Palestine News

by Gay Heafner

Thursday, May 15, 2008 May 16, 2008 09:47 am

— All the mothers and daughters who attended the special banquet in honor of Mother’s Day on May 10 had a super good time. There was ample food, fun and fellowship. Thanks to all who contributed in any way to make this event successful.
The flowers on the altar May 11 were given by the U.M.W. in memory and in honor of our mothers. The junior U.M.Y. ad charge of presenting special honors to the oldest and the youngest mothers. Nellie Tucker, along with Justin Biby and Jansen Burgess, presented mementos to Opal Mauldin, the oldest mother, and Kristen Cooper, the youngest mother. There were a number of visitors in the congregation and we invite them to come back at any time.
Rebecca Biby presented the children’s message, which included the story of the most famous mother ever — Mary, the mother of Jesus. The choir anthem was, “I’ll Be Somewhere Listenin’ for My Name.” This is an old, old gospel hymn and it added much to the worship service. We hope the choir will use that same songbook and choose other inspirational gospel songs in the future.
Pastor Nick Rochester titled his morning message, “Anointed of God.” He read scripture from Proverbs 1, 10, and 31.
Upcoming events
Monday, 7 p.m. - Charge PPRC to meet at Bethel Church.
Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Study Committee meeting.
May 25, 11 a.m. - Memorial Day service.
May 30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. - The church will sponsor a barbecue chicken dinner to assist Michael Bowers and Alton Simmons with medical expenses. Meal prepared by the Christian Cooking Convoy. Becky Biby is in charge of ticket distribution; a ticket is a must to receive a meal. The cost of tickets are $7 each. The menu will consist of: half a chicken, slaw, chips, cake and roll.
Birthdays
Misty Treadaway (May 12), Opal Mauldin and Vera Hopkins (May 13), Cameron Cooper (May 16), Glenn Smith (May 17), Nikki Blalock (May 20), Audrey Carter (May 21) and Ashley Whitley (May 23).
Prayer concerns
Ella Miller, Connie, Joy Drye, Nancy McLain, Lucille Poplin, Leroy Tucker, Shelia Smith, James Pickler, Daniel Burnett, Lynn Chivington, Arthur Frick, Danny Craven, Vernie Lowder, Carl Talbert, Michael Bowers, Lorene Caudle, Jennie Drye, Kate Drye, Megan Hunsucker, Margaret Carter, Claudine Carter, Sara Buchanan, Patsy Johnson, S.A. Faulkner, James Horne, Robert Shaver, Burle-son and Paul Cheney families, Robert, James Thompson, Michael Bowers Jr., Bernard Jackson, Delores Harris, Delma Jordan, MyChree J. Edwards, Cassie Schiele, Lucille Lowder, Wade and Joan Talbert, Hub and Mary Alice Gragg, Raymond and Betty Almond, Alton and LaVaughn Simmons, military men and women, our nation, victims of recent natural disasters, the church universal, upcoming annual conference at Lake Junaluska and those who suffered damage from the hailstorm on Mother’s Day.

The Palestine News is written by Gay C. Heafner. She can be reached at (704) 982-8425 for news items.

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