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…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps, Sunday and she had gone to church and was doing ok. I had little Jett, Monday and Tuesday of last week. Violet Blakey stopped and dropped a package off last Tuesday. Mark brought me eggs Wednesday and I took some of them into town and…
Is it just me or isn’t this turning out to be a strange spring? Seems like everything is a month ahead and I even have trouble remembering that it isn’t a month later than it is. We have even seen several tarantulas crossing the road, and while I know they…
“And many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day and shall be my people I will dwell in the midst of thee and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto thee,” Zechariah 2:11. Before I visited with Joyce Strolls and Theta Porter…
We are into our fourth week of Jesus’ teaching in Mark 11: 22-26 and this misunderstood and often unused truth of the Master, if used, will bless your life and the lives of those around you, and God will be glorified. God loves you, and wants you to be blessed…
As these news items are written we are really needing rain and half of the month of May is gone. It’s so dry the usual May flowers aren’t blooming as pretty. However the catalpa tree blooms are very pretty. Maxine Smith had visitors last week from Mountain Grove area. They…
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can lead to blindness. If it goes untreated, the pressure in the eye rises and the eyeball itself starts to harden. It’s interesting that once it begins hardening, the vision begins to go. It’s like so many other things that harden. Once they do…
Sunday, May 13th, was the Fifth Sunday after Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, St. James 1:22, “Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only,” in which James stresses the need for Christian faith to be shown to the world in action…
May 7, 2012 correction Well, Delmar and I were both a little under the weather on Sunday so we neither one went to church. One day we took Delmar’s brother to Springfield to the doctor. My mom, Nora Hunsaker, has been having trouble with her ear but is feeling a…
We began with special prayer at 9:30 a.m. on Mother’s Day. We read Psalm 28 as our devotion led by Sunday School Superintendent, Brad Siler. Several prayer requests were given. We are always a very needy people. Happy birthday was sung to Pastor Neal. I am not sure how many. …
The weeks are going by so fast it’s hard to keep up. They say that it is a sign of old age. Mark Jones drove the third and fourth garde students from Plainview School to Springfield last Tuesday to the Discovery Center. I went along to help with the children,…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good week and all the mothers were truly blessed on Sunday as that was their special day. I know I sure was. The children did a good job of keeping a surprise from me by planning a cook…
There was a good attendance at Red Bank Church for Mother’s Day. The morning hymns were led by Brother Gary Lirley. Brother Jerry Huff gave the morning welcome and introduced the Sunday school lesson. Brother Les reminded everyone that our monthly Praise service would be held this Sunday evening at…
Last Thursday was a very busy day for some club members. At our meeting, we celebrated Kiwanis Prayer Week. Member and ordained minister, Greg Thompson was our speaker, who was joined by his wife Sherry for this meeting. After a brief talk, he engaged the members in a game of…
Billy Fletcher, his friends, Edgar and Sharon Stewart, joined with the Star Workers Club for lunch at the Rusty Spur in Seymour, last Tuesday. This was in recognition of Mother’s Day. Sunday, after church, Billy Fletcher, Mike and Linda Wilson, and Edgar and Sharon Stewart had Mother’s Day Dinner at…
“It was a dark and stormy night,” last night, (borrowing a phrase from Snoopy), he’s my hero. I wish he would get his book finished so I could read it. Ha! We did get a thunderstorm and rain again last night. It’s been that way for about a week now. …
It was a great Mother’s Day weekend with many things to do throughout the area. I had a great Mother’s Day, attending church with four generations of our family. After church Junior and I had a nice lunch with youngest daughter, Jeanette Evans; Nicholas and Sarah Inman, Reagan Inman and…
If you didn’t have a wonderful Mother’s Day this past Sunday, you certainly missed a good chance. With as perfect a day, weather wise, as anyone could ask for, and if you had come to church, we had lots of friends, neighbors and loved ones to make it a really…
Howdy, this week I picked cherries at my neighbor, Alene Greenfield’s. They were just right. I noticed that the gooseberries are ripe too and the blackberries are in full bloom. Everything is ripening a few weeks early this year. I heard this week that a few bad boys are running…
Wednesday evening Bro. Ludwig led our Bible study over Exodus 21 and part of Exodus 22. We had 10 people attend our Bible study services. Thank God for our moms and what they have contributed to our life and to the people we are today. We had a wonderful service…
We had good services Sunday for Mother’s Day. Dan opened in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. We were glad to have Sis. Marie’s daughter for Mother’s Day and Dan’s mother and her daughter and son. Each mother came forth…
It was a wonderful to celebrate Mother’s Day, as we gathered to sing, take prayer requests and enjoy a good Sunday school lesson. We appreciate all our visitors, Tom and Donna Nichols, Emma Turner, and it was great to have Sister Peggy Jenkins back with us again. We appreciate Oliver…
I hope all of you good mothers had a great day Sunday. One mother, did at Garrison Church. Her daughter was saved. She can always remember that. 63 present. Justin sang two special songs. Lisa Ellison sang one and her grandson and her sang one. He is so cute. He…
Another great day in the Lord! Celebrating Mother’s Day for all the great mothers here and those that have gone on to be with the Lord. One of those praise days. We began the morning service with a good morning from Brother Paul. We had many prayer requests and prayer…
Opening prayer was by Joie Welker and our Sunday school lesson was on “The Good Shepherd. Jesus takes care of our needs as a shepherd takes care of his sheep. We had a special song from the children from Sunday school and also a special by Wanda Casady, Bobbie Miller,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was A Virtuous Woman, Proverbs 31:10-28 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena Ingram, Elsie…
Good Monday morning to all my friends and neighbors. I sure hope all the mothers had a really great day yesterday and it will continue on through this year. I sure do miss my mom. I did go put flowers on her grave. We had good services at Frye Church…
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, I hope you had a great day and that your children took the time to tell you how much they love and appreciate you. If you have a Christian mother who taught you about the love of God, you are very blessed indeed. I…
I hope everyone had a Happy Mother’s Day! Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. They also stopped by Amy Hill and Billy Williams’ home. On Tuesday Jo Stephens visited me. Donna and Macee were here also. Michael Dodson came by on Tuesday evening. He and Chase mowed…
What a beautiful Lord’s Day, bless the mothers, the father is the spiritual leader of the family and the head of the household, but the mothers are the glue that holds and binds the family together. God bless the mothers and grandmothers, give them strength and wisdom. Special prayer requests…
Way off in the future there will be Champions who recall these pleasant days out in the wonderful glider and comfortable chairs on the front porch of the Historic Emporium. Now that winter’s chill is a distant memory, much of the socializing has moved from around the stove to the…
May 13 – Wednesday evening services was cancelled due to baccalaureate service at Bradleyville School. Sunday school began with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone and prayer requests and praise reports were taken. We have many concerns. Bro. Jack read Psalms 28 for our devotion. We had a wonderful Sunday…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Proverbs 12:4-21 and prayed the opening prayer. Sunday school lesson was the 13th chapter of Acts. Herod kills James and saw the Jews were real happy with this so he arrests Peter. He was bound and determined to destroy the church. Herod put not…
Beautiful weather continues this week which is nice because I really need to get out to work in the yard some. Grass is growing like crazy, which it always does this time of year, and my flower beds need some tending also. My daughters got me some flowers for Mother’s…
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him,” John 3:36. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. We missed Sister Shirley who spent Mother’s Day with her son…
All the mothers were honored in the morning service with a small book of devotions. Later on before dismissing at noon, Pastor Bob said that all the women are important whether they had children or not, and gave all the women their choice of yellow, violet, or blue Pansies after…
I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day. Bob, Linda and I went to church and after services we had lunch in town. Last Friday Bob, Linda and I went to Springfield to my doctor appointment. On the way home, we stopped at a few garage sales. Visiting with Bob,…
Cutting costs doesn’t have to ruin your quality of life. Here are five rules of frugality: 1-Don’t give up the things you love. Thriftiness should never outweigh happiness. 2-Find inexpensive ways to enjoy what’s important to you. You don’t have to own the books you read or the movies you…
Debbie Cederlind just got back Friday from a week stay in North Dakota with her daughter, Courtnie and husband, Chris Vigessa and two grandsons, Wylie and the new one, Weslie. Debbie brought pictures back to show little Weslie and his big brother, Wylie, off. Ken and Debbie Cederlind came down…
“Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised,” Provebs 31:30. A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Clayton from Illinois was down visiting Louin and Valerie Clayton. Friday evening Gary and I went to Ava and visited his mother, Maxine Turner.…
Dear readers, we are continuing with Jesus’ teaching from Mark chapter 11: 22-26 And we are relying on our teacher, the Holy Spirit to help us have a revelation of what the Lord taught. Here is the scripture: And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily…
Vegetation is certainly growing fast, and for shrubs, they require a lot of pruning at my place. Catalpa trees are full of blooms, and soon there will be fishermen getting worms off the leaves. Karen and Dave Davis were in Mountain Home last Tuesday for Dave’s doctor appointment. They came…
“But their minds were blinded…” (II Corinthians 3:14). It reminds me of some teenagers. All the talk in the world won’t deter a youth from doing what he/she has his/her mind set on. Sometimes the only thing that works is to put a foot on their head (figuratively speaking, of…
Sunday, May 6 was the Fourth Sunday after Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle for the day, St. James 1:17, in which St. James tells us that “every good and perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father of lights. This can refer to…
Well, Delmar and I were both a little under the weather on Sunday so we neither one went to church. One day we took Delmar’s brother to Springfield to the doctor. My mom, Nora Hunsaker, has been having trouble with her ear but is feeling a little better, she lost…
Food Harvest items were collected as we came together on our Lord’s Day. Prayer requests were given for Jeff Dalton and his family, Eugene Eubanks, our nation, leaders and unbelievers. Doyle Humbyrd prayed this prayer. Our Sunday school lesson was from John 6, one of the seven “I am’s” of…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good and joyous weekend. We send get well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost a loved one. May God bless you in your…
Another holiday is quickly approaching. It’s called, Mother’s Day. Some of us still have our mothers with us and some of us don’t. My own mother past away some time ago. She was a very special mother. She worked hard to care for her children and other family members and…
Norma Stillings celebrated her 75th birthday, Sunday. Her sister, Anna Goos, and brother-in-law Pete came from Lee’s Summit, Saturday, to help her celebrate. Debra Bohnstedt of Springfield, Tom Stillings and Joyce Greenwood of Ozark, Stanley Stillings of Squires, and Alan Stillings of Ava joined them for lunch at Ruby Garden.…
April 30, Here we go again, another month gone by and wondering where it went. Our nice weather changed from perfect to windy, rainy and cold. It’s rained the last few days and supposed to rain all week with a chance of storms everyday. I think the nation’s had enough…
It sure was nice to get some additional rain last night. I am sorry that I have not written in awhile, life has just been to crazy! First, Congratulations to Michael and Amber Brand on the birth of their new son. I know that big brother, Tyson Brand will sure…
Let there be no doubt, summer is upon us. Our morning message was entitled, “A Hunt In A Garden of Cucumbers,” taken from our text in Isaiah 1:8. God’s directions for Israel in that time seems very applicable to our own nation today. Our turning away from Him, in much…
Howdy. As I get older, time sure does fly. This is already my fourth week of being your news writer and I will say it has been fun. My husband says I need a life, but each to their own. I look forward to the News-Journal every week. I’m not…
Wednesday evening we continued our study in the book of Exodus led by Brother Ludwig. We are now getting into some of the law which really gives a better understanding of the New Covenant. God blessed us once again with wonderful Sunday services. Sunday morning we lifted up many prayers…
We had good services. Dan led in prayer and then led us in congregational songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal. They also played their guitars. Dan, Janice and Sybil also sang a special. Sis.…
We had a large group of visitors for our morning service, we appreciate each one that came. We had a great many requests for prayer for our church families, friends and loved ones. We pray for the bereaved and those still dealing with health issues. Brother Ric Englehardt brought the…
This Weeks News – A hot Saturday for the month of May. Jerry and Donna Loveland went to Fair Grove, Missouri to watch their grandson, Jake, in a track meet. Sparta boys are doing good. Baccalaureate Service at Chadwick School is May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night. Rev. James…
Hello from our home to your home, today is May 1st and Resident’s Council Day, the day we all gather with the staff and discuss things we would like to change or to see happen. Our staff officers listen and digest our suggestions and discuss them and the possibilities or…
What a beautiful day God gave us. Bro. Marshall opened the Sunday school with a big good morning to all. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Juanita. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Jeremiah 12:4. Sunday school began with our…
Will try and write some news this Tuesday morning. We didn’t get any rain here in the Gentryville area, maybe next time. Casey and Cindy Owens of Springfield visited awhile with me last Monday evening. They had spent Sunday night with Debbie and Mike Stone and then visited on Monday…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as Superintendent, prayer by Sister Vera Dixon. Sunday school lesson was Back to Basics, Proverbs 30:5-9, 18-28, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson, we sang several songs and had prayer by Bro. Raymond Haden. A special…
It’s a beautiful Tuesday morning. I thought surely we would get some more rain yesterday, but we didn’t and our gardens are needing it. It isn’t much fun to have to water so soon. Tuesday and Thursday are exercise classes and that has kind of changed some for me since…
Here is some news to make you barf. According to Channel 13 News in/from Indiana, undocumented workers using special cards provided by our government (as they don’t have legal Social Security numbers) are filing for Additional Child Tax Credits. For instance, four families used the same Indiana address although only…
The Massey Reunion is scheduled for May 26. Contact Dale Massey for more information. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Wednesday. They are planning a visit Memorial weekend. Donna and Macee took me to town Friday. Keith Breeding went fishing Friday.…
Sunday, May 6. God has given us a beautiful morning, have you give Him thanks for it? Many prayer requests went up to the Lord. Several of our congregation are in the hospital. We pray God’s blessing on them and the others in the community – Bonnie B., Wanda C.,…
Moonstruck Champions used many square yards of digital camera space taking pictures of the Super Moon. Some think of it as phantom film. Certainly the visage resembled an apparition. Many just enjoyed the spectacle transfixed with no need to preserve it for the future. It is quite a Champion thing…
May 2 – Caney Church came together singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader Wednesday evening taking charge of the service with prayer requests and praise reports. Sis. Janice Lafferty led in prayer. Bro. Hi read Isaiah 53:1-12. This scripture prophesied of the horrible death Christ must have endured. What…
Opening Sunday school Roy Hampton read Matthew 13:43-51 and led us in prayer. Bro. Lee Hampton taught the 11th chapter of Acts. Roy Hampton took up the morning offering. Wilma Hampton is still improving. Lee said she might come home in another week hopefully. The congregation sang. Susie Sisco also…
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever, Amen,” II Peter 3:18. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school. He read Psalm 107:1-9 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request Please pray for…
A Mother/Daughter Banquet will be held Saturday, May 12 in the Fellowship Hall starting at 12 noon. Then Sunday all mothers will be honored in the Morning Service. Chuck Harding of the Awake America ministry will be the guest speaker on Sunday, May 20. He will speak at 10:00 AM,…
I went to church with Bob and Linda on Sunday. After lunch we visited with Paul, Donna and Evangelist, Sister Brenda Townsend of Eufala, Oklahoma. Visitors of Barb, Jack and Miracle this week have been Joe, Tina and girls and also a friend of Miracle. Bob, Linda and I also…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, May 14—BBQ meatballs, mac ‘n cheese, peas and carrots, applesauce. Tuesday, May 15—Chicken, baked potato, Brussel sprouts, cookie. Wednesday, May 16—Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli w/cheese, cobbler. Thursday, May 17—Spaghetti, salad bar, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Friday, May 18—Sweet and sour…
We had a beautiful Sunday to come to the house of our Lord to worship Him. We always need to praise Him no matter what happens in our lives. God is still God and takes care of us. We could have had a tragedy in our family this week, our youngest son’s house…
I almost got three-tenths of an inch of rain last Monday. I had Jett three days last week and he sure is growing. He walks and even tries to climb. He is all boy. Wednesday Lakota came and stayed with him after school, so I could go to a business…
Billy Ray is organizing the Romance School Reunion again this year. It will be held on Saturday, May 26, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m., at Romance, and while the event originally was conceived for those who attended the one-room schools at Romance and Grabeel, Billy stresses that everyone is…
Somehow, last week my e-mail got lost between here and there and never got to the paper. It may still be floating around in cyber-space. Sorry for any inconvenience it caused. Several students from Bradleyville Elementary competed in the Mark Twain Spelling Bee recently. Taylor McHaffie represented the 4th grade…
You might say this Douglas County couple has come full circle. Hollis Dain Smith and Dorothy Ann (Duffer) Smith moved back to Ava and began enjoying their retirement in 1992. Dr. Smith retired from his mixed animal veterinary practice and Dorothy Ann from her teaching career that according to him,…
Rick Baker and Donna Dixon assisted at Skyline on April 25 for a “Go Blue–Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention” activity. On Thursday, High School Principal Teresa Nash joined us for our last “Citizens of the Month” presentation of this school year. Congratulations to all the students who have received the…
Last week, we learned of Jesus’ teaching in Mark chapter 11: 22-26, which at a casual glance seems impossible and unattainable, and toward the end of his teaching it sounds downright selfish, and this causes some believers to politely reject this teaching of Jesus. But if you are willing to…
“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15 Howard and Ella Faye Mitchell have a new great grandson, Corbin Jaxon Scott, born April 19. Parents are Clayton and Tori Scott and the grandparents…
We are surely getting rain showers this week according to the forecast. Prayers are for Agene Hawkins of Brixey area as he was taken to Baxter Co. Regional Hospital over the weekend. Our best wishes for his recover. A week ago Saturday the Gainesville First Baptist Youth group enjoyed a…
Starting at Romans 1:18 to the end of that chapter is a pretty good account of just how ugly sin can be. There’s a bit of a hint that Paul may be targeting the Jewish people. But, in verse 18, he makes it plain that he is talking about the…
Sunday, April 29, was the third Sunday after Easter; altar and vestment colors continue to be white and we also have all white altar flowers. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Gospel for the day, St.John 16:16, “Jesus said to His diciples, a little while and ye shall not…
Sunday morning service was opened with music and singing. Sister Joyce Erickson did a beautiful job on her special song. Brother Roberts brought the message from Hebrews 10:24-25, “A Message of Encouragement.” We have been busy this week with Delmar working in his garden, me being at Springfield waiting to…
We met at 9:30 a.m. for prayer. At 10 a.m., Brad Siler began our Lord’s service by standing to read the word of God from Isaiah 29. Prayer requests were given and praises shared. Brother Paul Duckworth will be coming home today and Jim Haden is home now. We give…
We welcome the rain we received this morning. I won’t have to water my flowers today. We appreciate the work on our road 536 a couple of weeks ago. It is the best we’ve ever seen it. Plainview School had their softball tournament at Skyline last week. I didn’t get…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones, may God bless you in your time of…
The Red Bank Church service began with Gary Lirley leading the congregation in hymns. Brother Jerry Huff provided the usual morning greeting. Brother Les reminded members that business meeting will be held the first Wednesday of May, and that the youth’s CiA mission meeting is, held every Wednesday evening at…
Norma Stillings had a nice surprise when she got a phone call from a cousin last Wednesday afternoon. Bill and Shirley Saunders of Irving, Texas had driven to Ava to try to find the graves of her grandmother, Lucy Brown Brixey, and great grandmother, Mary Davidson Brown Fannon, who are…
4-23-12. Hello to all the readers of the Douglas County Herald. I hope all is well with you. Everything’s about the same here. It’s been chilly and getting down to freezing and frosting some nights. I don’t know how much longer the plants will tolerate it. The campground is reopened…
We are blessed by the testimony of one that many have been praying for, for a long time, who has accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Which made the day all the more beautiful in which to praise the Lord last Sunday. Our morning message was taken from the…
Brother Lyndon continued with our study in the book of Exodus Chapter 21 on Wednesday night. We had 15 attend Bible study. Sunday morning we had 23 people attend morning service. Children’s Sunday school class learned about the Day of Pentecost and the adults studied in Acts. Pastor Talbert brought…
We gathered together and began services with singing and prayer requests for so many still struggling with health issues. We had a good group for Sunday school, and visitors in the worship hour, we appreciate them. Our morning speakers were from the Gideon’s, Brother Glen D. and Brother Bill, and…
Hello from our home to your home, April was a very busy month for our home. We have had Easter Egg Hunts, visited with Peter Rabbit, several groups of school children have been here helping get our garden and flower beds in shape for spring planting. Tom Hawkins was really…
Brother Marshall opened Sunday school with a great good morning. We sang a song for the Lord and prayer requests were many. Sister Alice led in prayer and Brother Marshall read scriprture from Jeremiah 7:6&7. He was our leader for Sunday school and the lesson was in I Corinthians2:1-16. We…
Joie Welker opened with prayer then in our Sunday school class we studied John Chapter 9 on healing the blind man. Jesus is the source of living water, source of spiritual light and source of truth. We are more able to face difficult decisions in our lives when we know…
Church started Sunday morning by singing “What A Day That Will Be”. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant. Prayer by Sister Annabell Walker. Sunday school lesson was “A Primer For Relationships” Proverbs 25:6 – 24, taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials…
“A nation can survive its fools, even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves against those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding had lunch with me on Monday. They stopped by on Tuesday also. Macee stayed with me Wednesday afternoon while Donna went to a meeting at work. David Dodson has been sick. Donna and I went to town on Friday. Michael Dodson, Corrina, Chase and Bryse…
The remarkable beauty of the Champion countryside this time of year fairly takes the breath away. Turn suddenly around any corner to be dazzled by a scene that could well be painted in oil and mounted in a gilded frame on an expansive wall in a great hall to be…
Wednesday evening service at Caney Church began singing “If We Never Meet Again”. Brother Jim Lafferty took charge of the Bible study taking prayer requests and praise reports. There was a good discussion on all the scripture read. Sister Janice had the youth teaching about Esther. Sunday school opened singing…
It is a beautiful day even though it is cloudy this morning. There is beauty in every day for every day is the Lord’s day. This day of worship at Breedon Church began with Brother Roy Hampton reading St. Luke12:37&38, then led us in the opening prayer. Our Sunday school…
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Revelation 3:16 Brother Roy opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Isaiah 29:17-21 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. The adult class studied John 9 and the children…
The folks at Bethany Baptist Church enjoyed plenty of good food and a time to visit at the Fifth Sunday Fellowship Dinner at 5 PM and a special service of singing and testimonies following at 6 PM. There were special songs sung by the Jubilee Singers, the Stillings Family Trio,…
On Sunday I went with Bob and Linda to church and on to the home of Justyn, Tiffany, Tyler and Rylee Davis. We looked at their house that they are remodeling, and also enjoyed fish and fries for lunch that Kevan had cooked for all of us. Saturday Bob and…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, May 7—Turkey and cheese sandwich, soup, crackers, cobbler. Tuesday, May 8—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, May 9—Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, roll, jell-o with fruit. Thursday, May 10—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, peas, bread, cookie. Friday, May 11—Fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, stewed tomatoes, strawberries with ice cream.…
We sang a hymn this morning and I truly believe that we are too near our heavenly home to turn back now. I believe Jesus is our soon returning King. Pastor Buddy brought us the message from Acts 8-1-25 this morning titled, “Scattered But Not Shattered.” It was a great…
I took my news in last Monday and filled up with gas. Tara brought Jett last Tuesday and then she waited for Kendra to come and Kendra rode with her to Springfield when they got back that evening. Kendra came in to see me and Jett. Tara dropped Jett off…
Back at the beginning of creation, in the book of Genesis it says, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Further on, God said, Let there be light. In the original language of Hebrew, it was not worded that way. In Hebrew, God said, Light-be! Before light…
What a chilly time Friday night and Saturday morning. I got in a hurry to have my propane heater pilot lights turned off, when it was warm, in early April. So electric heaters are in use now. This cool spell could be our blackberry “squall,” as they are now starting…
FOOD!!! The 5th Sunday Feed at Sweden Church is this coming Sunday, April 29th, immediately following the morning church service. It’s not necessary to bring a covered dish. There will be plenty of food to go around. It would be a good time to come and check out the progress…
Sunday, April 22 was the Second Sunday after Easter, also known in the Anglican tradition as Good Shepherd Sunday from the Epistle reading for the day, St. John 10:11, “Jesus said, I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.: Bishop Hartley based his sermon…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Praise Team doing a wonderful job leading the congregation in Praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Galatians 5:1-2, “Breaking Free.” Sunday evening was our 4th Sunday singing. We had several congregational songs then several special songs. Especially the one that was…
After we read our devotional from Revelations 22, prayer requests were given for Corby Lux, Eugene Banks, Palmer Pellham, Paul Duckworth, the unsaved, our military and those in nursing homes. Van Menzies prayed this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Stan Humbyrd. He will be the big 50 on Wednesday,…
What pretty weather we’re having here in the Ozarks, being a little cool at night, hope no one lost any garden plants. Norma Cross, Kenny and Seth Hunt, visited with Dick and Pauline Richards, one day last week. Kelly Thompson, Kinsey, Kailey and Kyle, Jay, Brook and Autum Groth, had…
UPCOMING EVENTS: April 25- 7 p.m. attend Hartville FWB Church for the Gold City concert; April 28- Men’s Rally in Ozark, Mo. At 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Fred Warner the speaker; April 29- cake and punch for Nicole Sellars after evening services; May 3- 7:00 a.m. Men’s breakfast; May 12-…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekned. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Our…
The weather has finally warmed up. The sunshine felt good to me while I was outside in my garden picking ripe strawberries. Only a few of them were ripe enough to pick. I have to watch close for them to ripen because something else is always helping me eat them.…
Billy Fletcher had lunch with the Needle and Thimble Quilt Club, Wednesday at the Rusty Spur in Seymour. Carl and Joan Fletcher stopped by for a visit with Billy, Saturday. Billy visited his Aunt Jean Daugherty, Saturday evening. Billy and his friend, Carol Riggs, went out for dinner at Fred…
4-16-12. Such terribly bad weather all over the U.S.A. I hope all of you are safe. We didn’t get any bad storms right here, thank God, but a lot of wind the last few days. It blew a big dead limb out of one of the cedar trees here in…
Our weekend began with the 147th annual meeting of the Missouri Association of General Baptist, down at Piland Youth Camp. The meeting went well with opening services on Friday evening and business session on Saturday. Throughout the course of the meetings we heard four messages from the gospel all on…
We had good services Sunday. Dan opened up in prayer. He then led the congregation in songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson. Sis. Helen brought a very good message. We sure enjoy her preaching. Our sympathy to the family of Leroy…
It was a great day to be in the Lord’s house as we began with prayer and singing. We have many seeing their doctors and those who are bereaved and still needing our prayers. We have those with praise reports, which is always good news. We were glad to have…
This is Monday and also my birthday. I had a delightfully happy weekend with Kim, Ruby and Jody coming to spend the night Saturday and I was blessed to have my family and friends honoring me with a surprise birthday party after church Sunday. And it was a total surprise.…
We had a great week of Revival with Bro. Zack Williams as the speaker. I believe that everybody that was there received a blessing in some way. We opened the morning service with Bro. Marshall greeting all with a good morning. We sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and…
Joie Welker led us in prayer to start our service. In our Sunday school class, our lesson was from John, chapter 4. Jesus brings life to all, even those who are despised in the world. We too can drink of the water of life and experience a new life. Happy…
Church started Sunday morning with prayer by Sister Lou Coy. We sang and Bro. Lyle Wright took over as superintendent. Sunday school lesson was Simple Rules For Living Wisely, Proverbs 23:13-35 taught by Lyle Wright. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were performed by Lena…
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him, but God hath revealed them unto us by His spirit,” I Corinthians 2:9-10. This was our key verse Sunday morning, as we studied on…
I don’t know what happened to our warm weather, I guess it had to remind us it is till spring. We have three tomatoes planted and have covered them up three different nights. I feel sorry for those with a garden full of plants and having to get them covered…
Do you remember not so very many years ago when the media was encouraging everyone to use savings accounts, etc? That is a great idea however, have you paid much attention to the interest being paid on checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, etc.? At the rates being offered…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Butch and Diana Davis, Billy Williams and Amy Hill were all in Springfield Monday for doctors appointment. Leland Bushong of Illinois came down for Junior Berry’s funeral which was Wednesday. I went with David and Donna, Gene and Rheba Pool, John…
Wednesday evening is now a preaching evening. Chad Emerson had the pulpit after the change over. Jesus prayed more than three times, but this is what Chad spoke on, Matthew 26:39, he took the two sons of Zebedee and Peter, tarry here and watch with me, Jesus went a little…
Champions do not fret about the unsettled weather. Having no recourse, they just take what comes their way and make the very best of it. As the hummingbirds straggle in and the bees occupy the big walnut tree in force, Champions acknowledge the changing of the seasons yet again and…
April 11 – We came to praise and learn God’s word Wednesday evening. We began with singing. Bro. Hi was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests. We have much to pray about. Sister Melba led us in prayer. Bro. Hi read from Ephesians 4. Each one gave good testimonies…
Sunday school lesson: Acts 9. What a beautiful day for the Lord’s day! What a great lesson we have today. Saul on the Damascus road, going to do what he thought was God’s will, in killing the professors of Jesus Christ our Savior. God caused the scales to fall from…
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up,” James 4:10. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after the singing. He read Revelation 22:10-17 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request then Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please pray for Wanda…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 30—Swiss steak, rice, tomatoes, fruit. Tuesday, May 1—BBQ pork on a bun, baked beans, potato wedges, Jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, May 2—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, cake. Thursday, May 3— Ham, cabbage, stewed tomatoes, bread, brownie. Friday, May 4— Chicken teriyaki,…
I went to church with Bob and Linda Sunday morning. We had a big crowd and a good service. I spent a couple of days with Barb, Jack and Miracle. I enjoyed watching Preston and Jack cut some trees. Bob and Linda were in Branson for a couple of days.…
We came together today to worship and to learn what God wants us to do as Christians. Brother Jon Wilson filled in today in the early service as some of our regular band members were missing this morning and he did a good job. We sang a hymn. He blesses…
Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Michael and Wendee Freeman and family all went to Roy and Linda Freeman’s Thursday afternoon to help Roy celebratee his 60th birthday. Debbie Cederlind, Moe and Kaylynn Todd and little Alaya came down Saturday and they picked Bonnie Phipps up and they went over and had…
E.J. and Faye Hampton’s family is growing by leaps and bounds this year. Granddaughter Stephannie Kallial’s new baby daughter, Stella Kate, was born April 3, in St. Louis, a baby sister for Emma. And Stephannie’s sister, Melissa Hayes, is expecting her second daughter any day now. Melissa is a reading…
Hope everybody has been enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having. We have had the heat on in the mornings for an hour or so but it isn’t long before we are turning it off and opening the windows or even turning the air on. I have a couple…
At last week’s meeting, we had a representative from Wright County Children’s Services who spoke to us about a “GO BLUE” Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention event she is planning for April 25 at Skyline at 2:30. Some of our members plan to go help out. In addition, our Annual…
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. And the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance,” Psalms 33:12. Monday John and Zamber Little and Wyatt and Liviya Wharton were at Ralph and Dana Brazeal’s. Wednesday, Gary and I visited with Rayford and Freda Clayton at Longrun.…
“It gets easier”, I said to a friend of mine who talked of their inward struggle to obey the teachings of Christ. Jesus taught some radical sounding doctrine: Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you (Matt. 5:44), don’t worry (take no thought in KJV Matt 6:25), don’t let…
The ground is surely soaked with the heavy rain we received Sunday afternoon and night. Grass grows fast now and lawn mowing keeps us busy. Livestock benefits from the green pastures for sure. Maxine Smith visited Sharon Smith Sunday afternoon when it was raining so hard. Tammy Childress visited her…
Acts 1:4-5 was the text of the sermon. In it the resurrected Jesus is telling the apostles to remain in Jerusalem until they receive the promise of the Father which is the Holy Spirit. It was shortly after this that Jesus ascended to heaven. The apostles went to Jerusalem (they…
Sunday, April 15 was the first Sunday after Easter. Altar colors continue to be white and we had white altarflowers as well. In the absence of Bishop Hartley, who was away performing confirmations at one of our sister churches, instead of Holy Communion we held the morning prayer service led…
Sunday morning service was opened with music then prayer requests and prayer. Margaret Rosseau sang a special. Brother Roberts brought the message from I Thessalonions 4:16-17, “The Second Coming of Christ.” Sunday evening service was opened with prayer then congregational hymns. Brother Randy and Sister Venita Brummet sang a special.…
Several attended the White River Association’s 130th Session. We thank God for a great time in the Lord. We read Psalm 122 as our devotional with Brother Brad Siler as our Sunday School Superintendent. Prayer requests were shared for Peggy Miller, Paul Duckworth, Jim Evans, Pat Dobbs, a little one,…
5-16-2012. We received a little over an inch of much needed rain Sunday. Tuesday the 10th of April, Norma Cross, Kenny Hunt, Dick and I drove to Huntsville, Arkansas. Bill and Sue Johnson and Georgia Sanders from Claremore, Oklahoma and Pete and Sandra Jenkins from Fayetteville, Arkansas met at the…
A good morning to our readers. We hope everyone had a great weekend. Some rain, but no storms that I know of around here. On Sunday afternoon Pastor Tom came and shared with us the word of God from Psalms, chapter 119 and verse 169-176. The group enjoyed a sing-a-long…
Hello everyone. Well, it didn’t rain on Easter Sunday, at least not in our area, but we did get a good rain on the following Sunday. I guess the belief that whatever the weather happens to be on Easter Sunday will be followed by the same for the next seven…
4-9-12. Good morning and it is a very good morning and yesterday couldn’t have been any nicer for Easter if it tried. We came home from East Moline yesterday. We had beautiful traveling weather too. We went to the Cities Friday morning. As usual Walt let me out at Silvis…
What a gloriously beautiful Sunday morning we had this last Lord’s day. After Sunday school songs of praise by the choir, our morning message was the Charge To Preach given by Paul in II Timothy 4:1-5. In this passage we are told to, “reprove, rebuke,” those among us who are…
Howdy. I have a lot of news this week, so I will get started. First, I appreciate Ruth for being a dedicated writer for as long as she did. Second, I would like to give you my phone number so you can call me if anyone has any news that…
What another wonderful week spent in the presence of God throughout our services here at New Hope and hopefully and prayerfully in our lives outside of church. Wednesday evening Bro. Ludwig took us through our lesson over Exodus, chapter 20 “The Ten Commandments.” Sunday morning we besought the Lord in…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led congregation in some songs. The children took up the Penny March. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Revelation. Specials were sung from Rayonna and Rachael, Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Sis. Helen preached a very good sermon Sunday…
A large group gathered at Mt. Tabor Church for morning services beginning with singing, prayers for many, many needs, Sunday school and great preaching services. We appreciate all the visitors and invite them to come back each time they can. Brother James Hathcock was our guest speaker this week. His message…
All’s well in the Ozarks! Weather wise that is. We had over two inches of rain in our rain gauge and this Monday the sun is out with nary a cloud in the sky. But our community is very concerned and praying heartfully that a miracle will happen and Bud…
Mushroom season was short lived around here. The lousiest year we ever had. Turkey seasoni s now in full swing. They are not very plentiful in places. James came in one morning with no mushrooms and saw no signs of turkeys. Maybe someone will scare one by us. Some found…
Sunday school opened with a good morning to all from Bro. Marshall. We sang for the Lord. We had many prayer requests. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 30:5-8. Sunday school class began with the leader, Sister Peggy, asking Sister Lee to pray. The…
Lasts Weeks News – We had a beautiful Easter Sunday. Our pastor brought a good message on the Resurrection of our Savior. After Sunday school and church Ann Collins and Ella May Daughterty went to Rockbridge and ate a late lunch. Agnes Williams spent from Friday until Sunday evening with…
Opening prayer to start our services was led by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school class we studied about Jesus cleansing the temple in John, chapter 2. It is important for us to revere the house of God. When we disrespect God’s house we dishonor the God whose presence is…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer given by Sister Lena Ingram. Sunday school lesson was Embrace Wisdom, Proverbs 8:12, 22-35 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Elsie Atchison did a special. Bro. Raymond Haden…
My goodness it’s sure coming a good old rain here on our hillside. We was needing a good rain in the yard and my little garden especially the hay fields and pasture. I just don’t like the storms that goes along with all the rest. We had really good services…
I had a nice visit with Lee Weller at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center last Tuesday and heard the good news she will possibly return home this week. While there I dropped in momentarily to introduce myself to Stella Stavely as I have been mailing her the church bulletins…
Jr. Berry passed away this morning, Monday, April 16. My sympathy to Karrie, Mary, Vickie and the rest of the family. I had phone calls from Debra Reed in Kansas, Linda Rogers of Illinois, Sandy Rackley of Tennessee and Danny Bushong of Hollister. Danny Bushong visited Gene and Rheba Pool…
April 18th, Wednesday night our services was changed from Bible study to preaching. Chad Emerson was our first one to speak. We had a good service and a good message. Sunday morning was a beautiful wet day, we praise the Lord for the rain. The prayer requests were for the…
Again Champion is awash in gratitude for the much needed rain and more for the absence of the dangerous weather that has caused such destruction to communities to the North, South, East and West. Champions agree that good fortune is a frequent circumstance in their charming berg and can muster…
Sunday school lesson is taken from Acts, chapter 8. A very good lesson in that Saul continued his persecution of the church as Stephen was taken to his burial. He went into every house imprisoning men and women alike. The church was scattered to different places, but this also was…
“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord,” Psalm 122:1. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Psalms 122 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request and Brother Roy dismissed us to class. Please…
Sunday Bob, Linda and I stayed home. We weren’t sure what the weather was going to be. On Friday they took me to Springfield for my doctor’s appointment. While in Springfield we visited with Sue Pinckney, Bob’s sister. Barb and Andy Williams visited with us on Saturday evening. Ron, Nancy…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 23—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, fruit crisp. Tuesday, April 24—Ham, mac ‘n cheese, baked sweet potato, cake. Wednesday, April 25—Enchiladas, Mexican corn, refried beans, fruit. Thursday, April 26—Turkey and cheese sandwich, vegetable soup, ice cream. Friday, April 27—Hot dog/chili dog, tater…
Our hope is that everyone received a blessing from the Easter celebration last Sunday. Isn’t it great to know that Jesus loves us so much and we give thanks for His sacrifice but praise and joy for His resurrection! Our worship this Sunday was from the scriptures of John 15:1-8. …
We met this morning to worship and praise our Saviour. We were led in worship with hymns from our band. They did a great job. We did miss Brother Bill Coats this morning as he was out doing the Lord’s work for the Gideons. Pastor Buddy brought us the message…
Bonnie Phipps had Easter dinner at her house and those present were Roy and Linda Freeman, Bonnie Phipps, Cecilia Edwards, Ken and Debbie Cederlind, and Moe and Kaylynn Todd. After dinner they all went over to Roy and Linda’s home and visited the rest of the day. Bonnie became great…
Trees and grass and all growing plants are filling my part of the world with green. I love the cooler temperatures that have moved in, making it feel more like spring instead of a premature summer. It rained a lot here over the weekend. I’m not sure how much because…
It was a beautiful Easter day for families to get together and those traveling. Earnestine Gaddy had her daughters and families with her over Easter weekend and they all attended church at Lilly Ridge The Friendly Neighbors Extension Club met April 1st for their monthly meeting. Present were Alice Hurley,…
Only Noah and his family survived the flood. (Genesis 6) The prince of this world (John 12:31) had reeked enough havoc since Adam that God was fed up. About 800 years later, Job comes along. He is an upright man who revered God and abstained from evil (Job 1:1). Satan…
Holy week at St. Francis began on Thursday, April 5 with the Maundy Thursday communion service. The day takes its name from the Latin mandatum or mandate as Jesus mandated the communion service as a sacrament at the Last Supper. Then on Good Friday, April 6, we held the Good…
Easter Sunday service opened with fellowship time then prayer requests and prayer. The Praise Team did an awesome job of leading us in praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 24: 1-8, “Why Do We Treat Jesus as if He is Still Dead? He’s Alive!” Attending Walnut Grove…
We read our devotional from Psalm 31 on Resurrection Sunday. Prayer requests were given and Frances Humbyrd led us in this prayer. Happy birthday was sung to Sonya Hodges and Harold Menzies. Happy anniversary was sung to Danny and Connie Johnson. It will be 42 years on Tuesday, April 10th.…
Lots of people are out working in yards and gardens. Grass is a little early this year I think, but the weather is great. Dick stopped to see Helen Dobbins Wednesday, but I think he spent more time with Ronnie. They always have a lot to talk about. Norma Cross…
Easter Breakfast at Sunday School today. During the morning service, we had beautiful Easter songs led my Mike Housley. The Choir special Led by Tammi Housely was a beautiful Easter Medley of songs. Special by Lois Carter’s son-in-law Jamie and special by Stanley Jones. A special reading by Kaden Bruce. …
A good rainy morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good Easter Sunday. The weather was great for an egg hunt and a cook out. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals, and the nursing homes. May you be up and…
Greetings from Red Bank. Wasn’t the weather beautiful for this Easter Sunday? Usually, the weather on that day is wet and somewhat blustery. There is an old saying that if it rains on Easter Sunday, it will rain on the following seven Sundays. It usually happens that way too. I…
Norma Stillings and several other volunteers for the Long-term Care Ombudsman Agency attended a meeting and had lunch with staff members at the Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) in Springfield, Monday. The two organizations made presentations and asked questions on how they serve people with disabilities. The goal of…
4-2-12. Well, a good morning to everyone and a beautiful morning it is. A little breezy, but that’s okay. We had a nice weekend too. Walt mowed the grass again. It sure looks pretty. We will go to the cemetery this afternoon and mow Jeff’s grave and put new flowers…
Our Ressurection Sunday began with a wonderful Sunday school lesson about the visit of “certain women” to the empty tomb where Jesus was laid. Their discovery and the subsequent events which led to the discovery of the “Risen Lord.” After our Sunday school lesson we went into the choirs rendition…
Paul and Sherry McIntosh, south of town, were happy that their two youngest sons are home from the service and will stay most of next week. Travis is from one of the Carolinas and Weston is from St. Pendleton, Calif. Weston recently got a new pickup and will take it…
As a born again believer I have to say that Easter is a holiday that deserves my attention. After all this day is what the basis of all my hope and faith in God the Father and His Son Jesus is stored in, all things became truth that Christ said…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some congregational songs. The children took up the Penny March. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were performed by Rayonna and Racheal, Dan and Janice, Darrel and Hellen. We were glad to have Nancy and her…
Mt. Tabor Church celebrated a glorious resurrection day beginning with the sunrise message from Brother David Dodson, speaking about Apostle Paul and the power of the resurrection. The singing and specials were appreciated and this was followed by a bountiful breakfast with our good cooks outdoing themselves again. We appreciate our…
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood” but there is always something beautiful in each day given us whether it be sunshine or rain. The glory of each morning is that it gives us the chance to begin again. Yesteday we celebrated the promises God gave us when His Son…
A beautiful Easter day in the Ozarks. Garrison Baptist Church had a very nice sunrise service on the hill. A large crowd attended and Melany Stevens sang a special and Lisa Ellison sang and played her keyboard. The congegation sang the first verse and the ladies sang their specials and…
Hello from our home to your home. We began our week by celebrating Easter with the children of the community with a big Easter egg hunt on Tuesday morning for Ava Head Start. Ava Jr. High Student Council was here bright and early helping the Easter bunny stuff eggs. While…
We had a good morning from Bro. Marshall to open the morning service. We sang for Jesus and had prayer requests for the lost, for the sick, our church, our revival, our loved ones and many more in need of prayer. Bro. Marshall led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read scripture…
We started our Easter Sunday with many attending our Sunrise Service and breakfast and afterwards the children joined in the egg hunt. In our Sunday school class we studied about the living word. Because of Jesus Resurrection, all of us who receive Him personally can be sure of our own…
I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. Roger and I both had Good Friday off of work so we had a three day weekend. I think we made good use of the time, but it sure went by fast. Sunday we started off our Easter services with a big…
Ramble (per Websters Dictionary): To move aimlessly from place to place; to explore idly; to write or talk in desultory or long-winded and wandering seems to be my thing. Much as I would love to bring to readers local comments and updated Dogwood events, it seems that few are willing…
Get well wishes to Jr. Berry. He is not doing very good. Those here on Monday were Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding and Rheba Pool. Rheba showed us her pretty handkerchief quilt she made for her grandson for a wedding gift. Juanita Kazenske called me on Monday and Tuesday. Gene and…
In Champion the gardener waits for the harvest and has patience for it and like James said, he is patient while waiting for the early and later rain. Some particular Champion husbandmen would like that later rain to come on early. It seems dry, so some are watering and mulching…
April 4 – Caney Church came together Wednesday singing. Bro. Jim was our leader tonight. He took prayer requests and Bro. Jeff led us in prayer. Sister Ethel sang. We sure enjoyed this song. Bro. Jim taught from the 11th chapter of Matthew. He read from verse 22-29. Everyone read…
What a beautiful morning for this Easter Sunday. Praise be to God our Heavenly Father. It seems like a spring fresh start and how appropriate of a day since Jesus rose again from the dead giving us hope and a chance of a new start because He completed the plan…
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said,” Matthew 28:5-6. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read Psalm 31:1-5 for the…
The sun was shining and there was a brisk breeze, Sunday morning, as Bethany Baptist folks gathered to celebrate Resurrection Day. There was special music presented by the Youth Choir in the morning service and the Jubilee Singers in the evening. The songs and the messages focused on the Crucifixion…
On Easter Sunday Bob, Linda and I went to church at Basher. We enjoyed seeing friends and being in church with them. After church we went to Mansfield to the home of Carol and Robert Johnson where we had a family get-together. All of Bob’s kids and families were there…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 16—Ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cobbler. Tuesday, April 17—Chicken nuggets, Alfredo sauce, Brussel sprouts, roll, cookie. Wednesday, April 18—Pork chop, dressing, cauliflower with cheese sauce, apple crisp. Thursday, April 19—Cook’s Choice. Friday, April 20—Meatloaf, green beans, baked potato, fruit. Our activities…
I’m so glad we worship a living God that has overcome death, hell, and the grave. This morning we celebrated our Lord’s victory over death as He arose from the tomb so we could also have everlasting life. We had a special couple from the Heart of the Ozarks Nursing…
Well it looks like we just got two-tenths of an inch last week and that was Saturday, my brother-in-law, George, got three-tenths. I went to my O.E.S. meeting last Monday here in Ava. I went to my doctor in Ozark last Tuesday and everything checked out okay, then I went…
The Lions board of directors met Monday to hear an update report on the club activities and put the final plans on upcoming activities. This week the Lions went to Ava Elementary and Ava Middle School to test the hearing on all those school children. They then went to Skyline School…
What beautiful weather we’ve been having the last couple of weeks! Hopefully, you’ve been able to get out and enjoy it. At last week’s meeting, we were finalizing plans for our part in the city Easter Event which was held on Saturday at 4 p.m. in the city park. Thanks to members who came out to help! …
“And he saith unto them, be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus of Nazareth which was crucified, He is risen, He is not here, behold the place where they laid him,” Mark 16:6. This year was the first time I mowed grass in February and March. Thursday evening my niece, Lisa…
Dear readers, as we approach this high holy time for all of Christendom, the day in history of Jesus going to the cross for the sins of the entire world, and his breaking the bondage of sin and death for those who will come to him, I am reminded of…
How the grass is growing these days! We may expect a few cooler days in April and even in May as has happended in years past. Lilly Ridge Church had its April business meeting Sunday evening after services. There are some new projects underway for improvement. Also Lilly Ridge had…
Easter is this Sunday, April 8th. Sweden Church has a sunrise service at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. After breakfast, some stay for Sunday school and church and others must leave. In any event, everyone is welcome to come and thank the good Lord that He has seen…
Sunday, April 1 was the Sunday next before Easter, known as Palm Sunday. In one of the most beautiful services in the Anglican tradition we began the service with the blessing of the palms in which members kneel at the altar to receive palms blessed by the priest then process…
Sunday morning was opened with hymns, prayer requests and prayer. Sister Tillie Fowler sang the beautiful special. I truly enjoy her specials. Brother Cody Prock brought the message from Matthew 25: 14-30, “Don’t waste your talents.” Brother Cody Prock brought the evening message from Matthew 24: 12-14 and Song of…
We read our devotional from St. John 8 and prayer requests were given for Eugene Eubanks, Jim Haden, John Watson, John Haskins, Fay Humbyrd, Cathy Cornett and Paula Calmer. Happy anniversary was sung to Rick and Elane Crum. I believe they will celebrate April 4th. Kevin Hodges prayed the offertory…
March 24, Sue Brown surprised her husband, Tom with a birthday party for his 70th birthday at their home in Goodhope. Meat and cheese tray, veggie dish, chips and dip, cake and ice cream were served to Ervin and Lodean Schultz, Rodney, Lisa and Kayli Brown of Seymour, Terry, Mel,…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was just great for a picnic or cookout. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and nursing homes. ‘Our sympathy to all who have lost loved…
3-28-12 Well, here I am trying to think of something good to write about again and as usual, I can’t think of much. We’re still having good weather, but there’s only so much you can write about that. It’s been really windy a lot of the time, but that’s supposed…
This past weekend was a great time to get out and look over the countryside. I really enjoyed riding around with oldest grandson, Nicholas and great granddaughter Reagan Inman. We began with a visit to Kindall Store where we enjoyed seeing Charley Brindley and Elaine Parny. A group of neighbors…
I trust your Palm Sunday service was just as glorious as ours, hopefully you were involved in worship service at another church if you couldn’t come and be with us. We did miss you, and your seat wasn’t taken by someone else. Our morning worship service began with specials from…
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Eugene Bennett, a very good friend. He was such a nice man. Please remember his family in your prayers. Vera (Hill) Burkholtz had an accident recently while riding her horse. She was hurt quite a bit and is still recovering…
Wednesday evening we continued our study in the book of Exodus, chapter 18. Brother Ludwig led our study for the evening. During Sunday morning services we gathered and went before the Lord in prayer with many prayer requests for the sick, those lost, our military and our churches to name…
Another beautiful day to worship began with singing and prayer requests, our list seems to grow each week. We have so many with health problems, both in our community and others, continue to pray for the lost and also our search for a pastor. We appreciate those God has sent…
The grass is growing faster than the mushrooms are popping up. Several are fishing a lot pretty slow here. Hope it gets better. The lakes are a mess due to high water. James retired and we have done less fishing. They say you retire to work, I believe it. Gracie…
Hello from our home to your home, we are saddened by the passing our good friends Billie Leonard and Mrs. Lillian Haskins–two lovely ladies who went home to be with the Lord in a sweet and gentle way. Bro. Haskins testimony to their years together in faith and service was…
Brother Marshall, opened the morning service with a good morning to all. We sang for the Lord and had many prayer requests. Sister Mary, led in prayer and Brother Marshall, read scripture from Jeremiah 5:26-31. Our Sunday school, was led by Sister Naomi, began with Romans 16:1-27. We had lots…
Well after a couple weeks off, I’ll try and write some news this week. We are still being blessed with beautiful weather. I spent from Friday night, March 23rd to Saturday, March 31st in Moberly visiting Debbie and Shelby Hutchison, Jamie, Devin, Bailee, Lauryn and Hayden Snodgrass; needless to say…
Opening our morning service with prayer, was Doug Miller. Our Sunday school lesson, was on the truth and we learned that Jesus is the one truth we need in our lives. Gentry will be having a Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m., April 8th, with breakfast to follow. At 9 a.m.,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Bro. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendant and prayer was given by Sister Diane Strunks. Sunday school lesson was The Death of Jesus Christ, I Timothy 2:3-6. Romans 3:23-26 and Romans 5:6-11 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang…
My goodness what an awesome weekend we had here at Grandma’s house. This weather is something to be thinking about, and I think it’s got everybody saying “What is July and August going to be.” The old meter poles will be turning with all the air conditioners turned on high.…
The month of March went fast and now April is here with Easter next Sunday. I don’t know about weather for April but it has been very warm for March. The weatherman today said a chance for storms this week. We had a nice dinner at Church the last Sunday…
It is truly unbelievable the wonderful weather we have been having. The sunshine is warm and it feels like summer. I know several have gotten bitten by garden fever. I have put out a couple of tomatoes. I hope it doesn’t come a cold spell. Imagine I could have tomatoes…
Fathom hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured…but not everyone must prove they are a citizen, this was supposedly said by Ben Stein. Let us hope and pray that the Supreme Court sees deep into the Obama Care fiasco and has the good sense…
Danny Bushong of Hollister and his dog, Tip, came here Sunday and stayed till Tuesday evening. He did a lot of yard work for me. Donna Dodson, Macee Breeding, Butch and Diana Davis, Jolisa Iott and Danny were all here for breakfast Monday morning. Debra Reed of Kansas called on…
Sunday, April 1st – the Lord has blessed us with a wonderful day. There were many requests for people – Burtons, John and Richard, unspoken, heart surgery patient and many more. God knows all that were mentioned. We had a very good Sunday school lesson. Linda is blessed of God…
The flush of spring’s arrival has eyes open in Champion. The slow arrival of spring in the past seemed to have made it last longer. No amount of pontificating on the subject can slow it down, so Champions just stay alert to the current beauty. During the big rains recently…
March 28 – Wednesday evening service began with singing. Bro. Jeff had the adult Bible study. Sis. Janice had the youth for class. A good discussion was had by all. April 1 – It’s no joke we came together at Caney to praise and worship the Lord. We began singing.…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday School with the reading of, Revelations 22: 6-13 and prayer. Lee Hampton taught the 6th chapter of Acts, about the first Deacon and instructions for the calling of deacon service. Angel Haden, prepared one dozen eggs, with each containing one of the following: a donkey, money,…
“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you,” John 13:14-15. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read John…
Gene and Ethel VanDeman were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Gene makes pulpits and communion tables that he than gives to small churches with no charge to them. He does not ask for the cost of materials or labor, but some pastors and churches are giving some support to…
I went with Bob and Linda to Bakers Creek Seed Co. on Sunday then Bob and Linda went to church on Sunday night. Susie and Bob were down last Tuesday. I went home with them and stayed until Friday. Linda and Bob brought me home. On Saturday, we visited in…
Our menu for this week is—Monday, April 9—Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, pork ‘n beans, cake. Tuesday, April 10—Open face turkey, corn, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, April 11—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, spinach, cornbread, fruit. Thursday, April 12—Meatballs, rice and gravy, vegetables, roll, cookie. Friday, April 13—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, breaded tomatoes, cucumber…
We were blessed with another beautiful Sunday to go to the house of God today. The band this morning sang a hymn. Sister Charlotte Koop sang a special song for us this morning that we truly enjoyed. Don’t forget that the COLLIDE service is at the performing arts center this…
Talking with Bonnie Phipps and she said all her flower beds are cleaned out and the weeds in the pots are too. Cecilia Edwards is well enough to be under the wheel again and I know she likes that. Last Saturday I went by Clinkingbeard’s and saw Toni and got…
The weather is so beautiful, I can hardly believe it is just barely April and not June. The trees have leaves already, the Dogwood has bloomed, but no, I still don’t have my garden plowed. I did notice our neighbor, Delbert Johnson has his plowed and probably planted by now.…
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head, Romans 12:20 Gary and I went to Ava Wednesday and visited his mother, Maxine Turner in the nursing home. Thursday, Gary and I went…
All the rain we received was welcome around here. Our branches were full, but didn’t stay up very long. Julian Cavalier helped their neighbor get across their road, there wasn’t any problem with four wheel drive autos. Seth Hunt spent last week with his grandma, Norma Cross, and his dad…
We had a glorious Sunday morning service. After Sunday school we were treated to special music by Ella Faye Mitchell and then by Branetta and Beverly McNese. Then came our morning message from Psalm 90:9 entitled, “As A Tale That Is Told.” Relating the tie between our lives and scripture.…
New Hope wants to extend extra praise to God for the appointment of His servant Bro. Norman Talbert as our new Pastor. We are truly blessed to have Pastor Talbert as our spiritual leader and look forward to serving God with him. Our New Hope family was overjoyed at the…
Hello from our home to your home, We welcome Bertha Mattijetiz back with us,we hope she enjoys her stay with us. Tom and I had a weeping good time today while dicing up onions for the corn salad, but the salad was good anyway. Ray and Bill were dicing up…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Integrity For Life, Proverbs 6:6-23 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Sis. Diane Strunks.. Specials were…
March 25 – Sunday school opened singing a song. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. He began by taking prayer requests praise reports. Sis. Lorrinda Coulter led in prayer. Bro. Jack read Matthew 5:13-16 for our devotion. Our little ones sang while offering was received. Testimonies were given by…
3-25-12. Brother Cub Lafferty opened Sunday school with reading the 13th chapter of Psalms. Danny Lee gave the opening prayer for the Sunday school lesson. We studied Acts, chapter 5 and what a great discussion on Ananias and Sapphira on what intent did they have in holding back part of…
Bob, Linda and I were in Mountain Grove on Saturday morning visiting with Bob and Susie. Their church had their monthly fellowship breakfast. We enjoyed visiting with everyone. Sunday I went to church with Bob and Linda and on to Mansfield with them to a fish fry, cake and ice…
We have the greatest cheering section in the entire universe, dear readers. God himself is rooting for you and, he wants you to be blessed in life and be a blessing to others because he loves you. God wants everyone who will, to come and enter into that everlasting love…
Missouri was made a state a hundred years ago and our ancestors came from Tennessee and Kentucky and from the Eastern states, including Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois and one important asset Missouri had was the hills and rocks, with clear water as my grandfathers’ letters stated, with no malaria, as…
Easter is April 8th. Sweden Church has a sunrise service at 7 a.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. After breakfast, some stay for Sunday school and church and others must leave. In any event, everyone is welcome to come and thank the good Lord that He has seen fit to…
Sunday, March 25 was the fifth Sunday in Lent, being the second before Easter, commonly called Passion Sunday, and in stark contrast to the joy of Rose Sunday the altar and vestment colors return to violet and the altar cross as well as the crosses in the sanctuary, nave and…
Sunday morning service was opened with the Primary class singing two songs and doing the motions with them. They did a really good job. The Praise Team then led us in songs and they had a very good harmony. I truly enjoyed hearing them sing. Brother Roberts brought the message…
Prayer requests were given for Jim Haden, John Watson, Coleen and family, revival, Randy Dalton in revival in Texas and lost loved ones. Sonya Hodges prayed this prayer. We sang with testimonies shared in between songs. A great spirit was present. Let us listen to the Spirit. Happy birthday was…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the hospitals and the nursing homes. Our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones. May God bless you in your time of…
Its spring and time for spring cleaning. That’s what I’ve been doing for the past two days. I didn’t get to do much of the needed cleaning last year so I have to overcome two years of dirt and grime that stuck to all our windows and inside window coverings. …
Norma Stillings had a busy week. She attended the Douglas County Homemakers meeting where representatives of the Nubbin Ridge and Star Workers Clubs met to make plans for the DOW Spring Fling that will held April 17. Then she had lunch with the Retired Teachers at Pizza Hut. That evening…
I appreciate all our friends for visiting Leo and I at our stay in the hospital. It spent 30 days and he spent five after I came home. He had water on his lungs, which they removed and made it possible for him to breathe better. I was in there…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 12. He sure does a good job. We sure was glad to see Sis. Marie and grandson back in church. Rayonna…
Everyone was enjoying the beautiful weather as we gathered in God’s house this morning. We had many prayer requests to honor, some continue with health issues, our military, the bereaved, our search for a pastor and always, the unsaved and unchurched. Brother Scottie Eaves was our speaker again this week,…
I’ve had a good weekend because my daughter, Kim, came Sunday morning to spend a few days. My grandson, Jody Weyrauch, has been with Burr and Ruth during the past week and with me also. He and Burr went fishing one evening and he caught me a mess of fish…
God gave us a wonderful beautiful day to enjoy. We should be so thankful. Bro. Marshall greeted us with a good morning to all. After some comments we sang for Jesus. We had prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Mary. Bro. Marshall read scripture from…
FOUND Another dog! This time it is a black and white male bulldog looking, terrier built type, no collar, first seen at Paul and Wanda Dugans place on their porch and then later as it was running up and down Hwy 14 it headed for my kennel building. I…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding spent Monday with me. My grandson, Tim Anderson of Springfield visited me on Tuesday evening. Junior Berry came home from the hospital on Wednesday. He is not feeling very good. Donna and Macee were here on Thursday. Michael Dodson visited me on Friday. Megan Goforth…
Spring fits Champion like a glove. There is nothing about it ‘not to love.’ Dogwoods and lilacs are opening even in the low spots and busy gardeners are planting with the hope that there will not be a nineteen degree night sometime in April. Find Linda’s Almanac to find out…
“Judge not, that ye be not judged,” Matthew 7:1. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday School after we all sang. He read Matthew 5:13-16 for the devotion then dismissed us to class. Pastor David prayed for the prayer request. Please pray for them all with us. Jr. Berry, Dana and family,…
The Ladies Bible Study group met Thursday morning as they continued the lessons on “The Power of a Praying Life.” Norma Stillings sang a special song, Sunday morning, before Pastor Bob Sorensen brought another message in the series on Bible marriages, “Nabal and Abigail.” The marriage between Nabal and Abigail…
What a beautiful day we had to go worship the Lord today. God has blessed us so much with great weather for the month of March, but then He has blessed us with good weather all winter. Our band this morning sang a hymn, and truly today Jesus had our…
Bonnie Phipps went over and picked Cecilia Edwards up and took her to church Sunday. Last Monday I had two-tenths in my rain gage, last Tuesday I had three-tenths that morning and then from then until Wednesday morning I had three and seven-tenths more, then Friday morning I had five-tenths…
At last week’s meeting, we were happy to see David Williams and one of this month’s “citizens.” I understand one was sick and will be attending with next month’s citizens. Connie also made a chocolate cake to celebrate Glenda’s birthday this week. Donna, Connie and Glenda attended the Chamber Awards Dinner…
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ and have put your faith in him, you can be encouraged despite any circumstances you may be facing. When you look into the word of God and see what the truth is in Christ, and who you are in Christ, you will be encouraged.…
Everyone has a dream. The dream is usually about getting married, having kids, a nice house, two cars, a good job, and so on. Whatever the dream is, most people usually get some or most of what they dream about. This is usually true, too. No matter how much of…
Sunday, March 18th, was the fourth Sunday in Lent. In the Angelican tradition, this day is rich in symbolism and is known as Rose Sunday, as well as Laetare or Rejoicing Sunday. It is something of a pre-Easter Sunday, in that the emphasis is on a lessening of the somber…
Sunday morning service was opened with songs and prayer, Brother Roberts brought the message from John 19:30, “It Is Finished.” Sunday evening was Singing and testimonies. We are sorry to hear that Brother Roberts is under the weather, but, expect him to be better really soon. Visiting Nora Edwards, while…
Some of our schools were on Spring break. I guess I was too! We began with prayer requests and several were given. Among those were John Watson, David Wilson, Colene, Jim Haden, Jeff Dalton, our nation, troops and leaders, and Randy Dalton in revival in north Missouri. Connie Johnson prayed…
We got a little rain this morning (Monday.) Hopefully we will get some more. I talked to my sister, Georgia in Oklahoma. She said it had rained there since early morning and her yard looked like a river. Dick and I visited with Helen Dobbins Tuesday. She is doing pretty…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a good weekend and was safe and happy. We have had a busy week here at the village. To start with on Thursday was our monthly dinner with Heart of the Ozarks and Ava Place furnishing our meal. Our…
Last week we enjoyed a week of sunshine and now we begin our spring season with a week of rain and cloudy skies. I will be happy if a few rainy days are all we have to endure. There are tornado watches out for many of our surrounding counties. The…
3-19-12. Well, I hope everyone is getting ober their sinus infections. I think I am starting to finally, after starting the third antibiotics. The first one didn’t do it, the second one made me really, really sick and I had to quit it, but I think this third one is…
We enjoyed the beautiful sunny day the Lord blessed us with, this last Sunday and following Sunday School, we heard specials from Branetta and Beverly McNese and a quartette made up of Tom and Phyllis Bently, Lola Mayberry and myself. Our morning message was, “Self-Analysis,” from II Corinthians 13:5, where…
Wednesday evenings we have been studying the book of Exodus. We have about ten people showing up for our Wednesday night Bible study. Last Sunday the children learned about healing of the lame man in Acts 3:1-12, this Sunday they learned about Judas betraying Jesus from all four gospels. The…
Dan opened up in prayer and then lead the congregation in some songs. The girls took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good message from Luke 12. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal. Janice and Dan also did a special as well as Darrel and Helen.Sis.…
It was a good day to be in the house of the Lord and began with many prayer requests. We continue to have folks out with illnesses and other problems, pray for the bereaved, the military, our country and our church, as we search for the pastor God will send to…
This Monday morning the clouds show promise of plentiful rain. We should savor these warm days and spring showers for we seem to be rapidly moving directly into the many delights of summer. This fleeting season is just a prelude to many joyful happenings all around as the earth awakens.…
The lawn mowers are humming now. Beautiful weather here in the Ozarks. Saturday evening we enjoyed Junior and Betty Halcomb’s visiting us. I visited Sybil Harvill Friday. Brandon and Chris Morrison also visited Saturday morning. Friday evening Lacy Powell visited her grandpa, Jerry Nelson. Louella Rains found a lot of…
Brother Marshall opened with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and he asked for prayer requests. There were many and Sister Alice led in prayer. We read scripture from I Peter 5:1-4 and Sunday School class, began with our leader asking Naomi to lead in prayer. The…
To start, our opening prayer was by Doug Miller. In our Sunday School lesson, we learned when Jesus performed His first miracle, turning the water into wine, He won over His disciples and they believed. Always put your trust, belief and power, in the name of Jesus. Happy Birthday wishes…
Church started Sunday morning with singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Words For The Wise, Proverbs 1:7-23 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Bro. Raymond Haden. Specials…
We have now begun Spring. It’s a beautiful first day of Spring, but look out for rain today. It rained Monday and supposed to rain almost every day this week. We need it. My neighbors have mowed twice already and we need to. Today we will be quilting at church…
What a gorgeous week this has been. The sun has been shining and the weather warm. Who could ask for better? I have a hero at church. Larry Hutchinson called this week and told us that he had managed to vacate our friendly neighborhood church skunk. Just in time too,…
FOUND- a very friendly Huskie female puppy, about three months of age with a colored collar, but no identification. She went first to Bob and Dana Wagner’s on Saturday the 17th and they brought her over to my kennel. Wonder of wonders, Sunday afternoon J.J. Roscoe from over on Rd.…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Jo Stephens and I went to Gene and Rheba Pool’s Monday afternoon to play cards. Debra Reed of Kansas called on Wednesday. Donna and Megan Goforth took me to town on Friday. Keith Breeding went fishing Saturday in Warsaw. Eric Stephens…
Sunday, March 18. Thanks be to God for a beautiful day. In the morning service we had a lot of prayer requests – Chris Stacy, a small baby with eye problems, but God knows all about it, Lena H., Don Graham, Harold D. and Jim Evans. We had a very…
The rapid arrival of Spring is a subject getting a lot of attention in Champion. Everything has seemed to bloom at once and lavishly. There are already reports of mushroom finds and big rains on the way give rise to hope that mushroom hunters who have had little luck in…
March 14 – Wednesday evening Caney Church came together singing. Bro. Hi Lambeth was our leader. Wednesday evening we had a good discussion on God’s word. Sis. Janice taught the youth on Joshua leading the Israelites into the land of Canaan. How no one should touch the ark of the…
Sunday, March 18th, with 16 people present, we studied the 4th chapter of Acts. We opened with singing and were blessed by the bass voice of Ronnie Thomas. I have heard a lot of bass singers, throughout my music ministry, but I firmly believe that he is the absolute best…
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment,” Mark 12:30. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He read John 17:1-5 for the devotion…
Dr. Mickey and Kim Muse of “Strengthening Church Ministries” were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. Dr. Muse gave an explanation of the purpose and plan for that ministry. Across America, thousands of church doors have closed because pastors are discouraged and resign or the church comes to an agreement…
I went to church with Bob and Linda on Sunday morning. Susie and Bob were here most of Saturday and cleaned up my yard and mowed it. They fixed me a little garden. I have some plants started from seed in the house. Bob and Linda were in Lebanon on…
Our menu for this week is: Monday, March 26–Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, lettuce, onion, tomato, sherbet. Tuesday, March 27—Manicotti, salad bar, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Wednesday, March 28—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, fruit. Thursday, March 29—Chili dogs, tater tots, carrots, cobbler. Friday, March 30—Cook’s choice. Our…
Our services began with our bluegrass band singing hymns of worship. Brother Bill Coats sang a special song for us. He did a wonderful job. Pastor Buddy’s message this morning was on Tests. None of us like tests, but they are needful to see if we have progressed any in…
Roy and Linda Freeman went to Springfield and brought Cecilia Edwards home from the hospital Friday evening and Bonnie Phipps went over to her daughter’s home and stayed for three days with her. Debbie Cederlind came down Friday evening and went by her sisters, Cecilia, to see how she was…
What beautiful weather we’ve had the last week. It got so warm I was tempted to turn on the air conditioner a time or two, but made myself turn on a fan instead and enjoyed the nice breezes coming through the house from the open windows. The violets and wild…
“Then said he, unto what is the kingdom of God like? And whereunto shall I resemble it?” Luke 13:18. Gary and I went to the Ava Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center Saturday afternoon to visit his mother, Maxine Turner, and Gary’s aunt, Barb Shortt. There has been a lot…
Dear reader, if you are new to this column and have an inner hunger for something more but have not been satisfied with stuff or money, I would like to invite you to walk along with other readers in a personal relationship with God, for if you have stuff and…
We surely received a down pouring of rain Sunday. The ground is now saturated, and branches and creeks are overflowing. The jonquils and daffodils are bowing their heads, many on the ground from the hard rain. National Missions was last Sunday, and donations go to help a new church in…
Once upon a time there was a tightrope walker. He was so good that he could walk across the tightrope blindfolded pushing a wheelbarrow. Pretty amazing stuff. After he accomplished this feat, on one particular performance, he asked the audience if they believed he could do it going back. “Yes!”…
Sunday, March 11 was the third Sunday in Lent. In the early church this day was known as Scrutiny Sunday because candidates for baptism were examined to determine if they were ready for baptism or confirmation which took place on Easter Sunday. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the Epistle…
The Praise Team opened the Sunday morning service with some new songs and did a fine job. We are proud to see our youth working in the church. One young lady was baptized on Sunday morning. Brother Roberts brought the message from Matthew 27:26-46, “The Cross.” We had a guest…
We got two inches of much needed rain here in the holler. It sure feels like spring with all the flowering trees. I hope it doesn’t come a big freeze and kill everything. We’ve had several calls from relatives in other states, asking if we had any damages from the…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The weather was good for the most part. Some rain off and on on Sunday, but the last two days were great. We send get-well wishes to all the sick, the ones in the…
Wow! The beauty and warmth of this day was perfect to bring one out of their winter doldrums. Gary and I enjoyed working outside most of the day. The warmth of the sun really felt good. This week should be great for opening windows and allowing the fresh air to…
Sharon Cherry visited with Billy Fletcher last Friday. Saturday, Billy, his aunt, Jean Daugherty, Barbara Whittaker, and George and Donna Dale went to the home of Janet and Ray Davis to celebrate Jean’s birthday. During the past week, Norma Stillings drove her friend Paulette Walls to Springfield for a medical…
3-12-12 Dear Folks: Where does a person even start to write about all that’s going on. Just hard to take in all the storms, damages and lost lives. It is so sad, but a lot of good people are pitching in to help. I watched the Nascar race yesterday and…
This Lord’s Day started off an hour earlier and several gallons wetter. Maybe that was why we were fewer in number this week. I didn’t even have to save your seat, there were plenty. After Sunday school we were treated to a special by Miss Lori Ray and then Ella…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led congregational singing. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. Specials were sung by Racheal and Rayonna, Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. Sis. Helen preached a very good message. We sure enjoy hearing her. Our sympathy goes out to…
A very nice, however windy day, was greatly enjoyed Sunday morning. We gathered together and brought all our petitions before the Lord for our lost loved ones, the bereaved, the sick and all other needs. We pray those who attended were blessed. Brother Scotty Eaves and his family were with…
Hello once again. Doesn’t time fly? It seems only yesterday I was sending my news in. And daylight savings time is busy saving us daylight once again. People complain, but it doesn’t affect me one bit other than changing all my time pieces forward. Oh well, some people have to…
Hello from our home to your home, it is amazing how this weather is holding so warm and spring-like. Usually when we miss real cold weather in January, we have it in February and now. February has passed and with cold, stormy weather. Now, March is sailing past just as…
A good morning to all from Bro. Marshall who opened our morning service. We sang for the Lord and had prayer requests. There were many. Sister Alice led in prayer. Bro. Marshall read some scripture from Proverbs 27:20. Sunday school opened with our leader Sister Lee greeting all. She asked…
Opening our morning service with prayer was Joie Welker. Our Sunday school lesson was on God’s word. In Christ we were given new eyes to see and ears to hear of the glories of Jesus and his work. Happy Birthday wishes went out to Joan Burkdoll. March 16 is our…
Hello, I know it’s been awhile since I have written to everyone. Things haven’t changed too much. We still have our friendly skunk at church. Larry has poured three bags of concrete filling up his holes. This shunk is more dedicated to church then most people because even with all…
“We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” –British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) We returned from California on March 5th, a whirlwind trip. It was so…
Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called Monday. She had spent the weekend with her girls, Tiffany and family and Brittany. John and Jo Stephens were in Springfield Wednesday. They also visited Max and Kathy Stephens in Rogersville. Debra called on Wednesday. David,…
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it,” Psalms 118:24. We had a very good Sunday school lesson. We are in Acts 9. We move slowly for there is a lot of good stuff in there, kinda like meat and potatoes. Saul…
A favorite Champion song is “May the good Lord bless and keep you, whether near or far away. May you find that long awaited golden day today.” When that golden day comes along Champions know it and are not want to waste a second of it. The past’s nostalgic hold…
Caney came together Wednesday evening with singing and Brother Jim Lafferty was our leader. He took prayer requests and Brother Bill Austin led in prayer. Jim read from, II Chronicles, chapter 6, about Solomon building a beautiful temple for God. Everyone had a great time discussing and reading God’s wonderful…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the sixth chapter of Psalms. Lee Hampton prayed the opening prayer. Our lesson was from the 3rd chapter of Acts, which was pretty well self explanatory. Several people forgot to set their clocks up and didn’t show up. We live next door to the…
The Bradleyville students have a week of spring break this week and I know they are all enjoying it a lot. The weather is supposed to be pretty this week and that will help, although the past few years it has been cold and rainy on spring break. I doubt…
The topic of the Ladies Bible Study, Thursday morning, was “Take Control of Your Thoughts.” There is a war going on in our hearts and minds. On one side we have the flesh pulling us away from God and on the other the Spirit that pulls us toward God. We…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 19—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, peas, cornbread, fruit crisp. Tuesday, March 20—Fish sandwich on a bun, vegetable soup, coleslaw, cake. Wednesday, March 21—Meatloaf, baked potato, salad, corn, brownie. Thursday, March 22—Beef stew, cheese biscuit, salad, pudding. Friday, March 23—Soft tacos, lettuce, Mexican corn,…
Well, we lost an hour of sleep Sunday morning but that didn’t seem to slow anyone down. Our worship hour was filled with songs of praise and fellowship and God’s Word. Psalm 32:1-8 was read and the message was entitled “Restless or Resting”. Sometimes in our restless and busy lives…
I hope everyone remembered to set up clocks Sunday and made it to church to worship our Lord and Saviour. Our service started with prayer for people who weren’t feeling well this morning. Then Sister Charlotte Koop sang a beautiful special song for us. We were blessed by the message…
Cecelia Edwards, fell and hurt her knee, then found out she had pneumonia, so they took her to the hospital last Tuesday. Wendee Freeman took Bonnie Phipps up to see Cecelia, Friday, and Bonnie went to church Sunday. Tara brought Jett over last Monday, then James and Mark stopped by.…
“And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God,” Luke 4:12. Sympathy to the families of Lula Kellog, Bonnie Reid and Ronda Prock. Paula Bentley is well enough to live at home again. Wednesday, Gary and I went to Ava to visit…
As we conclude our study on angels lets do a brief summary. Who are angels? The Bible says they are ministering spirits (Hebrews chapter 1). What do they do? In Hebrews chapter 1 it says they minister to those who are heirs of salvation. When do they minister? Psalm 103…
We really had a strong wind Saturday, but the sunshine was bright. Perhaps the wind was an aftermath coming from the west, where tornadoes damaged Branson and other places west of us. We can expect to have more stormy weather this month according to predictions and the almanac. It was…
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. It’s in Romans 3:23. There’s likely no one who compares themselves to God or His glory. The undeniable truth is that He’s been around forever—us?—in this present state, this body is going to die. Now, back in Genesis 1:27,…
Sunday March 4th, was the second Sunday in Lent. The usual Morning Prayer Service is replaced by the chanting of the Litany or General Supplication asking for God’s mercy; altar and vestment colors are violet. This day is sometimes known as Perseverance Sunday, in which Christians should renew their dedication…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer and good music. Kami Souder sang a beautiful song. Brother Roberts brought the message from Luke 23:32-34, “Calvary.” In the evening service, Sister Tillie Fowler sang a beautiful special. Brother Jim Lund brought a devotion then Brother Cody Prock brought the message from…
2-27-10 The March winds are coming in early this year, maybe they will go away earlier. We were in Springfield last week for Dick’s check up with his heart doctor. He got a good report. On the 17th, Kelly and DeAnn Thompson took Dick and I to Montana Mike’s in…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. We sure had some strong winds to cope with, but no damage that I know of. Again we were blessed as we only had storms all around us. Not much rain as of yet,…
Greetings. Brother Jake was on hand to lead the congregation in hymns to begin the Sunday morning services at Red Bank, and Brother Jerry gave everyone a cheery welcome. Attendance was good for Sunday school and for the worship service. Brother Les announced that the CIA youth group will have…
Albert and Doris Elliott, Lenora Burton, and Betty Jenkins visited with Tom and Jewell Johnson last week. Tom and Jewell are happy to have such good friends coming in for visits. Norma Stillings made visits and played the piano at the Heart of the Ozarks and Rocky Ridge Healthcare Centers…
Another glorious Lord’s Day. We had a great Sunday School lesson, followed by special songs by Branetta McNese, their Sunday School teacher, Mrs. Lola Mayberry and Brother Gary Martin. We then went into the morning worship service. Our morning message was based on II Timothy 2:19, “The Foundation Of God…
Wednesday evening we had eight people join Wednesday night service. We had good discussion and fellowship with one another. Sunday morning we started out with prayer requests. Bro. Ed spent all last week in the hospital with double pneumonia and we pray a speedy recovery upon him so he can…
We were glad to have some of our regular members back after an absence and had a very interesting Sunday school lesson. Mae Cox and Bessie Hall were both able to be out this week and we were blessed to see them both. Brother Ray Dobbs was our speaker in…
On this 4th dy of March, the wind makes being outdoors in the beautiful sunshine unappealable. Everyday this month I have contemplated planting my early garden only to be driven back inside. I appreciated my grandson, Joe, and my sons, Kevin and Kent, getting my tubs ready. They had lunch…
A pretty Sunday God has allowed us to have. I guess we have a touch of garden fever. We planted a row of peas. I think me and Lou Raines are a like, we don’t have much luck with peas. We planted a small bed of lettuce, spinach and radishes.…
Hello from our home to your home. We look forward to a spring like day with temperatures up into the sixties and the opportunity to get out and enjoy a van ride this morning. Our van rides are an educational break in our regular routine and we really appreciate those…
On this beautiful Tuesday morning I’ll try and write some news. The wind will probably get blowing later, but it is still for now. Last Saturday Karen and Doug Fredrick took Cole and Izzy Bradshaw with them to Mountain Home and spent the night with Doug’s Dad, Butch and Nita…
Opening prayer to start our morning service was by Doug Miller. After the congregational singing, in our classes, we studied the importance of using wisdom in the choices that we make. We all have been in situations where we have had to make difficult decisions and its times like this,…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Brother James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Job’s Courage and Endurance from Job 1:1 and Job 2:1-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Elsie Atchison…
We are in the second week of March and a beautiful week so far. I don’t know if winter is over, but it must be since I’ve seen people plowing gardens and trees budding. Spring may be here. Our time changes again this coming week also. We’re ready for a…
From the desk of Jamey Herd: Higher Vision did the morning worship service in song on Sunday for Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. There was good attendance for the event and the music was wonderful. The group consists of couples from Hartville and Seymour. A love offering was taken up to…
The family and friends of Chester Taylor, Rondo Prock and Grace Irby all have my sympathy. Donna Dodson and Macee Breeding were here on Monday. Gene and Rheba Pool visited his daughter, Sherry, Monday who was in the Baxter Hospital. Lyle Bushong called me on Tuesday. I called Danny Saturday…
Sunday, February 4, 2012. Have you ever been to the backside of the desert? When Moses went there, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a burning bush and the bush was not consumed. God called to him from the bush, Moses,…
Champions are Grateful for having been spared the worst of the bad weather and extend their sympathies and best wishes for a speedy recovery to those hard hit to the south and west, to the north and to the east. A quote recently heard was, “Be kind to every one…
March 4 – Caney came together Sunday morning with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone to service. He took prayer requests. We had so many. The Lord knows all and will answer. Sis. Tracy Shipley led in prayer. Jack read Psalms 8:1-9 for our devotion. Our youth sang while we…
Roy Hampton , opened Sunday school with the reading of the 9th chapter of Matthew, verses 37 and 38, “The Harvest Truly Is Plenteous, But The Laborers Are Few.” He then led in prayer. Our lesson today, was Acts, chapter 2, about being filled with the Holy Spirit or the…
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself,” Matthew 6:33-34. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. He…
Darlene Sorensen sang a special song, Sunday morning. Pastor Bob Sorensen brought the third message in a series on Bible Marriages, “Isaac and Rebekah,” from Genesis 24:1-4. Isaac was forty when his father, Abraham, sent his eldest servant away to find a suitable bride for Isaac. It was the custom…
On Sunday Bob, Linda and I went to church. After services, the congregation sang Happy Birthday to me. Amberlyn and Madison, great-granddaughters of Linda, called from McAlester, Oklahoma and visited. Andy and Barb Williams visited us on Friday evening. I visited by phone with Mary “Calhoun” Eads of Grove, Oklahoma.…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 12—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, biscuit, pudding. Tuesday, March 13—Chili, ½ peanut butter sandwich, carrots, cobbler. Wednesday, March 14—BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, fruit. Thursday, March 15—Cashew chicken, steamed rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Friday, March 16—Roast…
We started the worship service this morning with a song. The words were very true, there will be no sorrow, sickness, or pain in heaven . A group from the church went to Branson on Saturday to help with the cleanup from the tornado. We were blessed by the people…
I talked with Bonnie Phipps Sunday and she said she had gone over to Cecilia Edwards to see how she was feeling. There are so many sick folks and they’re not all alike. My brother-in-law, Dale McPheeters had his knee operated on last Tuesday and is doing real well. Nina…
“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man, but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,” II Peter 1:21. Gary and I went to Gary’s Aunt Gerry Walker’s funeral Saturday afternoon. She was 11 months younger than Gary’s mother.…
Dear readers we are into our third week of the study of angels and their role in the marvelous redemptive work that God continues to perform for His glory and the salvation of those who will believe and accept Jesus as their Lord and savior. Like the world’s most beautiful…
March comes in this Thursday, but Sunday, Feb. 26, was a windy day and more like March weather! March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day and potato planting time, along with the first day of spring on March 20, according to the calendar. Happy Birthday to Dana (Davis) Taylor, who celebrated…
Lent began on Wednesday, February 22 with the usual evening prayer service replaced by the Ash Wednesday service during which we chant the Litany or General Supplication asking for God’s mercy, followed by the imposition of the ashes created by the burning of the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday,…
Sunday morning service was led by the Praise Team. They do an awesome job of leading us in praise songs. Little Miss Emma Sue Burton was welcomed by Walnut Grove Church. She was born February 22, 2012. Brother Roberts brought the message from Genesis 5:25, “What Are Your Children Inheriting?”…
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. a small group meet for special prayer as Pastor Neal tells us over and over, the Lord’s house shall be called a house of prayer. Oh, that Christians could understand this to be so. Wednesday at 7 p.m. Brother Lynn Greuter brought a torah scroll and…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. Well another month has nearly gone and a new one is here. Time sure is passing us by in a hurry. I don’t know just where the days go. We send get-well wishes to…
Good day to everyone. Today, February 29th, is a rare day only seen every four years. Because it only occurs every four years, this year is known as Leap Year. My first encounter with Leap Year was when my bus driver, Chesley Teal, told all of us riding on his…
What a glorious Lord’s Day this past Sunday was, the unseasonably warm sunny weather, people coming out to worship and the pleasure of good fellowship all topped off with plenty of gospel music. You really should have been there!! After Sunday school we were treated to a special song by…
Wednesday night Bro. Lyndon led our Bible study over the book of Exodus. Sunday morning we had many prayer requests to start out the morning. Our attendance for Sunday school was 16 and our attendance for morning service was 25. Our morning message brought forth by Bro. Talbert was about…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led us in some songs. The children took up the penny march. We are proud of our children then Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke. We sure enjoy his teachings. Specials were sung by Rayonna and Racheal, Darrel and Helen…
Everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather as we gathered together for services. We had so many mentioned for prayer, our congregation had many loved ones, friends and neighbors they are praying for. Always remember the lost. Our guest speaker was Brother Ric Englehardt, and he brought two good messages, one…
Bro. Marshall opened the morning service with a good morning to all. We sang a song for Jesus and had prayer requests. There were many. Prayer was led by Sister Naomi. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 23:15-18. Sunday school began with our leader Sister Mary asking Sister Juanita to…
Opening prayer to start our morning worship service was by Joie Welker. In our Sunday school class we studied “The Fruits Of The Spirit.” We should have Christ-like love for God and others. Grow in faith, carry each others burdens and have joy and peace. Happy Birthday wishes to little…
Church started Sunday morning by singing.Ronnie Epps took over as supertindent and prayer by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Judah’s Appeal For Forgiveness, Lamentations 5:1-22. After a good Sunday lesson we sang several songs. Prayer was given by Sister Vera Dixon. Elsie Atchison did a special. Bro. Raymond…
Well looks like another beautiful day here in the Ozarks. We had a good service at Frye Church yesterday. Bro. Jeff Rodkey was our speaker. We always enjoy Bro. Gaither’s singing and harp playing. We had lunch and fellowship after church and there was lots of food to be shared.…
Do you sleep well? Or, like me do you sleep like a baby, awake every couple of hours? Sometimes this is so frustrating. I do give thanks to God for indoor plumbing! This wasn’t always so. Although raised mostly in Los Angeles there were summertime trips to the home farm…
Reece Goforth went with Cera Longino and her family to Monett Tuesday night to a Mardi Gras dinner. He tried alligator and crawfish. He said he liked them both plus ate a big steak. I fixed dinner for Donna Dodson Tuesday for her birthday. Melanie Breeding and Macee and Tillie…
February 27, what a beautiful day the Lord has given us. Linda Roberts had a very interesting Sunday school lesson for us. There were a lot of questions asked and its very interesting when different thoughts are brought out. There were many prayer requests, Bevy’s ninety year old aunt, Lorene…
Champions find themselves in the delightful circumstance of seeing one of the world’s lovely places become even more lovely. Not that there was anything unpleasant about the Temporary Annex to the Historic Emporium at its location over on the West side of the Square just where Lonnie Krider Memorial Drive…
Feb. 19 – We were way down in number this Sunday morning. We have whole families out sick. Bro. Hi Lambeth led us in prayer. Bro. Jim Lafferty read Romans 4:1-8 for our devotion. We had a very good Sunday school lesson. Praise and Worship began with singing. Singing specials…
Opening Sunday school Joe Lafferty read the third chapter of Psalms. Clara Lafferty prayed the opening prayer. We started the first chapter of Acts today. Lee Hampton got to be here to teach for us. Wilma is some better he says. We discussed the lesson and had our questions and…
Bob and I have gone all winter without getting any of the nasty bugs that have been going around, but they finally caught us. We both had fever, chills, coughing, and Bob had a bad headache and backache. Needless to say, we didn’t enjoy any of the beautiful weather over…
“For the son of man is come to save that which was lost, ” Matthew 18:11. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after we sang. Pastor David prayed and Brother Roy read II Peter 1:3-8 for the devotion. He then dismissed us to class. We sang Happy Birthday to Hope…
Paul and Sandra Burbidge and two of their children, Adam and Natalie, were guests at Bethany Baptist Church, Sunday. The Burbidges are Canadians who are being sent out from Chegoggin Baptist Church of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia to share their burden for lost souls in Eastern Canada and their desire to…
On Sunday, Bob, Linda and I went to church. Bob and Susie were down on Saturday and spent the day with me. Bob repaired my bed and Susie made lunch. Bob and Linda were in Theodosia on Saturday and visited some friends and relatives. Barb, Jack and Miracle were in…
We woke up to a beautiful morning to go worship the Lord and praise Him for everything He does for us . This morning Brother Brian Garrison brought us the morning message as our Pastor and some of our congreation went to Theodosia Mo. to see brother Lester Platt installed…
Debbie Cederlind came down Friday night and stayed all night with her mother, Bonnie Phipps, and then Saturday Moe and Kaylynn Todd came down and when they went back that evening they took Madison, Sydnee and Alexis Freeman with them to stay all night and then Micheal and Wendee Freeman…
“And Philip said, if thou believest with all thine heart thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God,” Acts 8:37. The past week we have had snow and rain and sunny weather. Ralph and Dana Brazeal had the granchildren, Wyatt and…
Last week we touched briefly on the heirs of salvation and how Almighty God has provided his heirs with ministers who operate in the spiritual and natural realms in service to the heirs. We learned that the heirs of salvation are those who become sons and daughters of God through…
Though chilly temperatures prevail off and on, we are experiencing changing weather, sometimes almost spring-like and the Easter lilies and other species of daffodils are up and growing. Soon their yellow blooms will brighten our yards to cheer us. It was good to hear from Lanell Long last Friday. Sorry…
DaySpring has a card that starts out “There’s only one reason I’d ever send anyone a card like this…” The remainder of the card is an impassioned plea to the reader to accept Jesus Christ and live in God’s will. It’s a wonderful card that can move anyone. Of course…
Sunday, February 19 was quinquagesima or approximately 50 days before Easter and is also the Sunday next before lent. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the gospel for the day, St. Luke 18:31, one of the passages in which Jesus predicts his death and resurrection but the twelve “understood none…
Sunday morning service opened with prayer then two ladies were baptized. Sister Joyce Erickson sang a beautiful special. Brother Roberts brought the message from Ephesians 5:18-21, “Mutual Submission.” Evening service was opened with prayer then congregational service where we each told of a verse in the Bible that spoke to…
We met on our Lord’s Day at 9:45 for prayer followed by reading our devotional from Romans 4. Prayer requests were shared for Leoma Mackey’s family, New Vision and Mt. Tabor churches in need of pastors, Eldon Hodges, our nation, military and leaders. Juanita Menzies prayed this prayer. Happy birthday…
We are still having spring-like weather, sounds like those of us that are bothered with allergy and sinus, are in for some problems. Georgia Sanders, Norma Cross and I went to the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare to visit with Peggy Jenkins and Golda Miller. We didn’t get to see…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable weekend. The weather wasn’t too bad, the wind was kind of strong off and on, but was bearable. Not much going on around here that I know of. Only on Thursday last week was our…
Greetings to everyone. The Sunday Church attendance was good at Red Bank this week. Brother Jake opened the morning service by leading in hymns. A hearty greeting was provided by Brother Jerry before dismissing everyone to their respective Sunday school class. After a good lesson from Colossians 2:8-23, on keeping…
Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc visited with his brother, Billy Fletcher, Saturday evening. Jean Daugherty visited with Billy, Saturday and again Monday. I made the usual trips to Rocky Ridge at Mansfield and Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava to play the piano and visit. It is…
2-17-12 How about that Super Bowl? So exciting I couldn’t take my eyes off it. And my team winning made it even more exciting. I didn’t care for most of the ads this year. Just a few of them and what a terrible shock over Whitney Houston’s death. She was…
For all of you who didn’t come and take advantage of the reserved seating for guests in our church sancturuary this past Sunday, you sure missed a great opportunity. We celebrated a “Friend Day,” complete with several guests and everyone shared a wonderful time in the Lord’s worship services. After…
Wednesday evening Bro. Lyndon led us in our study over Exodus. We had 8 people attend Bible study. Sunday morning we started out with prayer requests. Our Sunday school lesson for the adults was over John 17:18-15. We had 8 adults in Sunday school. The children worked on their memory…
We had good singing and a very interesting discussion for our Sunday school class. We began, as always, with a prayer list that gets longer each week. There are so many to pray for, some very serious problems, always the bereaved and the lost, as well as our church and…
Hello to all my friends on this windy Monday. Wasn’t our Sabbath beautiful? We had a good lesson and Dyanna brought a good motivating sermon. She cautioned us to put on the full armor in these trying times. She inspires us to do better in our Christian walk with God.…
Our sister-in-law, Lyn Halcomb called us Saturday evening. She is excited about the Adams Reunion. She said her brother, Galen Hall, plans on coming in. Happy Birthday to their sister, Maxine Lirely, who celebrated her birthday on Valentine’s Day. Her husband, Clyde, could not forget her birthday on Valentine’s Day.…
A good morning from Bro. Marshall began our morning service. We sang a song for Jesus. Bro. Marshall asked for prayer requests and there were many. Prayer was led by Sister Peggy. Bro. Marshall read scripture from Proverbs 23:9. Sunday school began with prayer with Sister Lee. Our leader for…
Opening prayer for our Sunday morning service was by Joie Welker. After singing, we attended Sunday school classes where we learned from Galatians 3:15. We are an heir of God’s family through faith in His son, Jesus Christ. Happy Anniversary wishes went out to Harley and Faye Allen on their…
Church started Sunday morning by singing. Ronnie Epps took over as superintendent and prayer was given by Bro. James Moore. Sunday school lesson was Jeremiah The Weeping Prophet, Lamentations 1:1-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Specials were by Lena Ingram, Elsie…
I haven’t written since we had the ladies from Teen Challenge with us. We enjoyed their testimonies. We hope and pray they all continue in this Christian walk that they have begun. The ladies at Faith Rock prepared them something to eat and they set up a table of things…
We had a wonderful weekend at our church services. I was beginning to wonder how the morning was going to be when I opened the door of the church and what should I encounter the not-so-wonderful aroma of skunk. You will never know how much I detest the smell of…
Three excellent “R’s” by which to live are: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions. I read a book recently that reminded me there is only one person who can control your actions, your temper. That person is you. One can blame, blame, blame parents, society,…
Last Weeks News – Junior Berry came home from the hospital Monday. Debra Reed of Kansas called Wednesday. Gene, Rheba Pool and Jo Stephens were here Thursday evening. Regan Koop spent the night at Megan Goforth’s Friday. Donna Dodson was at the gym Saturday watching her grandkids play ball. Donna…
Champions routinely acknowledge wishes that come true. When the exterior world reels with disannullery for any cause, the gratitude that Champions feel to see something good happen that they had hoped for is genuine and cause for celebration! Reasons for good cheer abound. Harley and Barbara are feeling better. If…
Joe Lafferty opened Sunday school reading the 6th chapter of Psalms then led in prayer. Roy Hampton went to Friendship Church today to preach. Lee Hampton and Daryl were there today. We were really glad to see them. Wilma Hampton is some better. We still needs lots of prayers for…
“Wherefore thou art no more a servant but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ,” Galatians 4:7. Brother Roy Frye opened Sunday school after the singing. He read Romans 4:1-8 for the devotion. Pastor David prayed for the prayer requests then we were dismissed…
Pastor Bob Sorensen brought the second message on Bible Marriages on Abraham and Sarah. All marriages go through certain stages beginning with the “Honeymoon stage” through to the “Golden Years” but in between somewhere in the middle years some problems that have not been addressed properly may lead to a…
I went to church with Bob and Linda Sunday morning and night. Bob and Susie were down on Monday. They had been in Oklahoma for a few days visiting some of her family and doing some work. Bob and Linda enjoyed Saturday afternoon with great-grandchildren, Tyler and Rylee Davis. I…
Pastor Oren asked a very important question this last Sunday for all of us. He asked if we trusted God. He read scripture from Proverbs 3:1-8. First, Proverbs tells us to keep God’s commandments in our hearts and let love and faithfulness never leave us. In verse 5 is says…
Bonnie Phipps said an old friend, Lorene Pare, from Granite City, Illinois called her Friday and wished her a Happy Birthday. She couldn’t remember if it was the 17th or 18th and she was one day early, but they had a good visit. Bonnie was surprised with a birthday party…
Last weekend was so exciting for me to watch the bald eagles near our place on Brushy Creek. They had a huge nest in the top of a Sycamore tree near the creek for many years but last spring it got blown down during a storm. Anyway, that’s what we…
Most of last week’s meeting was spent putting final details together for the Benefit Volleyball Tournament which was held on Saturday. Thanks to Jayma Potter, Paula Sweeney and Three Rivers Hospice for putting that fundraiser together for us to raise some much needed funding. We appreciate all those who played,…
“How many angels does it take to get home safely?” I asked rhetorically while turning from the counter at the feed store Monday. “Just one big one” the clerk replied. Nodding at the response I continued out the door and through the snow to my truck. Like some folks this…
The thought of being blind makes most people shudder in fear. I remember when I was a teen, the thought occurred to me. What would I do if I couldn’t see? I couldn’t possibly imagine it. It just seemed like it was more than I could bear. In college, I…
Sunday, February 12, was our Sexagsima, or the second Sunday before Lent. Latin for sixteenth, segagesima is approximately 60 days before Easter. Bishop Hartley based his sermon on the epistle for the day, II Corinthians 11:19: “Ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.” This epistle was written around…
Sunday morning service was opened with prayer then the Praise Group led the congregation in some praise songs. Brother Roberts brought the message from Ephesians 5:22-25, “God’s Family for the Wife.” The evening service was opened with prayer then a congregational hymn then we enjoyed a movie of praise, “How…
Brad Siler, Sunday School Superintendent, began our service with prayer requests for Jim Haden, Jeff Dalton, Jim Harris’s two Uncle Don’s, Zack and Mitch. Van Menzies prayed this prayer. We read our devotional from Matthew 19. Happy birthday was sung to McCoy Humbyrd, who will be one on February 16th. …
Hope everyone enjoyed watching the snow fall today. The good thing about it is that it won’t stay on very long. My sister, Norma, called to see if I had made some snow ice cream yet. I meant to, but got busy and forgot to go out and get the…
A good morning to all our readers. We hope everyone had a safe and warm weekend. How about all the snow that we got on Monday? We hope everyone had a warm place to be. We should be thankful for a roof over our heads and the food on our…
“I’m Walking in a Winter Wonder Land,” is what I might feel like singing if I decided to venture outside my door right now. The snow has been coming down steadily all day with layers of sleet sandwiched in between. Right now there are huge, white, beautiful snow flakes falling…
Carl and Joan Fletcher of Bois D’arc visited with Billy Fletcher last week. Cliff and Debra Bohnstedt of Springfield, Tom Stillings and Joyce Greenwood of Ozark, Stanley Stillings of Squires, Alan Stillings, and Dan Stillings gathered at the home of Norma Stillings to celebrate the birthdays of Alan and Tom,…
After our Sunday school lesson we enjoyed a few congregatiional hymns and then were treated to specials by Miss Branetta McNiese, Miss Beverly McNiese and Miss Sharon Skaggs. Our morning message was entitled “What Do You Have?” taken from our text in I Kings 17:8-16. We all have something, small…
Wednesday night Bro. Lyndon led us in our Bible study over Exodus 14, Crossing The Red Sea. Exodus 14:13, “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you today;for the Egyptians whom ye have seen…
Dan opened up in prayer then he led the congregation in some songs. The children took up the penny march. Bro. Darrel taught a very good lesson from Luke 11. The girls performed a special along with Dan and Janice and Darrel and Helen. We were glad to have their…
We continue to have people out with the virus, some just too cold and windy for them this Sunday, hopefully everyone will be back this week. We were thankful to have our visitors, welcome to all. Our pastor resigned abruptly without the usual thirty days notice, so we were glad to…
Happy Valentine’s Day this Tuesday! And our daylight hours our getting longer we can notice this February. Daylight savings time doesn’t begin until March 11th when we turn our clocks ahead one hour. We are having to adjust to colder winter weather! I had a call from a cousin, Donna…
Recently on a Sunday night Rev. Dennis Downs preached at Garrison Church. February 5th he preached at Gentryville Church. He enjoyed it. My sympathy sent to the Letterman family. Their sister, Joann Shepley passed away in February and her husband in January. Sunday at Garrison 57 came out in the…
Superintendent Bro. Marshall opened the morning services with a good morning to all. We sang for Jesus and had prayer requests for the sick, the lost, our church, our pastor and his wife and many more things that the Lord know all about. Sister Alice led in prayer. It was…
Hello on this cold Sunday evening. We are supposed to get snow tomorrow. We’ll see. On last Monday Ann Collins and Ella May Daugherty had lunch with Karen Fredrick and Agnes Williams. Doug had driven to Mountain Grove and wasn’t there for lunch. Then Tuesday Doug and Karen Fredrick went…
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 Writing of The Book of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 36:1-10 taught by Ronnie Epps. After a good Sunday school lesson we sang several songs. Those singing specials…
Old man winter has finally arrived. We have a couple of inches of snow on the ground. I do enjoy the beauty of snow, but I do not like driving on it. We can’t really complain, it has been a very pleasant winter. We had a good crowd out for…
I am starting this week’s column early, on Wednesday, Feb. 8th. Why? – To express my disappointment regarding the lack of voter participation in the Presidential Primary election. First, I still do not understand the need for this expensive process that was mandated for us and seen by many as…
Another blessed day the Lord had given. There are many prayer requests this morning, Jerry Caudill, John and Loren, traveling, Lena’s surgery, Bonnie and Bill, Don. G., Lorene Maloney and family, Doug Ingram, Lois Kilgore, Dee’s granddaughter. Lorene is in the hosptial. Special songs this morning were by Missy and…
Champions notice that they like people who look like themselves. They really like people who speak the way that do–or “talk like them,” to illustrate. They often marry people who look like they look. Just study the newspaper to see how often the betrothed or just married pair seems to…
Caney came together Wednesday evening and prayer requests were taken. Sis. Lila Roberts led in prayer. Sis. Janice Lafferty was our leader. She read Psalms 62:1-8. Trust in God for strength to handle any situation. He is our rock. Sunday school began with singing. Bro. Jack Essary welcomed everyone. Sis.…
Roy Hampton opened Sunday school by reading Matthew 7:27-28 and said the opening prayer. Lee Hampton couldn’t attend so Joe Lafferty taught the 20th chapter of St. John for our lesson. When Jesus was resurrected after dying on the cross for you and me; for our salvation. We had questions…
Last Saturday we left at 11:30 a.m. and drove 96.9 miles to Koshkonong to watch the grandkids play basketball. We have grandchildren on the boys’ varsity, girls’ varsity and girl’s junior varsity teams, so we watched the whole thing, from start to finish, along with Koshkonong’s Homecoming, which they held…
There was a Ladies Bible Study, Thursday morning. The topic was “Put Your Hope in the Lord.” Sometime we must wait for the answer to our prayers. We may not see the answer immediately. The Lord can give us peace while we wait. The Lord will not fail us. Several…
This morning was a very cold, but beautiful Sunday morning. My wife had seen on a friends facebook page a comment about Christians; that many were called and a few were frozen, I hope you weren’t one of the one’s that were frozen Sunday. Quite a few couples attended the…
I took my news in last Monday and then got my taxes done. After all that I went over and got my new tags for my car license. That evening I went to my O.E.S. meeting here in Ava. Visitors in my home last Tuesday were Tara Coonce and Jett,…
“Great men are not always wise neither do the aged understand judgment,” Job 32:9. It’s much too hot for winter, I’m saving the wood for spring. My condolences to Kathleen Sparks family and Jim Cowart family and Joe Gaddy family. Paula Bentley is in the Ava nursing home for a…
February came in with rain showers on Friday. Many areas, especially in Kansas west, were really dry, and needed the moisture. Jonquils and other early bulbs are up, showing some early blooms, lots peeping through the leaves. Though a bit early, forsythia and japonica shrubs are budding already. Belated 70th…
Ever heard of the eternal optimist? It’s the person who sees better times ahead. The one who sees something good in all that happens. Or, how about the person who waits around for a relative to leave their inheritance to them. This one does little that is productive—just waits around…
Sunday, January 5 was Septuagesima Sunday or approximately 70 days before Easter and the third Sunday before Lent; Septuagesima is Latin for seventieth. We begin a new season in the Christian year, the pre-Lenten season, and altar and vestment colors are somber, but beautiful indigo blue, The “gesima” Sundays are…
Brother Cody Prock opened the service with prayer. Kami Souder sang the special and did a beautiful job. Brother Roberts brought the message from Joshua 24:15, “Building Courageous Families.” Sunday evening, Sister Maxine Lund brought the message from Exodus 33:1-17, ” What Is The Fire of God?” On Monday evening…
Brad Siler, our new Sunday School Superintendent, began our service with prayer requests. Several were shared and Rick Crum prayed this prayer. Happy anniversary was sung to Pastor Neal and LeaAnn Crum. Happy birthday was sung to Frances Humbyrd. Brad Siler prayed the offertory prayer as he and Stan Humbyrd…
The sun is shining so pretty down here in Peckerwood Holler this Monday morning, but it is chilly outside and that’s okay. After all it is still winter. Terry Nelson and Dick Richards decided the weather wasn’t too bad so they went to Crain, MO. to the farm machinery auction…
