Opening prayer and devotion to start our Sunday morning service was by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, all went to their classes where ourlesson was on “God Is Victorious.” As we continue to be in the book of Joshua. We leanrd by the people being obedient and putting their faith…
Ann and I visited awhile Sunday evening with Agnes Williams. We had good church services at Prior yesterday, think there were 21 there including the visitors. Get well wishes to all the sick and to everyone celebrate the 4th, but be careful. June 27th, a very warm humid morning maybe…
Bro. Marshall opened the service with a good morning to all. We sang for the Lord and had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Hebrews 5:12-14. Classes took their places and Bro. Dallas greeted all and led in prayer. Bro. Dallas did…
Hello from our home to your home. We have been very busy this past week. It has been an exciting place this last week with all the preparations for our 26th Annual Fourth of July Celebration to happen on Friday the 24th of June. Many supplies had to be purchased…
FAITH. Did you know that faith is a substance? The Bible says that it is (Heb 11). It is described as a substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The Bible also says several times that the just shall live by faith (Heb 10). That means…
Hot, hot, hot is all you can say. The chiggers have arrived, believe me. I think they will run a mile to get on me. James picked a few blackberries Saturday morning. It is a little early, but I don’t know yet how they are going to yield. Chadwick Baptist…
It was a wonderful day to be in church, to hear so many requests for prayers for our families, friends and neighbors, to thank Him for His goodness and mercy and a time of fellowship and study. Brother Dennis read Psalm 127, cautioning us not to put our trust in…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Garry opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational singing. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Danny and wife gave an anniversary offering. We wish them many more. Sis. Helen and Darrel sang a special then Rayonna and Dan…
Tuesday morning the ladies lifted up many prayer requests to the Lord. During Wednesday evening Bible study we had an attendance of 18. We watched a Reader’s Digest movie on great people of the Bible. Saturday night after much anticipation, we had an ordination service for the office of Deacon…
Some folks stayed home from church Sunday because it was so hot, but next Sunday you will know you can come, even on the hottest summer days, we have one of those new fangled “air conditioning” units that keeps the whole church house nice and cool. So come on in,…
June 21, 2011 – well, we can soon kiss June 2011 goodbye. Yesterday morning I hadn’t been to sleep yet when I started hearing thunder in the distance. As usual, we had a chance for severe weather so I stayed awake and watched television for the warnings and watches. It…
Carl and Joan Fletcher visited with his brother, Billy Fletcher last Monday. Billy’s Aunt Jean Daugherty visited with him, Saturday. Sunday, Billy Fletcher and Stanley Goodrich were honored with a birthday dinner at the home of Charlie and Fred Lindberg. Carol Riggs and Doris Holman were there also. Lois Wideman…
We have been getting some nice little rains lately. At least I haven’t needed to water my garden for over a week. Gary and I were awakened to quite a fierce electrical storm around three this morning. When I peeked out our window and saw that the sky was lit…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. Lots of activities going on for the weekend. I guess everyone was too busy for any news to be turned in this past week. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the…
Danny and Mark Davis and Terry Nelson came down and cut and baled hay, last week in Dick Richard’s field. Dick and I attended the kids ball games last week and we visited with Helen Dobbins one day. Kenny and Seth Hunt spent the weekend with Norma Cross in the…
Sunday morning service was opened with music by Randy and Venita Brummet and Curly Rawlings. Good job guys. We then had praise and welcome, prayer requests and prayer. A beautiful special was sung by Curly and Deevalla Rawlings. Brother Roberts brought the message, another in the series of “Fruit of…
Tuesday, June 14th, we had fourteen people weigh in, with a total weight- loss of seventeen and 1/4 lbs. One person stayed the same weight. Sharon was high-loser. Linda and Ulla received charms for walking 100 miles each. Congratulations! Evelyn presented the program with many helpful tips on making wise choices…
Rain showers have been northeast of this area recently. We are hoping for rain as its been very dry as these news are being written. Perhaps July will bring some rain, or even this last week in June. Judy Breyne and Charlene Johnson’s brother-in-law, who lives in Sweet Springs, Missouri…
Who is wise and he shall understand these things? Prudent and he shall know them, for the ways of the Lord are right and the just shall walk in them but the transgressors shall fall therein.” Hosea 14:9. Monday, Gary and I went to Ava and visited his mother, Maxine…
A man was robbed and beaten and left for dead. This actually happened to a friend of my father’s. Who knows how long he laid there. It was a well-known road and had a history of dangerous spots where, who knows, anything could and did happen. It was kind of…
My goodness, the weeks sure do go by quickly. Last week saw 6 more genealogy packages go in the mail. Now I’m working on updating my father’s maternal ancestry from Vik-i-Sogn in Norway, which goes back to 1600. Three to four hours a day is normal as much information needs…
Champions are by their very natures time travelers as they move effortlessly from the present to the past and the future. The cicadas are gone! Everyone knew they were here, but no one seems to be thinking about how they are gone now. One old Champion says it is only…
Bethany Baptist Church will have an Independence Day service, Sunday, July 3. Veterans will be honored in the morning service. There will be lunch in the fellowship hall after the morning service. The Nelson Family Singers from Arkansas will be singing in the morning services and presenting a concert, Sunday,…
Bonnie Phipps and I had quite a chat Sunday night and she was doing okay, but hadn’t gone out much last week. Last Monday night we had a good turn out for our O.E.S. Friendship Night Meeting, there was 15 members and 15 visitors from other chapters. It hailed last…
Odds are you or someone you know is facing diabetes. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that in 2009, 7.9 percent of Missouri adults were told they had diabetes. Another 1.5 percent were told they had borderline diabetes or prediabetes. There are steps you can take to prevent diabetes if you…
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you,” Matthew 6:33. Brother Roy Frye read Psalm 98:1-6 for the devotion after we sang the good old hymns. The children studied Matthew 17:1-5 in Sunday school. We made flags and…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Matthew 41-45 and said the prayer. We had several people for Sunday school. Lee Hampton taught our lesson from Luke 12 on the parable of the rich fool for where your treasure is there will be year heart also.We took up the offering. Lee…
I woke up this morning to a shower of rain, but it was short lived. The afternoon was cloudy and humid. All last week was nice with strong winds at times. If I wasn’t resting in my swing, I was trimming trees in my yard. I will never get to…
During Wednesday evening Bible study June 22 prayer requests were asked for Earnie Cook, Bevy’s mom came through her procedure, thank the Lord for so many blessings and prayers for Linda’s bone scan. Sunday morning prayer requests were for Teresa, Peg’s sister with a heart problem, Bevy, Nicholas and Nathan,…
Jo Stephens visited Gene and Rheba Tuesday. Diana Davis was here Thursday. Donna, Megan, Macee, Quin and Jolissa stopped by too. John and Jo went to Springfield Thursday. Max and Kathy Stephens and Jordan Tate visited John and Jo Sunday. Max preached at Mt. Tabor Church Sunday evening. July birthdays…
Psalms 143:8, “Cause me to hear they loving kindness in the morning: for in thee do I trust: cause me to know thy way wherin I should walk: for I lift up my soul unto thee.” God is so good to us. I’m thankful this Tuesday morning for the rain…
Well another month gone by. My goodness it seems like I can’t get anything done anymore. They keep telling me it’s because I’m getting old, but you just believe what you want to. We had a good service at Frye Church yesterday. W always have food and fellowship after services…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was A Remnant Returns to Jerusalem, Ezra 1:1-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram,…
Opening prayer and devotion was by Joie Welker to start our Father’s Day morning service. After singing we went to classes and studied about Joshua chapter 2 and how God protects us and how God used a Gentile woman to protect His own people. Specials for the morning were a…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus. Prayer requests were given. Prayer was led by Sister Alice. Bro. Marshall read some scripture. Bro. Dallas began are Sunday school lesson by reading from Acts, chapter 16, verses 16-40. There was class discussion which is…
Hello from our home to your home, it is a busy week for us here. Friday night is our annual Fourth of July Celebration. Free admission, food, drink, fishing, games, music, craft booths and visiting with friends and neighbors all at one place and especially don’t forget the awesome fireworks.…
Mt. Olive (Highlonesome) Church cancelled their monthly singing, June 25 Saturday night due to their homecoming day Sunday, June 26. Everyone is welcome to their homecoming. Keith Lafferty is pastor. June 26 is homecoming day at Chadwick Baptist Temple on Hwy. 125 in Chadwick. Pastor Jerry Loveland and congregation invites…
This Sabbath is bright and beautiful. I didn’t make it to church today because I felt not too well and so I listened to preachers on the television and read my Bible and communicated with my Savior. I will miss my friends and coming together for worship, but you can…
Most of our congregation was back together Sunday, for a good day of study and worship. We were happy to celebrate Father’s Day and gave gifts from the church for our oldest father, Martin Hathcock, and our youngest, James Christensen, as well as small gifts to everyone else. We had…
Sunday was Father’s Day. Each father was given gifts. Specials were sung by Darrel, Helen and Dan and girls. Bro. Garry sung specials. Sunday we had a very good message, Let Us Come Boldly. We had good services. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some…
During Wednesday evening Bible study we have been studying the book of Genesis. This week we went over chapters 11, 12 and 13. We read the geneology of Abram and the journeying of Abram. Sunday morning we started out with prayer requests and wishing all the fathers a Happy Father’s…
A beautiful summer day this past Lord’s Day, if you didn’t have a wonderful Father’s Day, you certainly missed a good chance. We honored all of our fathers and enjoyed worship together with them. Our morning message was entitled “Be Strong,” taken from several different quotations in the book of…
I’m praying for rain; how about you? It rained at our house about three a.m. one morning last week, but it didn’t amount to much. There was no mud puddle to be found anywhere around our house or in the road. Our family traveled to Colorado last week to attend…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend and that all the fathers had a good time on their special day. We had wished them the very best. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and…
Sounds like we are going to have a few days of cooler weather. I don’t think many people had problems getting there hay up this past week. Norma Cross and I spent some time with Peggy Jenkins at the nursing home Tuesday. She seems to be feeling better. We also…
It was Father’s Day and we thank God for the Godly fathers in our church. Each Dad received a mug and was prayed for by Frances Humbyrd. We are proud of you, Dads. Prayer concerns were for John Watson, Pat Dobbs, Donna Witchey, the Gerald Linder family, Claude Koenig’s family…
Sunday morning service opened with the youth group leading a couple of praise songs. They did a really good job and I think they should plan to do that more often. We then had prayer requests and prayer followed by a congregational hymn. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special.…
Sunday, June 19 was Trinity Sunday, marking the beginning of the Trinity season, the longest in the church year, during which it is the Christian’s duty to put into practice the teachings and example of Jesus, where life and works are commemorated during the other seasons of the church year…
It was going to be a long day at the temple. Jesus had just arrived and was met by the priests, teachers and elders. They challenged his authority and he gave them a question they dodged with a ‘We don’t know’. He then told them the parable of the man…
We are needing some rain now and I have had a tree frog that made its appearance through an opening where my new air conditioner was installed. The frog seemed to be begging for rain. Beulah Satterfield and Loretta Davidson shopped in Ava one day last week and had lunch…
The folks at Dogwood Nazarene Church joined together with the rest of our great nation and celebrated Father’s day by honoring their fathers with a token of appreciation and recognition for their dedication to their families. The gift was a heavy duty, stainless steel money clip with useful attachments for…
Hope all the fathers had a good Father’s Day last Sunday. At church they had a big selection of candy bars at the door and each father got to choose which kind he wanted. Bob came home with peanut butter cups. I think he likes them because he knows I…
Tom and Mary Martha Williams, Marie Dickey, Carol Moore, Doris Morrison and Hellen Blakey all went to Mansfield last Monday to their O.E.S. Friendship Meeting and got to see Dorline House get her 50 year pin. I took my news in last Tuesday and then I picked up Kathy Merritt…
The hot weather doesn’t bother us in the center—here it’s air-conditioned and wonderful! So come on down and enjoy a meal with us. Our menu for the week is: Monday, June 27—cheeseburger or brats and kraut, lettuce, onion, potato salad and peaches. Tuesday, June 28—ham and beans, cornbread, stewed tomatoes,…
Hope everyone had a good Father’s Day. I had a good day and a busy weekend. Saturday evening we went to Kevan and Karen’s for a barbeque. Those attending were Clifton and Grace, myself, Harold, Buster, Jessie, Jenna, Tyler, Rylee, Bob and Linda. We enjoyed visiting and had a lot…
The fathers who were at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday morning, were each given a booklet, “Man of God.” Darlene Sorensen sang a song honoring fathers and Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message out of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 that he called, “The Portrait of a Father.” A godly father demonstrates fond…
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it, ” Proverbs 22:6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school on Father’s Day following singing led by Pastor David. He read James 2:18-25 for our devotion. Pastor David prayed and…
Opening Sunday school we omitted the superintendant’s reading of the scripture. The hour was late, so Bro. Lee Hampton led in prayer and started teaching the 11th chapter of Luke. Wayne Sparks a minister, a former, pastor of Breedon Church, was our guest. He also preached the 11 o’clock preaching…
This Monday was a beautiful morning. It was windy and cool if you are under the shade trees as I spend a lot of my time in the patio swing where the chimes are chiming this morning. It was a good day to be in church for Father’s Day Sunday.…
Caney moved Wednesday evening services last week to the youth camp where it was a blessing to see all the young people singing and working for the Lord. Father’s Day Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took praise reports and prayer requests. Bro. Jeff Shipley…
Champion fathers were much in the thoughts of Champions on Sunday as they often are. Old timers remembered their old time fathers long gone from the world and others remembered with sweet sadness fathers who have only recently passed away. It was good luck for everybody with a dad to…
Wednesday evening instead of Bible study we had a young man from the youth group bring us his thoughts. Ben’s text was Matthew 9:16-23. We know the story of a rich young ruler asking Jesus what he had to do to have eternal life? When Jesus told him the “shall…
Jo Stephens was here Tuesday. Diana Davis was here Wednesday. Those on the sick list last week were Diana, Keith, Melanie and Jolisa. Keith, Melanie, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee were here Saturday night. Keith put a new faucet on my kitchen sink. John and Jo went up to Max…
The past couple of weeks have been busy for me. As a family genealogist since 1959 some of our family histories were printed into books and shared in 1980, updated versions shared in about 1998, and last week I sent out updated books on my mother’s father’s Weller family. This…
Eastern Gate Church appreciates everyone who came to the one year memorial for Ethan Hutchinson, especially the young people. Thank God for so many old and young that gathered around the altar and looked at their own lives in need following the next night a revival started. Rev. Ray Dobbs…
We had a wonderful Sunday, worshiping the Lord and dwelling on His goodness. We are so thankful for the goodness of God, we have a home and food, when so many of our neighbors have lost everything. Thank God for the Dads. Hope they all had a good Father’s Day.…
Sunday morning was opened with prayer requests and prayer and welcoming. More hymns then Venita Brummet sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:16-17, “Walking in the Spirit.” Brother Cody Prock brought the evening message from II Timothy 2:1 and Acts 16:16. Prayer requests were made…
Sunday, June 12 was Pentecost which commemorates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles on the day of the Jewish festival of that name. The word means fiftieth day and in the Christian tradition takes place approximately fifty days after Easter. Altar and vestment colors are red symbolizing…
“Take care of what God gives you the power to take care of.” A simple sentence uttered by our preacher during the sermon. Sometimes simple little sentences like that can just hit like a target right between the eyes. It got me to thinking. How many times have I passed…
The cicadas are quiet now compared to the first weeks of their “noise-making.” It’s time for them to leave the area as they usually do each “cycle” they are here. Best wishes to Paul Breyne who has shoulder pain. He had Ed Davis to mow his yard Saturday instead of…
Dear friends, there is a special place in the Most High, for those who seek it with their heart. Psalm 91 calls it the secret place of the most High, a place where there is no worry or fear, there is comfort and provision and justice, deliverance and long life. …
The monthly meeting of the Vanzant Community Center was held on May 20th. About 20 people attended on the rainy night. Plans for the annual Vanzant Picnic are in the process of being made. The menu has been set which includes a fish dinner, along with the usual hamburgers, hotdogs,…
Today we celebrated the Second Sunday after Pentecost using the following Bible readings: Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, and the New Testament Romans 6:12-23, Gospel: Matthew 10: 40-42. “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me”, said Jesus, “and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” (Matthew 10:40, NRSV). Let us…
The Ryan family reunion will be July 9 at the Corinth Baptist Church across the tracks south in old Macomb. I’d say around 11 a.m. It will be in the David Blanton building on the south end of the church. It’s a lovely place to meet. We’ll look forward to…
My tomatoes and peppers are looking good even without the rain showers others have been getting. I think I can almost see them growing. I got them put out late, but since that is normal for me I know they’ll produce, just later than my neighbors. I planted some zucchini…
Bonnie Phipps said she had went to church Sunday and was doing okay. Last Monday was our O.E.S. meeting, but I didn’t get to go because I went over to Ronnie and Mary Lou Garfit’s and talked with her and I told her I would go with her. Evelyn Bryan…
This past Sunday we had a great worship hour with Pastor Oren reading from Rev. 21:1-14. He asked a very important question of us. Do you believe in Heaven? In Revelation, John had a very brief glimpse of what Heaven will be like. There will be no sorrow, pain or…
It sounds like a long time off, but we will host our annual fund-raiser in September. We appreciate our present corporate sponsors: American Legion Post #112, Ava Beverage, Ava Building Supply, Ava Drug Co., Cash Gas Co., Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Cooper Lumber Co., Douglas County Livestock Auction, Long Dollar Furniture…
Bob, Linda and I went to church on Sunday. We met Barb, Andy, Shawna, Hunter and Grayson for lunch. Bob came over from Mtn. Grove and worked on some of the gutters on the house. We were sure glad to get our yards mowed by Doug, Glenda and another boy,…
Jayme and Mandy Jackson, church planters to South Louisiana, and their four children, Larkin, Braxton, Ethan, and Morgan were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Jayme Jackson was raised in Alabama and has pastored in Natchez, Mississippi, Wichita, Kansas, and worked on church staffs at various other places. He made…
“Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord they God is with thee withersoever thou goest,” Joshua 1:9. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school by reading Deuteronomy 5:22-33 for our devotion after we had our congregational singing. Pastor David prayed then we…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read the 23 Psalms and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 10th chapter of Luke. Sue Sisco and Wilma Hampton read the questions and answers. We sure have to dig to find some of them. We find scriptures we have forgot about. Lee Hampton…
This Monday morning started off as good and cool with sunshine. Sunday we had one good heavy shower in the afternoon. We had good church service both morning and evening at Seminole. Pastor Don’s message was, A Walk Through Ephesians,” Ephesians 1:3-14; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He has chosen…
June 12 – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests and praise reports were given. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. Jack read Deuteronomy 5:22-33 for our devotion. Testimonies were given by Jeff Shipley, Vanessa Mills and Janice Lafferty. Praise and Worship began with singing.…
Unrelenting optimism and profound Gratitude are some of the hallmarks of Champion as a community and of Champions as individuals. One Champion, as she turned to address a long series of kinks and crimps in her garden hose, smiled recalling the absolute delight that she had felt last winter upon…
During Wednesday night Bible study on June 8, we had requests for special prayer for Kristen’s Grannie in the hospital, Teresa in Minnesota Missionary field, Bevy’s dad, Gary’s son, Pam Reed and Norma’s Dalton. We are studying about the law, concerning Peter and Paul’s preaching in public places. They were…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Amy Hill also visited. I went to St. Johns Monday night by ambulance. I woke up coughing and got choked. I used my lifeline since Donna was at work. My blood pressure had elevated and I was having trouble breathing. I…
Rory Boeddeker’s son, Nicholas (my grandson) was given an award and a nice gift card for his involvement in helping with the flooding in North Dakota. Nick now works for Halliburton (harvesting natural gas from shale) and is working up north, my home state. Nick and some of his fellow…
This week will be a substitute for our dear, sweet Audrey, as she ison a deserved vacation in Florida, meeting up with her relatives there. Audrey is a blessin to our church and our community. We pray she will have a safe and joyful trip. We are having some very…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. The Sunday school lesson was The Kingdome Divided from II Chronicles 1:8-12 and II Chronicles 7:12-14 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer…
Opening prayer and devotion to start out Sunday morning service was by Joie Welker. After singing we went to classes where we studied about how God has certain expectations for us. We have to do our part in working with Him. True success comes as we study the word and…
Some of this news is from Memorial weekend. Ann Collins had company from Bristow, Oklahoma, her daughter, Linda Owens and Joy Hope (her granddaughter), Austin and Josh and a great granddaughter, Cammie, other visitors of Ann’s during that weekend were Ted and Karen Collins, Bertha Scherer. Tracy, Hannah and Devin…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and there were many. Bro. Marshall read some scripture from God’s word. Bro. Dallas brought our lesson from Acts, chapter 16, verses 6-15. We had a lot of class discussion. We sang…
Hello form our home to your home. Please remember if you don’t have air conditioning, please come and visit us and cool off. We are getting ready for our 4th of July Celebration. The celebration will be held on June 24, starting at 6:00 pm. Lots of booths, food, cotton…
Time does fly, here it is half the year gone. Soon blackberries will be ready, I hope it cools up. James preached at Garrison Church, we enjoyed it. He will preach this Sunday and Sunday night, June 19th Sunday School at 10:00 am, preaching at 11:00 am and Sunday night…
It has been a beautiful Sabbath weather-wise as well as otherwise. It was good to be in church with family and friends. We missed Danny, who is recuperating nicely from surgery. The test results from the lymph nodes proved to be negative for cancer. Jesus answers prayers and we all…
We had a wonderful day in the Lord’s house, with many prayer requests, some praise reports, a good Sunday school lesson and fellowship. We were thankful for our visitors and the children and invite them back. Our worship service was communion and feet washing, which is a very holy service for…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Pastor Garry Hall filled for Dan Garner. Janice and Dan was away on their anniversary. Pastor Hall led the singing. The little ones took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell taught another good lesson from Luke, chapter 6, verses 28-29. It was very good teaching…
We start out our week here at New Hope with the ladies who join together and lift prayer requests up to the Lord. Wednesday night Bible study group have been going over the book of Genesis. This week we went over 9, 10 and 11 which is geneology and the…
June 13, 2011 Good morning to you. Such a beautiful day just couldn’t be beat. 67º and full sunshine. We’re supposed to get more rain in the next few days, but I won’t worry about that now. I finally got a good nights sleep last night. Which I really needed,…
R.E. Helsey visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Brenda Haden and Aletha Sullivan also visited. Their sons, Larry Johnson and Lowell Johnson, grandson, Kent, and other members of the family are Tom and Jewell’s daily help. Norma Stillings attended the Ladies Retreat June 8 to 11 at Camp…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. We had a small shower of rain on Sunday at West Dogwood about noon. We have small splatters of rain here at Red Bud this morning. Here’s an update on the raspberry vine – I…
No rain this past week. We need a good soaking rain on the gardens and fields. May was such a wet month. It then turned off so hot. It nearly cooked the plants and young grass. Tony and friends returned home from their trip. They are tired, but they had…
Our prayer chain was called this week for Debbie Pitts’ brother, Kevin Eubanks. Our devotional reading was from Deuteronomy 5. Prayer requests were for Donna Witchey, Amanda Evans, John Watson, Pat Dobbs and camp this week. Neal and LeaAnn are directors; other workers are Juanita and Harold Menzies, cooks, Cody…
Kiwanis Club of Ava members met on June 16 for the weekly meeting. With no guests, we were able to get down to business as well as have some time to chat a bit. Most of the meeting was spent making plans for our next fundraiser. This Friday, June 24,…
There is much excitement in our community as Kindall Store is preparing for a grand opening of the new playground and volleyball court next to the old, historic store. I understand that the volleyball court has been the center of much excitement with neighbors playing until late in the evening.…
Donnie Kelly told me they didn’t burn the Van Noy barn down. The Mennonites dismantled it and the good lumber was taken to Branson and was to be used in the building of the airport building. He stated they burned all the trash and lumber not reusable. He said the…
Today we celebrated the Day of Pentecost using the following Bible readings: Acts 2:1-21, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, and the New Testament I Corinthians 12:3b-13, Gospel: John 20:19-23. Our lector was Jerry Johnson. Today we prayed for all the survivors and the victims of that terrible tornado in Joplin as well…
Kiwanis members enjoyed meeting with Tim Scrivner at the June 9 meeting to discuss “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” This program focuses on encouraging children ages birth to 5 to learn to read. Dr. Brian Wilson (Ava Schools) is scheduled to be with us on June 23. Everyone who is interested is…
This has been a busy week and it has been hard to keep up as I have not felt good and had to make a trip to Urgent Care. It seems to have flown by though. I spent a couple of days with great-granddaughter Reagan Inman and had a real…
We have a good start on the month of June. We are having dry, bright sunny days that we’ve looked forward to. They are very warm but not too bad at this time of year. Last Monday, Memorial Day, Merrybelle Summers and her son Hubert Strunk, visited us. We enjoyed…
On this 7th Sunday of Easter we began with the Bible readings as follows: Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 and the New Testament 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; Gospel: John 17: 1- 11. Our lector was Mary Ann Niemi. Today we prayed for all the survivors and the victims of that…
With a couple of weeks of good weather, local farmers have, indeed, been making hay while the sun shines. Driving through the valley between Almartha and Souder, one passes field after field filled with big round bales, creating a beautiful rural sight for passersby. Theron Oxley, Mark and Dwain Ray,…
John 17 is a wonderful prayer that Jesus prays for his disciples. Beginning in verse 20 he also prays for believers. Not just the ones at that present time but for those in the future. His prayer is that those who believe might also, by their unity, show the world…
Our office conducts Tax Preparation for Seniors each year and this year was very successful, in obtaining over $113,000.00 for the elderly citizens of our county. These refunds were from property tax credits and rent rebates. The tax season ended April 18. Our appreciaton to Ruth Barrett for assisting in…
We had a good number attending today. It is so humid, its hard to breathe. I have asthma and its really uncomfortable. Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 21st chapter of Psalms. Clara Lafferty prayed the opening prayer. Bro. Lee Hampton taught the 9th chapter of Luke. We had…
Sunday, June 5 was the Sunday after Ascension Day, which was last Thursday. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, I St. Peter 4:7, “The end of all things is at hand” and St. Peter exhorts us to “be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”…
For all of you who have been praying for a let up in the rain, now start praying it won’t stop for to long. And while we are waiting for a cool shower, keep in mind that we are supposed to be about our Father’s business, until He comes again..…
Sunday school began with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests for the sick, the lost, family and friends. Sister Alice led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Ezekiel. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Dallas and brought the Sunday school lesson…
Lots of hay being baled in this hot and sun-shiney weather. I saw that Walter Rogers got his hay baled in the bottom fields beside his house and not a drop of rain fell on it this time. That might be a record of some sort for it seems whenever…
Our prayer chain went around Sunday evening for Donna Witchey, who is in St John’s hospital. A report from her Mother, Chloe Wilson, is that she is doing better. We give the Good Lord the praise. We began with prayer time at 9:30 and at 10 a.m. we read our…
Brother Randy Brummet opened the service with prayer requests and prayer then congregational songs and welcome. Brother Claude Robertson brought the special song, which was beautiful. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:16-17, “Abundant Life Series, Walking In the Spirit.” Brother Cody Prock brought the evening message from Romans…
Billy Fletcher and his aunts, Jean Daugherty and Mabel Everett, drove to Springfield to attend the memorial service for Tommy R. Gann, Friday evening, at Cherry Street Baptist Church. Tommy Gann was the brother of Paulette Fletcher, Billy’s sister-in-law. Norma Stillings attended the CHART meeting at the Missouri Ozarks Community…
Norma Stillings sang a special song in the morning service, Darlene Sorensen sang in the evening service. Pastor Bob Sorensen preached a second message out of Luke 16, “What the man in Hell did and didn’t ask for!” Today many people deny the existence of Hell, but Jesus warned about…
Contentment is easy in Champion. Champions understand contentment. The First Ripe Tomato in Champion Contest is on for the fifth year in a row. Contest rules require that the tomato be grown in Champion and that the grower be willing to share the tomato with the judges and be willing…
Having been a writer of a church bulletin in the past, I have innocently contributed to the good laugh the congregation receives at the mistake. Proverbs chapter 17 says A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Please join together for a good…
” O praise the Lord all ye nation, praise Him all ye people for his merciful kindness is great toward us and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord,” Psalm 117. Happy anniversary to Doyle and Peggy Turner, David and Donna Dodson, John and Jo Stephens,…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope every one had a safe and cool weekend as the weather was very hot during the day. Remember to check on the shut ins during hot weather. Always drink plenty of water while it is so hot. Our bodies need more…
Opening prayer and devotion to start our Sunday morning service was by Doug Miller. After singing everyone went to classes where we studied about Joshua. God had promised His people that one day they would come into their land. Years had passed and they were waiting for the promises to…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening to be with her mother and she and Bonnie Phipps attended the Phipps Reunion Saturday at Walnut Grove’s new kitchen. Bonnie said it was well attended and that Raymond and Naida Haden was there and Raymond sang two songs and she said he still…
Caney Church came together Wednesday evening singing. Bo. Jim was our leader tonight. Several prayer requests were turned in. Bro. Jeff prayed over their requests. Bro. Jim taught on the 10th chapter of Luke. We enjoyed his teaching very much. We can rejoice because our names are written in heaven.…
“Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: end, Lo, and I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,”…
Happy birthday to Delwin Iott, June 7th, Melissa Iott, June 15 and Isaiah Ayala, June 24. Happy anniversary to John and Jo Stephens, June 19 and David and Donna Dodson on June 26. On Tuesday, Michael Dodson and Bryse visited David and Donna Dodson. Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee were…
Highways were certainly busy with holiday travelers over Memorial weekend. Fathers Day is June 19 and July 4 comes up next, summer beginning June 21. So we may consider that we have had a short spring. It has been a difficult time for gardeners with adverse weather conditions. Now it…
Well, hello once again. I don’t really have any news this week. We had good services at Frye Church. It was good to have Bro. Gaither and Sis. Pat back with us. They both had birthdays. Levi had a birthday also. These kids just grow up fast. Taylor Wallace was…
We had good services over the weekend. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some songs. The children took up the penny march. We are proud of our children. Bro. Darrell taught a very good lesson from Luke. Darrell and Helen, Sybil and Dan and Bro. Garry…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow Coonce. The Sunday school lesson was on the brief history of Israel, I Chronicles 9″1-3, I Chronicles 17:1,2, 7 and 11-15 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson…
It was good to be in God’s house Sunday and Bro. Oren read scripture from Matt. 7:24-29. Jesus says hearing and obeying the word is like a wise man who has built his home on the rocks. No matter if its wind, rain nor flood, the house stands strong. Don’t…
Hello again. Well, here it is, the seventh of June. Everyone is just settling down from one holiday and will soon be gearing up for another on the fourth of July. I’m sure that the tents are about to be or are already set up and ready to accommodate everyone…
Wednesday, June 1 – Evening service started out with prayer requests for Allison, Hallie, Steve, Angie and family trip, young people, military men and woman and the church as the whole. We were studying in Acts about Peter and Paul being jailed for preaching the gospel. The lesson was also…
Tuesday morning we started out with our women’s prayer meeting. During Wednesday evening Bible study we had a good lesson. We have been studying on the book of Genesis. This week we learned about the ark, the flood, after the flood and God’s covenant with Noah. Saturday night we held…
Faith Rock Full Gospel Church want to invite each and everyone to come hear and be blessed by the Higher Vision Quartet from Hartville, Missouri this Sunday at 6 p.m. June 12. We appreciate and hope that God richly blesses each and everyone is our prayer for the money donations…
We had good services over the weekend. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some songs. The children took up the penny march. We are proud of our children. Bro. Darrell taught a very good lesson from Luke. Darrell and Helen, Sybil and Dan and Bro. Garry…
We had several folks out Sunday morning, however, we continue to pray for our friends and neighbors who are facing surgery and still struggling with illnesses. We are thankful for the faithful who are here every Sunday, please join us if you do not have a regular church home. Brother…
We are having beautiful weather. I hope everyone is able to get out and enjoy it. Norma Cross and Seth Hunt and Juanita Herrell visited with Dick and I Thursday. We stopped to see Helen Dobbins Friday. We sure have had calls from kin folks in Wisconsin and Washington asking…
6-6-11 – Good morning. It’s gonna be a hot one. We have a heat advisory out for today, Tuesday and maybe Wednesday. Then rain again the next few days. I’m going to try to stay inside all I can. I’m lucky I can do that. Walt said he will stay…
This warm weather is getting to us. It is just what we asked for a week ago. I do have shade trees and that is good. Right now I am thinking of the big, old tree in the yard where I grew up, mom and dad had their bed there…
How does our garden grow. Well, we have tomatoes, corn, okra, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow crookneck, onions, lettuce and radishes. In our front garden we have lilies, roses, dianthus, irises and violets. We also have violets and zinnias planted in the other garden. Perry carefully attends to watering every day. Residents…
We had a very good meeting on June 2. With no program, we were able to take care of business then get a little chatting time in as well. We were happy to see Cornelisons and their son, Willie, were able to join us. Much of the focus of this…
Memorial Day brings many visitors to the Ozark County countryside, especially to the rural cemeteries that dot our landscape. The Souder Cemetery was no exception, and in spite of the road having nearly washed away during the recent high water in Spring Creek, there was a steady stream of traffic…
On this 6th Sunday of Easter we began with the Bible readings as follows: Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20 and the New Testament I Peter 3:13-22, Gospel: John 14: 15- 21. Our lector was Jean Rutledge. Today we prayed for all the survivors and the victims of that terrible tornado in…
The Macomb Sunshine Club met Wednesday at the Ma and Pa Cafe in Mansfield. Those present were Loretta Hall, Robin McNeil, Joan Gray, Susie Dodds, Ruth Bradshaw, Sharon Dake, Marilyn Wilson, and the president Sharon Norell. Our visitors were Scott Hall who has just returned from Dubai and doesn’t plan…
We weren’t planning to have a program for last week’s meeting, but we ended up with a timely one considering the devastation the tornado in Joplin has caused. Suzanne Cooney from Douglas County Health Dept. came and shared with us concerning Disaster Preparedness, hoping to get the word out that…
The Lord blessed us with a beautiful Lord’s Day and the decorations that came out to honor those who have gone before, festooned our cemetery and turned a solemn scene into a beautiful memorial for our loved ones. We appreciate all who came and decorated at Oak Grove Cemetery. The…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Dan led the singing. The little ones took up the penny march. Darrell taught a good lesson out of Luke. We are glad to have Marie and family back in church. We had a special singing. Pastor Garry Hall preached a good sermon from II…
Another Memorial Day has come and gone. The cemeteries are so beautiful. We went to Spring Creek, Mt. Tabor , Ava, Jenkins. They were especially beautiful and well maintained. I remember going to Arlington Cemetery years ago with my sister and family that live in Virginia. It’s something to see.…
Sunday, May 29 was the fifth Sunday after Easter, commonly called Rogation Sunday. Bishop Hartley explained that the three days before Ascension Day are known as days of prayer for the successful flourishing of the crops; rogation means supplication or prayer. The importance of this period in the Christian calendar…
Jesus chose twelve disciples. One of them was Judas Iscariot. Iscariot is Greek for ‘a man of Kerioth’. Kerioth is no longer in existence but it was a city in Judah south of Jerusalem. The rest of the disciples were from Galilee, which lay north of Jerusalem. He must have…
Like so many last weekend, as the cicadas or locust hummed in the background, I visited the gravesites of friends and family who have passed from this life into the next, and remembered with gratitude the times we shared; and for the military families, the sacrifice they gave in return…
The two young people from the accident here last week on Hwy 14 came by to view the scene. Leslie Heriford was using a crutch and said no bones were broken but it was a pretty bad trauma. Helen Ireland, wife of our area mailman, Terry, is in Cox South…
Champions Nellie has been well rewarded for her patience. The sun finally did shine and now it looks ominously like summer. No complaints come from Champion, however, because Champions are busy being Grateful, and it is presumed that Nellie got what she was waiting for. The 25th Denlow School Reunion…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer then a few very good videos of recognition for our service men and women, past and present. We had several good congregation songs then a special by Margaret Rosseau. Brother Roberts brought the short message from I Corinthians 11: 23, “ Time to…
Several of the Bethany Baptist Church folks attended Pizza and Movie Night, Friday evening. The movie was based on an inner-city ministry sending “at-risk” kids to a working horse ranch where they came to see Christianity in action. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought his message from Luke 16:19-31, Sunday morning on…
Billy Fletcher attended the McGill Reunion, Saturday. Sunday, Billy went to a birthday party for Carol Riggs at the home of Fred and Charlie Lindberg. Doris Holman and Stanley Goodrich were there also. Jean Daugherty visited with Billy, Monday afternoon. Freeda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week.…
Well we finally got everybody to church at the same time, and we had a good attendance. Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by reading the 13th chapter of Matthew, verse 40. He then prayed after the reading. Bro. Lee Hampton taught the adult class out of the 8th chapter of…
Tracy Lakey from Moberly came down Friday and decorated all the graves here in Ava and she visited with her Aunt Bonnie Phipps before going back home that evening. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday and stayed with her mohter, Bonnie Phipps, until Sunday morning. Bonnie, Debbie and Cecilia all went…
I stayed home Sunday and rested. Bob and Linda went to listen to grandson, Buster Davis, and the band he plays in at Life Church. They said they enjoyed seeing the young people and their music was very good. We visited with Barb, Jack and Miracle on Friday evening. Saturday…
Wednesday night service was a very spiritual time and enjoyed by all. We had a young man just out of high school who brought the message. Michael was a very dynamic young man. He preached the word and didn’t hesitate. His text was from Matthew 19:16. A rich young ruler…
We are having some beautiful weather at last. Things will really grow since it has warmed up. My brother in Texas said it was over a hundred degrees down there and very little rain. He lives in the drought area of Texas. He said every pecan tree has pecans on…
Women’s Tuesday morning prayer group started out our week and New Hope Wednesday night Bible study is studying out of the book of Genesis. There is no better place to start than in the beginning. This week we studied over the generations of Adam and the wickedness of man. We…
We are finally getting the sunshine needed for our gardens to grow and our hay to be mowed. My little tomato plants looks as if they might be coming out of shock from the cloudy, cold, wet, spring weather they have been subjected to lately. Sunshine is their only hope…
Everyone enjoyed a good service Sunday morning, especially to honor and celebrate the lives of our veterans, those who have served and those serving. The flags were an indication of the many we have in our cemetery from all wars and we appreciate the protection they have afforded those of…
We began with standing and reading our devotional from Ephesians 3. Prayer requests were shared for our service today, the city of Joplin, Lenora Burton, the revival at New Mansion, Imogene Ewing and, always, our loved ones, our nation, leaders and troops. Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone found a cool place to be while it was so hot. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God…
Older American’s Month was recognized on Thursday, May 26, with the Heart of the Ozarks sponsoring a barbeque for the Ava Senior Center. We appreciate their kindness and concern for our elderly population. Larry Bogart, Ramona Henning, Tom Sampson and Elwood Williams provided the music and everyone enjoyed a wonderful…
May 30 – Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. Prayer requests and praise reports were given. Sis. Charlotte Roberts led us in prayer. Jack read Ephesians 3:14-21 for our devotion. After a wonderful Sunday school lesson the Shipley girls sang. They are such a…
Eastern Gate Church is having a canoe trip planned Saturday, June 4. They are coming back to the church to eat and have a memorial service for Ethan Hutchinson. It was one year ago May 28 that he went home to be with the Lord. Just think new body, new…
It was a beautiful Memorial Day with sun shine and high winds. My yard has beautiful flowers in full bloom of many colors. Every day last week Seminole Church had a bus full of people going to Joplin to help in any way they could and will continue every week…
“Therefore, my beloved brethern, 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 16:58. Brother Roy Frye read Ephesians 3:14-21 for the devotion after we sang. Pastor David prayed then we…
The family of Alvin Junie Smith of Gainesville, Missouri have my sympathy. Diana Davis took me to Gainesville to the visitation on Friday. Here Friday night were Jo Stephens, Butch and Diana Davis, Gene Pool, Melanie Breeding and Megan Goforth. Rheba Pool went up by St. Louis to see her…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was from John 21:407 and 15-17 and 25 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang sevral songs. Specials were given by Ivona Pierson,…
Hello from our home to your home. The countdown is on for our 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration to be held on June 24. The Ava Ministerial Alliance Nursing Home schedule for June is as follows: June 5 – Life Church, June 12 – Girdner Church, June 19 –…
Our prayers go out to our many friends in Joplin this morning as new reports continue to surface about the terrible tornado that hit the area on Sunday evening. I just heard a news report that stated that 89 had lost their lives. May we all continue to lift them…
On Saturday, May 21, several area men participated in the Men’s Breakfast at the Norwood Assembly of God Church. They always report a good breakfast prepared by some of the men. John “Buck” Dawson returned to his home after 18 days in the hospital. He was glad to get home…
We were happy to have Sherry Vanderstine from Frontier Girls meet with us at last week’s Kiwanis Meeting. Ms. Vanderstine shared some very interesting information with us on a new group that is being formed in Ava. If you would like more information on that group please visit www.ozarksfrontier girls.com.…
Monday was a very sad day for the Burkhart family and for our niece, Wendy Crossland and children, Hunter and Shelby. Wendy’s Dad, Bruce Burkhart, was killed on his job site. A very large crowd attended the visitation and funeral. A friend of the family, Rev. Dale Roller, officiated. Burial…
The family of Vina Evelyn (Riley) Bagwell have my sympathy. She was my cousin and I was one month older than her. She lived in Springfield. Also Vina Ellen Bell Buckbee passed away. My sympathy to her family as well. Diana Davis and Donna Dodson were here on Monday. Donna…
“This know also, that in the last days perilious times shall come,” II Peter 3:1. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after congregational singing. He read Isaiah 43:15-21 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed over the prayer request and we were dismissed to classes. Our hearts go out to all…
With so much wet weather and gardens under water in low places vegetables may be more scarce. If farmers market can’t provide folks with a supply then grocery stores will have to be the “next best” source. A helpful hint is to always visit your garden with a hoe in…
Joie Welker led us in opening prayer to start our Sunday morning worship. After he gave the devotion we went to our classes where our lesson was on “All Things New.” He that overcometh shall inherit all things and blessings of the new heaven and new earth that has been…
Saturday visitors of Bob, Linda and myself were Jackie, Dustin, Bailey and Macy of Lebanon, Carol and Robert Johnson, Barb Williams and grandson, Hunter Diamond all of Mansfield and Tyler and Rylee, great-grandkids of Linda and Bob. Barb, Linda and Marina were in town one day last week shopping and…
Hearing all about the Joplin tornado damage, injuries and death that took place over the weekend, gives cause for one to count their blessings. Viewing the television coverage of this horrendous storm would not have the same effect on one as actually being a victim of it or witnessing firsthand…
God’s grace and mercy to the families and loved ones affected by the tornadoes. Thankfully, during those times of storms, my property was undamaged and there were no injuries, and I thank God for my answered prayer, and I give the honor to God because of who He is and…
We appreciate all the other churches who came and supported our revival. We have had a wonderful week of spirit-filled fellowship and revival here at New Hope. We appreciate Bro. Justin Lawson and his family for coming and being a part of this revival, we thank God for the Brother’s…
Another great day to worship as we gathered to ask God to remember the prayers that have been sent up, all our church families, the storm victims and the workers for safety. We thank Him for His protection of those who were spared and for the families suffering loss of…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend as there were lots of rain and storms in different places. No damage here that I know of. We are blessed people. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she didn’t have any news only that she got out Sunday and went to church. Last Monday when I took my news in I stopped by the nursing home and saw Roxie Heimeyer and gave her a piece of Angel Food…
My heart goes out to the families in Joplin. It is too sad to dwell on. The pictures are unimaginable, but we here on Little Creek can somehow put it in to perspective from the awful chaos left in the aftermath of the tornado that wiped out my sister’s place. …
Rain, rain go away, some places are going through another flood and will be another week of rain. I was almost out the door to leave for church Sunday night when the Tornado warning came, I did not leave. The storm did by pass Springfield, at 7:40 pm. I saw…
Our hearts and prayers go out to all those people that were in the path of those tornados over the weekend. We got lots of rain but no wind. Georgia Sanders and Sue Johnson from Claremore, Oklahoma came up Friday from Oklahoma and drove all the way in the rain. …
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Prayer by Sister Diane Strunks. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was a lesson for the disciples, John 20:19-31 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Specials were sung by Lena Ingram, Elsie Atchison,…
5-16-11. Like I always say, it doesn’t seem possible it’s already the middle of May. My ear kept getting worse so I quit using the expensive medicine on it and started using triple antibiotic ointment on it. It started to heal some, but I called the clinic in Tipton and…
We had a bit of excitement last Thursday night in front of my house. I heard a loud thump around 7:30 p.m. and went out front to see if a deer had been hit. Nothing to be seen, but then as I walked further toward the road I heard some…
Our concerns and prayers for those in our community who are healing from medical procedures, coping with illnesses within their own family and still grieving the loss of loved ones are now expanded to the devastation in Joplin. Pray for the families who have lost loved ones and perhaps still…
Again Champion finds itself in the catbird seat, at a decided advantage over the whole rest of the world for tranquility and beauty and good fortune–Champions have no complaints and extend their very best thoughts for those in the storm ravaged parts of the country. Against the possibility of recurring…
Sin: David had too much time on his hands. He had given leadership of his army to Joab and was relaxing at his palace. That’s when he saw Bathsheba. It’s a well-known story found in II Samuel 11. The outcome was that David took up with Bathsheba and had Uriah,…
Opening Sunday school, Roy Hampton read Matthew 15:32-39 and led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught Luke, chapter 7 for our lesson. We had questions and answers. We sure learned a lot by looking the questions up. Roy Hampton took up the morning offering. Jessee Lafferty led the offering prayer. Joe…
Sunday school opened with Bro. Marshall greeting every one. We sang for the Lord and had prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Dallas greeted all and had prayer. He reviewed our lesson from last week in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verses 1-11 and continued on…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and led us in songs. Then the children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a good lesson from Luke. Several sang specials. Bro. Garry sang a special then he brought the message from Matthew 27:23. He titled…
Sunday, May 22 was the fourth Sunday after Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, St. James 1:17, “Every good and perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father of light….” The greatest gift from God is grace, which we receive from…
This is a very sad week! On the way to church Sunday night, we heard about the tornado in Joplin. It wasn’t long before reports started coming in of damage and then of lost lives. It seems the number just continues to increase. I have some family there, but thankfully…
“Behold, I come quickly and my reward is with me to give every man according as his work shall be,” Revelation 22:12. Congratulations to Austin Clayton and Amanda Ray. They graduated from Ava High School. While reading the Brown’s Cave article, I remembered my mother saying they had church meetings…
Nora Edwards visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Terry Stillings and his sister, Norma Lea Stillings, had a good visit with their uncle and aunt, Jody and Modeana Hall, and cousin, Anita, Saturday. They had come from Springfield to decorate some family graves. Norma Jean Stillings got to…
Missionary/Evangelist Bob Walker was the guest speaker for the spring revival at Bethany Baptist Church last week. Bob Walker displayed his collection of facsimile copies of early English translations of the Bible. His collection included copies of the Tyndale Bible, the Coverdale Bible, the Geneva Bible, the King James’ 1611…
Sunday morning started with an Appreciation Breakfast in honor of Bill and DeDe Arrington. They have been a real blessing to Walnut Grove Church, but are having to leave due to job responsibilities in Ozark and Springfield. They promised they would come back occasionally when possible. They will be missed…
We were blessed with a beautiful, warm, clear Lord’s Day in the morning and the evening services was wet and windy. Thankfully, no tornadoes or hail damage. Join us this week in prayer for those who lost loved ones in Joplin and those involved in the clean up effort there.…
Wednesday, May 18 – Bro. Gary had the service. Bro. Steve Wilkerson and his family were on vacation. Prayer requests were by Norma, for a man at Red Bud, Chantelle’s uncle, who is ill and praise was given for Bevy’s wonderful news, tests came back with good results. God is…
May 18 – We came to praise the Lord Wednesdy evening at Caney. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed everyone to service. Aspen Isaacs blessed us by singing. Br. Jeff Shipley took prayer requests and led the devotional. Bro. Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Devotion was from Colossians 2:11-23. May 22 –…
Greetings everyone. This has been a very busy week for most folks. The school year is about to end, and there are a lot of activities going on. Graduation ceremonies have been very prevalent this week. I was privileged to attend at least one of them. Jeane Huff and I…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was a bit on the cool side and the wind was strong at times. A person sure did need a jacket to guard from the wind. Well so much for my…
It has turned cold again almost cold enough to frost. Surely it will warm up before long. I hope all the lightening strikes are over. Visiting me this past week were my brother, John Bricker, and oldest daughter, Sherry Jean from Mineral Wells, Texas. The weather is much warmer down…
Saturday, May 14, about 80 people attended the Open House and celebration for Dane Humbyrd, who received a diploma from Bradleyville School at 7 p.m. that day. He also received a special award with all of his family in attendance, Doug Scott and all his family, Don Scott, Steve Scott…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests, prayer and praise music. Brother Roberts brought the sermon from Galations 5:16-17, “Walking In the Spirit.” The evening service was opened with congregational songs then prayer requests for Cheryl Hopper, Delmar Rosseau, Donna Scribner and lost souls in our community. Brother Roberts…
Sunday, May 15 was the third Sunday after Easter. Biship Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. John 16:16 in which Jesus tells his disciples “A little while, and ye shall not see me and again, a little while, and ye shall see me…” explaining to…
What if there were no more preachers to preach? No more churches to attend? No more Sunday services offered? Would it be missed? Would it even be noticed? The modern fast-paced world offers many reasons for pushing people of faith to the back of the bus—too busy, too much to…
No doubt early spring cleaning and putting away winter clothes had to be reversed for a week at least, with cold temperatures across mid-states and in our area. The chilly air doesn’t stop grass and weeds from growing. My sympathy to those who lost loved ones the past week. As…
We had such a beautiful ceremony yesterday for First Communion of four young boys. These young lads did the readings and carried the gifts up to the altar. Fr. Paul questioned them on their religious education and they had the answers. At the end of the service the boys knelt…
The Vanzant Community Center held its benefit supper and auction on May 7th. It was a huge success. It was estimated that about 350 people attended. We have such a wonderful support for our community. We appreciate all that participated in any way in making our benefit a success. We…
“And unto men he said, behold, the fear of the Lord that is wisdom and to depart from evil is understanding, ” Job 28:28. Congratulations to Michael Gooley, who graduated from Lutie School Saturday morning. Tuesday evening, Gary and I went to Ava to visit his mother, Maxine Turner. Wednesday…
Well this Sunday our attendance was pretty poor. I don’t know what happened, maybe we all got spring fever. Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Matthew, chapter 16, verses 24-27. Take up they cross and follow me, then led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the adult class in the sixth…
I am back. I had decided to stop writing my colum at the first of this year, then I happened to tell three ladies and they were disappointed. The last three weeks I decided again no more until at church Sunday Gladys Cunningham handed me her news of the past…
Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests and praise reports were taken. Sis. Laurena Mitchell led in prayer. The church stood and recited Psalms 23 for our devotion. After a very good Sunday school lesson, Sis. Tracy Shipley led our little ones in song. What…
A little recollection of winters chill is just what Champions enjoy on the very edge of Spring. A brisk breeze at a damp 52 degrees is just enough to spur genuine enthusiasm for the new season. A chance visit to the Village on Thursday revealed some definite sign of multiple…
May 11, We had Wednesday night Bible study with Steve Wilkerson as our teacher. We are in Acts, chapter two. The passage that stayed with me started at verse 14. In Acts, chapter 3 verse 11, Peter is telling the people about how they are responsible for Jesus and His…
Melanie Breeding and Macee and Donna Dodson were here on Monday. Diana Davis went to Poplar Bluff Monday night and Tuesday. Michael Dodson helped David work on Donna’s van here Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called Monday. Tim Proctor and his son had visited her and Johnnie. Donna, Macee and…
Guess what? I’m late again. I do want to let all of the mothers out there know that I hope they had a wonderful Mother’s Day here on our mountain. We always give gifts to several mothers. Our oldest mother was Sybil Harvill, youngest – Deann Hutchinson, mother with the…
Good Monday morning. Can you believe this weather? My goodness a little fire in the fireplace feels good. Congratulations to all the boys and girls on their graduation. We had good service at Frye Church yesterday. Pastor Donnie didn’t preach. He is still sick with pneumonia so we’ll keep him…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. The Sunday school lesson was The Death And Burial of Jesus, John 19:17-18 and 25-30, 38-40 taught by Ronnie Epps. Prayer was given by Sister Elsie Atchison. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer…
Opening prayer to open our Sunday morning service was given by Doug Miller. After congregational singing, we went to classes where we studied about having thankful worship. We need to know that true worship comes from a heart that abounds in thanksgiving. Congratulations goes out to Dylan Welker, son of…
Sunday school started with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for the Lord and Br. Marshall asked for prayer requests. There were many. Prayer was led by Bro. Paul. Bro. Dallas reviewed chapter 14 and went on into chapter 15. Bro. Paul read the scripture chapter 15 verses…
The rains sure did not drown the ticks and folks are saying the high water is making snakes begin to move. The nasty rain and cold sure is going to be hard for the turkeys to hatch this year. Instead of making the season shorter they probably will extend it.…
We had several out of church Sunday morning, however, we had good services and continue to pray for all the concerns in the community, our church, the situation in our country and the sick and bereaved. Mae Cox reports Johnny and Pauline Pruiett made it back home safe and sound…
Sunday school opened with prayer. Bro. Dan led singing. The little ones took the penny march. Sister Helen Webster celebrated her birthday. Bro. Darrel taught the class from Luke 6. His teachings are a blessing to us. We had special singing. Bro. Garry Hall took the pulpit singing and preaching.…
Our week here at New Hope started with our women’s prayer meeting on Tuesday morning. It is a wonderful way to start out the week. I read something one time about the “A.C.T. of p.r.a.y” It said “A” for adoration of the Lord; “C” for confession; “R” for repentence; “A”…
We were blessed with a cool, breezy Lord’s Day this week, but it was warm and dry in the sanctuary and we had a great time praising the Lord. Ella Faye Mitchell sang for us. Our morning message was “Loving/Judgment.” Was the God of the Old Testament somehow different, more…
5-9-11. A late “Happy Mother’s Day” to all the mothers. I had a good one. The weather was just perfect. Bright sunshine all day and temps in the seventies. Maybe a little heavy on the breeze, but not enough to spoil it by any means. Now that I think of…
Claude Robertson and James Degase visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell’s son, Lowell Johnson, is still staying with them. Their other son, Larry Johnson, and grandson, Kent Johnson, are there often as they have for years. Larry’s wife, Shirley sends food. All this good help…
Picture someone standing at a cemetery. In front of him is the hole that has been readied to hold a coffin. It’s a dark hole and once filled, that’s it. Whose turn will it be? In Luke 16:19-31 it’s the rich man’s turn. It’s pretty sad, the rich man is…
What a beautiful day we had for Mother’s Day. I’m sure there were lots of picnics, barbequeing and visiting going on. Kelly grilled hamburgers for our lunch, along with, potato salad, baked beans and corn on the cob. Brian and Amanda Levelle, Gus and Stetson came by to pick Montana…
Sunday morning service was opened with a welcome to everyone from Richelle Shelton. We had 210 in attendance on Sunday morning. There were several baptised then the youth took charge of the service. The little ones did a fantastic job of singing and acting out the songs. Then the older…
It was a beautiful Mother’s Day as we came to our Lord’s house. Each Mother received a rose for each child, grandchild and great-grandchild. Brad Siler prayed for all our Mothers. Pastor Neal preached from I Samuel, Hannah’s prayer. She came to the house of the Lord, weeping and praying. …
“Be not thou envious against evil men neither desire to be with them,” Proverbs 24:1. My condolences to Thelma Venezia. Her sister, Opal, passed away. Well, the heavy rain has stopped for awhile. Maybe some of us can get the house roof fixed. Some people couldn’t get to their homes…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope all the mothers had a great day on Sunday. I guess the next big event will be graduation for the Seniors which will be this Saturday night. We wish the best as they start a new beginning after school is…
May 8 was Mother’s Day by the calendar, but appreciation of many mothers should be celebrated the year round. Those of us who lost our mothers at an early age have had to adopt another and pay respects to the living. As some blackberries are blooming it is likely to…
Carol Moore came by last Monday and picked me up and then we went over and got Marie Dickey and took her to Mansfield to her O.E.S. meeting. When I took my news in last Teusday I went by Marie Dickey’s and visited with her. Dora McBrayer and her son,…
Bob, Linda and I attended church on Sunday. It was our third Sunday dinner day. Everyone enjoys the fellowship. I talked to Nora on the phone. She and Lee have been busy moving back to Marshfield. The kids have been helping her. I also talked by phone with Mary Eads…
Missionary/Evangelist Bob Walker will be speaking at Bethany Baptist Church, this week. The service times are 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with Sunday services at 10 and 11 A.M., and 1 P.M. There will be lunch on the grounds at noon. Dan Stillings and his mother, Norma, sang a…
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want,” Psalms 23:1. Brother Roy Frye read the 23rd Psalms for our devotion. After we sang to open Sunday school. Pastor David prayed then we went to class. We sang Happy Birthday to Lois Graham. We wish you many more. Brother Bobby…
Brrr…somebody forgot and left the refrigerator door open last weekend! I have cleaned my fireplace out three times this spring thinking that would be the last fire for the season but we had it going again over the weekend, and it felt nice. Bob and I went to the Beacon…
Lots of prayer requests: Memphis Helsley, Lannie Ellis family, Tim Thornhill, Gary Dugger, Bernice Price’s brother in law, Jennifer Alexander, Leon Bradshaw, Sandra Hawkins, Vicki Collins, Margaret Marler, Mark Swartzfigur, Glen Eaton’s son, Lester Bates and family, Joyce Washburn, Velda Cross, Janice Hicks, Joy Mills, Mark Kohl, and Miranda Bruce.…
This week has been busy with high school graduations as two of my grandchildren have graduated. We enjoyed seeing both Jeffrey Inman and Caitlyn Morris graduate. Jeffrey graduated from Ava and Caitlyn from Ozark. Congratulations to all of our graduates. Sunday we celebrated the high school graduation of Rosa Dobrick…
Mother’s Day has come and gone. I got to be with both my daughters. They are so precious to me. I take every day as a special Mother’s Day. Yesterday was such a beautiful day. We sat on our front porch quite a bit. That’s a special place to me…
Trinity Lutheran Church of Ava, member of North American Lutheran Church, is delighted with the response to their annual fundraising breakfast this month. We’re glad the community weathered the storm to join us. You are greatly appreciated. Trinity recognizes and thanks Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for their gift of matching…
Howard and Virginia Plaster enjoyed a week of out-of-town company in late April. Sarah McColgan, a former neighbor, and a friend first came to visit for three days. They were followed by the Plasters’ nephew, Leroy and wife Sally who live in Anchorage, Alaska. Leroy is the son of the…
The Lions had some beautiful and talented guests at the Monday evening meeting. They were the girl’s basketball team from Ava Victory Academy. They are the 2011 National Christian Basketball Champions, 16 years of age and under, in the 3A Division. Head coach, Rod Scoville, and assistant coach, Don Sallee…
Kiwanis Food Drive is under way! Boxes have been placed at Dollar General and Town and Country. Please put your non-perishable donations in either of these boxes by May 23. After that date, all items will be donated to Heart of the Hills Food Harvest to help families right here…
Sunday, May 8 was the second Sunday after Easter. Altar and vestment colors continue to be white and we have our Easter lilies and Paschal candle to celebrate the season. Now that Kip has restored the chimes on our organ he opens and closes the service with chimes, making our…
Ken and Debbie Cederlind and Moe and Kaylynn Todd came down Sunday and they went with Bonnie Phipps and Cecilia Edwards to church and then they went back to Bonnie’s home and had a Mother’s Day dinner with Bonnie. My rain for last week was one and sixth-tenths of an…
We had a special Sunday morning service that honored both mothers and our 2011 graduating seniors from our church. All the ladies received a special gift from the church and the seniors were given gifts of appreciation. We are so proud of our seniors and we pray for their continued…
Saturday evening I went with Bob and Linda to the home of Kevan and Karen Davis. They had a barbeque for Mother’s Day. Sunday I went to church with Bob and Linda and Sunday night the three of us went to Basher to church. We visited with Wyatt one day…
The Bethany Baptist Church ladies had a Mother-Daughter Banquet at Saturday, May 7. The guest speaker was Elaine Wilson the widow of long-time evangelist and pastor, Art Wilson. Elaine was born on August 4, 1915 in Warsaw, New York. Elaine and her mother, Florence Sweet, accepted Christ the same night…
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her, ” Proverbs 31:28. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school on Mother’s Day. After singing by the congregation, Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy read Psalm 11 for the devotion. He then dismissed us to class.…
It has been a little bit more busy than usual at our house the past week, with our son David coming home for a week to visit and turkey season winding down. It seems we might have met ourselves coming and going a few times. It is always that way…
We had a most wonderful Mother’s Day. The weather was so nice. We had a good attendance. Most of our mothers are young. I am just a step-mother, but we’ve got good kids. Opening Sunday school, Joe Lafferty read the 126 Psalms. Lee Hampton taught our Sunday school lesson in…
Caney Church came together Wednesday evening singing. Bro. Jim Lafferty was our leader. We had many prayer requests. Bro. Hi led in prayer. Aspen Isaacs played a musical on the piano. Bro. Jim read scripture from Isaiah 65:1-16. No matter what comes our ways as God’s children, God makes a…
Mother’s Day in Champion was a beautiful day. That old adage about if it rains on Easter Sunday it will rain the next seven Sundays in a row did not play out and with enough rain in Champion’s bucket already, it was easy to concentrate on Mom. The roadways, the…
Sunday, May 8, 2011 – It’s a beautiful day for all the mothers to be celebrating their day. I hope each and every one had a special day. The prayer requests were many: Ray Patterson, Kenny McFarlin, Donna A., our military men and women, Chantelle’s grandfather, Hayes family, Darrell Lakey,…
I hope everyone had a good Mother’s Day. Michael Dodson, Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. John and Jo Stephens visited Aaron and Jordan Tate of Hartville on Tuesday. Megan Goforth went to Jefferson City with the school on Tuesday. She had a good time. Bryse Dodson…
What a wonderful Mother’s Day! At St. Leo’s we paid homage to God, respect and love to mothers and also acknowledged our high school graduates. We send our graduates off with knowledge of our love for them, prayers that they do well in their chosen endeavors, and that they remain…
Hope all yu mothers had a wonderful Mother’s Day. We appreciate our children and husbands. We probably have flowers to plant for a week. We’re all so glad to have beautiful weather after all the rain. It’s awful to still see all the devastation in Tennessee and others where the…
Church started by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow Coonce. Sunday school lesson was Trial Before Pilate, John 18:29-32 and 36-38 and John 19:14-16 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Sister…
A good Monday morning to all, is a little rainy looking. Well, it didn’t rain yesterday so guess the saying about raining seven Sundays if it rains on Easter doesn’t always hold true. River Stillwood visited on Wednesday with Bertha Scherer. Ann Collins and I visited a while Wednesday evening…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday morning service was by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, we went to classes where our lesson was “Heavenly Worship”. We do not know exactly what Heaven is like nor can we picture it in its full glory, but in Revelation 4:1-2 John saw a…
To Present and Future Believers: God has such love for you, He loves the one next to you, (John 3:16) Be they spouse, friend, neighbor or worker, That all belong to Christ, is God’s desire. Through you, God shows himself to them, As a light that shines in darkness –Shine! Receive…
Good Monday morning to my faithful readers and friends. Although you will not read my greeting until Thursday please know that I wish for you all good Monday mornings. My Mondays could not be anything but good following Sabbath church service with all my friends together with the presence of…
What a wonderful day to be in God’s house this Sunday! Mother’s Day was a beautiful, sunny day, and we appreciate all our regulars plus several guests who came to be with us. Jerry and Naomi Hunnell, Jim and Linda Moore, Tom and Donna Nichols and his grandchildren, all joined…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer. He then led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. We were dismissed to go to classes. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke, chapter 6. We sure enjoy his teachings.The young…
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Our ladies started out the week with prayer meeting. And our Wednesday night Bible study group started in the book of Genesis this week. We are going to read the whole book and study it out as we go. Some of…
What a beautiful day for all our wonderful mothers. The sunshine and a pleasant breeze, not a rain cloud in sight. Our morning service began with the choir and congregational singing and then we were treated to the Mayberry Family Singers with Jake Mayberry accompanying on the piano, they did…
5-3-11. Well here we are in May and still getting down in the thirties at night. It’s 46 degrees now at 1:15 p.m. and cloudy and breezy. Yesterday was nice and sunny, but still with a cool breeze. But as I always say, I can’t complain too much. It could…
Billy Fletcher and his aunt, Jean Daugherty, drove to Mountain Grove, Saturday afternoon to visit with Dorman and Georgia Mae (Smith) Edwards. Georgia Mae lived in the same neighborhood as Jean when she was growing up. Billy took his good friends, Edgar and Sharon Stewart, for Mother’s Day lunch at…
It sure looks like it’s going to rain today, but it may hold off until tomorrow, according to the forecast. My husband and I have been working furiously to finish planting our garden. I’ve had my windows full of plants for several weeks now because it rained nearly everyday. My…
It was a great Mother’s Day as I spent the day with my family. Several of them joined me for church on Sunday morning and then I enjoyed eating with a few in the afternoon. A blessed day for everyone. We are starting to see more visitors to the Chateau…
The newest news around Norwood is there was an explosion at a double-wide trailer, two trailers south of the old Baptist church, last night around nine o’clock. As far as I know no one was hurt or the cause of the fire has not been reported. There was a loud…
Time has certainly gone fast and here it is, time for the Lion’s walk/run this coming Saturday the 14th. It will begin at the top area of the city park. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. for those who haven’t as yet registered. The walk/run will begin at 9 a.m.…
At last week’s meeting, club members welcomed Les Hallmark, pastor at Red Bank Church, for our annual Prayer Week Meeting. We appreciate the effort he made to get there and the devotion he gave on prayer. Glenda’s mother did come home from the hospital last week, so we are very…
Sharon Marler We had a large crowd last Easter Sunday, almost 80. Upcoming Events: Men’s Breakfast-May 5- 7:00 a.m.; Mission Assoc. Meeting at Mt. Pisgah, Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m.; May 8- Mother’s Day recognition Sunday; May 14- Ladies trip to Branson; and Homecoming Services June 5 with Pot…
We’re so sorry about the death of Jan (Kelley) Delcour who passed away Friday the 29th of April. She has lived and worked for a bank in Lebanon for several years with her husband Dennis, but they had built a lake home at Isabella, Mo. recently and had moved there.…
Janet Taber Happy belated birthday wishes to Colene Rose whose special day was Monday, May 2. Colene’s grandchildren, Chris and Jenifer McGee and Casey McGee came to visit on Saturday, and the family, including son Paul, attended the wedding of their cousin, Travis McConnaughy, and Sarah Silverman at Pontiac. On Sunday…
Praise the Lord, if you are still able to read this letter then the wind hasn’t blown you away and the rain hasn’t washed you away, we still had plenty of seating at Sunday morning worship services so come, be our guest, first chance you get. Our morning message was…
Carl and Joan Fletcher visited with his brother, Billy Fletcher, Saturday. Billy and his Aunt Jean Daugherty went to Walnut Grove, Sunday afternoon, to hear the Heritage Singers. Janice Keith and Jo Stephens visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Their sons, Larry Johnson and Lowell Johnson, a grandson…
Good morning everyone. We have beautiful weather today. The sun is shining and that should do wonders for our mental and physical health. It sure helps mine. Anyway, we needed a break from all the chilly, cloudy, rainy days we’ve been having lately. There were not many out for church…
A good Tuesday morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend even with all the rain. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who has lost loved ones. May God bless…
We are getting plenty of spring rain this year. The grass is so pretty and green. It will keep one busy mowing the yard this spring. Lisa Richards and Tony visited with me Saturday. I have had several phone calls this week. One was from my half sister, Vivian Henley,…
We stood to read our devotional from I Peter 9. Prayer requests were given for Gary Duggar, the family of Bill Whittaker, Bob Siler, Joe Mason, the Willingham family, the names in our altar book and others. Mary Lou Hodges prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Juanita Menzies. …
Sunday morning service began with music and prayer requests then prayer and congregational singing of hymns. Venita Brummet, Cheryl Hopper and Cindy Smith did a fantastic job on the special song. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galations 5:16-17, “Walk In The Spirit.” Sunday night we had the pleasure of…
Sunday, May 1 was the first Sunday after Easter. Altar and vestment colors continue to be white, the color of purity and we have the Easter lilies and beautiful seasonal decorations put up by our altar guild. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. John…
At last year’s revival the pastor made the statement that a mule can be led to water but can’t be forced to drink. However, put salt in his food and he’ll get thirsty enough to drink. The same can be said about studying the Bible. There are times the pastor…
May came in with more showers, along with thunder and stormy Sunday evening and a downpour of rain! With branches and creeks already flooding the area we have enough moisture for a time! I believe the road crews have enough overtime work also trying to keep country roads repaired from…
When asked to complete this sentence, many people may not get it exact, but will get the finishing thought correct “In the beginning…” In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, which is the very first verse in the Bible. We see as we read on through the Genesis…
A meeting was held at the Vanzant Community Center on Friday, April 15. There were about 40 members of the community at our meeting along with board members, Bobby Emery, Robert Upshaw, Debbie Stone, Debbi Shannon, Terese Wrinkles, and Brenda Massey. John Unger was absent. The meeting was called to…
We started out our week with our women’s prayer meeting, and our Wednesday night Bible study group. We studied in the book of Joshua in chapters 6 and 7 discussing Achan’s sin. We had some people who needed special prayers and are sure our loving Savior fullfilled and met those…
Well lets start off with the liquid sun shine we got this week. Last Monday morning I reported I had two inches of rain, well by 6:45 that night I had another two and a half inches of rain. Last Tuesday morning I received five-tenths of an inch of rain…
On Sunday, Bob, Linda and I went to church, stopped in town to eat and come home. I took my “beauty nap” and Linda made cookies. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Friday with a daughter who had outpateint surgery. Later they visited with Mary McCleary, Sue Pickney, Rex,…
Dan Stillings sang a special song, Sunday morning. The Jubilee Singers sang in the evening. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message Sunday morning from Isaiah 6:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 he called, “The child of God can’t quit!” Isaiah demonstrated his love for God and his agreement with God’s purposes…
“He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked,” I John 2:6. Brother Roy Frye read I Peter 2:18-25 for the devotion after we sang. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy dismissed us to classes. We sang happy birthday to Brother Peter…
Sorry I missed getting any news items in the paper for the past few weeks. No excuse except being busy and forgetfulness a week or two and then lightning ran in on my computer and phone and ruined them, so I had to rethink how I was doing things. I…
Well I think we all are gonna have to build an ark if it keeps on raining. I hope it don’t dry up later on and burn everything up. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school reading the 2nd chapter of Psalms. Roy Hampton led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton taught the…
Monday morning finds Champion damp again and still grateful. The world around Champion has changed again and Champions stay grateful for domestic tranquility, the common defense and the wonderful Constitution. Huzza! Love and Gratitude goes out to Navy Seals and all those serving the Nation. Burning plastic. If you can…
May 1, 2011 – Morning Bible reading was from Revelations 22:16-21. Special prayer requests were for Joe Hickey, Art Cabot, Connie Lee’s sister-in-law, and the military men and women. Sunday school lesson was from Romans 1:1, Paul setting up the early churches. It was a very good lesson. We heard…
Diana Davis and others attended the 2nd grade concert last week. Mike and Corrina Dodson and Chase also went. Diana said Bryse really danced good to the Bingo song. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here every day except Sunday. Jo Stephens visited Gene and Rheba Pool Tuesday. Diana Davis…
When I was a child, mine was a family of believers but they did not attend any church. Starting at age four I was sent each Sunday with my sister (age seven) to the Church of Christ as it was within walking distance of our home, several blocks of Los…
You just never know what is going to happen at our church service, Donald started out by passing around a beautiful Bible that was from Jerusalem. It had a wooden front and back, and inside was a place that said it was suppose to be read in all churches. The…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Our Sunday school lesson was The Arrest Of Jesus, John 18:1-3, 12-14 and 19-24 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was…
We at Gentry enjoyed the revival this past week. We were fed the words of the Bible by Ron Roth, evangelist. He taught about the times, we are getting close to the time of the coming of the Lord. And this is the time to get our life with the…
Last Weeks News – Good morning to this Tuesday morning, April 26. My haven’t we had a lot of rain. But at the moment the sun is shining. I need to correct an article in my last weeks column where I expressed to Doug Fredrick and brother, in the loss…
This Wednesday the 27th, shows the rain temporarily over giving us the promise of a break from the flooding. Up until last night we had had 13 inches of rain since last Friday. It is too early this morning to check the gauge. Little Creek has been out of its…
Another good day to be in the house of the Lord began with singing and prayers for our nation, our friends and family, our church and the lost. Pray for the bereaved and the very ill, as well as the many terrible things that are going on here in our…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer. He then led the congregation in some songs. Bro. Darrel taught the adult class from Luke. We enjoyed his teaching. Specials were sung by Darrel and Helen and Dan and Janice. Bro. Garry sung some specials. Prayer requests were…
To close out the month of April, we welcomed March and April “Citizens of the Month at last week’s meeting, along with Assistant Principal David Williams and several family members of the students along with our regular members. May is shaping up to be a very busy month in the…
Violet Blakey brought me some mushrooms last Monday and were they every good. Carol came that evening and picked me up and then we went on over to Marie Dickey and got her and then headed for our O.E.S. meeting. I am sure glad Kay Hutchison lives on past me…
I attended church Sunday with Bob and Linda. We met Paul and Donna for lunch as we had all had early Easter get togethers with family. I went with Bob and Linda to Mansfield for a family get together on Saturday. There were twenty four present at the home of…
Several of the Bethany Baptist Church folks came out Friday evening for the Pizza and Movie night. The movie was a serious representation of conditions that may occur on the earth after the rapture. It will be far better to be ready to meet the Lord in the sky than…
“After three days I will rise again,” Matthew 2b. Amen, He did rise again. We celebrated Easter Sunday, April 24. We started early at Mt. Tabor Church for the sunrise service. We enjoyed beautiful singing by Sister Sandy Shumate, Sister Hellen Blakey, Sister Tillie Fowler, the Mt. Tabor Quartet, and…
Well it sure has rained. I guess we was pretty dry, but not now. Opening Sunday school Lee Hampton taught the third chapter of Luke, lots of generations and big names to pronounce. Wilma Hampton is still having trouble with her knees. We had questions and answers. Roy Hampton took…
Champions are keeping their heads above water and glad of it. They are glad for the rain and have no complaints. The bridge over Fox Creek just to the East of Downtown Champion is well underwater and likely to stay that way for a while. The low water crossings North…
Wednesday night Bible study is always enjoyed. Our teacher is very imformative. The young people have Chad and Chantelle Emmerson as their teachers and from all reports they are well liked. Our Sunday school lesson is always interesting and well taught. We have been in Jeremiah for quite some time…
On Monday Donna Dodson, Quin and Macee Breeding were here. Quin was still recovering from strep throat. I had a call from Ella Mae Dougherty on Tuesday. It was good to hear from her. Those here on Wednesday were Diana Davis and Ashlin, Donna and Macee, and Jo Stephens. Ashlin…
Wow! Such a week! I can’t recall how many times I had things unplugged due to lightning and by golly, it did strike close several times. The thunder actually rattled things in the house and even the cats were looking for hidey holes. I spent nearly as much time at…
Have you considered building your ark yet? There is so much water it seems like we could just float away. We do know that the world is not going to be totally flooded again, because that was a promise from God. He did not promise that we would never see…
Hope everyone had a blessed Easter Sunday with good attendance for all church services over the weekend. Actually Easter should be our most celebrated holiday of the year, being the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We had a good morning worship service with Pastor Benny Dewitt bringing a message…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent, prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Resurrection of Jesus, John 20:1-8 and 11-18 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs followed with prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. …
Easter Sunday started with a beautiful, but damp sunrise service followed by breakfast and fellowship. Children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt before Sunday school. Services began with prayer and congregational singing then dismissal for Sunday school. Our lesson was Christ Is Risen. We never get tired of hearing this lesson.…
Easter Sunday and plenty of rain to be had. One of the wettiest I can ever remember. Bro. Paul filled in for Bro. Marshall and greeted all. We had a song and Sister Naomi led in prayer. Bro. Dallas began Sunday school with a prayer and a review from last…
Easter Sunday Sunrise services at Chadwick Baptist Temple were well attended. Glad to see Tom and Phyllis Pettit and daughter Angie Smith and Brock, along with Tom Crain and wife, as well as Rick and Debbie Sisco and son, and Wes Winslow and several other visitors. There was also good…
What a beautiful day to praise our risen Savior with our Easter Sonrise service. We had a wonderful group joining us, several from other churches, with a great uplifting message from Brother David Dodson. He read from 1 Corinthians 15, with Paul talking about the risen Christ, with many special…
We had good services. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational singing. The children took up the penny march. We were then dismissed for Sunday school classes. Bro. Darrel brought a good lesson from Luke 4. We sure enjoy his teaching. The children sung…
The women get a chance to kick off our week by coming together on Tuesday mornings to have a prayer meeting and lift up our requests to the Lord. Our Bible study on Wednesday night was about Paul’s thorn in the flesh II Corinthians 12:7-10. Blessed Easter was this Sunday!…
We enjoyed a pleasant, even if a might soggy, resurrection Sunday morning. Our choir gave a cantata which everyone seemed very pleased with, particularly a solo, “Watch The Lamb” performbed by Bro. Gary Martin and a duet, “I Wonder How Mary Felt” by Sis. Lola Mayberry and Sis. Phyllis Bentley.…
I certainly hope everyone had a wonderful Easter like me. And such a happy hopeful day knowing that’s when our precious Jesus came back to life. We had dinner here and daughter Anita, grandson Jared, his wife Carrie, and their daughter Zoie, great-grandson Jacob all came out and we really…
Tom and Jewell Johnson did not have “new” news. Their boys were still seeing about them. Generally speaking that means that their sons, Larry Johnson and Lowell Johnson, and grandson, Kent Johnson help them in some way everyday. Shirley Johnson sends food and Tom says it’s not just a little.…
Hello everyone. I hope you had a Blessed Easter holiday. It was a rather wet Easter Sunday, but the spirits of those who attended Red Bank Church were not in the least bit dampened. All the little ones were decked out in their new spring dresses, bonnets, suits and ties…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter even with all the rain and storms. It wasn’t a very good day for an egg hunt outside, but I’ll bet the children found something to do. Steven’s children amused themselves by throwing the grass out…
We praise Him for who He is on our Lord’s Resurrection Day. Prayer requests were given and Peggy Miller led us in this prayer time. Happy birthday was sung to Stan Humbyrd. A thank you note was read from Frances Doty. An Easter drama was done by the young adults…
Sunday morning at Walnut Grove Church began with a breakfast then Sunday school. We then had a video, which was very good. Bill and DeDe Arington and Candy Lane sang a beautiful special, then there was a baptism. Brother Roberts then brought the message from John 10:10 and Romans 8:11,…
Sunday, April 24 was Easter Sunday, the oldest and most important feast of the Christian church marking the birth of new creation through Christ. Bishop Hartley wore his cape and miter for this service, marking as a special day in the church year. He began his sermon with a history…
This isn’t the time for the church to be cast down and sad. This isn’t the time for the church to be silent. The church ought to be happy. The church ought to be excited. The church ought to be filled with the spirit of God. Because it is on…
A very unusual rainy and stormy time was over the weekend, making scheduled events uncomfortable and even treacherous as flooded roadways caused dangerous driving, not only in low areas but on higher elevations. Fences washed out and cattle were out and it was very hard to even get them taken…
Hello friends. As we walk with the Lord and grow closer to Him, the reality of the power of prayer becomes clearer as we can see the evidence of our loving heavenly Father’s response to our prayers. The apostle Paul understood the power of prayer. Paul prayed for believers during…
“Grace by with you, mercy and peace from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the song of the Father, in truth and love,” II John 3. My sympathy to the Fern Erskine family. Thursday afternoon I visited with Sandy Richards and later with Rayford and Freda Clayton…
It has been a wet and storm weekend here. It has rained so much that in many places you are not able to travel. Grandson Nicholas attempted to reach Kindall Store on the afternoon of Easter Sunday and could not even get there for his chicken feed. We sure will…
The weather is still acting up all over the midwest. Some are putting out gardens. I hope frost doesn’t get any of it. We will all appreciate the fresh vegetables. We are using some of our flower beds to plant a few things. We’re not much on taking care of…
Easter Sunday services at the Souder Church of Christ were a wash-out, with the roads completely impassable due to high water in Spring Creek. E.J. Hampton marked his 51st year in the ministry that day, so he and Faye decided to visit the Ava Church of Christ Sunday morning, where…
Our hearts are saddened due to the loss of our Vice President’s mother-in-law early on this Monday morning. Our sympathies are with the family. We also ask you to pray for Connie Cornelison who is fighting cancer. Last week it was discovered that there is cancer in a hip and…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday afternoon and stayed all night with her mother, Bonnie Phipps, and then went back home Saturday evening. Bonnie went with Cecilia to church Sunday. Last Monday morning I had one inch of rain in my gage. Friday I got 1.4 more, then Saturday I had…
The Jubilee Singers sang a special in the morning service. Dan Stillings sang a special song in the evening service. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message on “What Is An Independent Baptist Church.” The word independent has been defined as: “not subject to the authority of another,” “not dependent on…
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, ” Acts 2:21. We are rejoicing at Black Oak over a young man being saved Sunday at church. We pray God’s greatest blessings on him. We thank God for him and…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 87th Psalms. Susie Sisco led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 2nd chapter of Luke, “The Christmas Story.” We got through the Bible, book by book and started over. Wilma Hampton wasn’t in attendance. She’s having trouble with her knees. We didn’t have…
Back in for good warm sunshine until Tuesday late and could be a bad storm from the weather report this Monday. I got to work in my yard most of last week and then that storm came in early Friday and Saturday. I thought I would chill to death from…
Wednesday evening Caney opened with prayer. Bro. Hi was our leader tonight, He took prayer requests, we have several families that have lost loved ones this week, We also have many sick in our area. Bro. Jim led us in prayer. Bro. Hi taught from the second chapter of Thess.…
The good news in Champion has to do with the whippoorwills and the hummingbirds. These are the sure harbingers of Spring and are as welcome as would be gift of a dozen mushrooms the size of pop cans. The hummers will be here in force before long as the ‘scouts’…
Sunday prayer requests were many. There is so much sickness and people in the hospital. Douglas County needs to unite and pray diligently for our friends, neighbors and military. When God’s people unite in one accord, miracles happen and prayers are answered. Remember our military men and women as they…
Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding and Reece Goforth were here on Monday. Reece was sick Monday with a sore throat. All four of Melanie and Keith’s kids were sick this week and went to the doctor with sore throats, fever and headaches. My nurse came by on Tuesday. My nurse came…
It seems we have another yo-yo week of weather ahead of us with a potential of rain, tornadoes and hail. They are even predicting a chance of rain for Easter. That probably won’t affect attendance at church but it might make Easter egg hunting and family meals indoor events. This…
First of all, I want to say happy birthday to my granddaughter, Albany. She was 9 years old the 19th. Our pastor, Bro. Benny Dewitt, had a birthday last Saturday with a surprise party from all their family at a restaurant there. I heard he was a little depressed thinking…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was The Lord’s Prayer, John 17:1, 9, and 12 and 20-26 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs then prayer by…
Opening prayer to start our Palm Sunday Service was by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, we were dismissed to Sunday school classes. We think of Palm Sunday as a high point of worship, His entry into Jerusalem as the triumphal entry, Jesus road a donkey, a lowly beast of burden…
Will see if I can write a little for the paper, this windy Tuesday morning. Wishing everyone a joyous Easter this coming Sunday. My sympathy to Doug Frederick and his brother in the loss of their mother, Phyllis Freeman. Her memorial service was last Monday in Mountain Grove. Agnes Williams,…
Sunday school opened with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang for Jesus. Bro. Marshall asked for prayer requests and there were many. We are really blessed to have a big God there for us. He can do anything when we ask, Amen. Sister Ulla led in prayer. Bro.…
Chadwick Baptist Temple had a work day Saturday and it sure looked nice.Pastor Jerry Loveland brought the message after the good special songs Sunday. Sunday, April 24 they will have Sunrise Services at 6:30 a.m. Rev. James Orick will be preaching. Refreshments will follow and an egg hunt for the…
The Sabbath was a beautiful day weather-wise and otherwise. We had a wonderful lesson with discussion. I think we were all in agreement that there is good in every denomination. And I think we should not determine in our minds what a different denomination believes until we investigate (or research)…
Church began with thanks to be in God’s house, again. We had many prayer concerns, church families, bereaved, very ill, the lost and our upcoming services. Brother Dennis read John 10, how the Good Shepherd would give His life for His sheep. We must be able to recognize His voice…
We had good services over the weekend. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and then led the congregational singing. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. We are sure missing Sis. Donna. Her mother is getting weaker. We are missing Sis. Marie. She fell and broke some more…
We started our our week with women’s prayer meeting on Tuesday morning. During Wednesday night Bible study we went over Psalms 13, “David Questions God” and “Jesus calms the storms,” Mark 4:35-41. We had a good discussion but the main focus was how leaning on Christ calms all storms in…
Another glorious Lord’s Day at Oak Grove this past Sunday. We still have seating reserved for those of you who would come and be our guests, so please feel free to stop in and worship with us. The morning message this past Sunday was taken from Hebrews 12:3, entitled “Consider…
Guess which month is almost gone now? They sure don’t stay around very long do they? You’d never know what the date is by the weather. Over the weekend it got down to 30 degrees and really strong winds with rain and snow. The chimney on the house was pulling…
Dessie Miller visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson one day last week. Tom said that the boys had been in several times. Norma Stillings attended the Douglas and Ozark Counties RTA meeting Tuesday at noon. She attended the Hospice Compassus Volunteer Luncheon at the office in Mountain Grove, Wednesday. She…
To begin my article, I want to make an important correction from the church announcements that I shared with you last week. The Ava Pregnancy Clinic, “Walk for Life,” event that is scheduled to take place at the Ava City Park will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 4:00…
Last week I mentioned how pretty the dogwood trees were, well you should see them now. They are even more beautiful. We had to be in town on Tuesday. While having lunch at McDonalds, Dick got to visit with Raymond Bricker and Martin Hathcock and while I was in Town…
Last Weeks News – We began our service with prayer time at 9:30 a.m. with a few. Thank God the Bible says, “for where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them”. Prayer requests were given for Pat Nall, Loretta Stiles,…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer. We then enjoyed some good picking and grinning while welcoming everyone. The beautiful special was presented by Curly and Janice Rawlings. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 23:33, “Calvary.” Sunday evening service was our monthly singing. We enjoyed lots…
Sunday, April 17 was the Sunday next before Easter, or Palm Sunday, which commemorates Christ’s enty into Jerusalem to be crucified accompanied by crowds waving palms, a symbol of victory in Roman times. At St. Francis we begin the Palm Sunday service with the blessing of the palms in which…
Churches can be considered kingdoms. Really small kingdoms; but, when they’re all lumped together in the end; wouldn’t this be Christ’s church? The one He speaks about calling to himself. Thinking along this line Romans 14:17 makes sense. This section talks about what the kingdom of God is and is…
In Missouri if you want a change in the weather, just wait until tomorrow, is a likely remark. Hopefully no one had put away all their warm clothes, or blankets off their beds! Or that they got “carried away” with too early gardening as replanting some seeds may be needed.…
Last Sunday was the last worship service for the Dogwood Nazarene Church in the original building before they move to the new building to celebrate resurrection Easter Sunday. Many believers stood and shared with the congregation of how good God is and gave fond memories of the church’s history, and…
“Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself, handle me and see for a spirit hath not flesh, and bones for as ye see me have, “Luke 24:39. Happy Easater for Christ is alive. Gary and Gloria Evans had a moving sale last weekend. They sold their…
You could see many of our friends and neighbors actively working away in the yards and gardens this past week. Despite some chilly weather, several took advantage of the warm weather on Sunday after church. Members of our family enjoyed attending the surprise birthday party for Jerry Diehl at Elkland.…
Sorry I forgot to mention the death of Eula (Hull) Miller, daughter of Jess and Violet Hull of Norwood. Eula was their third child, first was Opal (Hull) Towe, Jean (Hull) Bradshaw and the youngest was a brother, Lyle Hull, who lives south of Norwood. His parents are deceased. Eula…
At the regular meeting of Ava Lion’s Club Monday evening, they had as their guest, Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall. Mr. Wall told the Lions of some of his many jobs as Prosecuting Attorney. When someone is taking drugs and has gone through drug court, they are under intense supervision and…
Last week’s meeting was a very busy one with so much to discuss there was very little time for visiting. Highlighting the meeting we choose the scholarship recipients and held our annual club election. All officers were retained in their current positions: Glenda Little, president, Diane Taylor, vice president and…
Most of last week’s meeting was spent with last minute yard sale details and a few other items on our agenda. The sun shone brightly (and hot in the afternoon) and our yard sale on Friday did very well. Thanks to Ava Housing Authority (and member Greg Thompson) for the…
Tom and Jewell Johnson had several phone calls and visitors on the occasion of his 96th birthday this week. Tom and Jewell’s “kids” came in and out as they usually do. Tom preached Sunday morning at Springcreek Church, which is a blessing for the people of Springcreek Church. Gene and…
On Sunday Bob, Linda and I attended church. Bob came from Mountain Grove and worked on my lawnmower on Monday. Bob and Linda visited with Jessie, Jenna and Buster one evening. I visited with Levon Lambert and other friends in town this past week. I also played music on Wednesday…
Bonnie Phipps said she was doing okay and that she got out and went to church Sunday. Bonnie said her granddaughter, Courtnie Vigesaa, that lives in North Dakota called her and said they had 23 inches of snow, but it was melting and Wylie was just loving it. Carol Moore…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was A Provision For The Followers, John 16:7-16 and 33 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Bro. Raymond Haden…
We have great news here on our mountain. We officially have a pastor. God has answered our prayers. It seems like it took a long time but Bro. Donald Potter is our new pastor. We get impatient and want things quick, but God always knows what’s best for us. Sunday…
The little ones performed the praise song with actions. They did a really good job and we are so blessed to have the caring and active teachers for that age group. Good job, ladies. Sunday morning service was opened by Randy Brummet, with prayer requests, prayer, music and welcoming. Special…
Wednesday evening opened with singing. Bro. Jeff was our leader. He took prayer requests and Sister Melba led us in prayer. We have so much to be thankful for. Bro. Jeff taught in Romans 9 and 10. We had a good discussion on these scriptures with lots of audience participation.…
Such a week, this past one, typical with weather all over the place as is usual in the Ozarks. I finally put the rain gauge out, hoping that the freezing is over. The lawn needs to be mowed so I must buck up and get that done pretty soon. Also,…
Opening prayer was by Joie Welker for our Sunday service. After congregational singing, everyone was dismissed to Sunday school class where our lesson was “Praise Builds Us Up.” When we go through hard times we are usually thinking mostly about ourselves, this week we learned the way, withstand pressure of…
It’s a bright, sunshiny day out today. We’ve been getting some nice rains lately with more expected this week. That’s alright though because we need the rain to fill our ponds and make good pasture and hay for the cattle. Sunday was a beautiful day for worshiping the Lord. Brother…
Hope everyone got some rain this weekend. The gardens need showers to make them grow. Those visiting me over the weekend were Lisa and Tony Richards. They thought they would find mushrooms, but didn’t get any. They shopped all day Saturday in Springfield. They were give out Sunday. Braxton Richards…
The Dogwood Nazarene Church had a paint day and fish fry last Saturday, and what a pleasant surprise when their friend who has been helping with construction showed up with some professional painters with sprayers. The paint was flying efficiently, and the job would have been completed except they ran…
Tuesday morning our women’s prayer group met and lifted up our requests for prayer to the Lord. We gave thanks also for the blessings and the works he has and will do in our lives. Wednesday night, Bro. Lyndon led our Bible study on “The Angel of the Lord.” We…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. No news last week as none was turned in so will try to make a report this week. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing…
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 – We had another good Bible study. The more we read about Peter the more we can see his traits in us. We are quick to act at times, but as for cutting off the ear of the high priest, I don’t think any of us…
More signs of spring with trees getting their green leaves and dogwoods joining the other early blooms making a show for tourists driving the highways. They certainly are a pretty sight this time of year. In March it was sassafrass root time and a memory of John Zook who really…
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life,” Jude 21. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school by taking prayer request after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy read II Corinthians 4:1-12 for the devotion. We had lots…
Gene Pool had surgery on his head Monday. He is doing good. Macee Breeding and Donna Dodson were here Monday, Thursdayand Friday. My nurse came by on Tuesday and Wednesday. Those coming by Friday evening were Keith, Melanie, Reece, Quin and Macee, Diana and Jolisa. Megan Goforth spent Friday night…
Sunday morning service opened with prayer requests, prayer, welcoming ,and congregational hymns. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful song for the special. Brother Cody Prock brought the message from Genesis 5:15-23 and Revelation 3:15-22. He brought the evening message from Joshua 1:9, “Faith.” Happy Anniversary to Kirby and Mary Mackey.…
Superintendent, Jewell, welcomed everyone to a typical March day, in April, brought in by strong winds. We enjoyed gathering to praise the Lord, to pray for our requests, which continue to be many, the bereaved and fellowship together. We appreciated having Sister Sandy’s parents as our guests. Brother Dennis read from…
Many prayer concerns are always given. Among those were Joe Mason, the family of Gary Evans, the family of James Doty, the Hoskins family, our lost loved ones, leaders, our nation, troops and today’s service. We are a needy people always. Shannon Wilson prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung…
This Monday is a big let down from Saturday and Sunday weather when we fall from the eighties to the forties and a wind chill in the thirties. We did get high wind, but now rain the rest of this week is looking good. It was a wonderful day at…
4-4-11. Three words for the weather this morning – dark,windy and chilly. We went from 83 degrees yesterday to 43 degrees today. But it could be much worse. We had a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado watch yesterday evening. We were prepared to go to the basement if need be,…
I must try to get my news in this week after not having written for several weeks. In addition to being sick with a broncial infection, I have had a wisdom tooth that became infected so I have had two separate rounds of antibiotics. Also seems as if I have…
One can sure tell one is aging when you walk the Ozark hills in search of mushrooms. I can write about a lot of age processing, but why bore you and me. A beautiful Sunday morning, but that wind is really roaring like a lion. Most usually April is more…
Praise the Lord what a beautiful Lord’s Day. We sang and studied together, as usual and then the morning message was from I Peter 2:9, 10. God’s blessings to his own people, when they are obedient and pliant to His will, as well as His gracious offer to all who…
Sunday, April 10 was The Fifth Sunday in Lent, commonly called Passion Sunday. This designation is unique to the Anglican tradition and commerates Christ’s physical suffering. It is a fairly recent addition to the liturgical calendar, dating from the 19th century and first incorporated into the 1928 edition of the…
A couple of teams took packets out through some neighborhoods to hang information packets on doors. The hope is that people who do not know the Lord will be saved because someone cared enough to get up early on a Saturday morning to take the message of Salvation to them.…
Patsy Williams called with some really good news. A new great grandson, Liam Brady Williams, was born at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, April 1 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, weighing in at 8 pounds and 3 ounces. Most of the Williams family was there to welcome the newest redhead…
We had a beautiful, although windy Lord’s Day, this past week, but we were blessed with guests and enjoyed worship services very much. Chelsea and Justin Gilmore were our guests and Lary and Linda Chase brought their lovely daughter, Malinda, who blessed us with a very special song. If you…
Opening prayer to start our Sunday services was by Doug Miller. After congregational singing, everyone was dismissed to their Sunday school classes. Our lesson was “Remembering Jesus Christ.” We need to make Him the focus and remember Jesus in all things. Keep Him as our top priority then we can…
Sunday, April 3 was the fourth Sunday in Lent, known in the Anglican tradition as Rose Sunday, which represents a lessening of the penitential character of Lent and the altar and vestment colors are rose; this is the only Sunday in Lent in which altar flowers are permitted. Bishop Hartley…
Congratulations to Bub and Kayla Blair on the birth of their son, Noah Gene. Noah was born March 31 and weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 ½ in. long. He sure is a cute little guy and I know everyone is excited he is finally here. Congratulations also…
After this manner therefore, pray ye, “ Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed by thy name. thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead…
Donald Fletcher of Fair Grove, Missouri visited with his brother, Billy Fletcher, Thursday. Jean Daugherty visited with Billy, Saturday afternoon. I was honored to receive the John Dickison award for community service at the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Saturday evening. An honor like this is especially nice when…
Bret and Patricia Skillen, missionaries to the U.S. Military in Germany, and their three children were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Bret finished twenty years of service in the U.S. Army having served in Iraq several times and lived in Germany several years. He and his family benefited from…
March 30 – Caney began Wednesday evening services by singing. Bro. Jeff was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests. Sister Lila led us in prayer. Bro. Jeff taught on chapter 9 of Romans. We had a real good study with lots of participation. Sister Janice had 7 young people…
“Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever,” Psalm 106:1. Brother Roy opened Sunday school with congregational singing, prayer by Pastor David, then he read the devotion and dismissed us to classes. We had several out today. Please pray…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding brought me breakfast Monday morning. They took me to town on Tuesday and were here on Thursday when my nurse came by. Reece Goforth and Quin Breeding stayed here Friday afternoon while Donna took Megan to the dentist. Those here Friday night to play pitch…
Besides the fear of earthquakes, this time of year is noted for tornadoes. On April 18, 1890, Marshfield, MO. was almost blotted off the map as a tornado killed 92, injured 200 people and only a dozen out of 200 buildings were left standing. My father’s family lived there and…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps and she said she got out Saturday and worked in her flowerbed. Bonnie made it to church Sunday while it was pretty and warm. Last Monday I had a half of a tenth of rain in my gage. Wednesday I received another half of a…
I’m glad that the sun finally popped out today. I think that a cold, cloudy, windy day like yesterday, affects our disposition somehow. Anyway, I feel much better with the sun shining brightly. Sunday was a little windy, but it was still a warm, sunshiny day. One could also see…
The Dogwood Nazarene Church’s building project is moving along according to schedule and the day is drawing near for the first day of worship in the new building, which is Easter morning. That glorious morning when the worldwide church body celebrates Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and knows because He…
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 – This evening the service was changed from Bible study to a cottage prayer meeting. We have so many in the need of prayer – those in the hospital, brothers, Wayne Applequist, Don Graham and the spouses of the sick ones, stands in great need of…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Bro. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was The Vine and The Branches, John 15:1-17 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro.…
We got a good shower of rain this morning. The grass will grow now. There is nothing like the spring of the year, flowers blooming and grass growing tall. The trees are leafing out. Cathy Cornett, Tyler and Kayla stopped by one day and visited with me. The kids were…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer and then he led us in congregational songs. Birthday offering was given by Rachel Garner. It was her 3rd birthday. We wish her many more to come. Bro. Garry Hall preached a good message from Isaiah 9:2-6 on Jesus…
We started out our week with our women’s prayer meeting on Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, our Bible study group discussed different things that the Bible says the word of God is like such as in Hebrews 4:12 the word of God is like a “two edged sword.” Jeremiah 23:29 says…
There’s a lot of disagreement in biblical circles about the word perfect. Yet, it says in Matthew 5:48 ‘be ye perfect’. Of course, on the heels of that is ‘as your Father in heaven’. Even looking at it from the broadest of possibilities, one has to admit that earthlings start…
It seems like April is moving along pretty good. It really started out here last night. It thundered so loud the windows rattled. Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the 24 Psalms. Lee Hampton led the opening prayer. Lee Hampton aslo taught the adult Bible class in the first chapter…
Morning service began with a good morning from Bro. Marshall. We sang a song for Jesus. Bro. Marshall asked for prayer requests and there were many. Sister Peggy led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Micah, chapter 6, verses 7 and 8. Bro. Dallas began Sunday school with a…
Champions are pleased for the rain, pleased for the good company of friends and family visiting, pleased for the progress in their gardens and various other enterprises. Overall the Champion neck of the woods is quite a pleasing place full of the glories of spring and happy people. A good…
Elijah was from the highlands of Gilead. It was far removed from the big city centers of Israel and was one of the few places that Yahweh (God) was still worshipped and the old traditions were followed. These Israelites scorned the introduction of the fertility gods, which King Ahab had…
Well, it’s already April. Where did March go? It’s having a rough time of being spring. I’m ready for some sun and spring weather. We had several people at church this week, but with people working all different hours, it’s hard to get everybody together. Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school…
What a beautiful day the Lord made for us to gather and serve Him. Everyone was smiling as we began our Sunday morning service. Bro. Marshall began with a good morning to all. We sang a song for the Lord and prayer requests were made. Sister Mary led in prayer.…
A review of the first week of April over the last five years reveals the following: Good news in Champion (April 9, 2007) is that Spring is back again! During the course of the week assessments will have been made about the degree of freeze damage to trees and shrubs,…
It has been a busy week in our home as we have helped in baby-sitting grandchildren and great grandchildren. We enjoyed watching Reagan Inman (our great-granddaughter) while her parents, Nicholas and Sarah Inman packed and moved to their new home near Marshfield. We will all miss them here in the…
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert (Doris) Holder from Republic visited relatives around Norwood this weekend. Doris is the daughter of Ray and Anise (Ryan) Filer and a niece of Ruth Bradshaw. Saturday four first cousins got together. They were Teresa Chadwell, Leah Vaughan, Deana Kelly and Doris. Even though they (the…
On this 4th Sunday in Lent we began with the Bible readings as follows: I Samuel 16: 1-13, Psalm 23; and the New Testament, Ephesians 5: 8-14, Gospel: John 9: 1-4. Our lector was Hulda Tipton. Pastor Wayne Strohschein’s sermon today was based on the gospel of John. We don’t always see…
What a difference a day makes! Sunday was a beautiful day with record highs. Today (Monday) is cold, windy and wet. Hopefully, it won’t last long and the sun will shine the rest of the week! Several of us met on Thursday to take care of business and also had…
Joyce Inman I cannot believe that it snowed last night! However, many have been saying that it was supposed to snow the last week of March. The citizens of Fordland are looking forward to the annual Easter Parade and Easter Hunt on Saturday, April 23. Line up for the parade…
By Ruth Bradshaw Aren’t we glad Spring is here? I’m glad to kiss this past winter good-bye. Richard Hanks passed away the past week. He lived in Lebo, Kan., and had been ill for a long time. He got poisoned from a weed spray and never got over it. His…
Rosie Miller All of the congregation at Trinity Lutheran want to say how much we appreciate the Ava Fire Department and Ava Rural Fire Department, and every one of you firefighters, for a great job and a job well done in saving our church from the fire. On this 3rd…
Janet Taber Sean, Cleta and Delaney Sweeney spent several days traveling last week, conducting business in Salt Lake City and then vacationing in Idaho with their daughter, Mackenzie, and husband Davey Gorham. Delaney was on spring break from Drury University where she is a freshman. The family enjoyed skiing, and…
Kevin and Donna Doty were guests of the Lions at the regular Monday evening meeting. The Dotys are new residents of Ava, having moved here from Oklahoma a few months ago. Kevin wanted to be near his father who was in bad health. Sadly his father passed away a week…
Due to conflicting schedules, our “Citizens of the Month” were unable to join us for last week’s meeting. We are waiting to hear when that will be rescheduled. We did have several other things to discuss, however, including upcoming fundraisers and Chamber news. We also celebrated birthdays for Glenda Little…
Paul and Terri Pritchard and their daughter, Tiffany were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. The Pritchards are missionaries to Cape Verde Island off the coast of Africa, which is a Portuguese speaking nation. Paul and Terri both grew up in Brazil as missionary kids. So they spoke Portuguese from…
Norma Stillings, who serves as a volunteer ombudsman for the residents of the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, attended the 2011 Volunteer Ombudsman training conference “Portrait of an Advocate,” Monday and Tuesday, March 21-22 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbia. There were sessions on Mental Health, Loss and…
In Luke 10:1 Jesus has appointed seventy to go by pairs into every city and place. He has given them a set of instructions for when they are gone and has also told them to heal the sick. When they return in verse 17, they are feeling really good. They…
Last Weeks News – I was sorry to lose another dear friend last week, Ethel Posey. She will be missed by so many people. Our neighbor, Jim Bracken, came down to visit with Dick Richards one evening last week. Julian Cavalier, another neighbor, has been here a couple of times.…
Bro. Marshall opened Sunday school with good morning to all. We sang a song for Jesus. Prayer requests were many. Sister Patsy led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Ezekiel 3:18-21. Sunday school class began with our leader asking Sister Mary to lead in prayer. Sister Peggy read from…
Did you get to see the supermoon as they were calling it on the TV news? I mistakenly thought it was Friday night, and then forgot to go out and look, so thought I had missed it. When a friend brought it to my attention that it was instead on…
We enjoyed a glorious Lord’s Day, with the spring like weather and new and old friends joining us in worship services. Our morning message was, “Get In The Game” with an emphasis on the similarities between the successful sports team, dedication, enthusiasm and individual members doing their specific tasks well.…
Champions watched the Super-moon set on the first morning of Spring and saw the new season suddenly emerging in bright yellow forsythia and daffodils against deepening greens as the woods are thickening with swelling buds. Dogwoods will soon be showing themselves and redbuds will pink up the woods in their…
Ephesians 4:27, “ Neither give place to the devil” was Pastor Benny Dewitt’s message Sunday with scripture from Proverbs 1:20-33. It was a very good message with good congregational singing. I came home and hurriedly fixed lunch and went back for afternoon services at the nursing home. Sis. Betty Hesterlee…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer and praise along with welcoming everyone. Special song was done by Margaret Rosseau. Brother Roberts brought the morning message from Mark 16:15, “Share The Good News With Everybody Everywhere.” It was good to see Billie Taber and Cheryl Hopper back…
Sunday March 20, 2010 Gentryville Church of God hosted biker Sunday. Members from CMA, Christian Motorcycle Association, the Sho-me Disciples branch out of Houston, came and did our bible study and our morning service. We had a wonderful service and our youth saw that you can be a Christian and…
Sunday, March 20 was the Second Sunday in Lent and we continue to replace the morning prayer segment of our worship service with the chanting of The Litany or General Supplication for God’s mercy. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, 1st Thessalonians 4:1 “we beseech…
March 16 – Wednesday evening praise worship began with singing. Bro. Hi was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests. We have lots to pray for. We feel so sorry for the people in Japan. Bro. Jeff led us in prayer. Bro. Hi’s thought for the evening was “Choices.” He…
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, ” Romans 6:23. Brother Roy Frye read the devotion after congregational singing. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy dismissed everyone to their classes. Annie Maggard taught the children and Pastor…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Quin Breeding has been sick with sore throat, ear infection and fever. He went to the doctor Tuesday and Thursday. Donna came by on Thursday on her way to work. My sympathy to Lyn and Linda Rogers of Illinois on the…
Maybe before long mushrooms will start popping up. I believe it is just a tad cold yet. We need some warm nights. It sure is a yo-yo weather season. I sure hope the prediction of a dry spring and summer is wrong. Sunday, March 20 – spring has arrived. Hope…
It is a windy March, fruit trees blooming and fear of freezing weather yet to come! Daffodils and forsythias are beautiful, and other flowering shrubs. Apricot and plum trees along with pear, aplle and peaches are in danger of freezing, yet so pretty now. Some early gardeners planted potatoes on…
Well, praise God for this beautiful day we had today. We had good services at Frye Church this morning. Bro. Roger McCullough was our speaker for today. I attended the chili and soup supper at Wasola Fire Dept. last evening. There was a good crowd with lots of food and…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and spent the night with her mother, Bonnie Phipps, and then went back home Saturday night. I had 1.2 inches of rain last Monday. I went to my doctor in Ozark last Monday about my sneezing. Wednesday morning I took some food over to…
We had good services Sunday. Bro. Dan opened up in prayer then he led in some congregational songs. The girls took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell taught a good lesson from Luke 4. Then Bro. Garry brought a good message from Hebrews 15:32, Faith, Till You Make It. We…
Being an Authentic Child of God One of the most important of all human behaviors, namely, the ability to be authentic around others, is something at times we all fail. Too often we will be a certain self at home, another at work, and yet another at church, or the…
We started out our week here on Tuesday morning with our women’s prayer meeting. It is a wonderful time for the women to get together and have some alone time with God to lift up our requests for prayer. We want to extend an invitation to any women who would…
Hello folks. How many of you are suffering an allergy reaction from trying to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful weather we have been having? Well, that would include me. My sinuses are giving me fits. Evidently the doctor’s offices are filled with like sufferers, because I couldn’t get an…
Sunday I attended church with Bob and Linda. Sunday evening, Barb, Jack and Miracle visited with us. We’ve been trying to get the yard ready to mow, so much to do. Bob and Linda, Charlie, Glenda nd Doug have sure worked a lot and still more to do. Saturday, Bob,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow Coonce. Sunday school lesson was Jesus And The Father taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs and prayer was given by Bro. John Paxton.…
It was indeed a beautiful day to worship, beginning with songs, prayer and thankfulness. We miss those who are still not able to be out, pray for the sick and bereaved. We appreciated having Charlie and Joan Pond with us Sunday and Sunday evening. Brother Dennis spoke about some common…
Prayer requests were many as always. Among those were Mike DuBois and children, Roman and Robbie Sidykin, Joe Mason, Jerry Pitts’ aunt, Jerry and Scott Nall, the unsaved, leaders, troops and missionaries. Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Chloe Wilson. Brad Siler and Clay McFarlin received…
3-21-11. Well, I guess spring is here and I welcome it with open arms. It’s a huge relief. Now we’re going into the stormy weather. Daughter, Anita said she would meet us on Wednesday the 16th which was my birthday and buy my lunch. I was happy to see her…
Last Weeks News – Ann Collins and Ella May Daughterty visited a while Friday evening with Ada Beard. Chris Hartzell ate dinner Saturday with her grandma, Ann Collins. We went to church Sunday morning and several were out with colds. Patty Stephens from Galena came Sunday evening and spent the…
I know it’s been a while since I last talked to everybody. I hope you all are doing wonderful. I could say that I have been busy, but in today’s world, we all seem to meet each other coming and going. Our church has added a few names to our…
We were blessed this last Lord’s Day with a visit and report from Dr. Paul Pritchert, who is one of our missionaries to Africa. Dr. Pritchert brought us a wonderful message from the sixth chapter of Galatians. The text centered around the text in Galatians 6: 9, 10; “Do Good…
Sunday, March 27 was the Third Sunday in Lent; we continue during Lent to replace the Morning Prayer section of the Sunday Service with the chanting of the Litany or General Supplication for God’s mercy. Fr. Glen based his sermon on the Gospel for the day, St. Luke 11:14, in…
Opening Prayer for our Sunday Service was by Joie Welker. After congregational singing, all were dismissed to Sunday School classes where our lesson was on “Worship Inspires Service.” Our whole lives should consist of acts that glorify God. True worship and active service in the churches works well together and…
