July 7

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8

Birthdays this week include: Clyde Moseley (July 4), Kenny Smith (July 6), LaDonna Cranford (July 7), Becky Briant (July 8), Lin Atkins (July 9), Cindi Langford (July 10), Russell Sanders and Wanda Sanders (July 12).

Happy anniversary to Jim and Michelle Reaves (July 7).

I hope everyone had a good Independence Day weekend despite the stormy weather which is so uncharacteristic of this time of the year.

It's here: the All School Reunion is this Saturday... that's July 11... at 10:30 to 2:00 in the school cafeteria. Come all Eagles.

I bumped into Robert Dale Thompson last Thursday in Fred's. Despite looking like he'd been shot out of a cannon, he was better off than he could have been. We talked for about 20 minutes before he had to go, and we had a good laugh at the typical rumor mill stories about his crash. We both understood that some people simply have nothing better to do than spread evil gossip... and then take the front pew on Sunday morning... but nothing short of the Second Coming is going to put a stop to it.

Chapel Hill Baptist Church is holding a one day Vacation Bible School on July 18. All children are invited. Contact Kristen Skelton for details.

Emmaus Baptist Church is holding its VBS July 19-23 at 6pm. All children are invited. Vans will run; for a ride see any Emmaus member or call or text 870-820-8702 or 870-820-2555.

The storms didn't stop New Edinburg's new Farmer's Market which met up town last Friday afternoon which five sellers participating. As far as I understand, this will be every Friday afternoon 4-8pm while the growing season lasts.

 

 Guests at the home of Tully and Norma McCoy is a niece Ruth Mccoy from Seattle, WA and sister Linda Mccoy Powell from Surprise, AZ.

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