Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Easter Sunday, April 4, Madison Church of God held their final performance of the Madison Passion Play. Having completed eight years of the performance, the church continues to…
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Crosspointe blesses Sheriff’s Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Crosspointe Church, Madison Campus, delighted the staff of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department when they showed up with lunch for everyone on Saturday, March 27. Pastor Deron Roberts and…
Holy Week services continue
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association (MCMA) is happy to announce the return of Holy Week services, which will continue on Wednesday, March 31, at 12 p.m. Each weekday,…
Madison Church of God enjoys spring carnival
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 6, the Family Life Center at Madison Church of God was teeming with energetic children who were ready to get their games in gear…
St. Johns hosts free fish fry
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church invites you to join them for their free Greenville Community Fish Fry on Saturday, March 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Bring your family out…
Rummage sale a success for Renewed Life Outreach Center
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 27, Renewed Life Outreach Center held a rummage sale and fundraiser for future ministry projects. The church was full of clothing, books, shoes and many other…
Madison Passion Play returns
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After skipping last year due to coronavirus concerns, The Madison Passion Play returns for its eighth year. The play is a favorite for many during their annual celebration of…
Camo Day proves to be a successful hunt
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Jan. 31, the pews of Madison Church of God were crowded with camo-clad hunters and outdoor enthusiasts for a special message and presentation from John Herndon, with…
Scott and Matthews enjoy Madison’s southern charm
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ryan Matthews and Caleb Scott are happy to be serving in Madison as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Matthews has been in Madison for…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: I hear ya!
I remember the days when my parents would say that I needed to listen better, and I would reply that they needed to speak up because I didn’t hear them. As the…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Crazy as a sprayed roach
When I couldn’t find the perfect toy to play with, I turned my attention to whatever insects or creepy crawlers I could find. It never took very long to find a multi-legged…
Strickland releases new single
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native, Tara Strickland, released a new single, “My Hope,” on Friday, Jan.1. Strickland is a contemporary Christian artist who also works full-time as an independent contractor, ER Nurse…
Baileys bid Greenville Baptist Church a loving farewell
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After pastoring in Madison County for about 12 years, six of which were spent at Greenville Baptist Church, Jeff and Janet Bailey have taken their first position away from…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Good to the last drop
While I tolerated milk and juices while growing up, it was Fanta grape soda that stole my heart. It had such a rich grape flavor that blended well with loads of sugar…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Oh! The places we will go
Creativity was the name of the game on weekends around my house. Since I lived in a town that rolled up the sidewalks at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon, my mind had…
Octavious Tookes was the real deal
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I never had a negative encounter with Pastor Octavious Tookes. I met him many years ago and I remember being greeted with a big hug and a smile that…
Fellowship Baptist Church holds tea party
Dona Gilbert news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 5, the ladies of Fellowship Baptist Church came together to host a community tea party. The gala seemed right out of a fairytale. Women from all…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: You know the drill
I was born with an allergy to pain. To get me to a doctor or dentist required a great measure of fortitude from my parents. Fortunately, my father shared my inclinations, which…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The perfect draw
I’ve always been a fan of westerns. With John Wayne or Clint Eastwood often gracing the big screen, you couldn’t lose. Of course, after one of these guys spurred my imagination, it…
Musgrove releases first book
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 12, Chris Musgrove will be holding a book signing for his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student…