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Church briefs; April 20, 2019
AMERICUS Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church The Hour of Power Ministry invites everyone to join them at noon each ...
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In remembrance
This cross at Lee Street United Methodist Church, Americus, signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ as Christians around ...
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Local Easter events
AMERICUS Cornerstone Church, 245 Southland Road, Americus Good Friday service — 7 p.m. April 19 Easter Egg Hunt ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: A chat with a stump
I visited a stump today. It was one of those visits that both the preacher and the visitee ...
Local News
Church briefs: April 13, 2019
AMERICUS Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church The 23rd Pastor Appreciation anniversary celebration of pastor, the Rev. Calvin F. ...
Opinion
Charles Whatley: April 6, 2019
Norway was the happiest place on Earth, according to a United Nations agency report. The “World Happiness Report” ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Are your lights on?
Sometimes the source of our problems is not what we first think. When we get sick, we call ...
Local news
Church briefs: April 6, 2019
AMERICUS New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church The annual Youth Revival culminates at 11 a.m. April 7. Speaker ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: A profound, life-altering truth
January always follows December. Profound, huh? (I do try to give you your money’s worth, but it’s a ...
Local news
Church briefs: March 23, 2019
AMERICUS Christians on a Mission Deliverance Center The 20th Pastor Appreciation culminates at 9:45 a.m. March 24 with ...
education
Your take: March 23, 2019
Georgia Southwestern State University’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) organized a gathering at the flag pole on GSW’s campus ...
clubs/organizations
Local ministry hosts summer camp
AMERICUS — Life Transformation Ministry Inc. hosts “REACH” (Raising Expectations and Changing History” 2019 Summer Camp at Union ...
Opinion
Charles Whatley: March 16, 2918
Pure, precise, and accurate are three critical words in any scientific experiment or test. The ingredients or reagents ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: As slow as Christmas
As slow as Christmas. The kids know what that means. For them, Dec. 25 seems a long time ...
Local News
Church briefs: March 16, 2019
AMERICUS Christians on a Mission Deliverance Center The 20th Pastor Appreciation is observed in March, with the following ...
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: March 9, 2019
Several years ago, I discovered “the GreatCourses.com;” they offer college-level courses in a variety of subjects. They are ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Flying toward home
Have you ever stood in front of an open refrigerator wasting electricity while you try to decide what ...
Local News
Church briefs: March 9, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The annual Candle Light March starts at 2 p.m. March 10 with featured ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: What’s your greatest accomplishment?
What was his greatest achievement? He held the highest degree available in his time. He had attended the ...
Local News
Church briefs: March 2, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church The annual Candle Light March starts at 2 p.m. March 10 with featured ...
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: Feb. 23, 2019
Growing up in a small town in South Georgia, I remember going out early in the morning and ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: On course to happily ever after
As the plane prepared for take-off, the pilot pulled out a .38 revolver and placed it on top ...
Local News
Church briefs: Feb. 23, 2019
AMERICUS Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church The 88th Ushers Anniversary is celebrated at 2 p.m. Feb. 24. The ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: That’s OK, baby!
How does God put up with me? The Bible and the preachers all say that he loves me ...
Local News
Church briefs: Feb. 16, 2019
AMERICUS Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church The 88th Ushers Anniversary is celebrated at 2 p.m. Feb. 24. The ...
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Your take: Feb. 16, 2019
Americus Harvest of Hope, under the direction of Ginger and Sonny Pinckard, thanks Nutrien for their donation to ...
Local News
1st Baptist again hosts Night to Shine
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — For the fourth consecutive year, First Baptist Church of Americus was honored and ...
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Would you like to do something powerful?
Mighty men are inspiring. People who do great things are admirable. Secretly, most folks wish they could be ...
