Rocky Mount United Methodist Church

Jesus is the reason for the season and Rocky Mount is enjoying the season as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior! Last week, we joined together to enjoy a meal, gift exchange and one of the best entertainments we have ever experienced.

Thank you Claudean Louise of Clanton for giving us the gift of one of the best medicines for a soul, laughter!

We look forward to another special treat next Sunday morning, as our own Jan Pike will be joined by Paul Hilyer to present special music in four-handed piano playing and singing. We invite you all to join us in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. for this special presentation.

Sunday’s scripture came from an unusual book to be presented, especially in the Advent season, Zephaniah 3:14-20. While Zephaniah is not a “happy” book, and it does call people to task, we also know that God will be victorious.

God created all and he can transform if we repent, wait expectantly and prepare. Just as the Daffodils come when the seasons feel so bleak, God will be there with you all along. One day all things will change.

Our youth activities are taking a break and will resume on Jan. 13, 2016. Study for your exams, enjoy the season of Jesus and be ready to jump back with us in the new year!

Submitted by Betty Janney

Bethsalem Baptist Church

Our day of service opened up with an AWANA presentation of their Christmas Cantata.

Bro. Justin welcomed and gave ministry opportunities while Bro. Cleve directed us in several songs of praise.

Bro. Justin preached from Acts 2:41-47 that was entitled “The Mindset,” it was a great sermon.

Our supper and adult Bible study will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. followed by the children’s choirs and the outlet for students at 6:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday this week for Drew Miller, Laura Green, Winter Walkins, Michael Rhodes, Hope Wilson, Brittany Selfridge, Cory Pack, Michelle Enriquez, Mary Blackmon, Dacota Watkins, Hailey Campbell, Verna Carrier, Brooke Bradberry, Will Davis, Laliah Benjamin, Diane Little, Tony Jones, Jayden Thomas, Tucker Cleckler, Debbie Jones, Debra Mims, Stacy Cooper, Phileana Lowrey, Justin Thomas and Eli Qwens.

 

Please pray for our country leadership, Jackson Kelley, Allen and Casy Daniel, Ann Nelson, Leah Kurtmeyer, Gerald Shavers, Debra Mims, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glasscock, Shelley Bates, Amanda Cecil, Hannah Vines, Bobbie Tipton, Judy Smitherman, Donna Vick, Hunter Moore, Caleb Harrison, Pete Johnson, Lynn Cox, Charles and Gladys Bryant, Mike Smith, Kathy Fitzgerald, Kyle Fulford, Michael Arnold, Kinlee Till, Peter Daugherty, Chad Nix, Stephanie Hinton, Paul Price, our homebound, assisted living and nursing home residents, all who are facing cancer and everyone who needs salvation.

Next Sunday our adult Christmas Cantata will take place during the morning service. It is entitled “Breath of Heaven.” Children’s choir will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. with fellowship afterward.

Come worship with us, and have a blessed week.

Submitted by Elvie Patterson