Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist It was the top of the sixth inning, my grandson, Conway, and his Little League team had not fared well during the season. This game looked no different….
Category: Church
Ochlawilla Baptist Church to host annual homecoming celebration
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Members of the community are invited to gather for a special day of worship, music and fellowship as Ochlawilla Baptist Church hosts its Annual Homecoming on Sunday, May 17….
Morning mercies
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist For some, it is the fragrance of fresh coffee, eggs, and bacon that invites them into the day. Growing up, it was the smell of toast browning…
The Word was heard in Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Bible readers from throughout Madison County took to the microphone in Four Freedoms Park during the week of May 3. In the midst of the reading on Thursday, May…
“The Jesus Discoveries” offers fresh authenticity of Jesus and His teachings
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com For the many who have studied archeological findings from the biblical time period, the Shroud of Turin and the Dead Sea Scrolls are familiar names. Now, Dr. Jeremiah Johnston…
Schedule set for Bible Reading in the Park
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Every spring, Madison County churches and volunteers come together to read the entire Bible aloud from Four Freedoms Park, in Madison. This year’s readings begin on Sunday, May 3,…
Forgiveness crushes Tim Allen’s cynicism towards Christianity
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Comedian Tim Allen, known for his roles in Home Improvement and the Santa Claus movies, hasn’t always had a lot to laugh about. At 11 years old, Allen lost…
Holy Week services scheduled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association continues their annual Holy Week services at Four Freedom Park, in Madison, beginning on Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. Services begin…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: What you staring at?
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A stare is full of meaning. It can suggest awe and wonder, disgust, curiosity and much more. I’ve always been skilled at drawing the occasional curious stare, especially from…
Community appreciation program set to honor local servant
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The late Matilda Thomas was passionate about honoring those who faithfully served her beloved community of Greenville. In keeping with her legacy, the Thomas family and the Greenville community…
Charlotte’s Hope Ministries has successful first conference
Liz King Contributor Charlotte’s Hope Ministries (CHM) is excited to announce the successful completion of our first conference, called “A Woman’s Journey to God’s Love and Empowerment.” We kicked off our weekend…
Registration opens for E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Kim Whigham, director of the E.C. Tyner Children’s Camp at Pickett Lake and the Middle Florida Baptist Association are pleased to announce that registration is now open for…
St. John’s Baptist to launch AA meetings
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce the launch of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon as a ministry to help those who struggle with alcohol abuse. The first…
FBC Seniors’ luncheon coming soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church’s quarterly luncheon for folks 50 years old and up, Retired and Lovin’ Life Y’all (R.A.L.L.Y.), will meet on Monday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m., at the…
Seniors’ luncheon coming soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Fellowship Baptist Church’s quarterly luncheon for folks 50 years old and up (R.A.L.L.Y.) will meet on Monday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m., at the church. As usual, this…
Charlotte’s Hope conference coming to The Bridge
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Charlotte’s Hope Ministries presents “A Women’s Journey to God’s Love and Empowerment,” a two-day conference scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31. The event is being…
Worth a listen: Good Little Giants deliver delightful lyrics in varied styles
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Good Little Giants came on the national scene in 2014, after winning a major music competition. I recently discovered them through a promotion on Spotify. “Arrows” is the…
Read the Bible in a year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Many people make a goal for themselves to read the Bible in the course of a year. Achieving this takes a large commitment, requiring a person to read about…
From my mom’s typewriter to my first children’s book
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I’ve loved writing ever since I watched my mother – an aspiring author – peck away on her Royal manual typewriter. Her example sparked my own passion for…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church to hold Beast Feast
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their Seventh Annual Beast Feast on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. This year’s event will be held at a new…