewal.” Sunday evening we had a Bible Trivia which was fun. Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet sang a special.…
Sunday, August 7 was the seventh Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Old Testament reading for the day, Hosea 14 “Return, O Israel to the Lord your God, for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.” In this passage the prophet exhorts the Israelites to remember…
“Dog days of summer” are with us for a few more days, not the most comfortable time of the year! We have had some extreme heat lately, at least for our area. This is the time of the year when our good shade trees are appreciated. How nice to have…
Last week, we covered how a new believer, through faith in Jesus and by the grace of God, has joined in a covenant with God, and according to Hebrews chapter 8, the believer has received better promises. When God blesses the believer through these promises it gives Him glory and…
Everyone was so thankful for the rain and the cooler temperatures for a few hours. Choir special today was “His Grace is Sufficient.” Virginia Serghides did the reading, “The Smell of Rain.” Virginia Serghides was the teacher in Children’s Church today. Prayer requests: Sandra Hawkins, Mark Swartzfigur, Joyce Washburn, Joyce…
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Densel of Mountain Grove are wanting to move to Norwood if they can find a house to buy or rent. They live close to Mountain Grove School and the “Y.” Their son, Robert, has lived in Norwood for some time. Paul and Sherry McIntosh attended their…
Betty Gardner and Ada Beard were among several well-wishers who visited with Athel and Lillie Jackson last week. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Jacksons at this time, as they both have health problems. Betty says she hopes she never gets too old to learn something new. Last week,…
Members of Kiwanis Club of Ava had a full docket of items to discuss at last week’s meeting including Kiwanis Kids Day, a fair event fundraiser and several other things. Courtney Thompson, who received one of our scholarships came to our meeting and presented us with her Proof of Enrollment…
I would like to introduce the Douglas County American Legion Post 112 to the people of Ava and tell some of what we do in the community. On every national holiday we put the flags up in the city of Ava and on most of the businesses. We also put…
Today is a beautiful day and it’s rather cool but I’m sure we’re headed for another hot one. Tuesday we attended the memorial service for our nephew, Leon Bradshaw. My, what a crowd, I wonder just how many were there. Those that stayed were served a bountiful dinner by the…
Today we celebrated the seventh Sunday after Pentecost using the following Bible readings: Isaiah 55: 1-5, or wisdom 12-13, 16-19 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 and the New Testament Romans 9:1-5, Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21. Our lector was Craig Carter. In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to…
Exciting things are happening for our club! We are excited to learn that some of our activities have caught the eye of Kiwanis International! We have been contacted by KI concerning our Kiwanis Kids Day project, which is held in September at the city park. We filled out a survey…
I apologize first off for missing last week, but we have all been really busy with the remodel going on. Yes, you read that right, New Hope is getting remodeled! We are so excited and so blessed for all the wonderful things God is doing at our church and everywhere.…
I wonder what it would be like to follow God around for a day? I wonder if it would be like standing in front of a class of 21 unruly eighth graders? All boys except for one; bless her heart, she has to be brave to last through this semester. …
Sunday, July 24 was the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, I St. Peter 3:8, ” Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another…” in which St. Peter exhorts Christians to get along with one another and remember…
The past week at Oak Grove has been a full, wonderful blessed one. We had Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday with our final program on Sunday night and it was a blast, not only for the children (we adults had fun too.) The cast of characters who made it…
Bro. Marshall greeted all with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and had prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Juanita. Bro. Marshall read some scripture from the book of Haggai 1:5-6. Bro. Dallas began Sunday school by reviewing last weeks lesson. He then continued Acts 19:23-41.…
7-18-2011 – Last Tuesday we got up at 4:00 a.m., got ready and headed for the Quad Cities at 6:00 a.m. so we could be in Silvis, Illinois at 8:00 a.m. when the license bureau opened so Walt could renew his license. He had to get them every two years…
We stood to read our devotional reading from I Samuel 2. Prayer requests were given and praises were shared. We praised the Lord for the good rain we received. Brad Siler prayed the offertory prayer as he and Clay McFarland received our Lord’s tithes and offerings with Elane Crum doing…
Sunday morning service opened with some good music then prayer requests and prayer. A congregational song was sung then Brother Mahlon Schmucker brought the message from John 3:16. Brother Cody Prock brought the message for the second service from II Corinthians 6:1-18, “ At the end of the day, what…
Edgar and Sharon Stewart took Sue Hartgraves and Billy Fletcher to doctors appointments in Springfield, Thursday. Saturday, Billy’s cousins, Tom and Connie Knepp, of Iowa City, Iowa visited with him. Donald and Paulette Fletcher of Fair Grove and their granddaughter, Marlene Edgeman, visited with Billy, Sunday. Norma Stillings had one…
“Hear O’Lord, when I cry with my voice, have mercy also upon me and answer me,” Psalm 27:7. On the 13th, Gary took me to the Springfield airport. That afternoon I flew to Dallas, Texas were the temperature was hot in the 100′s, like it was in Missouri. When I…
Well hello once again to all my friends and neighbors. What a welcome sight the rain was this Sunday morning. It has been so long since it had rained that I just felt like going out and standing in it! Well, not much news here this week. Roger helped Justin…
It has been several weeks since I’ve felt like getting my items written, for which I apologize. I have had many comments sent to me and expressed in person saying my news is missed so I guess I’ll try writing again. I tried to get any sister to fill in…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Nehemiah 4:7-10 and 13-15 and Nehemiah 6:3 and 15-16 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed Elsie…
We had a good week and enjoyed the good Fourth Sunday Singing we had at Faith Rock. We had a good crowd and lots of musicians and singers who did a great job. Our ladies set a wonderful dinner and just out did themselves with all the good food. I…
Opening prayer and devotion to begin our Sunday services was by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school classes we studied about Gideon in Judges 7 and how we need to get out of the way and let God rule. He can steer us to victory. Gideon walked in faith and…
There’s an old saying “when the cats away the mice will play,” well our pastor Donald was away preaching at another church Sunday and I want him to know that we were on our best behavior.That is to say, our behavior was good for us. After all we have to…
We were very happy for the rain that came over the weekend. We got an inch and a quarter. Several people got two inches or more west of Goodhope. Pete Jenkins from Fayetteville, Arkansas came up Tuesday to spend the day with Norma Cross and I. We visited with Peggy…
We had good services. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in song. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke 7. Several specials were sung. Bro. Garry did a special then he brought a good message. He preached from Luke 14. Sunday night he preached a…
Hello friends. I could almost hear the grass and plants drinking in the sweet rain and I pray that each part of our thirsty land gets refreshed by life giving rain. Thank you to God for his provision. It was a pleasant Monday evening and was cool inside though it was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and stayed cool and how about the most needed rain we got in some spots. We are thankful for every drop. Some places got more than others. It rained off and on at West…
We had a great day for worship and praising our Lord for his goodness. We’re thankful for prayers he has answered for us, but we continue to have many others who are very needy. Pray for the sick, the bereaved, the unsaved, those seeing their doctors and all others who…
Several have been blessed with the second cutting of hay, usually first cutting in May and June, sometimes a third cutting later on. Some farmers now are feeding hay. It will be a long, long winter. Sunday we had good services at Garrison Baptist Church. Sunday night Rev. James Orick…
At this writing we are needing rain badly. Our lawns are drying up and shrubs that usually are blooming are in need of moisture. Crepe Myrtles are usually in full bloom and so pretty at this time. Sympathy is expressed to the Iva Russell family whose funeral was Monday at…
Another hot day this Monday, has really been humid. We got about an inch of rain late Saturday. I had a little storm damage, a limb on my electric line, but they came in a little over an hour and got my power back on. Tracy Griffith came after me…
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…
We had a wonderful time in worship service this last Sunday. Lola Mayberry and two beautiful young ladies, Miss Brunetta McNeice and Miss Beverely McNeice sang for us before the message. It is always a blessing to hear young voices praising the Lord. The morning message was “Killin’ Snakes” from…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 11th Chapter of Psalms. Clara Lafferty prayed the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 17th Chapter of Luke, Jesus teaches about forgiveness and faith. Sometimes when things are not going good it really tries our faith. Wilma Hampton read the questions and we…
Sunday, July 31 was the sixth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley was away for the weekend attending the ordination of a deacon at All Saints Anglican Church in Boaz, Alabama so at St. Francis our lay leader, Tom Berthold, had charge of the service and we did the morning prayer…
God truly blessed us with a wonderful rain this weekend. We need to keep praying for rain and cooler weather. Our church is in VBS this week and we could use some cooler temperatures. I’m sure whatever God has in store for us, He knows what it best. By the…
I always enjoy the “Looking Backward” section of the Herald. Last week in the 25 Years Ago column was a tale of farmers from this area inspiring “Operation Haylift”. It was Willie and Carol Boeddeker who started that movement by donating hay and calling in the idea to KKOZ. Then…
We came to the Lord’s house; what a good place to be. We stood to read our devotional from II Corinthians 7. Prayer requests were given for Melissa Dalton, today’s services, our troops, nation and the lost. Kevin Hodges prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Phillip McFarlin and…
After prayer and devotion, we went to Sunday school classes where we studied “Returning To Obedience” in Judges, chapter 10. We should be quick to confess sin and turn back to God. This opens the door for God to take us back and restore us. Our special song was by…
Champions “never weary in well doing.” Wilburn Hutchison has used this quote for years and still finds it applicable. Louise said that it had even been the theme for a sermon on a recent Sunday. Champions are all glad to know the two of them are perking along nicely in…
“For the rich men thereof are full of violence and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth,” Micah 6:12. Last Saturday evening the 23rd, John Little and Zamber Satterfield were married at Oak Grove Church. I pray they have a happy life together.…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Primary class performing two praise songs. Now if you don’t think these little people know how to praise the Lord, you are surely mistaken. They did a super job, even got the rest of the congregation involved with the songs. The youth praise…
We were at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Tuesday visiting. Irene Richards and Peggy Jenkins were both about the same. The residents there get such good care and it is always clean and the employees are pleasant and helpful. Our area is fortunate to have a facility like…
Aren’t you thankful for the Bible and the good Word God provides for our learning? And for the Holy Spirit who leads us into all truth? I am too. Without the Word of God and the Holy Spirit who gives each one an inner witness (1 John 5) and lives…
Freeda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Donald Fletcher of Fair Grove visited with his brother, Billy Fletcher, last Wednesday. Jean Daugherty came over for a visit with Billy, Saturday. Billy attended the 60th Wedding Anniversary celebration in honor of Bill and Wanda Huffman at…
Dan Stillings sang a special song in the Sunday morning service, before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Genesis 3:1-4, “Influenced by the Devil.” When Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he told them to put on the whole armor of God so that they could stand against the wiles…
We had good services over the weekend. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led in some congregational songs. The young children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Acts. We sure enjoy his teaching. It was good to have Sis. Donna Hall back…
It was a good day to worship and praise the Lord for his goodness and all his blessings. Everyone greatly appreciated the rain we got, hopefully he will send more our way. We have some doing better, some continue to struggle, others just ask for a closer walk with the…
7-25-2011 Wow! Wow! Wow! Did we ever get lucky over the weekend. From around noon on Thursday until about noon on Sunday, we got a total of three and a fourth inches of rain here at the farm. We really needed it. I just wish some of the rest of…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and a place to be while it is so hot. As we have been in the hundreds for a while. Be sure to check on the shut ins during this heat. We send get-well wishes to…
Tuesday morning we started off our week at New Hope with our women’s prayer group. During Wednesday night Bible study we have been studying the book of Genesis. We are having an amazing study on this book. We had 17 people attend Bible study. We started out our morning service…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down Sunday morning and went to church with Bonnie Phipps and then after church they all attended the wedding shower for Cody and Lily Freeman at the church. Violet Blakey brought me some green beans last Monday and I pickled them. I took my news…
This weather is a first time for me to have it reach 105 degrees and much more in other places this week. Sunday was a good day at Seminole for both services. Pastor Mike Frazier, vice-president of Missions, was preaching both morning services. Jim Vinton of Wycliffe Ministries shared his…
“This is the way, walk ye in it,” Isaiah 30:21. Happy birthday in August to Austin Maggard. We sang happy birthday to Sister Betty Satterfield. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. Pastor David prayed then Brother Roy read II Corinthians 7:5-11 for our devotion. Please pray for…
The family of Karen Conley of Mountain Grove, MO. have my sympathy. She was the wife of Bill Conley. The family of Elsie Huff have my sympathy. The family of Shirley Hancock have my sympathy. Congratulations to Bentley and Hillary Iott who are the proud parents of a baby boy…
Caney Church came together Wednesday evening with a song. We were blessed Wednesday evening, Kourtney Shipley was our leader. She is only ten, we were so proud of her. Kourtney welcomed everyone, Bro. Jim Lafferty led in prayer. Kourtney read Matthew 15:1-11. She brought how we should honor God in…
Hello friends, well another week of this long hot summer is behind us, but with more of the same predicted. I am thankful for each day granted to us and I try to be happy in every day. However, some days are better than others. We oldsters just didn’t anticipate…
A hot miserable old summer sure gives one something to gripe about. Feed Bag store has a sign out “Do you think it will snow?” Give it a few months, but it does sound rather cool and refreshing. Two sets of items should appear. They thought mine was in the…
July 31st AM Service Our morning service was started by prayer and then the special requests for the sick and affected, Leah and Connie, Crystal Lee, Betty Herrell and family, Elsie Huff family, Ava Churches, and our military men and women. Special songs were by Linda R. Norma, Linda and…
Bonnie Phipps said that Robert Lee Mathes and his niece and her husband came by last Tuesday. They had been down to Leadhill, Arkansas and was looking around down there so they came on up to visit with Bonnie before going back home. Debbie Cederlind and Courtnie Vigessa and Wylie…
I haven’t been to church for a few weeks. It’s been a combination of the hot weather and not feeling too good. Bob and Linda have taken me to the doctor three times to Springfield and all the tests have been good, but still don’t feel good. Maybe when it…
Bethany Baptist Church finished up Vacation Bible School with a short program Sunday evening. Each class teacher reported on the lessons of the week and students recited memory verses learned. Some of the workers and teachers put on a skit depicting the “Race of Life” and the obstacles that can…
“For we walk by faith, not by sight,” II Corinthians 5:7. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school for us after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed. Broher Roy read I Samuel 2:1-10 for our devotion then dismissed us to class. Please pray for VBS, Kathy Crystal Lee, Betty Satterfield and family,…
We are thankful for the rain showers we have been getting. Randy Wyman said they got around two inches of rain at their place and I heard several say they got almost an inch. I think we got considerably less than that here at our house but I was grateful…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read I Chronicles 16:8 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught our lesson in Luke 16 on the parable of the shrewd accountant and stewardship. Wilma Hampton likes to have questions and to look them up. We do learn a lot. I like to review…
Always folks are so faithful to be in all services at Seminole. It was a good day to be in Seminole Sunday, Pastor Don’s message from “A walk through Ephesians” 2:11-19. Access to God Citizenship in Heaven. Guest speaker for evening service was Aaron Cavin, a church planner in the…
July 13th Caney met Wednesday night to praise and testify of God’s goodness. Service began with singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley was the leader and read and commented on Isaiah 55 and 56, “The Everlasting Invitation.” Everyone had scripture to read and good thoughts. Sister Janice Lafferty taught the youngsters from…
In Champion at the end of July spirits are quite high. Of course, that is the regular situation in the charming burgh as residents make the most of whatsoever and whomsoever is at hand. The long luxurious summer days rather palpate with the delicious heat so longed for back in…
Wednesday evening service is like a oasis, a mid week refueling, so to speak. Prayer requests were spoken for Jamie, Travis Tucker, Ryan Moore and Elsie Huff family and Wilkerson family traveling. Our study was on Elijah. His name means, the Lord is my God. He was a Benjamite, the…
Melanie Breeding, Megan and Macee and Donna Dodson all went to Springfield on Monday. Megan had a doctor’s appointment. Donna came by here on Monday evening. Donna and Reece came by on Thursday. Reece had to have his sports physical done. Donna and Megan came by on Friday. I had…
We had a wonderful deluge of rain on Sunday. We had 1 ½ inches and I have heard reports of up to 3 inches in the area. We thank you dear Lord for your blessings. Pastor Carl brought his message on the Trinity. After church several of us drove to…
Sunday afternoon guests in Bonnie Phipp’s home were her two granddaughters and great grandson, Courtnie Vigessa and Wylie, and Kaylynn Moe. Courtnie and Wylie are here on a little vacation. Carol Moore and Hellen Blakey went with Marie Dickey to her O.E.S. meeting in Mansfield last Monday evening. I took…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special song in the morning service. Dan Stillings sang a special song in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Mark 9:42-48 he called, “What is there about Hell that mankind should fear?” Why should we be concerned about Hell? Because Jesus warned…
We had such a sweet spirit at Black Oak Church Sunday. There is excitement in the air as we prepare for Bible School. Walking with Jesus is our theme with 3 John 4 and being our key verse. Bible School will be Saturday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. til 2:00…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Proverbs 33:38 then led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 15th chapter of Luke. It was the parable of the lost sheep. We all discussed the lesson and that is this writer’s learning point. I love to hear peoples view on the scriptures. It…
I went out in the freshness of the morning this Monday to water the flowers and to set in my swimming pool and to have a talk with myself. I do that a lot and have for many years. My sisters think I am far gone, but what they do…
Summertime in Champion is easy as Champions walk about under leafy boughs conducting their business from shade to shade. The gentle quietitude reflects the liberal distribution of harmonious sentiment. The unexpected stirring of a breeze is as a gift that plays itself out in contented smiles on the faces…
Wednesday night Bible study is always a mid-week pick me up. Steve Wilkerson is our teacher. Prayer requests were for Connie and Leah Lee. Leah is now at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center for therapy. We pray for a quick and full recovery. God bless you, Sister Leah. We…
Keith and Melanie Breeding, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee attended Bible School all week at Walnut Grove Church. Bentley Iott and Diana Davis were here on Monday. David and Donna had a stomach virus on Monday. Those here on Tuesday were Diana Davis, Donna Dodson, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee.…
Eva White invited me over last week to get some cucumbers from her garden. We had such a nice visit. She was pleased to show me the new porcelain flooring in the back of her house – it is very nice. Eva says she is keeping busy with gardening and,…
We’ve had a good week, even if the weather has not changed and I suppose this week will be as hot as last week. I’m looking forward to fall coming and then we can complain about how cold the winter is. The kids will all be heading back to school…
Last weeks news – Church started Sunday morning by singing. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. The Sunday school lesson was A Burden For The City of Zion from Nehemiah 2:2-6 and 8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson…
Opening prayer and devotion was given by Joie Welker. Everyone went to their Sunday school classes where we studied in Judges 3:15, “Use God’s Strength.” God’s people were once again given a deliverance after they cried out to the Lord. God is always there to provide what we need despite…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang a song for the Lord. Bro. Marshall asked for prayer requests. There were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Romans, chapter 8, verses 2-6. Sunday school class began with Bro. Dallas greeting…
Greetings from a very hot and dry hollar. Pray hard for relief. The weather is bad, the government has went to pot. If they would cut some of their wages things might be better. As always the working man carries the load. Sunday at Garrison Church, we had good services,…
We opened services with wonderful singing and prayers for our families, friends, military, unsaved and church. We’re thankful for the many blessings we all enjoy in our country today. Brother Dennis spoke from John 15, what purpose does God have for my life? Do we try to barter with God for…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 7. He sure does a good job teaching. Janice Garner had a birthday. We sang…
Having spent most of the last week either in a hospital, or on the way to or from the hospital, I was unable to get the church news letter in the paper last week. I apologize for lapse, but I assure you it was due to circumstances beyond my control.…
