July 30 Edition

^"14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. ¹⁵ Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."  Matthew 5:14-16

Birthdays this week include: Adam Young (July 31).

First Baptist Church reports its Vacation Bible School went over well with lots of children attending.  Plans are afoot for next year's VBS.  As a child, I always looked forward to VBS and it was considered a big summer event.  Here's praying it takes on that status once again.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

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July 22 Edition

Matthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

Birthdays this week include: Ethel Dyer (July 22), Jean Parrott (July 22), Daniel Thompson (July 23), and Aubrey Huddleston (July 25).  Happy anniversary to Jeremy and Shelly Grider (July 24) and Billy and Mickie Bryant (July 27).
Mrs. Patricia Huddleston is back after spending a month with her daughter in Indianapolis, IN. Patricia was joined by her granddaughter Alexis for two weeks.  They shopped, went out to eat and saw many places of interest, but she reports she's glad to be back home.

First Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School for one day, July 27, from 9am until noon.  All children are welcome.

Homecoming Services will be held at Mt Elba Missionary Baptist Church located on Mt. Elba Rd in New Edinburg, beginning at 10:30Am Sunday July 28th with a potluck lunch. Revival services will begin at 7:00PM Sunday July 28th- Wednesday July 31, 2013 . Michael Taylor, former New Edinburg Eagle will be the speaker for Homecoming and Revival . John Greenwood is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

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July 15th Edition

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23
Prayer list this week includes: Gerald Brown and the family of Bobby Clements.

Birthdays this week include: Barry Huddleston (July 15), Cassidy Trucks (July 15), Randy Sanders (July 16), James Shepherd (July 18), Teresa Hibbert (July 18), Karen Thompson (July 18), Leona Thompson (July 18), Belinda Langford and LaVetrice Gill (July 19), Dylan Dunlap (July 20), Mary Morgan (July 21), Jared Davis and Tully McCoy (July 20), Maggie Sanders (July 21).  Happy Anniversary to: Marshall and Marnell Parker(July 21). Happy belated birthday to Kristin Skelton (July 11).

Bobby Joe Clements passed away Saturday night.  He sounded more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Cash did.

Homecoming Services will be held at Mt Elba Missionary Baptist Church located on Mt. Elba Rd in New Edinburg, beginning at 10:30Am Sunday July 28th with a potluck lunch. Revival services will begin at 7:00PM Sunday July 28th- Wednesday July 31, 2013 . Michael Taylor, former New Edinburg Eagle will be the speaker for Homecoming and Revival . John Greenwood is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

The Wagnon family held their family reunion at the West Saline Community Center last Sunday.

There will be a benefit for Amy Pilkington Murphy (daughter of Annette Miller Luff) at the New Edinburg Community Center on August 10th. Amy is suffering from cancer at the age of 28.  It starts with a washer tournament at 2pm, $20 per person with a cash prize to the winning team. Deadline for entry is July 31st. Contact Jennifer Hendrix. At 3pm, there will be a Gospel Explosion with Faint Yet Pursuing (Beech Grove Church's youth praise band) and New Reason. At 5pm, there will be a BBQ at $10 per plate. At 6pm there will be a live auction, and at 8pm there will be a live band the Pennington Brothers.  Please everyone come to this worthy cause.

Welcome to the world Ms. Keely Grace Jackson who was born on July 7. She is the healthy daughter of Chris and LaTonya Jackson.

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July 8 Edition

"We love him, because he first loved us."1 John 4:19

Prayer list this week includes: Gerald Brown

Birthdays this week include: Becky Briant - July 8, Wanda Sanders - July 12, Russell Sanders - July 12, Chloe Sanders - July 14.

First Baptist Church will have its Vacation Bible School for one day, July 27, from 9am until noon.  All children are welcome.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

Revival services will be held at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy. 189 beginning at 11:00 on Sunday, July 14. A potluck meal will be served at 12:00 noon. Sunday evening services will be held at 6.p.m. July 15-17 services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Anthony Williams will be the Evangelist, Reverend Billy Wilson is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

The 2013 NEHS All School Reunion had a large crowd this time around with a large crowd, good food and plenty of fellowship.  I saw people who were there for the first time, and if you didn't make it this time, we certainly missed you!  Attending were: Frankie Hall, James Boney, Sue Noble, Sue Gibson, Bill Watts, Jerry Langford, James Brown, Bobbie Dunlap, Chuck Reynolds, Mary Ann Barron, Carroll Barron, Ollie Faye Harris, Mongolia Beck, Lorene Baswell, Sam Baswell, Carrie Hudson, Martha Cook, Linda Brown, Lorene Dyer, Helen May, Harold Sims, Mary Frances Sims, Norma Hensley, Deborah Morales, Hazel Denton, Ronnie King, Donna King, Sarah Rowland, James Weeks, Bobbie Moseley, Clyde Moseley, Barbara Eddy, Donald Langford, John L. McClellan, Marnell Parker, Peggy Towery, Patsy Lisemby, Betty Grace, Judy Mosley, Rex Langford, Bertia Lassiter, Eddie McClellan, Norma McCoy, Frances Langford, Nell Rose Brown, Roy Chambers, Carolyn Chambers, Floyd Brown, Bob Tidball, Sandy Tidball, LaVerne Thompson, Clyde Thompson, Donnie Wagnon, James Langford, Allyson Love, Tracy Brashears, Mildred Brown, Raymond Brown, Rex Trammell, Brenda Erwin, Bobby Erwin, Marvin King, Betty King, Kay Simmons, Joe Simmons, Marian Apple, Jessie Hogancamp, Amberlee Fletcher, Tully McCoy, Shirley Slaughter, Billy Sisson, Sue Sisson, James Atkins, Jean Atkins, Keith Love, Robin Love, Madison Downs, Linda McDaniel, and Linda Trammell.  If I missed anyone, I apologize beforehand.

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Fourth of July Week Edition

^"5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Birthdays this week include: Frank McClellan (June 30), Janice Thompson (July 3), Tyler Attwood (July 3).

Anniversary wishes to: Sharon & Mark Davis & Tammy & Tommy Green  (July 1), Agnes & Frank McClellan  (July 4).

I hope everyone enjoyed the cool weather we had this weekend and will through most of the week.

Visitors to Henry and Rachel Jones' home this weekend: Deb Jones, Meredith Armstrong of Arkadelphia, and Holly and Cole Hanry of El Dorado.

Revival services will be held at the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy. 189 beginning at 11:00 on Sunday, July 14. A potluck meal will be served at 12:00 noon. Sunday evening services will be held at 6.p.m. July 15-17 services will be held at 7 p.m. Reverend Anthony Williams will be the Evangelist, Reverend Billy Wilson is the Pastor. Everyone is welcome.

New Edinburg Baptist Church will also be in revival July 8-10 starting at 7pm each night. Tony Rhinehart will be the evangelist, and there will be special music each night.  Everyone is welcome.

The New Edinburg All School Reunion will be July 6 starting at 10am in the cafeteria of the West Saline Community Center.  Former students, teachers and their families are invited. This has always been a great event and here's hoping we'll break an attendance record this time. I reported last week that four new ceiling fans and lights were installed... it's actually eight. Sorry, but in any case it gets a little cold in there.

Brenda Warner and family held a family get together Saturday evening at the WSCC.

The concealed weapons carry class is July 15-16 at the WSCC.  Contact Jerry Langford at 352-2907 if you are interested.

Allison Wagnon wed Kelby Pearah last Sunday at Ceder Grove, LA.  Congratulations to the young couple. Tyler Attwood will be marrying his fiancee Erin Keddo in Ottawa sometime in August. Here's hoping them the best.

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