Category: Church

Story Submitted: The Hickory Grove United Methodist Church is nestled among the pine trees and farm land not too far from the Withlacoochee River. It is located in the northeast part of Madison County, and is one of the two oldest churches in the county. The church was started in 1828, and is still kicking and trying to teach and preach the word of God. The church has always been filled with local folks who made their family living off of the land, commonly known as farmers. Madison County has always been,…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Michael Hamm will be the guest speaker at Honey Lake Church during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, July 9. Hamm was born and raised in rural Arkansas and left home at an early age in order to enlist in the US Navy. After serving honorably, Hamm returned home. Having only a ninth grade education, Hamm completed his GED and continued his education with the Investment Training Institute. Hamm entered into the business world, owning several motel properties. During this time, he fulfilled a lifelong…

Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, May 21, Madison Church of God (MCOG) held their Family and Friends Fun Day. Following the morning worship service, everyone gathered in the fellowship hall for a covered dish meal, and then moved on to the fun and activities planned for the afternoon. MCOG set up a bounce house and a slide inside the church’s Family Life Center/Gym, leading to an afternoon of fun and laughter among children and adults alike. Even Pastor Jason Justus was caught bouncing down the inflatable slide. MCOG…