Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist We are in the week after Easter. The good news is that Christ is alive. The bad news is how little impact that event is having in…
Category: Faith & Family
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling Columnist Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the “Santa Claus” movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Learning As I Go: It’s Not a Game
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I watched a precious friend worship Jesus yesterday. Her life hasn’t always been easy. Each week, no matter what troubles are present in her life, her hands…
Tonya Roberts shares faith lessons learned from her students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The April 2 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) and featured one of its faculty members, Tonya Roberts, as…
Community-wide celebration began Easter week in Monticello
Story Submitted The annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration was held on Saturday, March 28, on the campus of First Methodist Church of Monticello. The weather was beautiful, and those attending enjoyed the…
Real Men group meets every Wednesday morning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Men of any Christian denomination are invited to participate in a relatively new weekly gathering called Real Men. The group uses the meeting space at the Chamber…
Easter’s hope begins before the resurrection
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Rightfully so, the focus of Easter is on the resurrection of Christ. For those who surrender their lives to Him, that same resurrection awaits them on that…
Three churches to gather for Easter Sunrise Service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Mt. Pleasant, Bethel and New Bethel A.M.E. churches invite the public to join them at 6:30 a.m. on April 5 for an Easter Sunrise Service. This event…
Springfield A.M.E. announces Good Friday service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Ministers’ Conference presents a Good Friday service on April 3 at 7 p.m., hosted by Pastor Annerane F. Wineglass and the congregation of Springfield…
What if God didn’t want a relationship with you?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Imagine what life would be like if God didn’t want a relationship with us. Think how incredibly hard and lonely it would be. Here’s another thought: What…
Easter memories and butterfly lessons
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist This week before Easter Sunday brings back memories. For 18 plus years before retiring from pastoring a church, I raised butterflies for release on Easter Sunday morning…
Cody Church announces Easter Weekend events
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Cody Church invites the public to celebrate Easter Weekend with them on April 4-5. On Saturday, April 4, fun activities last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m….
Transforming Life Church to host Good Friday night of worship
Story Submitted The community is invited to a special night of praise and worship on Good Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., hosted by Transforming Life Church. Come and join area worshippers…
Men’s fellowship offered this Sunday afternoon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Truth Gatherer’s Victorious Church will hold a Sunday Fellowship for men on March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1599 Spring Hollow Dr. The gathering will…
A jackass for Jesus
Rev. John Hicks Columnist Donkeys are classified as asses. Jacks are male asses, hence jackasses. It’s not flattering to be called a jackass. The definition of a jackass is a person who…
Ebenezer Baptist announces Holy Week services
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Ebenezer Baptist Church, founded in 1828 and located at 466 W. Hatchet Rd., has a number of special services scheduled for Holy Week. The Palm Sunday service…
Memorial M.B. Church announces Holy Week services
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Tony Bowdry and the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church family invite the public to join them for Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday services during Holy…
Community-wide Holy Week services start Monday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In the calendar of Christian observances, Holy Week falls between Palm Sunday and Easter. It’s a time to commemorate Jesus’ last days on earth. Worship services during…
Speaking your mind – at what cost?
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Several years ago, Brianna, a Facebook friend, reminded us that when we become wiser with our words, life becomes better. Sometimes, the wisest words are the ones…
Chelsey McCoy speaks at prayer breakfast about “faith as a mustard seed”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The March 5 Community Prayer Breakfast took place at First Baptist Church of Lloyd, whose members provided a delicious morning meal. After music led by Mike Gresham…