Congratulations powerlifters
Sympathy is extended to the family of Laquita Jordan.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Linda Hill, formerly of Sebastopol.
Congratulations to Blayze Barnes (first place in her weight category) and Mattie Byram (second place in her weight category) at the recent Powerlifting Meet in Kosciusko.
Golden Grove Church of God will host Kevin Spencer in concert February 13 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For more information call Pastor Jason Price at 601-942-7077.
Congratulations to the winners of the Sebastopol Beauty/Beau pageants held over the weekend. If someone has a list of ALL the winners, please email me at lindalcorley49@gmail.com, I will be happy to include in next week’s column. Thanks for you help.
Be sure to put the following event on your calendars: The Second Annual Camp Salem will be held July 7, 8, 9 from 7:30 a.m. till 8 p.m. daily and is open to children from kindergarten age through twelve. The theme for this year’s camp is Go for the Gold with God. Campers will receive three meals and two snacks each day. The cost to attend is $50. Registration will begin March 1, 2026. Watch for more details in the weeks to come.
Calling all men of any age to The Greatest Commandment, Men’s Conference to be held at 6 p.m. , Friday, Feb. 20, at the Co-op Community Center. For more information: call or text Ryan at 602-421-3549.
Daughters of the King, a special Ladies Night of encouragement, worship, and fellowship will be held February 20, at 6 p.m. at Beyond Our Roots Venue in Sebastopol. Registration for the event is $25 per person.
This year Salem Church (Hwy. 487 and Pine Grove Road) has added a memory tree that is displayed in the entrance to the church. On the tree are pictures of past members of the church who have passed away. If you have a family member who once attended Salem and has passed away and have a picture of that loved one, please send a copy of that picture (please identify who the person is) and send as a text message to 601-507-1062 or email to lindalcorley49@gmail.com. There are already many pictures on the tree from pictures we had available and some that have been shared. We don’t want to miss anyone.
Services at Salem are Sunday–10:15 a.m. - Sunday School, 11:00 - morning worship (Bro. Tyler Comans); Wednesday activities at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Please continue to pray for these young people who are fighting a number of issues in their young lives: Danny Ray Thrash, Lilah Kate Joiner, Lee Wilson, Bentley Strickland, Sam McGaugh, Lestat Ellingburg, and Sam Allen Smith.
Please continue to pray for those who are facing various challenges in their lives: Allen Shaw, Don Hardin, Susie Stringfellows, Chris (Cheese) Pimenter, D.J. Elmore, Andrew Taylor, Deric Madden, Billy Brown, Brendon Ogletree (motorcycle accident), Gail Ogletree, Rita Kennedy, Ricky Boler, Steve Spell, Amanda Taylor, Sondra Gould, Jean Creel, Shirley Boxx, Malcolm Gainey, Harold Shaw, Larry Loper, Renae Leach, Iran Hillman, Pete Stringfellow, Renita Wilcher, Lou Boykin, Sherry Thrash, Dewayne Traxler, and Betty Dickerson.
Happy birthday to the following people: Haley McInnis, Debbie Buffington, Dodie Davidson, Judy Underwood, Claudie Patrick, Doug Kelley, Cutina Brantley, Kacie Edwards, Zywon Ogletree, Leigh Ann Jackson, Marcus Hogue, Sandra Smith, Cass Foley, Heather Herrington, Grant Comans, Taylor Loper, Lisa Grayson, and Lou Boykin.
Thought to ponder: “Every sunset gives us one day less to live. But every sunrise gives us one more day of hope so always have faith and hope for the best.”
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