Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Restored Glory Christian Center invites everyone to Father Fest 2026. The event will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at 1287 S. Jefferson St….
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JCI warden to speak at special June 4 prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A special gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast has been scheduled for Thursday, June 4. It will take place 7-8 a.m. at the Training Facility for…
He is the propitiation
Ted Okolichany Guest Columnist Some people may go their entire lives without knowing just what the word “propitiation” means since we rarely use it outside a religious context. Plus, the word is…
Church provides truckload of food to Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Story Submitted As part of a nationwide service initiative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a truckload (approximately 35,875 lbs.) of shelf-stable food to Second Harvest of the Big…
Going squirrely
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist It happened last Sunday in our Sunday School Class. One moment we are talking about God’s comfort in times of trouble and our responsibility to share that…
May America resound with the prayers of future generations
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist What would happen if we taught our children and grandchildren to pray for our nation? How different might our future generations be if more of us earnestly prayed for…
Macedonia Church announces giveaway and outreach schedule
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Jody Brown and the congregation of Macedonia Church offer a number of services and outreach ministries in the community. On the first and third Saturdays at…
Prayer breakfast founder shares his story
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gary Wright, who began organizing the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast meetings more than 30 years ago, took a turn himself as the featured speaker on Thursday, May…
Things my mother taught me
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Last Sunday was Mother’s Day. Some of us celebrated with our moms. Others were not able for one reason or another. Many of us have had good…
Are we hooked on hatred?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist You thought you could stop any time. Next thing you know, you’re hooked. What went through your mind when you read my opening sentences? Likely, you thought…
“The Jesus Discoveries” offers fresh authenticity of Jesus and His teachings
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. For the many who have studied archeological findings from the biblical time period, the Shroud of Turin and the Dead Sea Scrolls are familiar names. Now, Dr….
How to eat an elephant
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Moving can be overwhelming. Moving after newly getting married, combining and weeding out two independent households to form a new household, can be even more so. In…
Locally-produced movie now available for streaming
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. “Repair the Breach,” a movie about God’s ability to restore us and our families, had a one-night showing at the Valdosta Stadium Cinemas on Monday, April 27….
Depending on God’s grace to care for aging parents
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Remember the energy it took to raise your children? How often did you find yourself on your knees, asking God for strength to make it through another…
Two National Day of Prayer events happen on May 7
• This month’s Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast will be hosted by Rotary Club at the First Presbyterian Church (290 E. Dogwood St.) on Thursday, May 7, from 7 to 8 a.m. The…
Giddy-ups for the race of life
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist “…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:1b,2 The race marked…
When current events weigh on you…pray
Sheryl. H Boldt Guest Columnist In these volatile times, I find myself wondering how to manage my fear, anger and sadness over the America my children and grandchildren will inherit. With wars…
Come and see
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Phillip, who had become a follower of Jesus, runs to Nathanael with the exciting news that they have found the one Moses wrote about, the Messiah. Philip…
Don’t let procrastination steal your year
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We’re well into the second quarter of this year. Are you on track to meet your work and home goals by the end of 2026? Or have…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: How’s your grass looking?
Mickey Starling Columnist A common experience amongst us humans is the finding of the grass to be greener on the other side of the fence. This seems to be especially true today,…