Bluegrass of Praise performs at banquet

Saturday night, Nov.17 the Morgan County Association Senior Adult Banquet was held at Madison Baptist Church with six churches represented and 44 present including two pastors, Rev. Wilburn Hill and Rev. Fred Rowell. The food was delicious and we enjoyed their “Bluegrass of Praise” group with music and singing.
Sunday, Nov. 18 Julie and Billy Phillips, Sonny, Mary, Rebekah, Rachel and Zach Wood, James and Sarah Folsom enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Margie Ward. Sarah and James got in early on Saturday morning from Cincinnati, Ohio. We were thankful they got to come and be with us.
Lovie McGiboney visited Margie Ward Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18.
James Harold and Ellen Smith visited Florine Ward Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18.
Sarah and James Folsom visited with me a while on Wednesday on the way to Canton to spend a few days with his mom and family. They left there Sunday morning going back to Cincinnati.
Thursday being Thanksgiving Sonny, Mary, Rebekah, Rachel and Zach Wood, Margie Ward, Julie and Billy Phillips went to Athens to the home of Alice Cheatham for Thanksgiving. Around 40 people were in attendance.
Sunday morning attendance was good. I think some were still having family get togethers for Thanksgiving. Hope to see them back soon. Thanks to the visitors that continue to come. It is good to have you with us. Hope you received a blessing and come anytime we have services. The choir’s special was, “His Name is Wonderful.” Another special was, “This is just what Heaven means to me,” by Adele Shiver. Bro. Ron’s message, “Thanks and Mercy”, Psalm 136. We give thanks because God is good, the goodness of God leads to repentances. He is God of gods, Lord of lords, He alone is great. He created the universe, light, sun, moon and stars, an act of His loving-kindness, His creation. He conquered Egypt, came to Israel’s rescue, no matter how big the battle, God is bigger. He comes to us in our sin, remembered us in low estate, and rescued us from our adversaries. God of heaven His love and mercy is everlasting. God is faithful to His word.
Sunday night at 6 p.m. a good attendance is all group. We were glad to have visitors, hope they received a blessing and will come back and be with us again. Special music was by the Who-so-ever Will group. Bro. Ron continued the message on the anti-Christ, Thess 2.
Looking ahead to December 8 the Women’s Ministry of Brownwood will meet at 10 a.m. for their meeting, will include an ornament exchange. Please bring finger food or brunch food. The meeting will be held at Brownwood Community Building.
December 9 The Peppers 1 MB Missionaries will be at Brownwood for the morning service. They will stress the importance of the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.
James Harold and Ellen Smith had their family Thanksgiving meal at their house on Saturday night, Nov. 24. Twenty-four children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends were in attendance. A good time was had by all.
Peggy Harper had Thanksgiving on Monday night, the 19, for family and friends. There were 32 present.
John Grubbs spent a Red Neck Thanksgiving with his mother, Angie Driggers and their family, coming from Wednesday through Sunday.
Family members who visited and spent Thanksgiving with Kittie Mayfield were Marcia Brooks, Russell and Pam Brooks and daughters, Carly and Abbie, William and Angie Brook.
Jean Steinberg spent Monday night with Peggy Harper.
Brandon Grubbs spent the weekend at Walace and Joann Waldon in Americus, his wife Gail has been down there for a few weeks helping to care for her Dad, Walace. She returned home Sunday evening with Brandon.
Saturday afternoon Margie Ward, Rachel and Zach Wood visited Betty Bailey and Lovie McGiboney.

Things To Remember
Hope like a golden bell rings out from the heart of the Bible in the words of our Lord, who said, “Because I live, ye shall live also.”
The Gospel only and only the Gospel can save America, and the world.
Let’s quit asking Congress for help let’s start getting on our knees and asking God for help.
Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies outside the will of God.
“Christ’s limitless resources meet our endless needs.”
Be thankful for each day!

Printed in the November 29, 2012 edition.