Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Lucy McKown has been a longtime and active member of Central Baptist Church for many years now, as she has been attending Central Baptist since the 1980s….
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Pastor Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elder Lucius K. Wade, Sr. is pastor of the Refuge House of God Apostolic Outreach Ministry, which is located at 930 Mamie Scott Rd., in Monticello. His…
Archbishop Viganò’s powerful letter to President Trump: Eternal struggle between good and evil playing out right now
Mr. President, In recent months we have been witnessing the formation of two opposing sides that I would call Biblical: the children of light and the children of darkness. The children of…
From the Pulpit…
The gift of laughter Let’s give thanks to God for His gift of laughter; it’s a wonderful blessing and a great tool of encouragement! Laughter in its highest form is an expression…
Church Member Spotlight: Millie Jo Clark
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Millie Jo Clark has attended church all of her life, “so long, [that] I can’t remember how many years ago,” she says. She is the daughter of…
Vacation Bible School goes virtual
Brian Saylor Contributor This year, I am especially excited about the Vacation Bible School (VBS) that we will have on Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
From the Pulpit…
The Emperor Moth A young man found a cocoon of an Emperor Moth and decided to take it home and watch it emerge from its cocoon. Finally, a small opening appeared in…
CHURCH SPOTLIGHT: Saint Margaret Catholic Church
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Saint Margaret Catholic Church is located at 156 E. Washington St., and has been a part of the Monticello community since 1917. At one time the church…
In the Spotlight: Pastor Bethany Grosvenor
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Bethany Grosvenor is the co-pastor at Monticello Church of the Nazarene with her husband of 13 years, Shawn Grosvenor. She shares that God called her into…
Local churches plan for reopening and returning to the pews
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Does your church affiliation have plans for reopening its doors for worship services, Bible studies, children’s activities, other events or meetings? If you would like the Monticello…
Be a friend
Joe was a high school freshman, with big plans for the weekend with his friends. Friday was finally here and at his first opportunity, he was out the door, ready to enjoy…
Mary Hartsfield in the Spotlight
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Church has been a part of Mary Hartsfield’s life ever since she was a young child; she can recall attending different churches of several different denominations with…
Some Christian summer camps have been canceled
We live in a confusing and often unfair world. On this side of eternity, if we are honest with ourselves, we may say that the current situation in our world is unfair….
From the Pulpit…
Binding fears that bind us It might seem strange writing about Christmas in May, but some of the fears faced that first Christmas can give insight as to how we can defeat…
Food Giveaways for county residents
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. During these trying times of unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic many household are suffering with lack of food for a decent sit-down meal. Because of this,…
Volunteers: the faces behind the food drives
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Truth Gatherers Victorious Church and the church’s Pastor Joe Davis hold a food distribution on the fourth Saturday of every month at the church’s location, which…
Church Member Spotlight: Ruth Bailey
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Ruth Teasley Bailey is a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church (EBC), which is the church she attended as far back as she remembers. And, she is…
Pastor Spotlight: Minister Steve Cordle
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Minister and evangelist Steve Cordle is the pastor of the Central Church of Christ at 100 Coopers Pond Road in Monticello, a position he’s held since October…
Survey reveals pandemic is hurting churches
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A significant number of church leaders across the country are reporting varying degrees of decline in contributions since the pandemic’s lockdown, according to a recently released survey….
From the Pulpit…
Facing our giants A teacher was giving an exam identifying notable figures in the Bible. One of the questions was, “Who said, “Give me a man.” One student wrote down “Rahab, the…