Category: Faith & Family

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Madison Church of God’s annual Madison Passion Play returns to center stage on Friday, March 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Church members have been busily preparing…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Following on the heels of “I Can Only Imagine,” released in 2018, the story of MercyMe’s lead singer Bart Millard (John Michael Finley) continues on the big…

Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist It’s been about 42 years, but I still remember experiencing Jerusalem for the first time and traveling along the Via Dolorosa, the “Path of Sorrow.” The road to…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…