Joie Welker opened morning service with prayer. In our lesson for Sunday School, we studied confidence in faith. Faith is the ability to trust what we can not see and taking God at his word. Our special song was by Bro. Bob Huskey. Pastor Rilley and Judy Hall returned safely…
Church started Sunday morning by singing and Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was The Awesome Responsibility of the Watchman, Ezekiel 2:8-10, Ezekiel 3:1-4 and 16-19, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Specials were…
Well what an awesome day this has been. I just stop and thank the Lord for all the blessing. We’ve been having really good services at Frye Church. Last Sunday after services, we all went to Haskins Ford and Roger helped Bro. Jeff baptize six of our friends and neighbors.…
This Weeks News – James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: ‘We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves…
Hope everyone had a good holiday. Donna Dodson and I went to town on Tuesday. Donna Dodson, Mike and Corrine Dodson and Bryse, Diane Davis, Amy Hill, Challa, Axle, Jolisa Iott and Willie all went to the football game Thursday night to watch Chase Dodson and Dalton Watkins play. They…
Starting off with “Praise God for the rain.” Sunday a.m., there were a host of prayer requests, Missy, Terry B. and Sherry R., Don and Ruby Graham, Marvin Graham, Colleen, unspoken, Linda R., John and Ariel and Eva. Sunday morning’s special singing was by Linda R. and Brockie, Makela and…
Champions are set for another busy fall season and some are tiring of the constant comments about the swift passage of time. You’ll miss it by talking about it so much. That sentiment also speaks to people who are so busy taking pictures with their fancy cameras that they do…
September 5 – Caney came together Wednesday evening to praise the Lord and study his word. Pastor Bill took charge of the service taking prayer requests.. Brother Hi Lambeth led in prayer. Brother Bill read Mark 1:6-17. This scripture tells us to honor Christ and to show that we believe…
Isn’t this weather nice. It really feels like we are headed into fall now. Wilma Hampton said her cousin, Tony Stillings, will be making molasses next Saturday, Sept 15. That will really put everyone in the mood for biscuits to eat with fresh molasses and butter. I can’t wait for…
Trust in him at all times, ye people, pour out your heart before him:God is a refuge for us Psalm 62:8 Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. We missed Sister Shirley Riley as she was traveling. He read Psalm 27:1-6 for the devotion and dismissed us to…
The Young Women N Christ met Monday afternoon at Bethany Baptist Church with Darlene Sorensen. They have a devotion time, a snack time, and time working on crafts. Pastor and Darlene Sorensen and their daughter, Sally, attended a Family Reunion in St. Louis over the weekend. Bro. Bob Helms spoke…
We sure enjoyed the rain we received this past week and the cooler weather. It’s still keeping all of us busy filling the humming bird feeders. I’ve been down in my back so I spend most of the day watching the birds. Bob and Linda McCleary spent the day in…
With gas prices going through the roof again under the current administration, here are some ways to save: watch your speed. If 55 is the limit, drive it. If 65 is the limit, stay at 60 and let those gas-guzzlers pass you. We’re seniors. We’re expected to drive slow! Keep…
Kaylynn Todd and Alaya, Courtnie Vigessa, Wylie and Weslee came down Friday to visit with their Grandmother Bonnie Phipps before Courtnie and family had to go back to North Dakota . Those having dinner with Bonnie that day was Kaylynn, Alaya, Courtnie, Wylie, Weslee, Cecilia, Roy and Linda Sue. Bonnie…
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more as ye see the day approaching,” Hebrews 10:25. Sympathy to the Lyle Price families. I never ever heard anything bad about him. Just a good Christian man helping…
At last we have had rain and moisture in the air instead of heat and dry air for the past months. The rain is needed badly. The grass was green almost overnight, but now the forecast is for hot and dry weather this coming week. Leslie Hicks and Anna Larson…
Sunday, September 2 was the thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Galatians 3:16. “To Abraham and his seed were the promises made….to thy seed which is Christ.” In this passage Paul discusses Christ’s relationship to the law of Moses: God’s grace…
Sunday morning service opened with prayer and then the Praise Team led us in some praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:16, “L.U.I.”, (Living Under the Influence of God.) Monday evening was the first softball games for the Walnut Grove team. Have fun! Delmar and I went…
We read our devotional reading from Romans 5 as Brad Siler began our Sunday school hour. Prayer requests were given for Paula Calmer, Paul Duckworth, a little boy in St. Jude’s Hospital, Debbie Pitt’s brother, Eugene, the suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac, our nation, leaders and our military…
The 27th of August, Glenda Sue Strong from Clinton, Missouri picked Norma Cross and me up in Ozark and drove us to Claremore, Oklahoma. Glenda is Norma’s daughter. We visited with sisters, Georgia Sanders and Sue Johnson. Several other relatives came by to say hello. We came home Tuesday evening.…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a good Labor Day weekend and enjoyed the day off work for the ones who did. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who…
Lena Goss was a recent visitor in the home of Tom and Jewell Johnson. Tommy Roberts visited with them, Saturday. Norma Stillings took her friend, Paulette Walls, to Springfield, Monday for a doctor’s appointment and a medical test. They ate supper in Springfield, because it was getting late when they…
8-27-12. Dear family, friends, relatives and people I don’t even know from near and far. It’s a good morning here at the farm. We got five inches of rain over the weekend. How nice. I guess it’s too late for the corn, but will be good for the beans, grass,…
The Lord indeed is good, sending us our much needed rain and the hope of more to come, let’s all remember to thank Him. Miss Tiffanee Satterfield and Mr. Forest Brooks did us the honor of having their wedding ceremony at Oak Grove this past Saturday and we know you…
We had good services. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congegation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Dan taught the lesson from Matthew. We sure miss Darrel and Helen. We were glad to have Bro. Billy give the message. A birthday offering was…
We had showers of blessings in our area this past week and everyone was very thankful for all of them. We continue to have many on our prayer concern list. We were glad for our visitors in the morning service, come again. Brother Ric continued on his message he began…
I’m writing this before church this Sunday morning. It’s a cloudy cool morning with forecasts of a warm-up this week before another chance for rain this next weekend. The remnants of the hurricane brought us a 1-1/2″ rainfall. For this we are thankful. Yesterday was a thoroughly enjoyable day with…
Sister Naomi opened Sunday school with a good morning to all. We sang a song for Jesus and prayer requests wer made. Sister Juanita led in prayer. Sister Naomi read scripture from St. John 13:34-35. Our Sunday school leader, Sister Mary, began with prayer and then read from II Corinthians…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday school lesson in Hebrews 10, we studied about being steadfast in our faith. We should trust God with determination and come boldly before God knowing He has already prepared the way. Happy Birthday wishes went out…
Here we go again. The administration in D.C. has now mandated that in a few years all new vehicles must give us 55 miles to the gallon. According to the New York Times (a fish wrap paper), this will add a minimum of $8,000 to each vehicle and this administration…
Get-well wishes to Cody Goforth. Donna Dodson was here on Monday. Jo Stephens visited me on Friday, She also visited Gene and Rheba Pool. Diana Davis and Donna was also here on Friday. Jolisa Iott and Willie came by also. Regan Koop spent Firday night with Megan Goforth. Reece Goforth…
Wednesday night message from Chad E. was on judging our fellow man. We are quick to condemn our fellow man and not even realize what we are doing and saying. We are told to judge not, condemn not. Forgive and we shall be forgiven. Help people up when they stumble…
Some of the rain that has been so needed in Champion came in the best possible fashion with no big electrical disturbances and in such a gentle way that not a drop ran off anywhere, but soaked right in. Over the course of a couple of days, the little drops…
August 29 – Caney came together Wednesday evening by singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley began service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. We are praying for the lost, sick, bereaved, for rain, our country and military. Bro. Jim led in prayer. Bro. Jeff read Hebrews 12:1-2 and John 13:1-17. Jesus’…
“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things,” I Corinthians 13:11. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Romans 5:1-5 for the devotion…
Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening you can expect to see Joe and Linda Wood drive up to the church’s wheel chair ramp. Someone goes out with a wheel chair and helps Tom Hawkins come in. Tom Hawkins is a resident at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare…
I didn’t make it to church on Sunday. Bob and Linda brought my lunch to me before they went on to church. Barb, Jack and Miracle visited me a few times this week. Bob and Susie were here for a couple of day and did some work for me. Nora…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, September 10—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, pudding. Tuesday, September 11—Fish, cheesy potatoes, hush puppies, fruit. Wednesday, September 12—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, sherbet. Thursday, September 13—Country fried steak, potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit. Friday, September 14—Cheeseburger, tomato, onion,…
Sunday worship services were filled with hymns and praises and Bro. Oren gave a great message from Luke 11:14-28. Once we decide to clean out the sin in our hearts, we need to be diligent in keeping it full of the Holy Spirit. As Bro. Oren’s message says, “A clean…
We sang a song this morning and one of these days we will fly away with Jesus when He comes back for us and what a great day that will be. There will be a men’s retreat at the Lake of the Ozarks September 28-30.You can sign up at the…
Kaylynn Todd and Alaya, Courtnie Vigessa, Wylie and Weslee came down to Ava Thursday to visit with their grandmother, Bonnie Phipps, and while there Aunt Cecilia came over and visited with them too and then they went back to Springfield that evening. Bonnie attended church on Sunday. Carl and Mary…
Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one, saving February which alone has twenty-eight. Do any of you remember this little rhyme? I learned it sometime in grade school. I think of it every year when September arrives. I have been looking forward to September…
With some moisture grass is green again and is a welcome sight. Maybe fall weather will be much better than the past summer. The rain showers Sunday night and cloudy skies Monday began a recovery from the dry months of June, July and August 2012. Maybe the fall colors will…
Sunday, August 26 was the twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, II Corinthians 3:4 “God had made us able ministers of the new testament, not of the letter, but of the spirit, for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer requests and prayer then the Praise Team did a wonderful job of leading us in praise songs. We had one baptized then Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:16, “Lord, Shake Us Up.” Sunday evening service was our 4th Sunday Singing. We…
The past week has gone by so fast. I can hardly believe, here we are at the last week in August. Norma Cross’ company the past week has been Genieve and Punk Garland from Ozark, Kenny Hunt and friend, Jody. Friday she went to Springfield to pick her grandson Seth…
Today’s prayer requests: Shelby Moore’s sister; Jennifer Alexander; Monte Housley’s son Wes; for rain and a break in the drought; Oak Grove a pastor; cancer patients; and our servicemen. The choir performed a special. Special reading by Virginia Serghides: “Sunday School Lesson and a story was on “forgiveness.” Rick, Helen,…
A good morning to everyone. We hope you all had a good week and stayed safe and happy. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. May you be up and about real soon. Our sympathy to all who has lost…
8-20-12. Once again I will try to think of something a little bit interesting to write about. I’m afraid it won’t be very interesting though. We’ve been getting some rain and cooler weather. What a relief! The grass is growing again and it’s starting to keep Walt busy cutting it.…
Priase the Lord for sending us some much needed rain. We enjoyed a beautiful Lord’s Day this Sunday complete with the rain we have been asking for, lets not forget to thank Him for all His many blessings. While I was out of town on vacation (for the last two…
We were small in number Sunday morning, however, we had a great Sunday school lesson, with lots of discussion, asked the Lord to bless our families and those in need of prayer. Sister Jewell Elliott was our superintendent while we have people away on vacation. Brother Ric used as his…
With only a couple of unmeasurable showers, we are still thankful for the cooler weather and hopeful of more rainfall predicated for the weekend. We’ve had enough rain to start the lawns to grow and Burr mowed ours. It was good to hear the mower after only brown grass for…
Sunday evening, August 19th J.J. Downs and his parents, Dennis and Jenny Downs hosted a birthday party for J.J.’s son, Emery, who was three years old. Those attending were great-grandparents, Bud and Frances Hampton; great uncle and aunt, Jimmy and Ginger Gastineau and children; great aunt, Lisa Downs and children;…
Hello from our home to your home. It has been another busy week around here. On Saturday morning Norma Stillings and Tom Hawkins had a church service in the main lobby. A lot of wonderful piano music followed by a Bible reading with Tom Hawkins. Our home is blessed with…
Bro. Dale opened the Sunday school service with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Dale read scripture from Proverbs 25:5. Our Sunday school leader Sister Naomi read from II Corinthians 1:1-24. Sister Naomi led in…
Church started Sunday morning by singing and Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was Aplied Christianity from Hebrews 13:1-14 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Lena Ingram, Elsie Atchison, Woodrow Coonce, and Raymond and Naida Haden all did specials.…
Well good Monday morning to all my friends and neighbors. We surely did appreciate the small amount of rain we got yesterday afternoon. I talked to Michael Shawn in West Plains and he said they were getting a down pour. We had really good services at Frye Church with dinner…
I know it has been a while since I have written. My mother has reminded me I need to get my article in the paper and today at church Violet said she had missed my article. You know the old saying when it rains, it pours. Well, it seems to…
Lately I’ve been inundated with e-mails containing essays and “reports” about the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions, as well as the general election in November. Unfortunately, the majority of these indicate these events being targeted for violence, violence perpetrated by those who are of a liberal/socialist or racist bent (are…
Gene Pool visited me on Monday. Mike Dodson and David and Donna Dodson were here also. Danny Bushong of Hollister was here Tuesday. He, Donna and I had lunch in town before he left for home. John and Jo Stephens visited Martin and Mary Ann Hathcock one evening. Leland and…
Wednesday night service was opened with prayer and prayer requests for Teresa W., Wayne S., Amy, Chad and Shantelle and prayer is needed for the children going back to school, for safety, the teachers and the bus drivers. The message was Matthew 20:30, two blind men who cried out to…
The mist hanging in the valleys on Monday morning speaks of the rain that fell enough to wash the dust off the cars, but not enough to wake a person up to say, “Oh! It’s raining!” The forecast for the end of the week shows Champion to be cool and…
August 22 – We met at Caney Church to praise the Lord and study His word. Bro. Jim Lafferty took charge of the service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Bill Austin led in prayer. Bro. Jim read Genesis 18:1-22. Wouldn’t it be great for the Lord to…
Danny and I have been watching a hornets nest grow since spring. It’s near the road so we can see it as we drive by. We first noticed it when it was softball size and now it’s just about basketball size I think. They really are pretty, from a distance…
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting, ” Galations 6:7-8. These were the…
Pastor Bob, Darlene, and Sally Sorensen returned home from a trip to visit with family members and friends in the Dakota Dunes area in Nebraska. Pastor Bob preached at Harvest Time Baptist Church in Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Sioux City, Iowa. Luke Sorensen returned to…
Don and Pam Cunningham of Springfield visited and had lunch with Bob, Linda and myself on Saturday. Sunday I went to church with Bob and Linda. Our sympathy to the family of Pauline Singleton of East Wenatchee, Washington. My wife and Max were cousins and we spent many good times…
Here are some health tips for senior men: get the screenings you need for routine blood pressure and cholesterol checks; colonoscopies for cancer; ultrasounds for abdominal aortic aneurysms and blood tests for diabetes. Get your weight under control. Think preventive by taking a baby aspirin every day and shots for…
What a wonderful day to go to the house of our Lord and Saviour. We were truly blessed this morning from the time we entered the service . Pastor Buddy brought us a great message this morning on laying our baggage down from Hebrews 12-1 and 1 Samuel 17. This…
Bonnie Phipps went to church Sunday and after it was over they all went up to Springfield to help little Wylie Vigessa celebrate his 5th birthday with families and friends. Wylie is the son of Chris and Courtnie Vigessa. Courtnie, Wylie and little brother, Weslee, came in to visit and…
Thankful again for the good rain showers we have been getting. Would love a lot more rain, but of course will take what we get. The fields and yards are looking a lot better, and a lot greener. I am in charge of mowing the Bradleyville Cemetery and it sure…
“When the righteous turneth from his righteousness and committeth iniquity he shall even die thereby, ” Ezekiel 33:18. Monday, I drove my son-in-law, Paul Johnson, back to Springfield to see Dr. Wyrsch, who removed some of the skin from his infected finger. Honie still had a headache, that was why…
It seemed like the “dog days of summer” with the dry and hot July and August up to the present time. Very little lawn mowing was done, trees were losing their leaves and “dog fennel” grows rampant this month. A phone conversation with Louise (King) Baker, resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma,…
How big is your God? Good question. I’ve heard preachers say it before. The first time caught me off-guard. I hadn’t really thought about it. Up until that time God had occupied a little cubicle of my life and I called on Him when I was in really desperate straits.…
Sunday, August 19 was the eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, I Corinthians 15:1, “Brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received and wherein ye stand.” These lines are meant to refresh…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I John 3: 1-3, “Christians Are Sitting Pretty.” I missed Sunday evening services due to Delmar’s granddaughter’s death. We are truly saddened at the death…
Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, asked for prayer requests. Among those given were for Paul and Tyla Duckworth, Elane Crum, Chloe Wilson, the unsaved, our nation, leaders, Ashton Crum at College of the Ozarks and Nathan Luttrell in the Army. Happy birthday was sung to Van Menzies, who was…
Isn’t this weather great for August 20th? After the rain it put people cutting their grass including Dick and Tony Richards. Thursday, Norma Cross and I vistited Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. We had lunch there with Peggy Jenkins and Goldie Miller. We visited with Irene in her room.…
Recent prayer requests: Servicemen; cancer patients; Memphis Helsley; Monte Housley’s son Wes; Bro. Stanley Jones preaching in Licking this morning; new pastor for Oak Grove Church; Lola Dennis; Bernice Peterson; Johnny Hicks; Sharon Renfrow’s grandson Dustin (his house burned 2 weeks ago); Bernice and Darrell Price; Jennifer Alexander and her…
Well another week has passed and we hope everyone had a good and safe one. The weather sure has been nice as it has cooled down some. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
Hello everyone. You may have noticed that I missed a couple of weeks in writing a news article. Sorry about that. I just got wrapped up in trying to get too much done in a short amount of time, and by the time I thought to write my article, it…
Tommy Roberts visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson, recently. They had another treat when their grandson, Kent Johnson, brought his grandsons, Conner and Kyler, over for a visit. Norma Stillings made visits to Ava Place, Thursday morning, and to the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Thursday afternoon to talk…
8-13-12 How about those Olympic games? I could hardly take my eyes off them. And London did such an excellent job (in my opinion) in the opening, closing and everything in between. I’m so proud of our Olympians from the good old U.S.A. and another good thing, we’ve been getting…
This week we begin this report with a pause of remembrance for longtime friend, Nick Huffaker. Nick passed away from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on August 13, a passing that left all of us in great shock. He was only 65 years old and he leaves a large family that…
The senior dinner was on the 14th and there were 24 present and it was good to see Joan Williams back. She is slow mending, but she says the worst was behind her. Those eating with her were Linda Vanderbogart, Ronnie and Janet Atchison and their two grandchildren, Christian and…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 12. We sure enjoy his teachings. Specials were performed by the girls. Grandma is proud of the girls. Janice and Dan and…
It was a great day to be in God’s house, thanking Him for the rain and all the blessings He bestows on us. We continue to have many to pray for, especially the lost and the bereaved. Brother Ric continued his message this week about church growth and the need…
Everyone here is saying thanks for the two inches of rainfall. I lost a burning bush and some of my trees have brown leaves. Burr and Ruth, Greg, Karen and Nicole, Jody and a friend, Russell Hunt, have been my local visitors and I was pleasantly surprised yesterday (Sunday) afternoon…
Hello from our home to your home, this is Thursday evening and it is raining- oh, so nicely! We are praying for a good soaking! We have had a busy day with exercises and activities and our regular volunteer, Ruth Evans, with us and then our Pastor, encourager, Jeff Smith,…
Bro. Dale opened Sunday school with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and had prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Carrie. Bro. Dale read some scripture from Psalms 118:29. Sunday school began with the leader reading the lesson from I Corinthians 16:1-24. We had comments and…
Last Weeks News – Such a welcome change in the weather, it’s almost cold to me this Tuesday morning, 66 degrees. The rain last week greened up the grass in places. Tracy and Hannah came after me last Sunday evening and I stayed with Tracy, David, Hannah and Devin until…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Raymond Haden took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. Woodrow Coonce. Sunday school lesson was A Time of Testing, Hebrews 12:3-15 taught by Lyle Wright. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Woodrow Coonce and Betty Morrison,…
It’s nice to look outside and see green grass again and after the rain everything looks cleaner and brighter. We need lots more rain and hopefully we will start getting some. I visited with my ister, Verda Komlo in Virginia today and she said they had been getting lots of…
Another lady on our mail route called me last Tuesday. Some of her mail has not been delivered to her and she had to call a business to find out the amount of her monthly bill. While this lady was visiting another neighbor, the mail came and the neighbor wrote…
Jordan Hensley and Seth Hensley of Hartville visited their grandparents, John and Jo Stephens, on Monday. Megan Goforth visited Kileigh Graham on Monday afternoon. Donna Dodson, Quin and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. The kids took all their school supplies to school on Monday night. Donna came by on…
Wednesday night service started out with prayer. Prayer requests were many – Shelly Lynn, Bonnie B., Don Graham, Jean P, Debra in Alabama, Al, Kevin Pittman, Boyd and Betty Boyd, Hitt family, Pauline Richards, Chad and Shantelle, Teresa, Wanda C, unspoken and all of the children returning to school. Chad’s…
The good news in Champion is plentiful. The weather is being pleasing and little dribs and drabs of rain keep Champion hearts optimistic for eventual drought relief. An agronomist was heard to say that gardeners can expect a bumper crop of weeds next year on account of so much barren…
August 15 – Caney Church met Wednesday evening to praise the Lord and study His word. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro. Bill Austin led in prayer. Jeff read Deut. 13:1-15, 18:20-22, Jeremiah 23:1-4, 14:14 and Revelation 19:20-21. He taught…
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it,” Proverbs 22:6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school. He Read Psalm 33:1-5 for the Devotion and dismissed us to class. Brother Bobby Turley took up the tithes and offerings.…
During the past couple of weeks Bethany Baptist Church had three special speakers while Pastor Bob and Darlene Sorensen and Sally were on vacation. Bro. Tom Hawkins spoke on the life of Joseph in the Wednesday evening service. Bro. Bob Helms taught and preached Sunday morning. Bro. Jeff Corder spoke…
Visitors of Linda, Bob and myself this past week have been Barb and Andy Williams and Hunter Diamond, Jack, Barb and Miracle, Doug and Kolton also visited us and fixed my security light. I sure did appreciate that. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Thursday. Susie and Bob spent…
Our activities this week includes: Monday–Tai Chi exercise class at 10:30. Tuesday—OATS bus to adjoining county. Wednesday—OATS bus to Ava. Friday—OATS bus to Ava, Tai Chi exercise class 10:30. The menu on: Monday, August 27—Taco salad, Mexican corn, cookie. Tuesday, August 28—Beef stew, biscuit, salad bar, brownie. Wednesday, August 29—Meatloaf,…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening after work to her mothers, Bonnie Phipps, and stayed until Saturday evening. Debbie bought some pizza Friday and took them over to Michael Freeman’s where they celebrated all the August birthdays and Matthew’s, which was in June, I think. Those present were Debbie, Bonnie,…
My hummingbirds have been swarming in extra large numbers and I wondered if maybe they were getting tanked up to leave for the season. It seems like everything this year has been a month ahead of where it usually is, but a friend told me she had heard on the…
“For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish,” Psalms 1:6. Last Saturday we had a good rain and with it was a storm. After the storm I thought I would go outside to see the damage, but the neighbor’s bulldog wouldn’t…
Ours is a spiritual battle, that cannot be seen with the natural eye, or sensed with our natural senses, but the effects of the battle can be seen just like we can see the movement of grass and leaves from a swirling breeze. Now is the time to walk as…
Another week of dry weather and it is not just in our area, but widespread according to the news. Perhaps there will be some moisture soon as its times to plant turnips and parsnip seeds. I believe Kirs Ledbetter must have been surprised to see her name and that she…
Sunday, August 12 was the tenth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, I Corinthians 12:1 “Concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you be ignorant.” Spiritual gifts are the manifestation of the Holy Spirit and are an important part of the…
The Praise Team opened the Sunday morning service with some very uplifting music. GOOD JOB. Donna Lewis did a beautiful job with her special song. Brother Roberts brought the message from I John 1:8-9, “Biblical Facts About Salvation.” Sunday evening we enjoyed a couple of special songs from Sister Brenda…
We read our devotional from John 8 followed by singing. Brad Siler read a thank you note from an Options Pregnancy Clinic client. Danny Johnson prayed the offertory prayer as he and Daniel Wilson received our Lord’s tithes and offerings. A friendly handshake time followed. Pastor Neal greeted everyone with…
This cool weather has been welcome the past few days. We turned our air conditioner off. KKOZ radio station did a good job giving out the election returns last week. Basketball practice started last week at Plainview. Kailey Thompson will be playing. She will be in the 7th grade. Kinsey…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend as the weather was nice. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God…
Tommy Roberts and Feieda Holt visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Tom and Jewell are doing fairly well and still thank the Lord for their blessings. Norma Stillings attended the Dawson-Bragg Family Reunion held Saturday at the Senior Center in Mt. Vernon. Norma drove to Springfield and her daughter,…
We are really excited that our oldest son, Jerry Inman (who lives at Dogwood) will be one of the evangelists preaching the annual tent revival at Elkland, which will be held August 22-26. It will be held on the main street of Elkland, 7 p.m. nightly. Bob Holden will be our…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The girls took up the penny march and also sang a special. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were sung by Dan and Janice, Sis. Eaves and Helen…
It was a good day to be in church Sunday morning, we had many on our prayer list, some praise reports, continue to pray for all in need. Brother Ric spoke to us about church growth and attendance, using the scripture of not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together. The…
The rainfall seems to have renewed hopes in some causing fall gardens to be planted. There’s nothing better than fall green beans and cucumbers are not bad either. We still are having tomatoes and peppers. It will be hard for awhile not having fresh produce. Those who were fortunate to…
The cooler weather sure is a treat. The farmers have had a hard time with springs, and ponds going dry, raising less hay, and hay and grain prices are sky high. The cattle market will go down, it already is. People have sold cattle they did not want to. The…
Last Weeks News – Hello from our home to your home. The weather is the biggest concern for everyone, it seems, because it is so dry and everything is about to die. You wouldn’t think it would bother us in the home, but it is really on our minds. We…
Sister Naomi opened the Sunday School with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and had many prayer requests. Sister Juanita led in prayer. Sister Naomi read scripture from Psalms 92:1-2. Our Sunday School leader Sister Mary read the scripture for our lesson from I Corinthians 15:29-58. We…
Opening our morning service with prayer was Joie Welker. In our Sunday school class, Isaiah, chapter 9, we learned about how Isaiah fortetold the coming of the son of God. The only one who is all wise, mighty, eternal and full of peace can shoulder the responsibilities of world government.…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday School lesson was Faiths Hall of Fame, Hebrews 11:8-19 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram,…
I am borrowing here some comments of Walter Williams in his August 8th essay in JWR, received via the Internet. “Nazism is a form of socialism. In fact, the term Nazi stands for the National Socialist German Workers’ Party. Nazis pale in comparison with the horrors committed by the communists…
David and Donna Dodson, Chase and Bryse Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding all visited me on Monday. Donna took all the kids to the pool Monday afternoon. Chase Dodson got his football equipment on Wednesday. Reece had band practice on Thursday and performed Friday night at…
Chad had our mid-week sermon for us. We had numerous prayer requests. God knows the needs of every name spoken and knows the outcome. I Timothy 4:8 was Chad’s first scripture, godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is…
Champions begin the week with grateful hearts that the severity of the summer heat has for a while abated. They are optimistic that the moderation will endure and that rain will eventually fall. Every dry spell in history has ended in a shower. When the creeks are up too deep…
Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone taking prayer requests and praise reports of which we have many. Sis. Tracy Shipley led in prayer. Jack read John 8:12-19 for devotion. After a good Sunday school lesson the offering was received. Our little ones sang for us and…
8-12-12. Sunday school opened with reading of Psalms 119:81-89. Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. We give thanks for the cool morning after this long heat spell. We are also thankful that Wilma Hampton is back with us. God is so good all the time. In bad times and valleys…
“And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,” Matthew 28:20b. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. He read John 8:12-19 for the devotion and dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. They were Zoe Schull, Marvin Graham,…
Jonathan and Natalie VandenHurk were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Jonathan told about his father who was born into a Dutch family and his mother who was born in Africa both in traditional churches and not knowing about salvation. They were both saved and living in America when Jonathan…
Barb and Andy Williams visited with us on Thursday evening. Last Wednesday, Linda, Bob and me visited with Kevan, Karen, Buster, Jessie, Jenna, Tif and Rylee Davis. I visited by phone with Sister Nora and Violet. On Sunday morning I went to church with Bob and Linda. Roben called to…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday night and she said she had gone to church that morning and she told me about her flower which we call the naked lady, she said it had a few stalks to come up earlier, but just fell over and then it was mowed…
Good news! It is God’s desire that everyone turn to him, praise his wonderful love and grace, and through Jesus Christ and faith in him, a person can turn in an instant and make the decision to follow Jesus and make him their Lord. We are beginning to recognize that…
We had a good rain shower Saturday night and need more. The drought has caused oak trees to die along with others and shrubs, grass and other vegetation. I had a phone conversation with Geneva King, in Hollister, who is 96 years old. My daughter, Kristin Luebbert, of Lindsborg, Kansas…
Genealogy is an interesting subject. There are accounts of it in the Bible. For instance, after Abel was slain, Seth was born to Adam and Eve. Seth’s son’s name was Enos. It’s plain from reading the passages that there were many other offspring. Enos is mentioned because this is when…
Sunday, August 5 was the ninth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 15:11, in which Jesus tells the story known as the parable of the prodigal son. This is one of the best known stories in the Bible and has…
Sunday morning was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. We had two baptized then Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from II Timothy 3:15, “Salvation Plain and Simple.” The evening service was opened with congregational singing of hymns. Brother Roberts brought the message from…
A small group met at 9:30 a.m. for prayer. At 10 a.m., we came together to read our devotional from Luke 4. Doyle Humbyrd filled in for Brad Siler. He asked us to give a praise to the Lord for the rain. Happy birthday was sung to Debbie Pitts and…
By the time the paper comes out this week, the primary election will have been decided who won, or lost. Some will rejoice and some will be disappointed. We’ve been listening to all the interviews on the radio, Art did a good job with the interviews. I’m sure it helped…
On August 5, we had many prayer requests: servicemen including Jessie McCart from Cabool; for rain; Max Yarber; Memphis Helsley; Lola Dennis; Joyce Deed’s family; Monte Housley’s son; Carrie Coffman family; Vic and Joy Mills; Jennifer Alexander; Sue Lathrom; Sue Hefner; Stan Nehr; Jack Lawler; Jerry Lee; Daniel Curtis; and…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and safe weekend and stayed cool through all the heat. Be sure to check on the sick and shut-ins, making sure they are up and about and have plenty of water to drink. We send get-well wishes…
Everyone was rejoicing for the good rain the Lord sent our way, Saturday. Most folks in this area received around 2 1/2 inches, which was a life saver for the pastures and ponds. We continue to have many of our friends and loved ones with health problems, some praise reports…
What a wonderful morning! This Sabbath Day we awakened to a world renewed. The freshly washed landscape, with ponds refilled and Little Creek running again made us want to praise God and give Him thanks for the four inches of rainfall and for all His bountiful blessings. Everyone was smiling…
Everyone was thankful for the rain. Not much news only it has been a hot, dry summer. I had items wrote and then I didn’t mail them. No one is visiting much. Garrison Church had a great Bible School. One night we had 47 with 22 helpers. Average attendance was…
Sister Mary Eaves and Sister Peggy Potts went to the Albert Brumley singing at Lebanon, Missouri. What a wonderful blessing they received. If you enjoy southern gospel music, it is a great singing to attend. There is always lots of good fellowship also. Sister Naomi opened the morning service with…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Narvil Tetrick. Our lesson in Sunday School class was, “Praise For God’s Justice.” At times we are encouraged by those who promise us justice and equality if elected to office and they may fall short. This dose of realism can be…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Better Sacrifices, Hebrews 10:11-29 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram and…
The first thing we did at church Sunday morning was to thank God for our good rain. Jerry and I were on our way to the Oldfield Opry Saturday night and about Dogwood Hill when the rain started and we got hit by some hail. When we left the Opry…
What an exciting time we have had here on our mountain this week. We have been in Vacation Bible School and we have had a blast. We had a wonderful group of kids and lots of helpers. We even had a group of teenagers that came and did a fantastic…
“I’ve come to believe there is little, if any, honesty in the media, and ethic is a word they are totally unfamiliar with.” –Ronald Reagan The real reason that we can’t have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this: You cannot post “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” “Thou Shalt…
Happy 10th Birthday to Bryse Dodson. He celebrated by going to a Bow Shoot and to Springfield to pick up his gift on Saturday. He had cupcakes on Sunday with mom and dad and Chase then spent the night with David and Donna. Megan, Quin, Macee and Chase all stayed…
Our speaker this past Wednesday evening (August 1) was Brady Bennett from Seymour. His first scripture was Luke 4:1 – he spoke on Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, his title was, “Are You Trading Your Crown For This World?” Satan will offer and tempt us with the things that…
Some Champions are feeling that they have had a reprieve, as if they have been pardoned or have found amnesty or sanctuary from the heat and the oppressive prospect of no-end-in-sight to the brutality of summer, in spite of the full knowledge that ‘eventually’ it will be some other season. …
Hooray! We got some rain. Our rain gauge said 2.5 inches. We were so glad to get the rain even if we lost power because of the storm. I think our power was out for 8 hrs. or so at our house. At least it was out at night while…
“Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord god is with thee whithersoever thou goest,” Joshua 1:9. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after congregational singing. He read Luke 4:16-21 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy dismissed us to…
The Sorensens have been enjoying the Pastor’s conference in Highland, Arkansas this week. Bethany Baptist Church will have Jonathan and Natalie Vandenhurk, missionaries to England as guests, Sunday, August 12. There will be lunch in the fellowship hall at noon, an afternoon service at 1:00 PM and no evening service.…
We are thankful for the good rain we got on Saturday evening. Things sure look fresh and green out this morning. This week I visited with Mary Calhoun Eads by phone and several other family members and friends. Thursday, Bob and Linda McCleary and I visited Kevan and Karen Davis,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 13—BBQ meatballs, macaroni and cheese, 3-bean salad, cake. Tuesday, August 14—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, August 15–Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, August 16—Home style chicken, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, salad bar, ice cream. Friday, August 17—Salisbury steak, rice, zucchini and…
We started our service with some songs and one of them was a favorite of mine. I enjoy many of the songs that we have on Sunday morning and our singers do a great job. We enjoy camping down here and enjoying what God has given us, but we also…
While I was talking to Bonnie Phipps Sunday evening her daughter, Cecilia Edwards, went out and emptied Bonnie’s rain gage and she had two inches in it. Tara brought Jett over last Tuesday for the day and Justin picked him up that evening, Kay Hutchison picked my news up and…
We are so thankful for the good rains we received the past week. We got over 3 inches of rain here and it was wonderful. I couldn’t stop from standing at the window or in the open door and just watching the rain fall. Now I won’t have to drag…
“I find then a law that when I would do good, evil is present with me,” Romans 7:21. Gary and I visited his mother, Maxine Turner this past week. Friday, Gary and I went to Pat Lyons’ funeral in Ava. Sympathy to the family. We also this past week visited…
The adversary has been judged, cast down, and is awaiting his initial sentence of being chained for a thousand years, so he can’t deceive the nations, but in the meanwhile he will use deception to steal, kill and destroy those who do not know that they have authority over him,…
It is hard to see shade trees and shrubs dying from lack of moisture. I can’t remember the drought of 1954 causing the loss of trees. This year it has been of longer duration and high temperatures. Congratulatiions to Bobby Grisham who was honored last Thursday evening at Robert Burns…
Don’t miss heaven! This modern age is full of time-savers–computers, microwaves, ipads, cell phones, and so on and so on. So why is everyone so busy? Why is it that there’s always more and more to do? What has happened? Old folks can remember not having any of the new…
Sunday, July 29 was the eighth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day. St. Matthew 7:15, “Beware of false prophets…” He began his sermon with a quote from our namesake St. Francis of Assisi: “There was a time when I believed in words.”…
The Praise Team opened the morning service with some beautiful praise songs. We had prayer requests then prayer and welcoming everyone. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 11:28-30, “ Stress-Relief.” Sunday evening Brother Mahlon Schmucker brought the message from Luke 18:10-13. We are saddened to hear of the deaths…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. We are thankful for the rain we got Sunday evening. We sure needed it, but God knows what we need before we ask. He said in His word – ask and ye shall receive,…
Greetings to everyone. I finally got caught up on getting everything back in order after spending a week in VBS at Red Bank. My dining room table was loaded with supplies that I couldn’t fit in a folder for each of the five lessons we taught. Of course, these supplies…
This week we have some pretty fantastic news. You may have seen the ad in last week’s paper about the Seniors Youth Camp to be held at Piland Youth Camp. Well, it was, at least according to all those who were in attendance a spectacularly successful event. We had 35…
We came together Sunday morning with gladness and singing, followed by prayer requests for our loved ones, the bereaved, the lost, and those still struggling with health problems. Brother Raymond Haden was our guest speaker, we appreciate having him and Sister Naida in our services. His message included scripture about…
Sad news this time from our community for a familiar and long time neighbor, friend, and loved one, Newt Delp, was taken from us. The sad news is that he will be missed in our lives but the good news is that Newt accepted Jesus and was saved. Burr and…
Sister Naomi opened Sunday School with a big good morning to all. She asked for prayer requests and there were many. Sister Sharron led in prayer. We sang a song for Jesus. Sister Naomi read scripture from Psalms 32:1-5. Last week I said that our Sunday School lesson was in…
106º was our high both yesterday and today, 95º would seem much better wouldn’t it? Tracy Griffith Hannah, Devin and myself spent from Friday until Monday of last week in Moberly visiting Debbie and Shelby Hutchison, Jamie and Devin Snodgrass, Bailee, Lauryn and Hayden. I spent Monday night at Tracy…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Lyle Wright took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Sis. Sue Wright. Sunday School lesson was The Old Sanctuary Versus The New Sanctuary, Hebrews 9:11-15 and 24-28 taught by Lyle Wright. After a good Sunday School lesson we sang several songs.…
Well hello to all my friends and neighbors. My goodness we had a little shower of rain this afternoon. Sure made it cool off and feel good. I talked to Michael in West Plains, he was sitting on his porch watching it rain. We had good services at Frye Church…
So many of our citizens do not have access to the comments I often share, and I share them in the hope you see the wisdom they offer. At a gathering last week two different women commented on this column – and they don’t live in the Dogwood area. Their…
Happy Birthday to Zack and Blayne Mendel. Chase and Bryse Dodson attended their birthday pool party Monday evening. Reece Goforth attended band camp this past week. Chase Dodson attended football camp. Megan Goforth and Jessica Schneweis went to the pool Monday. Donna Dodson, Quin and Macee Breeding were here on…
The Wednesday night service on July 25th was conducted by Chad Emmerson. His first scripture was Matthew 5:13 which tells us, “we are the salt of the earth,” it goes on to say, “if the salt has lost its savour” verse 14 tells us “we are the light of the…
One Champion cast off her logical fear of lightening and stood grateful in the rain for a moment on her way to turn the sprinkler on in the garden. The dust did not get settled out on the road, but for a moment the gentle drizzle seemed to wash away…
July 29 – Sunday School opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Prayer requests and praise reports were taken. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Jack read James 2:1-5 for our devotion. After a great Sunday School lesson Happy Birthday was sung to Susan Todd and Happy Anniversary to…
Well, July has come and gone and was probably the hottest time I can ever remember. It has been this hot before, but to stay so hot for so long is surely a record. I know some can remember the drought years in the 50′s and from what I hear…
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth,” 3 John 4. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. He read James 2:1-5 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed then Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please pray for the families of CR…
The people at Bethany Baptist Church enjoyed their Fifth Sunday Evening Fellowship Supper followed by a service of special songs and testimonies. Specials were done by the Bethany Baptist country strings group, the Jubilee Singers, the “Whosoever Will” Singers, the Youth Choir, the Stillings Family Trio, and Darlene and Sally…
Congratulations to my sister and brother-in-law, Hugh and Violet Morris of Windsor, MO on their 73rd wedding anniversary. Sounds like we’ll have another hot week – so will stay inside most of the time. Staff Sgt., Tyler Breshears and wife, Amy, returned on leave from Hickman AFB. He is being…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 6—Cashew chicken, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, pudding. Tuesday, August 7—Pork fritter, dressing, broccoli with cheese, fruit. Wednesday, August 8—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, corn bread, sherbet. Thursday, August 9—Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, savory potatoes, salad bar, cookie. Friday, August 10—Fish,…
Our service began with everyone going around and greeting one another as usual this morning and our band sang the hymn. One of these days we are going to see Him and what a day that will be. There will be a mens encounter meeting August 17-19, it’s a great…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday afternoon and she was doing just fine and had went to church. I took my news in last Monday and delivered some eggs too. Evelyn Bryan brought me a bucket of peaches last Tuesday and James came by later then Mark brought me some…
The Ava Lions Club met Monday evening to discuss changes and procedures for upcoming events. Prior to the regular meeting several members met in a special session to discuss upcoming events like the anniversary dinner and the fall Fox Trotter horse show. Committees were formed to oversee the anniversary dinner.…
We enjoyed very much visiting with Emily Sterling, winner of the Ronnie Nash Memorial Scholarship, and her grandma Donna at last week’s meeting. After review of her proof of enrollment, her first semester check was issued. We have set Kiwanis Kids Day on Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
Salt is good, but if the salt have lost his saltiness where with will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves and have peace one with another,” Mark 9:50. Last week Gary and I visited with Rayford and Freda Clayton. Freda is doing a lot better. Doug Clayton came by…
Knowing the will of God is easy, once it is settled in your spirit and mind. When lack of knowledge, doubt, unbelief and lies from the world; which are perpetrated by the devil are cleared out of your heart and mind to reveal the plain and simple truth of God’s…
For women, the operative word is ‘sale’, ‘discount’, or ‘clearance’; for men, it’s ‘auction’, ‘tool sale’, or ‘liquidation’. Those very words and off they go to buy more stuff. Bring it home to an already full closet, garage, shop or wherever. The overflow just grows like it has a life…
Sunday, July 22nd, was the seventh Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, Romans 6:19, in which Paul writes to the new church at Rome, founded by Peter around 42 AD, to instruct them in the essentials of the Christian faith: faith in…
Sunday morning service began with some really good Bluegrass Gospel music then prayer requests and prayer followed by congregational songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 11:28-30 and Isaiah 40:31, “Lightening Your Load.” Sunday evening was our 4th Sunday Singing which was very good with some beautiful specials. Those…
Last Weeks News – We had a great time last week in Bible school. According to Kim Humbyrd, Director, there were 22 kids. The teachers were Patty Siler and Jenin Humbyrd in Nursery, Rhonda Dobbs and Ashton Crum with Pre-schoolers, Peggy Miller and Dawnya McFarlin with Middlers and Connie Johnson…
July 22- Recent Prayer requests: Pat Moore, Sharon Renfrow, Velma Gray family, Bernice Peterson’s nephew, Roy Mallernee family, Norman and Phyllis Virtue’s daughter, Debbie; Joyce Deeds, Johnny Hicks, Shelby Housley, Jennifer Alexander, Ezra Entriken (Ken Harris’ grandson), Vicki Thompson, Stan Nehr, Sue Hefner, Jack Lawler, Jerry Lee, Imogene Williams, Sue…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend and found a cool place to be because of the heat. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have…
Dick and Dorothy Kimble of Iowa were recent visitors in the home of Terry Stillings and his sister, Norma Lea. Dorothy’s mother, Lois Maggard Fitzgerald, was a sister to their mother, Nora Maggard Stillings. Norma Stillings attended the Candidate Forum last Thursday evening at the Ava Community Center. Joe Corum…
7-23-12 – Still not much to write about. The heat is almost everywhere so that’s no news. We may go to East Moline the 27th to pet sit while Candi and Jared go to Des Moines, but that’s not certain. It will depend a lot on the weather and how…
Let me begin by announcing just how proud our family is of our newest addition. Our granddaughter, Jeanee recently welcomed our newest great grandson, Kolten James Inman into the world. He weighed 7 pounds and 3 1/2 ounces and is adorable. Junior and I have really enjoyed spending time with…
Howdy. Mr. Haddock was a great postmaster and just when I got used to him he retired. Then in came this skinny boy that called himself Kirk Dooms. But I found out, that’s not his real name. So here’s a little question for my readers. Is his name, A. Butch;…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened up in prayer. Dan led the congregation in song. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrell brought a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were performed by Rayonna and Rachael, Danny Fleetwood, Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Sis. Helen…
After singing, a large number of prayer requests were taken, with some praise reports, also. A good number came out to Heart of the Ozarks, Sunday afternoon, to help with our singing service. Brother Ric Englehardt brought a short devotion to them. We appreciate everyone who helped. Don and Evelyn…
Hello from our home to your home. We are very thankful for the rain we received, but are praying for more because this terrible heat has evaporated all the moisture although it did cause the lawn grass to green up some. As I walked outside today a good breeze was…
We gathered at Happy Home Church today to praise the Lord. We had many prayer requests for the lost, the sick, ones who are having surgery this week and so many others. We sang for the Lord and had a good Sunday school lesson with our leader being Sister Mary. …
Church started Sunday morning by singing and Bro. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school was The Old Covenant Verses The New Covenant, Hebrews 8:1-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena…
Our tent revival is now over, but the good spirit that was there is still with us. I went every night and enjoyed all 9 nights of it. We had a different personministering every night and wish all churches would have come and been there to hear the good word…
Hello to everyone from all of us here on our mountain. We are like you, hot and dry. I got an e-mail from a friend asking for a combined effort for prayer for rain for our land. Not just any rain, but a good ground soaking rain. God says where…
“I am concerned for the security of our great nation, not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.” –General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) We had a small “rodeo” here again when the cattle, looking for anything green, pushed open a gate…
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dennis and daughter of Hobbs, New Mexico and Dorothy Curtis of Drury, MO. visited me on Monday afternoon. They also visited John and Jo Stephens. Donna Dodson, Reece and Megan Goforth, Quin and Macee Breeding were here Monday morning. Reece also visited the McCullums. Meguel and…
Wednesday evening services were conducted by Michael Marah. His scripture was I Kings 3:9-11, 10:6 and 11:1. The message was about Solomon, a man who God had blessed with riches beyond belief and great wisdom. Solomon asked God for an understanding heart to judge the people. His speech pleased the…
Some Champions are busy this time of the year plucking, shelling, peeling and slicing–doing hot work in the kitchen. Perhaps folks were just tougher in the old days or perhaps it was not so hot back then before air conditioning. That air conditioners might somehow have contributed to the overall…
July 18 – Wednesday evening church came together to praise and worship and study God’s word. Bro. Jeff Shipley took charge of the evening service by taking prayer requests. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Jeff read John 15:16, 16:4. We need to stay apart from the world as much…
7-22-12. Psalms 8th chapter is read to open Sunday School and Clara Lafferty led the opening prayer. Todays lesson continues on to Acts, chapter 23. Paul is brought to the High Priest, Ananias. Paul knew the law because he was a Pharisee. He corrects Ananias for commanding his attendees to…
“It was meet (or right) that we should make merry, and be glad; for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost and is found,” Luke 15:32 Brother Roy Frye, opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Like 15:1-24 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed…
During the past week we had folks returning grandkids to their home out of the state, one teen attending Camp JOY, and people enjoying family reunions. Over the next few weeks we will have people going off on vacations and family visits out of state. Soon summer activities will give…
This week it has kept me and Bob busy feeding the hummingbirds twice a day. I enjoy sitting in my recliner watching the birds and squirrels and napping near my air conditioner. Jack and Barbara Breshears and Miracle visited this week with me and Bob and Linda McCleary. Bob and…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, July 30—Corn dog, tater tots, baked beans, sherbet. Tuesday, July 31—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, August 1—Bone-in chicken, potatoes, gravy, corn, bread, fruit. Thursday, August 2—Spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, salad bar, cake. Friday, August 3—Ham, yams, creamed peas, jell-o with fruit. The activities will…
We came today to worship our Lord and to hear the Word of God and Pastor Buddy did a great job bringing the Word to us from Acts 3:19 and Matthew 14:22-31 on don’t let this moment pass. We all have moments in our lives because God loves us, He…
I talked with Bonnie Sunday and she said that she had went to church Sunday. I went to Ozark last Monday and saw the doctor and she said I had a bad infection in my sinus and when I left there I went by ny niece, Brenda Henslee’s and visited…
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…
What dry times we have and all vegetation is suffering from the heat! Half the month of July is past. The Almanac says there will be showers forming over the plains states soon. They would be welcome here for sure. It was good to hear from so many folks who…
Ever been to the doctor and got a diagnosis that was just too much to handle all at once? All of a sudden everything in the room just doesn’t seem real and time seems to be at a standstill. Or, a loved one dies and it just can’t be so. …
Sunday, July 15 was the sixth Sunday after Trinity, Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Romans 6:3 “like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the newness of life.” We must recognize that our old self dies when we become…
Sunday morning service was the children who attended Vacation Bible School. First thing was the pledges to the American, Christian flags, and the Bible. They brought us a beautiful program and did a great job. We applauded the workers who took care of teaching, cooking and cleaning, also, the drivers…
We are so thankful for the rain. The grass is getting green again. Not much going on here, in Peckerwood Holler. Tony Richards has had another batch of quail hatch out over the weekend. Goodhope General Baptist Church, went to the Heart of the Ozarks Nursing Home Sunday, after service…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend as the weather was very hot. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May…
Hello from Red Bank. Praise the Lord for the much needed rain we received this weekend. We are still asking Him for more rain so the pasture will soon grow back for the cattle to graze on and the ponds will, again, be full. This has been a busy month…
Tommy Roberts visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson recently. Tom and Jewell are able to live in their home largely because of the support of their sons and the rest of the family. They thank God for their good family. Pete and Anna Goos of Lee’s Summit and their granddaughter,…
7-11-12. It seems like I write a lot of the same things over and over, but I try to come up with new things when I can. We were back in the Quad Cities again yesterday as we often are. Frank (Dee) met us at Silvis Wal-Mart and him and…
We had a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School this past week with a group of marvelous children who brought joy and blessings to all who took part. Our Sunday evening service was the culmination of VBS Week and the children sang songs, recited memory verses and the teens put…
Howdy. First and foremost I want to say that Monday morning my rain gauge showed 2 1/2 inches. It came a toad strangler as they used to say. We will give credit where credit is due, thank you God! Camp Joy is going on down past Skyline. First group has…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened up in prayer then led congregation in some songs. The girls took up the penny march. Janice Garner had a birthday. The church sang Happy Birthday. Rayonna and Rachael sang a special as well as Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Bro.…
After receiving a few more tenths of rain, Saturday morning, it was a great day to be in church. We appreciated our visitor and invite folks to come and be with us. Brother Ric had a good message from a series he called, “If”, and we do realize that is…
It’s Monday morning once again. It seems like time is accelerated lately. Sunday was a pleasant day with temperatures just right and church services were good. It was good to be back since I had missed several Sundays. The lesson was very good with Danny leading the discussion. I like…
Saturday we received two inches of rain and the water looked good rolling down the driveway and coming down on both sides. When it does that you can say you got a good rain. I hope we get more Sunday evening. James and I attended the Adams Reunion Saturday at…
Hello from our home to your home, we have enjoyed some of the rainy days around here. The weather is so different this summer. We appreciate everyone who has donated fruits and vegetables from their gardens this summer. We have enjoyed them. The Cooking Club peeled apples and made crock-pot…
We gathered at Happy Home today for a day to praise the Lord. We sang for Jesus and had many prayer requests. Sunday school leader, Sister Naomi, read from I Corinthians 13. We had comments and discussion from the congregation. We sang some great hymns for the Lord and had…
Still hot and very dry here at Gentryville, but happy for our neighbors in Ava who got a good rain Saturday. I spent the night with Tracy, Dave, Hannah and Devin Griffith July 5th. Then Tracy and the kids and I came to Ava on Friday. She took them to…
Joie Welker opened our morning service with prayer. In our Sunday School classes we studied in I King about Solomon praying for wisdom and knowledge and in our own strength and own knowledge we fail sometimes. All of us need God’s insight, wisdom and direction in every aspect of our…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and Brother Raymond Haden led prayer. The Sunday school lesson was, “The Old Priesthood vs. The New Priesthood,” Hebrews 7:11-19 and 24-27, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Special singing…
I am SO sick and tired of all the junk mail purporting to be surveys, etc. and each one asking for donations for this and that, mostly political entities….to investigate this or that, to support this group or that group as they aspire to correct some problem…again, mostly political. And,…
Get well wishes to Barbara (Berry) Decker and Brittany (Reed) Torres. Gene and Rheba Pool, Donna Dodson, Diana Davis, Jolisa Iott, Willie and Ashlin, Melanie Breeding, Reece, Megan, Quin and Macee, Chase and Bryse Dodson, all visited me on Monday. Juanita Kazenske spent Monday night with her son, Lyle Bushong,…
Wednesday, July 10 – Chad Emerson delivered the message for the evening. Psalm 33:20 tells us, our soul waiteth for the Lord: He is our help and shield. Isaiah 40:31 tells us when we wait upon the Lord our strength shall be renewed. We shall mount up with wings as…
The ‘Dog Days of Summer’ have arrived in Champion. They are said to have started on the third of July and will end on August 11th. They are the nice toasty days that will be well remembered in mid-December. One old saying found in the book Ozark Magic and Folklore,…
Caney Church came together Wednesday eve, for the first time in 5 weeks. Youth camp is over, but everyone that went was blessed. Brother Bill Austin, was our leader this week. He began by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Brother Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Pastor Bill read, Ephesians…
Opening Sunday School, Bro. Cub (Joe) opened with reading Psalms 57. Sister Wilma Hampton who finally was able to come back to church led us in prayer. She had been so ill for quite some time. Thank you Lord that she is able to return to church. Our lesson is…
Jesus saith, “I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6. Brother Ray Frye, opened Sunday school after we sang. Pastor David, prayed for the prayer requests. Brother Roy, read Psalms 27:34, for the devotion, then dismissed us to…
Bethany Baptist Church closed out the Vacation Bible School with a program, Sunday evening. It began with a slide show of the various classes, activities, and people involved. The theme was, “Bug Zone,” but the lessons were on Joshua, Gidion, Zacchaeus, and other familiar Bible characters that experienced God’s changing…
Our activities for this week include: Tuesday—OATS bus to adjoining county. Wednesday—OATS bus to Ava, Division of the Blind free glaucoma screening from 10-12. Thursday—Driver’s exam in the basement. Friday—OATS bus to Ava. The American Heart Association reminds us of these heart attack warning signs: chest discomfort, discomfort in one…
At Ava Assembly of God you will find friendly people, uplifting music, great kid’s programs, and life changing messages. We encourage you to take advantage of the many fellowships and ministries. We want to help you discover your purpose in life, find clear direction and build a strong family.There is…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday and stayed all night with her mother, Bonnie Phipps, and then Saturday Moe and Kaylynn Todd and Alaya came down. Roy and Linda Freeman and grandchildren, Matt and Madison, came by to visit with them at Bonnie and Michael and Wendee’s and the rest of…
“Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,” Philippians 1:4. A week ago Saturday I took Aunt Freda Clayton to the hospital at Branson and on Monday my cousin, Madeline Brown, brought her back home. Freda is still very ill. Pray for her. Gary and…
Dear readers, for five weeks we have studied the healing provided by God through Jesus. We are going to do an overview of what has been taught, with a few additions, and I hope you have your Bible ready to review the scriptures. The Bible is the final authority on…
Last Weeks News – If only we could save some of this heat until winter, we might save on cost of fuel. Remembering some of summer when we had no electricity, (with exception of a lightning strike), we used fans through the night. Now we call them the “good old…
Ever been to the doctor and got a diagnosis that was just too much to handle all at once? All of a sudden everything in the room just doesn’t seem real and time seems to be at a standstill. Or, a loved one dies and it just can’t be so. …
Sunday, July 1 was the fourth Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, Romans 8:18: “I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” In the passage St.…
Last Sunday’s sermon was from Deuteronomy 8: 1-11, “Let Us Not Forget.” Last Sunday evening was a huge success at Walnut Grove Church as we celebrated our freedom with music, food, face painting, snow cones and of course fireworks. The guys did a wonderful job of setting them off without…
Last Weeks News – Our devotional reading was read as we stood from Ezekiel 18. Prayer requests were given for Danny Johnson, Eugene Eubanks, baby Cooper and Bible school next week. Billy Hodges prayed this prayer then we sang several songs followed by Sunday school classes. Daniel Wilson and Joshua…
Priase the Lord we’re getting a break with the heat. It has been raining here in Peckerwood Hollow this Sunday evening. I enjoyed being in church today, the first time for a few weeks. Mary Cox passed away Friday. Our sympathy goes out to the family. She had suffered many…
A good morning to all our readers. No news last week as there was nothing reported early enough for the deadline. So will try to put two into one. A lot of activities going on and everyone too busy for the holidays. We hope everyone had a safe weekend and…
Billy Fletcher called the other evening. He wanted tell that he had been baptized, June 24. He said that he had been saved for a long time, but for several reasons had not been baptized. He had come under conviction about it, so much so, that his friend Edgar Stewart…
7-9-12 Well, what does a person write about when there’s nothing to write about? Except the heat and dry weather, but almost everyone is going through that. Sadly enough the crops are really taking a beating. It’s too late for most of them even if they do get rain. I…
I hope everyone is giving thanks to God for the blessing of rain that he has sent us and remember to ask him to continue to provide us with more much needed rain. Our message this Lord’s Day was from Psalm 127, we focused on the children which are our…
Howdy. It has been very dry and hot in the Ozarks this week, but there have been a few people that were living right, so as they used to say, that got a little rain. If America has any prayer warriors left, we need to pray for rain and our…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened in prayer then he led in congregational songs. Several sung specials. We were glad to have Bro. Billy Graham and family. He brought the message. We were also glad to have our visitors Sunday and Sunday night, Sis. Janice T. of Dodge City,…
What a wonderful blessing was poured out on the community in the good rain we received the past few days. It has certainly helped the pastures, ponds, creeks and gardens, and hopefully, the Lord will send more our way, soon. Brother Ric preached a two part sermon Sunday, using several scripture…
How wonderful to hear rain falll last evening and when I checked my gauge this Monday morning I read one inch and the welcome relief from the high heat of the last weeks makes everyone happy. The weather lady is promising more rain this afternoon. I’ll try to recall news…
The fish fry at Garrison Baptist Church was well attended. It was so hot that people thought if we would lay them on the parking lot, the fish would fry. We appreciate everyone who helped. Lots of good food was served and fellowship. Bible School at Garrison Church starts July…
Hello from our home to your home. Many people have been visiting residents this week. I guess because it is some cooler than usual. We finished the large jigsaw puzzle which we have been working on for at least two months. We got all but the blue sky put together…
Everyone seemed to be very busy over the fourth of July weekend. The newspaper printed early and I didn’t get the article into the paper. We had a good service on Sunday, July 1. Bro. Dennis Shumate and family joined us at Happy Home. He brought the morning message. They…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Joie Welker. In this week’s Sunday school lesson we learned from II Samuel 23rd chapter that David, Israel’s greatest king was able to rule Israel with justice by following of God’s guidelines and by loving and obeying the Lord, he received…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Apostles, Hebrews 6:1-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. Specials…
It has been such a blessed weekend. We have received rain two days in a row. It’s amazing how different even the air smells after a good shower of rain. I know our garden enjoyed a good drink of rain. We had already harvested our corn, but still have other…
Have you noticed the musk thistles? I see them as I drive to town, some in fields and some on the roadside. With this drought much of the ground is bare and an excellent way for the thistle seeds to get started for a new crop. We had thousands upon…
Happy Birthday to Amy Hill, Debra Reed, Linda Rogers, Grant, Kearn and Kathy Stephens. Those here on Monday were Donna Dodson, Megan, Quin, Macee and Diana Davis. John Stephens spent two nights in Springfield in the hospital. He is home doing good. Donna and Reece took me to the beauty…
Psalm 96:4 “For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised.” Wednesday evening service was enjoyed by all. Psalm 103:17, “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting, upon them that fear him.” The commentary said, “the infinite span of God’s love over reaches man’s little…
Champion was much in the spotlight this last Friday as people poured out from surrounding towns and communities to attend the first all-city yard sale on the Square in Historic Downtown. For many, it was a first opportunity to get a good look at the place which has been likened…
We hope everyone had a great and safe fourth of July. Caney came together with singing Sunday morning. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Elsie Combs led us in prayer. Jack read Isaiah 32:1-8 for our devotion. We were dismissed to…
Opening Sunday school Danny Lee read I Samuel, chapter 2 led in prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 21st chapter of Acts. Paul’s journey takes him on to Jerusalem. The prophet Agabus prophesied taking Paul’s girdle and bound his own hands and feet in the 11th verse and said, “Thus saith…
“O praise the Lord, all ye nations; 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 117:1-2. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after the singing. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request…
Bethany Baptist Church is having Vacation Bible School this week. Paul Burbidge is teaching the Adult VBS, his wife, Sandy and two of their children, Adam and Natalie are also involved with the teaching and activities this week. Paul and Sandy Burbidge are missionaries to Nova Scotia, Canada. The Burbidges…
Bob, Linda and I went to church Sunday morning. On Wednesday, the fourth, Bob and Linda hosted a get-together. We had sandwiches and a lot of homemade ice cream and cakes. Those visiting the three of us were Carol, Robert and Blake, Allen and Joyce, Billie Gail and Jake, Shawna,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, July 16—Cook’s Choice. Tuesday, July 17—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, cheesy cauliflower, cake. Wednesday, July 18—Meatloaf, green beans, baked potato, Jell-o with fruit. Thursday, July 19—Burrito, corn, salad bar, cobbler. Friday, July 20—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, peas, cookie. Do you know…
Summer’s always a busy time around our church and God has blessed us with so much this past month. We had a huge success with Vacation Bible School. Attendance was wonderful and so many kids benefited from our daily Bible lessons and fellowship with each other. We appreciate everyone who…
What a great day we had to come together to worship our Lord and Saviour. As we sang Amazing Grace I was once again reminded of how big the grace of God is towards us. He saved a wretch like me and gave me eternal life. Pastor Buddy brought us the…
7-1-12 – I left Sunday after church and went to Vernal and Ellen Blakey’s to be up there for Ellen’s Dad, Bill Vaughn’s visitation that evening. Mark and Sherry Blakey and James and Kristie Blakey was there and I stayed up there to go to the funeral the next day…
I hope I speak for everyone in the Bradleyville area when I say we are so thankful for all the firefighters and others that fought the wildfires in the area the past week. It was such an unbearably hot, dangerous job and they did their job and were successful in…
HAPPY JULY 4TH! HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Independence Day? Could be that SCOTUS had a little slip and forgot that independence from government control was what this country was founded on. So much for that. God had it right when he told Samuel that they weren’t rejecting him but it was…
Well, I am sending these items in early due to the 4th of July holiday so don’t have notes from Sunday yet. Bob and Nora Edwards enjoyed having Alexis Swearengin spend the day with them on Wednesday. Her Mother, Miranda Milligan, visited awhile when she came to pick her up.…
6-25-12. Well, hello there. Here it is a nice, bright sunshiny day. A little breezy, but that’s okay. We were blessed with a wonderful thunderstorm early Saturday morning that left us with just under five inches of rain, 4.8″. we really, really needed it. That was a blessing to the…
Well, I heard that there were some areas that received rain last night. Sure wish that we had been one of them! We are continuing to pray for rain. Let me begin this week by a note on the passing of Geraldine Painter’s husband, Glenn. Mrs. Painter was a teacher…
After Sunday school we were treated to special music by Bro. Gary Martin and Miss Branetta McNese. Then we moved into the morning worship service with our morning message from II Thessalonians 2:8-9, entitled, “Signs and Lying Wonders.” We should pay attention to the false claims and actions of powerful…
There has been many things happening the past few days, celebrating freedom, and giving thanks for the things we enjoy because of those who fought and died for it and continue to serve. We are very thankful for each one who has had a part in it. Brother Ric Englehardt…
The apostle Paul understood who causes the destruction of the flesh (of the physical body) and he instructed the Corinthian church to give over a believer who was willfully sinning, and he knew who to give him to, saying in First Corinthians 5:5, To deliver such an one unto Satan…
Hello from our home to your home, we have been busy around our home getting ready for our 27th Annual 4th of July Celebration. Our Celebration of Independence Day on June 29th was a great success as far as I could tell. I will honestly say it was hot enough. …
Hot, hot hot and dry, lets pray we get some rain soon, of course we can’t expect cool as it’s now July. This year is over half gone. Last Sunday Sirena and Jared Bradshaw entertained with a family birthday party for Izzy’z 6th birthday. Those attending were: Rita Bradshaw, Marie…
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -Leo F. Buscaglia The hummingbirds seemed to arrive later this year, and fewer…
The Bushong, Pool, Strong, cousin reunion will be at The Red Elk Lodge in Branson (just off 76 highway), July 7-9. Call 683-4328 for more information. Donna Dodson, Reece Goforth and Macee Breeding were here on Monday Reece also visited the McCullum family Monday after weightlifting. Quin Breeding stayed with…
Caney went to the White River Youth Camp Wednesday to enjoy their service. What a thrill it was to hear the young ones sing and make a move for Christ. Sunday school opened with singing. We were blessed to have Sam and Judy Clemans. Judy played the piano for us.…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read Psalms 67 and prayer was offered. The Sunday school lesson continued on Acts, chapter 20. Paul’s journey takes him to Troas where he stays for seven days. On the first day of the week, the disciples gathered and broke bread. Paul began preaching and…
Dan Stillings sang a special patriotic song Sunday morning and the Jubilee Singers brought a program of patriotic music, Sunday evening called, “Sweet Freedom’s Song.” All the veterans were honored with a small gift, Sunday morning, before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message he called, “What would happen if America…
I didn’t make it to church last Sunday, I stayed home out of the heat. Bob and Linda were in Springfield on Tuesday for a doctor appointment. Bob and Susie visited me on Tuesday. Susie brought some garden vegetables and cooked a good meal. Barb and Jack took me to…
The American Cancer Society recommends women over 50 should have a clinical breast exam every year and men over 50 should talk to their physician about the pros and cons of prostate testing and testicular screening. Men and women are encouraged to conduct monthly self-exams. There’s no doubt about it;…
“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.,” Jeremiah 23:24. Monday when Gary I was in Ava we went to Randy and Linda Kutz’s home and visited with them and Anita Kirkland…
We are into our fourth week, researching the scriptures for the remedy of sickness and disease through God’s word, which speaks of Jesus in 1 Peter 2:24, saying, Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live…
The lack of moisture is getting serious and a good rain would be appreciated. Through the years the rain showers were always needed in the heat of the summer, and water was a concern because many people only had cisterns instead of drilled wells, depending on rain to fill them.…
It’s common knowledge that there are more Bibles in the world than any other book. It’s also safe to say that there are more books written about the Bible than any other book. Now, just stop and think for a minute. There are probably more Bibles and books written about…
Sunday, June 24 was the third Sunday after trinity, which is the longest season of the liturgical or Christian year, taking up one-half of the year, and is the time in which we put into practice use the lessons learned during the first half of the year in which the…
Sunday morning service began with a group of musicians playing a selection of songs. Brother Roberts then took prayer requests and had prayer. After a few congregational songs, Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 2:1-4, “Our Great Salvation.” Sunday night was our singing.…
We began with prayer requests and as always there were many needs. Among those were Harold, Ron, Eugene, Mary, Brian, Doris, a newborn, revival, our nation, leaders and military. Peggy Miller prayed. Happy anniversary was sung to Debbie Pitts and happy birthday was sung to Adalynn Siler and Mary Lou…
Good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend and stayed cool as the weather was vey hot and no rain in sight. Remember to check on the shut-ins during all this heat and drink plenty of water. We send get-well wishes to all…
What a difference a day can make. Monday morning I stepped out on my porch and the air was so hot and still that it took my breath away. I turned and stepped right back into the house under some air conditioning. This morning, Tuesday, I stepped outside on the…
6-18-12. I hope all your Father’s out there had a great Father’s Day. We did. Walt’s daughter, Berta, came out from Davenport and took us to the restaurant in Muscatine for Father’s Day brunch. The restaurant was packed full the whole time we were there, constantly coming and going. We…
The warmest Sunday this year and clear as a bell, it was a great day to come together and thank God for all the blessings He has so graciously bestowed on us. We were treated to special songs by, Beverly and Branetta McNese. Our message was from the Prophet Micah,…
We continue to pray for everyone on our list and all our church families and friends and neighbors. There are so many with serious problems, please let them know you care about them. Lloyd Shumate is not doing very well, at this time. Brother Ric Englehardt was our speaker for…
We had our Saturday night singing last night. The crowd was small but the Lord was with us and we had a great time. Hope to see you next month, on July 28th, at 7p.m. Sister Naomi opened the morning service with good morning to all. We had many prayer…
We started our morning service, with prayer and singing. Our Sunday school lesson was on, “The Heart of the Law.” There were five things that Israel was told to do; 1)fear the Lord and show respect and reverence, 2)walk in all His ways, 3)love God, 4)serve the Lord with all…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Sister Sue Wright. Sunday school lesson was The Rest That Christ Offers, Hebrews 4:1-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena…
Several Weeks Ago – The rain we prayed for, came this morning early. We need to pray for more since it was just a short and sweet rain, that just came and went. I hope everyone had a safe Memorial weekend. I finally got my family and Jerry’s family decorated. …
I hope you all are finding a place to stay cool on these hot days. I know that God knows what is best for us, but that does not keep us from praying for some rain and a little cooler weather. We have been watering our garden to keep it…
“A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired.” –Alexander Hamilton – The Patriot Post – 6-21-2012 I am so very blessed with all the phone calls from family (including all four sons – always makes my day!) and friends, as…
Happy Birthday in July to Gabriella Ayala of Kansas who is turning 1 on July 1, Amy Hill of Ava the 3rd, Debra Reed of Kansas on the 4th, Linda Rogers of Illinois on the 5th, Grant of Kansas on the 9th and Challa Watkins the 20th. I wish them…
Sunday, June 24 – there were many requests for prayer. We need to never forget our military men and women and their families also. Prayer was asked for Norma F. Bevy’s step-dad, Janice U., Tom W. Bud C., Missy’s mom and dad. We had a very good Sunday school lesson.…
A Champion off in distant places occasionally meets up with a music promoter who is given to drink. While never totally inebriated, he seems to be half way there continually. He has grandiose schemes for the advancement of his musician friends and is want to sprinkle his prose with the…
Caney Church went to service at White River Youth Camp Wednesday evening. It’s a blessing to the young people who worship the Lord. Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone and prayer requests and praise reports were taken. Bro. Jeff Shipley led in prayer. Jack read Micah…
Opening scripture read by Roy Hampton, from St. Matthew 5:14-18, then he led in prayer. Sunday school lesson was continued on from Acts, chapter 19. Paul goes on into Ephesus and found some disciples and asked them if they had received the Holy Ghost. They answered, “They had not even…
“Behold the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear,” Isaiah 59:1. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Micah 6:1-8 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer requests and Brother Roy dismissed us to…
Some of the ladies met Thursday morning as they continued the Bible study, “The Power of a Praying Life.” The topic for study was, “Speak words that bring life.” The Book of James and Proverbs have much to say about the impact of the words that we say and Jesus…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, July 2—Taco salad, Mexican corn, chips, cobbler. Tuesday, July 3—Chicken nuggets mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cake. Wednesday, July 4—CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY. Thursday, July 5—Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, green beans, roll, pudding. Friday, July 6—Bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, potato salad, cucumber…
Today was a beautiful day to go to the house of God. We were blessed by Brother Bill Coats when he sang a special for us. Today was Gideon Sunday and our special speaker today was Brother Craig Carter. He shared some scripture from Psalms and Isaiah with us then…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she was doing just fine. She got out and went to church. Jo Stephens took me to Liz Bailey’s funeral last Monday, but there wasn’t that many out because the news of her passing hadn’t gotten around. Jo and I went up and…
Tharol and Mary Gay (Landers) Oxley of Texarkana spent a few days visiting his brother, Theron and wife Vickie recently. The two couples enjoy floating the Ozarks streams in kayaks, so this time they decided to stay overnight on the Norfork. But instead of camping on a gravel bar, they…
Wow, if you don’t have air conditioning or are working outside in this hot weather I feel for you. After I go out to water all my plants I am so hot I just want to collapse in front of a fan. The swimming hole in Brushy Creek where we…
“Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved,” Acts 4:12. We were blessed with a good rain Monday. We need to be praying for more. Tuesday, Gary and I went to Ava and visited his…
Proverbs chapter four says, My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. God’s words are life…
Here’s hoping everyone had a happy Father’s Day though it was a very warm day! Hopefully rain showers will soon move our way as it is very dry! Little Vine Youth Camp is coming up soon at Hammond Camp, July 9th-13th. A lot of us at Lilly Ridge remember getting…
Abel was the first recorded keeper of sheep (Genesis 4:2). Down through the centuries there have been many others who have kept sheep. And, this is where the shepherd comes into play. Shepherds are still in existence today but their role, in some parts of the world, has changed due…
Sunday, June 17 was the Second Sunday after Trinity. Altar and vestment colors are green for this season, the color of growth. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 14:16, known as the parable of the great supper: “A certain man made a great…
Last week’s news Delmar and I were camping so we attended church at Forsyth with Betty DeChenne. We enjoyed lunch at the church after service. Later Betty joined us at the Forsyth Historical Society where we learned about their activities. They had Bob Mabe and his band there for entertainment.…
As we came together after Sunday school class, Brad Siler, Sunday School Superintendent, said happy father’s day to all the dads. Each dad was given a flashlight and Kim Humbyrd prayed for them. Thank God for good Christian Dads. Our devotional reading was from Nehemiah 1. Prayer requests were given…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and found a cool place to be as the weather was very hot in most places. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our…
Good day everyone. Well maybe you have heard the term, “Going Green.” For the past week, I have been busy cooking greens from the garden, some tame and some wild. So far I have cooked up a lot of Beet greens, Kale greens and Lambs Quarter greens. I mostly froze…
Odie Kresse visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell have been blessed with good friends and a good family. Their sons and the rest of the family are really good to Tom and Jewell. When people honor their parents like that, it is a sign that…
6-11-12. The time is still going by fast and I guess it always will. We had a much needed shower this morning, enough to leave a good sized puddle in the road. Everything is really dry here just like it is so many places. I don’t know what the farmers…
I failed to mention in last weeks column, just how much I appreciated my Mother’s Day present from my family. While our family was here from Georgia, they all pitched in and fixed my flower beds. I was at work when this all took place and I was really surprised…
We trust you enjoyed the absolutely gorgeous Lord’s Day we were blessed with this past weekend, and hope you spent some time in the “Father’s” house thanking him for all the blessings he has given us so abundantly. Our message this Lord’s Day was, “Examples of Fatherhood In Scripture.” We…
Dan opened up in prayer. Then he led us in some songs. The girls took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 13. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal. Rayonna wrote a song for fathers. Dan and Janice sang a special as well…
It was a wonderful Father’s Day to be out to worship. We had a large crowd, took many prayer requests and some praise reports. We are thankful for each one that came, especially our visitors. Brother Max Stephens was our guest speaker in both services. He took advantage of Father’s…
Sympathy send to Gary Morrison and his sister, Belinda Baker, and grandchildren. Their mother, Ruth Moore passed away. Ruth was a very nice person and a good Christian lady. I can remember her telling people about the Lord. Her son, Gary, brought her down in the country recently and visited…
Bro. Scottie Eaves’ wife, Shanna,and family joined us at Happy Home for morning services today. Bro. Scottie filled in as our leader in Sunday school also. We sang for Jesus and Bro. Scottie read scripture from Psalms 48:1-2. Sunday school began with prayer by our Sunday school class leaders Sister…
Thought I’d try and write a little bit of news this morning. Not much happening in the Gentryville area. Last Friday, June 8th Chris Hartzell and Ann Collins went to Oklahoma. Christ visited her half brother in Woodward and Ann visited in Bristow with Linda and George Owens also, with…
After opening prayer and singing, our Sunday School lesson was on “Making A Fresh Start.” We all need a fresh start sometimes. In the Jewish year of Jubilee it shows God cares about people and enables them to recover from calamity and trust God more. Birthday wishes goes out to…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday School lesson was The House Christ Is Building in Hebrews 3:1-14 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday School lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by…
Another beautiful day here in the Ozarks. I sure hope all the Fathers had a great day with their families. We had real good services at Frye Church. Bro. Jeff had a real good message and we were blessed to have three of the fathers singing as a group. Bro.…
The yards, pastures, etc. tried to turn green but then the excessive heat turned even that brown. Most ponds are in bad shape. Not to be greedy but we sure could use some more rain, even if it comes with less than pleasant storm effects. Prayers for rain are requested.…
I was sorry I missed the Riley-Hicks Reunion Saturday. I went to the doctor Friday for dizziness. They are treating me for vertigo. It’s not much better today. Hope everyone had a good time. Those here on Monday were Donna Dodson, Diane Davis, Melanie Breeding and Reece. Reece Goforth spent…
Tom Toles is a prominent national cartoonist and commentator who said that May is the very best month, except for June which is better. Champions are in agreement and are very much enjoying a busy time of the year and these particularly good days. Young Champion future farmers had a…
Caney Church went to the White River Youth Camp service Wednesday evening where we saw six young people accept the Lord. Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack welcomed all to service. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. Bro. Jack read Nehemiah 1:5-11 for our devotion. After a very good…
The opening Sunday school lesson is taken from Acts, chapter 17 and Paul’s speech at Mars Hill. Many gods were in place there in the city of Athens and the Holy Spirit stirred in Paul to preach the truth against idolatry. He says in the 23rd verse, “For as I…
We are so thankful for the good rain we got last week. I think we got about an inch and a half here. I would love for it to rain that much more this week. My flowers and vegetables loved the rain. I think every green bean seed I planted…
“Honor thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged and that it may go well with thee,” Deuteronomy 5:16. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Nehemiah 1:5-11 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for…
A special song honoring fathers was sung by a couple of the Youth Choir members with Darlene Sorensen. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message from Luke 15 on the father of the prodigal son. We do not know this man’s name, but we know that he was a father of…
I’m sure everyone had a good Father’s Day. I went to church with Bob and Linda. Barb and Jack came over to see me on Sunday evening, then Bob came from Mtn. Grove on Monday afternoon and we went for a drive. Sue and Clay Pickney visited Bob and Linda…
We had enough for two tables for pinochle tournament. Congratulations to these ladies: Annabelle Walker (798), Millie Heavener (669) and Willene Adams (651). Each of the ladies received a free meal here at the Center. Our menu for the week is: Monday, June 25—Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, roll, Jell-o with…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening to Bonnie Phipps and stayed all night with her and went back home Saturday evening. Bonnie went to church Sunday and then Cecilia came over after church and had dinner with her. Last Monday I received 1.5 inches of rain and was it ever…
“Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord,” Acts 3:19. Sympatny to Paul Welch family. I will miss him singing one of his favorite songs. When I went to Happy Home Church…
God is a good God and his mercy endures forever. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. Ps 136:26 We serve a merciful God. In understanding God’s will to heal, everything hinges on the goodness of God and his love for humanity, not…
We would welcome a good rain as all vegetation is needing moisture to survive the long, dry spell. Gardeners are fortunate to have water holding out to water their vegetables. Jimmy and Hilda Simpson attended his school reunion in Mountain Home Saturday. They went out to eat with Johnny and…
This modern world must think that God just sits back in His rocking chair and watches events as they unfold. If He’s taken seriously at all, He’s already done it all and the Bible is just another history book. It’s a history book, all right, one that is still in…
Sunday, June 10th, was the first Sunday after Trinity. Bishop Hartley, based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, I John 4:7, “Beloved, let us love one another for love is of God and everyone that loveth is born of God…He that loveth not knoweth not God.” God’s love…
Some from the church attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration for Jerry and Pat Nall on Saturday at the Lions Club in Ava. Items were collected for the backpack program at Plainview School. Our devotional reading was from Luke 10, the parable of the Good Samaritan. Many prayer requests were…
We appreciate the group “Higher Vision” for providing us with great music last Sunday (Homecoming Sunday) at Rock Chapel. Members of the group were: Alan Dickinson, Bill Pratt, Sonny and Lana Kirkland with Glenda Dickinson operating the sound system. We had many visitors and a really good Potluck Dinner. Tammi…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope you all had a safe and good weekend and how about the rain that we got on Monday? Some people had wind storms and hail. At West Dogwood we had some hail and wind and rain, but no damage that I…
6-4-12. Well here it is another new month. That seems to happen every 28-31 days. We’ve been getting some more rain that we really need. We got 2.20″ one night and a little more the next morning. I had a good weekend this past weekend. On Saturday I called Royce…
It has been a really busy week, as we have had company here from Georgia. It has been so much fun spending time with two of my nephews (Tommy and Duane Berry) and niece (Sandy Berry Jones). They usually come and visit in the summer and it was nice getting…
Another glorious Lord’s Day, we keep hoping and praying for His blessing us with some more rain, but we’ll be thankful for the beautiful days He sends us, while we wait. Our Sunday school lesson, about treating others with the justice they deserve, was a perfect match for the morning…
Darrel opened up in prayer. There were some congregational songs. Then the children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson. We sure enjoy his teaching. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal and Sybil Gheer and Darrel and Helen. Sis. Helen brought a very good…
Sunday was a special day as we gathered for Sunday school, singing and prayers. We continue to have many in need of our prayers and for a pastor for our church. Following this, Brother Don Bryan spoke for our communion and feet washing services. He read familiar scripture for both…
“It’s Raining, Raining here this Morning.” This line from an old song fits the condition in the Ozarks this Monday morning. A very welcome rain is coming down as I write and I hear there has been a lot of wind damage in Springfield and Lebanon. Charlie and I were…
The ticks seem to be plentiful and I believe a tick or chigger would run a country mile to bite me. The hummers are not around that I have seen lately. I saw two or three andput out the feeder. Oh wel,l saves on sugar. James and I visited at…
Sister Naomi, opened the morning service with a good morning to all. We sang for the Lord, and had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Brother Dennis Shumate and Sister Naomi read scripture from Proverbs 3:1-12. Sister Mary, was our leader for Sunday school. She began with prayer and…
Service opened with prayer by Joie Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Compassion.” God’s will is for people to show honesty and concern for one another. Happy Birthday wishes goes out to Lacy Beard. There will be no service next Sunday night as we are having a Father’s Day…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintedant and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was The Humiliation of Christ from Hebrews 2:1-12 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. James Moore did a special.…
“Everyone who works for the government swears to uphold the Constitution. It was written to define and restrain the government. According to the Declaration of Independence, the government’s powers come from the consent of the governed. The government in America was not created by a powerful king reluctantly granting liberty…
My sympathy to all of the family of my nephew, Ricky Lynn Strong who passed away Monday. He was 63 years old. Donna Dodson, Reece and Megan were here on Monday for breakfast. Those here on Friday were Mike Strong and Trista from Kansas, Jr. Stephens and Melanie Goforth. Donna…
Our guest speaker for Wednesday evening was Bob Husky. His message was found in Luke 15:11. We all know the story of the prodigal son. The message was in three parts, I Love You, I Forgive You and Come To Supper. Before we can do any of those things we…
“And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” So said James Russell Lowell (1819-1891). The poem from which these lines are taken is full of keen observations about the value of natural beauty. “Every clod feels a stir,” says he, and so…
Wednesday evening Caney cancelled so some could go to service at the White River Youth Camp. They had a very good service. Sunday school opened with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. He took prayer requests and praise reports. We have so many concerns – sickness, bereaved, lost, rain and…
Opening Sunday School Roy Hampton read James 2:12 and prayed to open the service. Our Sunday School lesson continued with Acts 16. We answered the seven questions asked last week and had a lot of good discussion. I love this part of our service because you have to get into…
“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come,” Matthew 24:42. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Luke 10:25-37 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer requests. Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please pray for Wanda Goss and family,…
Some of the ladies attended the 10th Annual Ladies Retreat at Camp JOY last week. Our own Darlene Sorensen was one of the speakers. The featured speaker was Gladys Cunningham, she and her husband, Oscar Cunningham, served as home missionaries in this area starting in the early 1950’s. It was…
I went to church with Bob and Linda on Sunday morning. Visitors of Barb, Jack and Miracle this week have been Joe, Tina and girls, Preston Lisa, Brian, Jennifer, Connor and William, myself, Bob and Linda. Barb and Jack and Miracle visited with Joe Allen, Carol and families over the…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, June 18—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Tuesday, June 19—Cheeseburger, salad bar, onion, savory potatoes, cobbler. Wednesday, June 20—Open face turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday, June 21—Cook’s Choice. Friday, June 22—Ham, sweet potatoes, creamed peas, roll, ice cream. Our activities…
First today I want to tell you that God is still working great things in people’s lives. We have seen God work in Lila Valentines young life as she now has a new heart. The transplant went great. Also Alison Mackey had a seizure and was in a coma for…
Bonnie Phipps said she got out and went to church Sunday. Monica Reemes, came up last Monday and took me to Springfield, to a doctor and he set me up for the 13th, to have surgery on my right hand and then we went on over to Cox South, to…
Our thoughts and prayers are with Katy and Chelsea MacMillan in the loss of their mother, Liz. I remember how thrilled Liz was when she opened the Souder Store. She said she had always wanted a little country store and was so happy when her dream came true. Liz fought…
My yard snaps, crackles and pops when I walk across it, except for one small area where all the water runs from my leaky outdoor faucet when I am watering my flowers. I finally got some green beans planted right beside my back porch in a little bed I made…
I like to read my Bible. It wasn’t until adulthood that I really came to the Lord, though I had been baptized as a teenager, but after I made the decision that I really wanted a relationship with God, my appetite for the things of God grew, especially reading his…
Our area really needs a good rain. We hear of others getting good showers. Best wishes to J.C. Taylor in West Plains whose back problems have disabled him. His son, Chet, took him to St. Louis Barnes Hospital and he and Dana have been helping out at the Taylor’s home.…
It says in John 12:42 that many of the chief rulers believed Jesus; but, being put out of the synagogue by the Pharisees was more than these rulers were willing to risk. So, instead of speaking up they chose to be silent. It was more important to ‘go along to…
Sunday, June 3 was Trinity Sunday. Altar and vestment colors were white, the color of purity and joy. In his sermon Bishop Hartley noted that the doctrine of the Trinity – God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit – does not appear in the Bible, it is based on scripture…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Praise Team leading in praise songs. They are doing such an awesome job of praise. We had prayer requests and prayer. Several were sick or on vacation this week. Brother Roberts brought the message from Philippians 4:11-19, “ Living A Life of Contentment.”…
Food items were collected for the Heart of the Hills Food Harvest. Our devotional reading was from Deuteronomy 32, which we all stood to read. Brad Siler read a thank you note from the Rocky Valentine family. Prayer requests were for Allie Mackey, who is now awake and doing better,…
Dick Richards sat at the Walnut Grove Cemetery Saturday the 26th. He got to visit with lots of people he knew, and some he didn’t know, I think. Jerry, Joe and Jim Johnson was there most of the time. He really enjoyed visiting with them. Their dad, Mont Johnson, was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and the weather was great for a cookout or a picnic. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a…
Hello from Red Bank. Well, we needed the rain we finally got, but we are greatly in need of more. I don’t know about you, but rain has priority on our prayer list. Jesus said in John 14:14, If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do…
Doug Irwin and his family visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Norma Stillings visited at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Tuesday afternoon. She attended a meeting of the Support the Handicapped Board, Tuesday evening, worked in the garden Wednesday, visited at Ava Place, Thursday morning, played…
5-29-12. Well, here goes nothing, Ha. We had a very uneventful holiday weekend and I think most of my family had to work. Anyway they didn’t have any news for me. Robert Allison was still fishing and sent a picture on my phone of him holding a really big catfish.…
Another beautiful Lord’s Day in the Ozarks, with even a hint of rain. We had a good time in Sunday School, studying about the Justice of God and then in our worship service we were blessed by our guest speaker, Bro. Keith Hellyer, who came down from Salem, MO. to…
Howdy. How many of you readers thanked God for the rain this week? If you didn’t it is not too late. My rain gage showed about one and a half inches. A man came in the sale barn and said he was from up north and his gage showed six…
Church began with singing and prayer requests. There are so many that continue to need our prayers and concern. We have folks out sick, our country, the military, the unsaved and the list goes on and on. Brother Raymond Haden was our speaker for both services Sunday. He spoke in…
Greetings from a very hot and dry Boulder’s Fork. Our road got graded and usually it will rain. They did a good job. The corners were getting pretty dangerous and they fixed it. As I write this, Saturday night, it is hot and dry and we hope and pray for…
Last Weeks News – As I write the article for Happy Home Church today, we are sad at the loss of our former pastor, member and dear friend, Brother Paul Welch. He has gone on to be with the Lord and as he has said many times recently, “I won’t…
This is a Monday morning so thought I’d try and wrtie some items for the paper. Memorial weekend is over and it was rather hot, but all the cemeteries look so pretty. Andy and Sharlene Daughterty visited me last Saturday evening also Tracy, Hannah and Devin Griffith. Last Sunday after…
Opening prayer to start out our morning service was by Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson was on “Rules For Just Living.” These simple rules are truthfulness, thoughtfulness, and consistant impartiality should be our guide for all dealing in life. It is not okay to compromise with the world. We…
Last Weeks News – Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintedent and prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was The Meaning of Life, Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, chapter 12:1-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs…
Well good Monday morning to all my friend and neighbors. I know this is a holiday and my little items won’t get to the paper until next week, but that’s okay. I sure hope everybody is having a good Memorial weekend. As for me I really don’t feel very good,…
I think only people in the great Ozark hills could possibly go through as many weather changes as we have lately. We went from 90 degrees to 60 in just a few days. We were praying for rain and God answered that prayer with a little bit of rain scattered…
“He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.” –Benjamin Franklin, 1758 By golly, we received 1/10th of an inch of rain, then 1 ½ inches and then 2/3 of an inch, with more said to be coming. There is a slight greening up in process. Continue to…
Mike Strong of Huthison, Kansas came by to visit me on Monday. Johnnie and Debra Reed of Beloit, Kansas and Miguel and Tiffany Ayala, Garrett, Grant, Issac and Gaby left here on Monday to go to Branson then left for home on Tuesday morning. Donna Dodson came by on Monday.…
June 3, 2012. God has blessed us with another beautiful day. Bless you Jesus. Prayer requests were asked for Missy’s Dad, Linda P. family, our nation and unsaved loved ones. Let us all remember the Bernie Hutchison family in the loss of their loved one. The pastor’s message was in…
A chance trip around the county was an opportunity to marvel at the beauty of a place like this. The roadsides are strewn with Echinacea, butterfly weed, Queen Anne’s lace and an occasional purple musk thistle. In places where the hay has been cut and rolled, the manicured fields show…
May 30 – Caney Church met Wednesday evening to thank the Lord and study His word. We began with singing. We had a wonderful time of singing. We sang several old songs. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader Wednesday evening. He began by taking prayer requests and praise reports. Bro.…
Sunday school opened with Joe Lafferty reading Psalms 28. Michelle Lee led the opening prayer. Our Sunday School lesson was from Acts chapter 15. Following our lesson different ones gave a question to search the answer and tell their findings next week. We had seven questions, one for each day…
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye,” Colossians 3:13. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we sang. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. Brother Roy read Deuteronomy 32:1-7 for the devotion…
Joshua Pyle, his wife, Wendy, and children, Hannah, Caleb, Naomi, and Nathan, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. The Pyle Family are on deputation trying to raise financial and prayer support so that they can go as missionaries to South Sudan. Joshua and Wendy grew up in the same…
Sunday I didn’t make it to church, I stayed home and rested. Bob and Linda went Sunday morning and night. The three of us went to a wedding on Saturday at Thornfield. Erin and John had a very nice celebration and everyone had a good time at the reception with…
Many seniors do not know what they would do without hot meals delivered daily to their homes. Many seniors cannot walk or drive to the local senior center and have to depend on the OATS bus, family or friends to bring them. Therefore, it is so important that those in…
Wow, summer has moved in quickly. We’ve had so much going on in the life of our church this spring. We’ve had mother’s day banquets, senior graduates whom we honored and our Memorial Day service was a great time to honor and acknowledge all those who have served and fought…
Our worship team for the service at 8:30 sang a hymn. Truly when we get there it will be a time of jubilee. We enjoyed the singing very much. Pastor Buddy brought us the message from Acts 9-31-43 this morning on being a heart healthy church. We need to have…
Last Weeks News – Bonnie Phillips said Tracy Lakey and friend, Linda, came to Ava to see her and to decorate the graves of her family’s here. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and stayed all night with Bonnie and then Saturday, Bonnie and her girls all went to the…
Bob and I spent most of the day Sunday at our family reunion. Some of us only see each other a few times a year, so we always have lots of catching up to do. Those present at the Sloan family reunion last Sunday included the head of our “Sloan”…
Dara Strong came down to her mother’s home, Ella Faye Mitchell. They drove to the Bethel Cemetery, at McClurg, to decorate graves. Other family members there were; Barbara Ellison, Gary, Connie Mitchell, Howard Mitchell, Ernest, Howard Dean, Bailey Strong, Mike, Diana Comstock, Ashlyn Mitchell, Danny, Connie, Skylar Hill, Norman, Sharon…
Jesus loves you and he has Good News. Having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ is not about having religion. Well, some may ask, what is the difference? Having religion is the world’s way of looking toward a god through works, thinking that their deeds will save them and…
We have about 3 weeks of spring left, by the calendar, as summer begins June 20th, and it has been a very dry season. Dean and Dorothy Davis, from Lawrence, KS. Visited relatives and friends at Udall and Bakersfield this past week and left Thursday morning. The visited Dave and…
The SWEDEN CHURCH revival begins June 4th (Monday) at 7 p.m. Revivals have been going on for a long time. Although the word itself isn’t mentioned in the Bible, there are verses that can be found that speak of an awakening or of a visitation. Luke 19:44 and Acts 2:4…
Sunday, May 27 was Pentecost, Greek for the fiftieth day, a Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles on the day of the Jewish festival observed on the fiftieth day from the second day of Passover. Altar and vestment colors are red symbolizing the tongues…
Sunday morning service opened with some very fine music, then prayer requests and prayer. We had three congregational songs then Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Cor. 11, “Remembrance.” Bob and Nora Edwards visited with Toby and Jacinda Sheppard and family on Thursday evening…
Several men worked at the church on Saturday doing yard work. It looks good and rain will be great, which we are getting as I write this. I appreciate all who helped. Brad Siler, our Sunday School Superintendent, began our service with our devotion from John 14. Stan Humbyrd led…
Hopefully it will rain today. It kind of looks like it might. Freeda Richards and I attended my cousin, Ruby Miller’s funeral last week. Our prayers are with the family. Jim Haas and his daughter, LeAnn Gravel, and her granddaughter, Kaylee from Skitook, Oklahoma came up last Tuesday to decorate…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend and made it safe through the holiday. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May…
Billy Fletcher went to church with his aunt, Jean Daugherty, at Ava General Baptist, May 20. After church they joined George and Donna Dale and went to Marshfield to have dinner with Dennie and Barbara Whitaker. They were celebrating Dennie’s birthday that day. Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc…
5-21-12. We’re having beautiful weather again. I let the weekend slip away again without talking to anyone. We went to the cemetery and mowed grass one day and had nice weather for that, but I was surprised at how dry and hard the ground was. I couldn’t get all the…
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and in some special way, honored those who have gone on before. Those who made the nation we live in, not only a possibility but the reality which we are so blessed to enjoy today. Some of us spent most of…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational songs. The children then took up the penny march. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Rachael, Dan and Sybil and Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. We were…
We began Sunday morning with singing and thanking God for His blessings, on this beautiful Memorial Day. We prayed for the many requests of our congregation, friends, neighbors and families, and asked special blessings on our military and those who gave their lives for our freedoms. The old saying “freedom…
Well, another week has flown by and I’m facing news day with not much news so far. I guess I must call and be nosey since no one has called me. The things that has not changed is the hot, dry weather pattern. Everyone is becoming concerned about maybe facing…
Hello from our home to your home. I just wanted to say how proud I was of Friday, Tonya Sue Day during National Nursing Home Week. The big day was Friday when we roasted our administrator, Tonya Cutbirth. She was a really good sport about all of it and carried…
As I write the article for Happy Home Church today, we are sad at the loss of our former pastor, member and dear friend, Brother Paul Welch. He has gone on to be with the Lord and as he has said many times recently, “I won’t have to carry this…
Thought I had better try and write some items this week. My isn’t it dry just to be the month of May. There is a chance for showers early next week. Lets pray they materialize. Tracy came after me last Thursday and spent the night with them, then on Friday…
Opening prayer to start the morning service was by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school lesson, we find people are searching for ways to find God. When we read the Bible, Jesus shows us that He is the way, the truth and the life. Happy Birthday wishes go out to…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintedent and prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Sunday school lesson was The Meaning of Life, Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, chapter 12:1-8 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs and prayer was given…
The rain we prayed for, came this morning early. We need to pray for more since it was just a short and sweet rain, that just came and went. I hope everyone had a safe Memorial weekend. I finally got my family and Jerry’s family decorated. I got to visit…
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.…
Quin Breeding went with Kelly Johnson and Wyatt on Monday to the Ava Radio Station to make a commercial for Summer School. They later had lunch then went to a movie that evening. Donna Dodson, Reece, Megan, Macee and Quin were here Monday morning. Danny Bushong called on Monday. He…
Most Champions know that the “Ag News” program comes on TV very early in the morning—very early. Several were up early enough to hear it Saturday when it was reported that Missouri is flooded! Cries rose up out of darkened Champion farm houses in the pre-dawn hours: “Where?” “We’re not…
Wednesday, May 23 – We gathered at Caney Church Wednesday evening to study God’s word. We began with congregational singing. Bro. Jeff Shipley welcomed all who came out, Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. We wish everyone could come to know the wonderful joy of salvation. Jeff read Acts 15:1-2,…
Opening Sunday school, Roy Hampton read John 12:35&36, then lead in prayer. Sunday school lesson is Acts 14. Everyone read a verse and discussed the chapter and asked questions. A good lesson showing the persecution and tribulation placed on the early Christian church. This chapter spoke of how a multitude…
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: No man cometh unto the Father, but by me,” John 14:6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Matthew 7:13-20 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request and Brother Roy…
Dan Stillings sang a special song Sunday morning before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought a message on, “Seven Things About God the Israelites Learned in the Wilderness.” In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses reviewed the events of forty years of wandering in the wilderness between Egypt and Canaan. In that time…
This was another busy week. I’m sure it was for a lot of folks. On Thursday Bob, Linda, Barb and Jack went to Silver Dollar City. They enjoyed the park and also did some sight seeing. Friday morning Bob, Linda and I went to the Mansfield Cemetery and met Bob’s…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, June 4—Lasagna, salad, green beans, pears. Tuesday, June 5—Taco salad, Mexican corn, refried beans, chips, cobbler. Wednesday, June 6—Bone-in chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, pudding. Thursday, June 7—Swiss steak with mushrooms and onions, rice, bread, peas and carrots, cake. Friday, June 8—Ham and…
Today was a great day to come to the house of God. We need to remember the ones who gave their lives so we can have the freedom to worship and the ones who is still fighting for our freedom. We should be praying for the ones who are fighting…
Bonnie Phillips said Tracy Lakey and friend, Linda, came to Ava to see her and to decorate the graves of her family’s here. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and stayed all night with Bonnie and then Saturday, Bonnie and her girls all went to the Ava, Walnut Grove and…
What a busy weekend it was! On Sunday, the Souder Church of Christ had a large crowd for their morning service, followed by a basket dinner and decoration of the cemetery. That evening they hosted their bi-monthly singing and again had a large number in attendance. Faye Hampton said the…
My hummingbirds seem few and far between this year so far. I see three or four hummers for a little while of the morning and maybe that many again late in the evening. I know it is early and there are usually lots more as the summer goes on, but…
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Those were words from Jesus in John 8:31-32. He said this to the believing Jews who wanted to follow him, and it also applies to…
Just a shower of rain Sunday afternoon helped settle the dust and dry earth. Two little “hummers” came to my feeder Sunday. I only saw one before, and was surprised there were none showing up like last year in early May. In spite of the price of sugar being high,…
There are people who just will not give God the credit for anything. For instance, a friend will credit ‘good karma’ for a good turn of events. But, let her be in a real jam, and she’s on the phone requesting prayers. God didn’t tell Noah that there might be…
Sunday, May 20 was the Sunday after Ascension Day which was Thursday the 17th forty days after Easter, and commemorates the ascension of Christ. It is also known as Holy Thursday. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the scripture reading for the day, the epistle I Peter 4:7, “The end…
Well, Goood morning to everyone. Delmar and I went camping last week so didn’t make it to church on Sunday. While camping, we had visitors at camp and while I was trying to play badminton with the kids, I fell and broke my glasses and gave myself my very first…
May 7, 2012 – Dick and I visited with Larry and Lynn Clayton the 7th. Larry is improving, hopefully he can soon be able to get up some every day. We talked to Bob and Ella Mae Husky at the church picnic last week. They had been visiting in Tennessee…
I good morning to all our friends and neighbors. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend, a nice time for a cookout or a picnic. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes, our sympathy to all who…
The weather forecaster said that the Ragweed was up early this year and already showing a high pollen count. That must be why I had a sinus condition to flare up this past week and now this week too. I’m not enjoying this irritating, hacking cough that started today either. …
Good morning and how are you? I hope all the mother’s had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I certainly did. Daughter Anita came and brought me a beautiful red rose with the ferns and baby’s breath and a German Chocolate cake and a beautiful big Mother’s Day card that plays music. …
Since you weren’t there this past Sunday morning at least half our congregation tried to find you, well, at least I suppose that’s where they were because they weren’t here. We really could have used you last Sunday. I think about two-thirds of our group were missing for one reason…
This last week here at New Hope, has been one of reviving and renewing. God has no problems of proving Himself, wonderful and amazing, time and time again. Our Wednesday evening Bible study, has been so wonderful. Starting at the beginning and working our way through the Old Testament. Brother…
Dan opened up in prayer and then he led the congregation in some songs. Br. Darrel Webster gave a birthday offering, we wish him many more. The children took up the penny march. We had a large number in attendance. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 13. …
It was a good day to be in God’s house, good singing, Sunday school, and many, many prayers said for our family, friends, and neighbors. Brother Scottie Eaves brought both messages this Sunday. The morning message was the calling of the seventy and the evening message was about Paul fighting…
After a few weeks of no news from Little Creek, I’ll try to catch up. I am ecstatically happy to report that Newt Delp is home and has accepted Jesus as his Savior and now is assured that he will make heaven his home. I called Jo today (Saturday) to…
Remember the tent revival started Monday, May 21-26. Jerry Loveland is Monday night and James Orick Wednesday night. Names of the others were left out last week, Jon Mitchell, Jr., Alex Harrison, Lloyd Hart and Bro. Hargis. By Monday we should know who preaches what night. For more information 683-5112…
Hello from our home to your home. It was a very busy week for us here at our home. It was National Nursing Home Week and we celebrated in style. Sunday afternoon we started National Nursing Home Week off with a Mother’s Day Tea honoring our mothers. Bro. Tom Hawkins…
Sister Naomi opened the morning service with a great good morning to all. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. We sang for Jesus and Sister Naomi read scripture from Romans 1:16-17. Our Sunday school leaders Sister Mary began with prayer. Our lesson…
Gentry Church started our Friends Day with a large crowd of people and many visitors. After prayer and congregational singing. Bob Hammons and Wildwood did a wonderful job blessing us with songs. Pastor Hall spoke a few words on how the gospel is very simple, but people have trouble believing…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant, prayer by Brother James Moore. The Sunday school lesson was, “The Search for Meaning,” Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs. Specials were Elsie Atchison, Lena Ingram sang, “I…
It has been a beautiful Tuesday here today. I love the cool nights and warm days, but we are getting desperate for rain. I’m sure everyone is praying this week for rain and we know God hears and answers prayers, not always on our time schedule though. Today my sister…
Hello, I hope you are all having a wonderful week. I need to wish some of our kids, congratulations on graduation. We had several 8th graders graduate at Plainview and as far as I know only one senior. We are very proud of our youth here at Eastern Gate. I…
“…all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people. To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of congress is to take possession of a boundless…
My sympathy to Rheba Pool, on the loss of her uncle and to the family of Hellene (Parsons) Willhite of Springfield. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Rheba left Tuesday and returned on Friday, to attend her uncle’s funeral. Gene stayed with John and Jo Stephens. Macee…
Wednesday night service was presented by Michael Marah, a young man who has been called to preach. The a.m. message was in Matthew 8:23-27. We all know the story in these scriptures; the ship in the midst of a storm, His disciples scared to death, when Jesus came to them…
“Thanks for what little you did do.” That jest from the parent of a Champion many years ago was meant to say, “I am grateful for your effort, but do not think you are through.” When Sunday’s lightning and thunder produced almost enough rain to settle Champion’s dust some were…
Caney Church came together singing, “I Cannot Find the Way Alone.” Brother Jim Lafferty took charge of the service, taking prayer requests, praise reports and Sister Melba Austin led in prayer. Jim read, Ezra 10:3-15. He talked about the word, ‘compliant,’ with the rules at work and how hard we…
Opening Sunday school, Roy Hampton read the 11th chapter of Hebrews. Faith is the substance in things hoped for with many examples of Moses, Abraham, Isaac and others. The Sunday school lesson was taken from Acts 13, “The First Missionary Journey.” Offering prayer given by, Clara Lafferty. It was so…
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” Brother Roy Frye, opened Sunday school after we sang. He read; I Corinthians 15:50-58 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed and we…
Dr. Charles Harding, missionary evangelist to America, his wife, Jo, and daughter, Ceci, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. He brought three timely messages on God and country in an effort to keep Christians better informed, involved, and praying for our nation. Part of being informed is to understand…
There was a good turnout for the workday at Dyer Cemetery and we appreciate everyone for helping. The cemetery looks real good. Barb, Jack and Miracle, spent a few days camping at Forsyth. Bob and Susie have had visitors over the weekend from Illinois. Bob and Linda got news that…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday—Closed for Memorial Day holiday. Tuesday, May 29–Nachos, Mexican corn, refried beans, ice cream. Wednesday, May 30—Pork chop, potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll cheesecake. Thursday, May 31—Chili dogs, baked potato, carrot salad, cookie. Friday, June 1—Ham, au gratin potatoes, creamed peas, roll, ice cream.…
We had a wonderful day to meet and worship our Lord today, we sang the hymn. Truly if we want to know more about Him we can. All we need to do is read His Word and talk to Him daily. Brother Buddy brought us the message this morning from…
