Easter was wonderful
Resurrection Sunday was really beautiful. Pastor Wesley Griffin’s message came from Luke 24:1-12. Everyone had a wonderful time in Sunday School taught by Brother Tom Wilson then enjoying the Continental Breakfast, before joining in the sanctuary for the regular morning service.
Do not forget the Century Family Reunion this year. It will be the first time held since before the Pandemic. It will be held in Houston, Texas on June 24, 25th and 26th. The Greers and Wilson will be hosting the reunion this year.
Congratulations to Adam Shepard a 4th grader at Newton Elementary who achieved an advance standing of 7th grade on his Renaissance Star Family Report Test. He received his report this last week.
Getting ready for graduation for 2022. Presently I only have one graduate listed and that is YBrecia Lewis who will be graduating from Scott Central Attendance Center. If there are any more graduates in the community let me know by text or email. The number or email address is located at the bottom of this column.
Enjoyed the weekend on the coast. Marty, Leslie, Nathalie, Alexiah and Xhavier spent the weekend on the coast sightseeing and eating. The Aquarium was a wonderful sight to behold. All of the water animal swimming around was a sight to behold to Xhavier. Enjoyed the seafood at different restaurants. On Saturday we enjoyed the food at a well-known Puerto Rican Restaurant. The food was good and according to Nathalie who is Puerto Rican it was truly Puerto Rican tasting food.
Sympathy to the Bridges family in the passing of Lillie Bell Bridges. Her service was last Saturday at Rising Chapel M. B. Church, Goodhope – Lena. Holifield Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
Sympathy to the Walton family in the passing of Marlon Walton. His service was last Saturday. Mapp Funeral Home was entrusted with his arrangements.
Sympathy to the Benford family in the passing of Christ’ian Benford. His services are incomplete. Mapp Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Sympathy to the Bustin and Sorey Families in the passing of long time attorney and municipal judge Jerry Bustin. Jerry was well known for his black pants and white shirt, and a black dress coat when he needed a coat. Never saw him in any other colored suit. As he aged, he became a writer by choice. He was an early riser, many times I would meet him before my going to work to discuss some issues. He could be a good friend as well as a good attorney. He will truly be missed.
Happy 11th birthday to my grandson Adam Shepard on April 19th and 31st birthday to my granddaughter, Ashley Stowers on April 20th.
Care Facilities: Jerome Banks – Forest; Billy Frank Williams – Newton.
Remember with your prayers all our sick and shut ins. Sarah Janitha White Johnson, Maude White Williams, Wayne Williams Jr., Trudy Denson, Cynthia Lewis Johnson, Junior Lewis, Tracy McClendon Williams, Marshall Beamon, George Beamon, Lonnie Johnson, Verneda “Ollie” McClendon, Cora Odom Peavy, Linda Parrott, Versherica Ficklin, Mattie Holifield, Addie Zell Harris, Sarah Harper, Billy Strong, Travis Ward, Wesley Lewis, and David Parrott.
You may reach me: Delie Shepard 601-507-0992; email: dshep10399@gmail.com.
