Make plans to come to the Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Jefferson County Recreation Park at 1380 Mamie Scott Rd. on Sunday, March 28, beginning at 5:00 p.m. There will be…
Category: Church
Samson, Deliliah and a lack of awareness
The story of Samson and Delilah is a Christian classic, a story of the dangers of walking by sight and the possibility of unreached potential. Samson was born to be a hero…
Wacissa Youth First to host drive-in movie night
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Wacissa Youth First, in partnership with the Wacissa Volunteer Fire Department, will be holding a drive-in movie night! The event will take place on Saturday, March 20,…
Pillow Pals: spreading love
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sometimes it just takes a small act of kindness to brighten someone’s world, if even for a little while. That small act of kindness is what the…
“Cancel Culture”
The idea behind the so called “Cancel Culture” is that once a public figure or business says or does something which others find objectionable, you no longer support them. You are expected…
“That saved a wretch like me?”
Perhaps there is no hymn more well-known in our world than John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” The timeless emphasis on the love and goodness of God is still sung in churches all over…
Monticello Church of the Nazarene opens Community Resource Center
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Church of the Nazarene, located at 1590 N. Jefferson St., is now hosting their Community Resource Center for regular hours! The Community Resource Center at…
From Monticello to Mora
Submitted by Samantha Wainright Can a small town like Monticello really change the world? The answer is, yes, we can. In the town of Mora, in the far north region of Cameroon,…
“Annie Armstrong” coming to Children’s Mission Day
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Middle Florida Baptist Association (MFBA) is pleased to announce their upcoming association-wide event, Children’s Mission Day, set for Saturday, Feb. 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at…
Are you hot enough for Christ?
‘‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you…
ACA alumnus is busy teaching and preaching
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Jacob Pitts has found his calling. For approximately the last six years, Pitts has been a utility minister for Melody Christian Church, in Live Oak, Fla. He…
Christian favorites worth viewing
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Christian film industry saw a spike in 2019 with a large number of diverse movies addressing a wide variety of themes. If you and your family…
Twice mine: first, I made you, then I bought you
A young boy spent several days making a small boat to play with in the water. Finally, it was ready for its maiden voyage, so he carried it to the edge of…
Pastor Spotlight – Daryl Adams
Ramsey Sullivan ECB Publishing, Inc. It is uncommon for a pastor to be at a church for more than two years. Pastor Daryl Adams has far exceeded that statistic and has been…
The reason for the season comes to life
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the things that can be a treat at Christmas is living nativity scenes. This year, many local Christmas activities have been canceled or scaled back…
Church Member Spotlight – Mark Johnson
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. This week’s church member spotlight shines on Evangelist Mark Johnson from Out of the Doors Outreach Ministry, meeting at 685 S. Jefferson St., in Monticello, where he…
Church Member Spotlight Jeremy Cooper
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. In the beam of the church member spotlight this week is Jeremy Cooper, who attends Renewed Life Outreach Center, which meets at 13752 W. US Hwy. 90…
Church Member Spotlight – Nicholas Ochoa
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. Nicholas Ochoa came to the United States from Honduras 29 years ago and, since 2015, has been a member of the Central Church of Christ in Monticello….
Helping their neighbors
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been said that teamwork is what counts, and one thing Monticello is good at is fostering teamwork among the people of our community. Teamwork came together…
Church Member Spotlight Dr. Samuel Diaz
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. In the beam of the church member spotlight this week is Dr. Samuel Diaz, DVM. Samuel and his wife, Dr. Maria Diaz, JD., have been attending the…