Faith
Couple to begin Corinthians Bible study
Special to the News A couple will be facilitating a Bible study starting next week on the book of Corinthians, titled “Delving into Corinthians.” This is a facilitated class, so everyone is encouraged to bring input and participate. This class is also for all denominations, so everyone is welcome. Kent and Angel Cooper will…
Read MoreGod’s law of silence
An order for a chicken dinner at the local diner automatically excludes an order for a fish dinner. It is not necessary to say, “Do not bring me a fish dinner.” The order for a steak dinner excludes all other dinners offered on the menu and tells the waiter/waitress that you do not want…
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Sept. 7-9 You are invited to a Revival at the Rockford Church of Christ, September 7-9 at 7 p.m. Come and be our honored guest! Speakers for the three-day revival will be Mike Kiser of Sylacauga on Thursday, David Phillips of Montgomery on Friday and Adam Cozort of Wetumpka on Saturday. We are located at…
Read MoreHuntingdon College offers Methodist Youth Day
Special to the News Huntingdon College invites high school youth with a connection to Methodism for a special Methodist Youth Day, Saturday, September 16. The event includes both a worship experience and an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about Huntingdon College. “Methodist Youth Day will be a combined college visit and…
Read MoreGod is love
The pinnacle we reach in God is charity. Obviously, that’s who God is. God is love, the Bible plainly declares. How is the word “charity” then defined? It is simply unconditional love. That means love with no stipulations. In other words, love that will not be moved by ill treatment, or even hatred. The…
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May 5-July 30 Yard sale at St. John AME Church in Socapatoy every weekend this summer! Starts Friday, May 5, and goes through the end of July. Yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekend. Clothes, furniture, TVs, rugs, tools, vacuums, home interior,…
Read MoreSearching the Scriptures: Is homosexuality approved by God?
June 2023! Satan called it “Gay Pride Month,” and they even dared to use a “rainbow” as a homosexual symbol. If you recall, God created the rainbow as a sign (covenant) after Noah came out of the ark as a reminder that He would never again destroy the world by water (Genesis 9:9-16). A few…
Read MoreChurch briefs: July 21, 2023
May 5-July 30 Yard sale at St. John AME Church in Socapatoy every weekend this summer! Starts Friday, May 5, and goes through the end of July. Yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekend. Clothes, furniture, TVs, rugs, tools, vacuums, home interior,…
Read MoreGod will carry you through
Contrary to how some may feel, God never promised us it would be a bed of roses when we accepted Him into our hearts. As Christians, we still encounter challenges, obstacles, difficulties, pain, and suffering along the way. If we live holy lives in Christ Jesus, we’ll also experience persecution. But serving God has…
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May 5-July 30 Yard sale at St. John AME Church in Socapatoy every weekend this summer! Starts Friday, May 5, and goes through the end of July. Yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend except Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekend. Clothes, furniture, TVs, rugs, tools, vacuums, home interior,…
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