Friendship Baptist One Bethlehem Night Dec. 19 Friendship Baptist Church Choir will be presenting “One Bethlehem Night” at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. There will be a potluck meal to follow. …

By David Coy Sunrise “He saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them…” (Mark 6:48) Sometimes life’s traumatic events materialize seemingly from nowhere and can be …

Events People’s Tabernacle Seasoned Saints Luncheon Dec. 3 People’s Tabernacle Church, 64 Airways Blvd, will have a free Seasoned Saints Luncheon (55 Years and Older) at noon Friday, Dec. 3. …

By David Coy Sunrise We have been conditioned to think of this time of year as the season to be thankful. As a result of this many people who are walking their journey with grief, dread this month …

By David Coy Sunrise What is your hope? What do you hope for most of all right now? Do you know what hope is? It is the union of desire and expectation. “But if we hope for what we do not see, we …

By David Coy Sunrise Dealing with the loss of someone we care deeply for is difficult. During our current day and time, it is increasing difficult. Our current climate seems as if we are repeating …

By David Coy Sunrise Is there any detriment to being isolated by others in a person’s youth? I know of at least one example that it can be. If a youth seeks friendship with peers in their circle of …

Events Middlefork Road Baptist Church Fall Fun Fest Oct. 29 Middlefork Road Baptist Church will hold Fall Fun Fest from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. There will be free food, Trunk or Treat, face …

By David Coy Sunrise A song’s first verse says, “Troublesome Times are here filling men’s hearts with fear, Freedom we all hold dear now is at stake…” Does this sound familiar? We in our …

By David Coy Sunrise A few weeks ago, violence was again inflicted upon servants of the public that caused the deaths of innocent lives. We wrote what we thought would be a onetime article. Little …

Events Forty Forks Baptist Church Fall  Festival Oct. 23 Forty Forks Baptist, 672 Ed Barham RD, Bethel Springs, 38315, will have their fall festival from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. “Shine With The Light …

Events Forty Forks Baptist Church Fall  Festival Oct. 23 Forty Forks Baptist, 672 Ed Barham RD, Bethel Springs, 38315, will have their fall festival from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. “Shine With The Light …

By David Coy Sunrise Throughout our life, whether we have ever realized it or not, we have been taught and trained to acquire. In their book “The Grief Recovery Handbook,” John W. James and Frank …

By David Coy Sunrise A study was done on gang activity in which it was noted that members had similar attributes. Most involved those who were runaways, dropouts, kids on drugs and teens in prison. …

Events Church of God Stew Sale Oct. 2 The Henderson Church of God will be having a stew and chili sale on Oct. 2. at the church located at 931 U.S Highway 45 North, Henderson. It is the lady’s …

By David Coy Sunrise We are creatures of habit. We become accustomed to living a certain way. As a society we have studied the behavior of children and youth in detail. When it comes to dealing with …

By David Coy Sunrise At any given moment there is a multitude of people who are ill. Some illnesses are temporary. Others may be more permanent. Norman Cousins wrote of his struggle with a …

Events Church of God Stew Sale Oct. 2 The Henderson Church of God will be having a stew and chili sale on Oct. 2. at the church located at 931 U.S Highway 45 North, Henderson. It is the lady’s …

Special Service Bro. Gary Isabel at City of Refuge Sept. 19 Come be our guest at City of Refuge, 300 Emmons Road Selmer TN 38375, beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19.  Guest Speaker is Bro. Gary …

By: David Coy Grief comes in all shapes, sizes and forms. We all experience sorrow due to traumatic loss in a variety of ways in our life’s duration. This week, we look at the pain and sorrow that …