July 28 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). Happy anniversary to Mickey and Billy Bryant (July 27).

I have lived in this state for 41 of my 46 years and I've NEVER seen a July with weather changes like this.

The Taylor and Avery families held their first family reunion this weekend at the New Edinburg Community Center. Though the numbers were low, they expect attendance will build over the next couple of years.

Brother Leroy Jones filled in for Brother Tony Atkins last Sunday at New Edinburg First Baptist Church.

Emmaus Baptist Church Revival is August 10-13 Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mon-Wed. 7:00 p.m. Mike Taylor will be the evangelist.

Macedonia FWB Church is having its Vacation Bible School this week.

VBS. Yeah... remember that? I attended 1st Baptist's VBS as a child (that's the early 70s if you're counting), and it was nothing but fond memories... learning about Jesus, coloring him, cutting him out and velcro-ing him to Holy Land scenes... cookies and fruit punch for a snack... learning simple Bible songs like "The B-I-B-L-E" and "Jesus Loves Me." Brother Howard's wife (and her first name escapes me at the moment) was the director, and she was aided by Elaine Hopson and others.

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