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…
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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…
Victorious Church to host food giveaway this Saturday
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Truth Gatherers Victorious Church and its pastor, Joe Davis, announce a food giveaway to be held this Saturday, April 25, at the church’s location, 599 Springhollow…
New Bethel AME will distribute food on April 25
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The USDA Commodities Food Program and Second Harvest Food Bank will partner with the churches of New Bethel AME, Mt. Pleasant AME, Elizabeth MB, Hickory Hill MB…
From the Pulpit…
The message of the empty tomb Easter this year was not what I thought it would have been when looking at possibilities several months ago. It’s not the first time my Easter…
New Bethel AME distributed fresh fruit and vegetables
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The USDA Commodities Food Program and Second Harvest Food Bank recently partnered together with the churches of New Bethel AME, Mt. Pleasant AME, Elizabeth MB, Hickory Hill…
Elizabeth Baptist Church offers virtual sermons
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Baptist Church (EBC) will be following a modified schedule for the next several weeks due to the COVID-19 crisis. Members of the church congregation will receive…
Local ministers create Facebook page to spread love and encouragement
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Florida Ministerial Association has set up a special Facebook account to bless this community with special messages from local pastors and church members. Recorded…
Resurrection faith in pandemic times
Stephen was one of those special youth who touched my life. He was energetic. He was a leader. He had an open heart for the Lord, and he loved helping make things…