“Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him, and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us that such should be stoned, but what sayest thou?This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him, but Jesus stooped down and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last, and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, “Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?” She said, No man, Lord, and Jesus said unto her, “Neither do I condemn thee. Go, and sin no more.” Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the light of the world. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:1-12.

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Thought for the week: “Drinking From The Saucer.”

“I’ve never made a fortune and I’ll never make one now, but it really doesn’t matter ‘cause I’m happy anyhow. As I go along my journey, I’m reaping better than I’ve sowed. I’m drinking from the saucer ‘cause my cup has overflowed. I don’t have a lot of riches and sometimes the going’s tough, but with kin and friends to love me I think I’m rich enough. I thank God for the blessings that His mercy has bestowed. I’m drinking from the saucer ‘cause my cup has overflowed. He gives me strength and courage when the way grows steep and rough. I’ll not ask for other blessings for I’m already blessed enough. May we never be too busy to help bear another’s load. Then we’ll all be drinking from the saucer when our cups have overflowed.”

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Union Baptist Church in Clanton will celebrate its Annual Women Day Program Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at 3 p.m. Fredia Thrift of the Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Montevallo will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited. Dr. Melvin Hunter is pastor.Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Maplesville will celebrate its 144th Church Anniversary, Family and Friends Day Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Robert Turner, pastor of Waymon Chapel A.M.E. Church in Brierfield, will be the guest speaker. All churches are invited.

Oak Grove Baptist Church in Stanton will present a Minister’s Wives Fellowship Program Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. Minister Connye Bryant of Morning Star Baptist Church in Clanton and 104.3 radio station in Montgomery will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to come and hear her speak.

Worship service at the Holly Grove Baptist Church in Jemison began with praise service led by the male chorus with music by Jennifer Peoples and Julian Lowery. Songs sung: “Glory Hallelujah,” and “It’s My Heart I Love Jesus.” The scripture was read by Willie Nunn with prayer by Pastor Dukes and Steven Nunn. The morning message was given by Pastor Dukes. His theme: “You Are Going To Need Him One Day.” Jesus has victory over everything he does. Things may make you afraid in life, but as long as Jesus is on board call him don’t struggle, he cares. When God said you can do nothing stop you, it’s already done. He will speak peace be still in your life. Jesus focused on man but man focus on material things; we must give Jesus praise. Jesus has victory of demons, diseases and death. Trust him because one day you will need him. Be not afraid only believe, believe when Jesus show a change will come one day we all will need Jesus. Be obedient to God, he performs impossible tasks. He will wake you up out of a dead situation—be a witness for him. Jesus is a way maker, healer. Just trust him, we all will need him one day. He loves us; God is victorious over danger. He said peace be still to water and wind. Over demons, he ordered thousands out they obey him, over disease, healed the women with issue of blood still healing today. Victorious over death, Jarious daughter and Lazarus was raised on the third day morning he arose for us Thank you Jesus. Benediction by Pastor Dukes.Our sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. Luther Lee in their time of bereavement. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church in Clanton. Agee Brother’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

On our sick list this week, we ask you to remember in your prayers: Linda Clay, Jo Ann Gill, J.D. Scott, Joseph McCall, Sam and Vivian Hicks, Lee Anna Worthey, Queen Worthey, Pinkie Nix, Charles Wilson, Leroy Barry and Minnie Floyd. May God Heal, strengthen and keep them in His care is our prayer.