Story Submitted St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everything will be free, and everyone is…
Category: Faith & Family
A way to manage thoughts when living with depression
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist I was one busy and exhausted mama. Three children under four, with another on the way, consumed my days and zapped my energy. Worse, the depression I’d…
Take the ball!
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist It’s been interesting these last weeks to watch and listen to both the Florida and Florida State games with individuals who are avid Seminole or Gator fans….
Elizabeth Baptist Church to celebrate 195th Homecoming on Oct. 18
Story Submitted Pastor Glenn Canup and the congregation of Elizabeth Baptist Church wish to invite all to participate in their 195th Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 18. The church is located at…
Child of God, person of worth
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John…
Church League softball continues
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As the 2026 Church League Softball teams approach midseason, there is plenty of action left to be enjoyed by everyone at the Madison Recreation Complex, located at…
Rev. Gloria A. Cox selected to represent Women in Ministry
Story Submitted The Reverend Gloria A. Cox of Monticello was selected as a featured preacher representing Women in Ministry at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 11th Episcopal District Annual Conference, held August…
Wacissa Christian to host fall festival Oct. 10
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. From newborn to 90, all ages are welcome to attend the Wacissa Christian Church annual fall festival on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Pastor Appreciation Day coming soon
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Sunday, Oct. 11, is Pastor Appreciation Day, which is part of a month-long recognition of the pastors who lead our churches. There are many ways to demonstrate…
“Real Men Love Jesus” meeting features speaker JCFR Chief Derrick Burrus
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Real Men,” a Monticello community-based religious group focused on guiding and supporting men on their path of faith, recently featured Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) Chief Derrick…
Walk in His grace during ‘Gathered in Grace: A Community Prayer Walk for Women’
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. “Gathered in Grace: A Community Prayer Walk for Women” is a community event hosted by Taylor Todd Gargan, a Monticello resident whose family has lived and worked…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The shot felt ‘round the world
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. When I was growing up, Madison’s hospital was located across the street from the present location of Madison County Community Bank. This small hospital wasn’t famous for…
Let them shine, let them shine, let them shine!
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist There are times in our lives when we have opportunities to reach out and touch people in special ways. October is one of those months which gives…
Exchange the lies you believe for God’s truth
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist How would your life be different if you understood that God loved you, despite your imperfections and feelings of unworthiness? If you truly understood – better yet,…
Charlotte’s Hope sponsors writing workshop
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Join Charlotte’s Hope Ministries for a writing workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bridge, located at 1135 E U.S. Hwy….
When trusting God is hard
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Perhaps you’re not a Christian yet, but you’re not sure why. You’ve heard convincing reasons to trust Christ as your Savior, but for some reason you can’t…
With you I am well pleased
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist National Daughters Day 2026 will be celebrated this Friday, Sept. 25, honoring daughters and the special bond they share with their families. On this special day, families…
Memorial M.B. Church to celebrate 123 years
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Tony Bowdry and the congregation of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to celebrate with them 123 years of faith, fellowship and service. A special…
We all need a little Jesus
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Jesus told us that in this world we will have trouble, but to take heart, for He has overcome the world (John 16:33). We all need a…
When we’d rather crop ourselves out of photos
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Do you cringe when you see photos of yourself? Perhaps you hide from the camera because you’re worried your physical flaws will be frozen in the snapshot…