Submitted by Beverly Buchholtz Transforming Life Church On Palm Sunday, April 10, Transforming Life Church (TLC) will host a teaching and meal based on the Jewish Feast of Passover. The Passover Feast…
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Holy Week Services
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In the Christian faith, Holy Week is the week that falls between Palm Sunday and Easter, and is observed with special solemnity as a time of great…
Madison Books hosts book signing
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, March 11, Madison Books hosted a book signing for Monticello Church of Christ Minister Pastor Nathan Peeler, who recently released From Dogs to Disciples: Matthew’s…
Easter Musicals at Elizabeth Baptist Church
It’s not too late to join the choirs! Debbie Snapp Contributor The Elizabeth Baptist Church Worship Choir has been rehearsing every Sunday evening for its Easter Musical, “Because He Lives.” This…
Love Local Katrina Walton delivers community-unity message at March prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast program for March began with a prayer for Ukraine, offered by Rev. Stephen Pessah of Christ Episcopal Church. Then Pastor Jared Day…
Understanding Ash Wednesday
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Today, March 2, is Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent, a 46-day season of repentance and renewal in preparation for Easter. Typically, Christians who…
New Bethel AME Church makes donation to Project Lifesaver
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In January, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of $325 from New Bethel AME Church in Monticello in honor of the late Sheriff Hobbs….
God and The Big Game
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game between the champions of the National and American Football Leagues, recognized as the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption (after Thanksgiving Day), and one…
Remaining calm in an angry world: How some cope
Jehovah’s Witnesses Contributor After a year of pandemic isolation, Florida resident Gary Bagwell emerged to finally enjoy a “luxury” he longed for — a haircut. Sitting in the chair for the first…
Senator Ausley to speak at February Prayer Breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Monticello on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 7 to 8 a.m. at Jefferson Country…
The Old Paths Quartet to perform at Ragans Family Campground in Madison
Bryant Thigpen Contributor The Old Paths Quartet will be returning to Madison on Saturday, January 29, at Ragans Family Campground in Madison. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jessica Ratliff of…
Prayer breakfast-goers hear New Year’s message from prodigal son story
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. James B. Duval welcomed a crowd of around 50 early risers to Memorial Missionary Baptist Church for this month’s Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Jan….
From Barbiturates to the Bible: A story of recovery through faith
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For Steven Wade (S.L. Wade), life began straightforwardly. He was born in Tallahassee, and grew up in the Monticello area, enjoying all the perks that living in…
The Grinch, Rudolph, and the miracle of Christmas
The Grinch’s plan is simple. He figures that if he takes away all the Christmas “stuff” the Whos won’t be able to celebrate Christmas. But the Grinch is wrong. He realizes this…
New Mormon missionaries come to town
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Elder Gardner, Elder Dalley, Sister Tolman and Sister Shepherd. These young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are volunteering in our area…
Fields of Faith – peer to peer – changing our culture
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After a two-year hiatus, two local chapters of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) joined together for a Fields of Faith event on Nov. 17. Fields of…
Serving the Community
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Nov. 25, The Gadsden County Jail was once again blessed by the generosity of a private donor and the dedication and hard work of the…
From Dogs to Disciples: Nathan Peeler’s new book explores inclusion
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nathan Peeler, Monticello Church of Christ’s preacher, recently published his first book, From Dogs to Disciples, which examines the theme of inclusion throughout the Gospel of Matthew….
Sunbeam Bread changes logo during holidays
Shelly Smith ECB Publishing, Inc. Sunbeam bread is a product made by Quality Bakers of America, and has been around for more than 60 years. Little Miss Sunbeam, the bread’s mascot icon,…
Living God’s way: Attitude when facing death
No one likes to talk about death. This certain event in life cannot be defeated or avoided based upon human accomplishments. Everyone has their own attitude towards death, for themselves personally and…
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