Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist What if our lives played out like a Hollywood movie? Wouldn’t it be comforting to know that no matter what crisis we face, everything will turn out okay,…
Category: Church
Beulah Baptist Church plans back-to-school celebration
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Beulah Baptist Church invites all school-aged children to attend their back-to-school bash on Friday, Aug. 1, beginning at 5 p.m. Bounce houses, snow cones, hot dogs, a water slide…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Hidden in plain sight
Mickey Starling Columnist Searching for things has been a consistent theme in my life. As a kid, I had a talent for making things even harder to find. For instance, I was…
The Passion of Christ program to be presented
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a community church event presented on Thursday, July 17, Friday, July 18 and Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. each evening. There will also be a…
Madison Church of God welcomes Pastor Terry Clark home
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Church of God Pastor Terry Clark is a familiar face to many Madison County residents, since he served as their youth pastor from 2017 to 2021. He spent…
What exactly is the Bible Belt?
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com When discussing geography, the term “belt” comes up frequently. The term originated to denote areas where certain crops were grown. However, over time, it has evolved to refer to…
Benefit program for deacon planned
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Gospel Train Outreach Ministries is planning a benefit program for Deacon Clifford Paul Ford on Sunday, July 13, at 3:30 p.m. at Gospel Train Outreach Minitries, located at 189…
Roberson family releases second album
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison native Desmond Roberson and his musical family, The Roberson Bunch, have released their second album of gospel music. This second album, called “Growing Pains,” is already making an…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Leaving the light on for ya!
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I remember the effective jingle from the old Motel 6 commercials, where they ended with “we will leave the light on for you.” The cozy feel of that statement…
Celebrate the Fourth of July with St. John’s
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, will be holding a Family Night Cookout in celebration of the Fourth of July on Sunday,…
Madison Church of God announces kids camp
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelley Hwy., in Madison, will be hosting Fairy Tales and Faith on Monday, July 21, through Friday, July 25, from…
The name He knows
The ordeal of my name began in 1959 — long before computers and auto-correct. My older sister was named Olive, after our mother, and the next, Pearl, for our grandmother. I was…
FBC holds Graduate Sunday service
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 18, First Baptist Church (FBC) in Madison held a special Graduate Sunday program for eight members of their church who have recently achieved amazing academic accomplishments. The…
What to watch: “Miracle in East Texas”
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Recently, I took a scroll through a few apps, looking for a decent movie to watch without needing to repent afterwards. Accomplishing that is more of a challenge these…
Community stands strong for AWPC banquet
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Despite having three devastating hurricanes in just over a year, the people of Madison County demonstrated the depth of their generosity at A Women’s Pregnancy Center’s (AWPC) Celebration of…
OCC’s shoeboxes put feet to the gospel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the holiday season rolls into view, this is the perfect time to spread love, joy and hope to children all over the world. There’s no easier way to…
A moment to breathe
During the summer months of my childhood, we were always on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, soaking up the sun, swimming, fishing or just enjoying the freedom of summer. As…
Greenville Baptist ladies enjoy High Tea
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, May 19, the ladies of Greenville Baptist Church enjoyed their annual High Tea Southern Style Sunday, which always promises to be a festive affair. The fellowship hall…
Abortion Amendment pushes the limits
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Florida’s November ballot will have the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” up for a vote. Though, upon careful reading, much more than government interference will be at…