Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Childhood seems to come with the common malady of judging others prematurely. We could so easily determine the worth of our classmates based solely on their appearance. Sometimes, we…
Category: Church
The eyes see what the heart wants
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In Matthew 13, starting at verse 10, Jesus begins explaining why and when he often spoke in parables. Many of us were taught that He did so to make…
Church softball league offered
Haven McClure Contributor The Madison County Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a Church Softball League, starting on Monday, Sept. 22. The entry fee is $350 per team and teams must…
Adams’ “Called to Christ” collects two first-place finishes
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The summer months were hot in more ways than one for Christy Bass Adams, who earned two first-place awards with her Bible study, “Called to Christ.” The first stop…
Community fish fry to be held in Greenville
Pastor Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, invites the community to come out for their annual community fish fry, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, from…
Widows enjoy a game night
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Widows and widowers gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 19 for their monthly meeting at The Bridge. A large group enjoyed breakfast for supper, with everyone bringing their favorite dish. Afterwards,…
St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church hosts men’s fellowship night
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5905 NW Lovett Rd., in Greenville, will be holding a men’s fellowship night on Tuesday, August 19, at 6:30 p.m. There will…
Madison Day Camp had something for everyone
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Church of God’s Madison Day Camp proved to be an overwhelming success. The camp was held July 21 through July 25. Kids enjoyed numerous activities and games, plenty…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The thirst trap
In my youth, a hot summer day would bring out a craving for a Fanta grape soda. Nothing quenched my thirst and sugar craving quite like that soft drink, though a cherry…
When your marriage is in a bad place
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist When my marriage isn’t in a good place, I find it hard – even painful – to read How-to-Have-a-Better-Marriage articles. They highlight the areas my husband, Bert, and…
Learning As I Go: The discipline of hospitality
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist We sat around the table finishing breakfast when I spotted movement outside. Everyone who was supposed to be there sat in the circle, so I tracked the…
Sponsorship opportunities available for AWPC banquet
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com A Women’s Pregnancy Center will hold their annual Celebration of Life Banquet on Tuesday, September 30, beginning at 6 p.m. A large crowd is expected this year, as Tim…
Church Camp held at Camp Pickett Lake
Belinda Albritton news@greenepublishing.com This year’s Camp Pickett Lake took many months to plan, and was definitely not easy to pull off, but with the help of many donations from churches and Vacation…
Better choices lead to better days
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,…
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…