Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. St. Phillip A.M.E. Church will be holding is Dual Day Annual Celebration on Sunday, March 22. The theme for the event is “A Church of Men and…
Category: Faith & Family
A fun way to hide God’s Word in your heart
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Do you have conflicting feelings about memorizing Bible verses? If you’re tempted to skip the rest of this post, I get it. We all know it’s important…
Blessed assurance 2026
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist It’s good to go back and reflect on memories and memorable times, but things change. We change. Nothing endures forever. Or does it? Stephen was one of…
Mt. Mariah Ministries to celebrate pastor’s 30-year anniversary
Story Submitted Mt. Mariah Ministries of Lamont is celebrating their Pastor Earnest Miller and First Lady Peggy Miller’s 30 years of dedicated and faithful service to their congregation and the Lamont-Anderson communities….
Favorite Hymn Sing to be held March 15
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Several local churches have started taking turns hosting a Favorite Hymn Sing at 6 p.m. on the third Sunday each month. Everyone is invited to come, find…
Mickey’s page turners : “Holy Fire” will ignite your spirit
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I confess that I started an earlier book by R.T. Kendall but lost interest quickly, which I am prone to do unless the content grabs my attention…
Tired of your lack of faith?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We all face seasons of doubt due to financial and health challenges, depression, uncertainty, problems with loved ones or recurring sin that tests our resolve, no matter…
Got milk?
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Cows are the number one milk source in the world today, with American cows being one of the most productive. In 1930, the average dairy cow produced…
LLL Club enjoys musical trio and fellowship among seniors
Debbie Snapp Contributor The LLL Club (Living Long & Loving It) members gathered in February for their monthly meeting. Jackie Clemens opened with a welcome and word of prayer. Gail Jones introduced…
Becoming the person you crave to be
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist How would your friends or your boss describe you? Would your spouse, roommate or sibling (those who live with you every day) describe you differently? Many of…
Our picture of God
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist We are in the church season of Lent, 40 days not counting Sundays leading up to Easter. It is a time where we Christians are encouraged to…
How to be included in our 2026 Summer Camp Directory
Does your organization offer summer camps or a vacation Bible school? If so, the Monticello News will be happy to publish registration information at no charge. We will begin running our Summer…
Greater Fellowship to celebrate Mission Anniversary
Story Submitted More than four and a half decades ago, a group of devoted and resolute Christians at Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church ventured out on a mission to extend their mission…
Obstacles to opportunities
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will a trouble. But take heart! I have overcome…
Procrastination — and God’s mercies
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist It’s 1 pm on Saturday at my house. I finally turned off the TV and sat down to write this (hopefully) inspiring column. I already feel better…
Cody Church offers weekly Community Night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Cody Church extends an open invitation to their free Community Night, which takes place every Wednesday, 4:30-6 p.m. The evening includes supper, games and choice-style open shopping…
God’s love transforms us
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Unresolved conflict has a way of consuming us. It occupies our minds, tightens our stomachs and sets our hearts racing. The longer disputes continue, the more resentment…
Dare to be a Barnabas
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Throughout history, the Church has been influenced by unsung heroes; ordinary men and women who were significant in the fulfillment of God’s purposes. One such individual found…
First Baptist Church of Lloyd to mark 50 years with jubilee homecoming
Story Submitted The Year of Jubilee: 50th Anniversary Homecoming at First Baptist Church of Lloyd promises to be a heartfelt celebration of faith, family and community. On March 1, 2026, the church…
“God, please send us a hot water bottle today”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It was National Prayer Breakfast Day on Thursday, Feb. 5, when the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast took place at its regular time, the first Thursday of the…