Monticello Live

Revival Center Church of God in Christ will host its 2010 Youth Spring Gala on Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alpha Brooks Fellowship Hall. This year’s theme is “Between Now and Forever.” Youth from ages 13 to 18 are invited to attend and the guest speaker will be Miss Evangeline Parker. In addition to the guest speaker, there will be various entertainment, dinner and prizes.

According to the coordinator, Maryland Franklin, the spring formal event gives children of the city and surrounding area an opportunity to dress up and enjoy an event in a positive atmosphere. Tickets for the event are $10 and can be purchased from any Revival Center member or call the church at 870-367-8257. Read the rest of this entry »

Morning Star will be celebrating their Pastor D.J. Buffington & Sis Josephine Buffington 11th year with them on March 21, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at 312 East Oakland Street.

Pastor Anniversary Theme: Partners In Ministry, This is based on Philippians 1:3-6. In this passage the Apostle Paul thanks the people in the Philippian church for their active involvement in his life and his ministry.

The guest speaker and church will be Rev. G. L. Ford of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Ar.

The committee invites the public to come and be blessed spiritually as well as physically.

Fountain of Life Christian Center located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello will have a “Miracle Service” Friday, March 12th at 7pm.

The guest speaker will be Bea Smith of Dumas.

Pastor Larry Doggett and congregation invites everyone to attend.

The Revival Center Church convenes annually to reflect on its prior year ministry initiatives as well as prayerfully revisit its mission. In December 2009, the church felt impressed that God was calling the ministry to concentrate its focus more on local and foreign missions.

As a result, the church mission statement was revisited and modified to read: The mission of Revival Center Church is to develop and inspire Spirit-led believers to win the world for Christ.

One of the mission strategies included sending a local church missionary to Haiti in support of a church building initiative financially supported by Revival Center and a sister church in Pine Bluff, 1st Trinity COGIC.

Only God knew two weeks prior to the missionaries’ departure Haiti would suffer such a devastating catastrophe. The earthquake and numerous aftershocks have shaken the very foundation of a nation that is already considered the poorest nation of the western hemisphere. Read the rest of this entry »

Fountain of Life Christian Center, located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello, will have a “Miracle Service” Friday, February 26th at 7pm.

Pastor Larry Doggett and congregation invites everyone to attend.

Faith Missionary Baptist Church will host Kingdom Bound Quartet in concert on Saturday March 13 at 7:00 P.M.

Kingdom Bound is a southern gospel group from Jena, LA. You will be blessed by the harmony of the old gospel favorites.

Faith is located on Faith Lane off Rose Hill Cut-off Road. Pastor Andy Connard invites the public to attend.

Shady Grove A.M.E Church, located on Winchester Road, will have their Annual Black History Program Sunday; February 21 @ 3:00p.m.

Bishop Chester Thompson and the Youth of Zion Hill Baptist Church of Camden will be the Guests for the evening services along with Bro. Detrick Wiley of St. James A.M.E Church in Warren.

Pastor Thelma Hampton and the members of Shady Grove invite everyone to attend.

Oak Grove Assembly of God will host a Winter Campmeeting Friday, February 19th through Sunday, February 21st.

Pastor Sam Austin from Atkins, AR will be speaking on Friday and Saturday nights. Bro. Austin pastors Pottsville Assembly of God. Services will begin at 7pm on Friday night and 6pm on Saturday night.

On Sunday, Rev. Dane Hall, Arkansas Assemblies of God District Youth Director, will be the special speaker for both services at 10:30am and 6pm.

A nursery will be provided for all services. The church is located at the corner of Oakland and Winchester Rd. in Monticello.

Pastor Dr. Bobby Spencer invites everyone to attend.

THE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION WOMEN’S AUXILIARY ANNUAL CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, AT MORRIS BOOKER WILLIAMS RESOURCE CENTER CAFETERIA, 800 N.NORWOOD STREET, IN DERMOTT.

FREE REGISTRATION IS FROM 9:00-9:30.

THE PROGRAM PROMISES TO BE INFORMATIVE AND ENJOYABLE.

ALL DISTRICT CHURCHES ARE ASKED TO SEND 3 TO 5 MISSIONARY MEMBERS.

LUNCHES WILL BE POTLUCK WITH DISTRICT PURCHASING THE MEAT.

Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church on Florence Road ill present a Black History Program on Sunday February 28,  2:30 pm

Rev. Kent J. Broughton and the St. James Family will be our guest.

First Presbyterian Church on Main Street would like to invite you to a Bible study on Tuesdays beginning Feb. 16th and continuing through Lent. The group will meet in the fellowship hall around noon and bring sack lunches. Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. The study will begin at 12:15 and should end by 12:45 so that people can return to work.

The theme for this year’s study is “The Upside of Guilt.” Dr. Martha Robson, minister of First Presbyterian, will present six stories of people in the Bible who felt guilty, and who used that guilt as a motivation to make needed changes in their lives. The study will also examine the difference between guilt and shame, the “blame ball,” the importance of seeking forgiveness, and the abundance of God’s grace. Participants will be encouraged to examine their lives, but finger-pointing will not be allowed 

First Presbyterian Church is located at 821 North Main. For more information call the church at 367-6883.

Fountain of Life Christian Center located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello will have a “Miracle Service” Friday, February 19th at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Kelly Doggett.

Pastor Larry Doggett and congregation invites everyone to attend.

KINGDOM BOUND will present a southern gospel concert at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 111 Faith Lane, on March 13th, starting at  7PM!

Pastor Andy Connard invites everyone to attend the service, which will  be followed by a fellowship.

Once again, Second Baptist Church is offering free crochet lessons.

If you are interested in learning the basics, you have a few questions or you want to learn read patterns, we welcome you. Come to visit and see if this is something you may be interested in. Come to trade ideas or just spend time with people who share your love of yarn and yarn art.

Classes will begin February 2, 2010 and continue through March 30, 2010. We will meet from 7 pm – 8 pm each Tuesday for nine weeks.

If you have any questions you may call the church office at 367.2459.

The Kinsman Quartet will be in concert on Sunday, January 31st at Second Baptist Church in Monticello.

The Kinsman consist of lead singer Pat Newton, baritone singer Gary Newton, tenor singer Doug Boydston, and bass singer Kevin Morphis.

The Kinsman have become a respected standard in the field of Southern Gospel music.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm and Pastor Jimmy Albrecht cordially invites the public to attend.

The  HALEY CREEK BOYS will be in concert at Northside Baptist Church, on Saturday, January 23, beginning at 7 pm.

Northside Baptist is located at the corner of Pope and Samuel Streets.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the evening of southern gospel music.

The regular 5th Thursday Night Singing at Mt. Pleasant (Campground) United Methodist Church falls on New Year’s Eve this year. The singing will be extended for this session as we sing to welcome the New Year. Gospel Music Publisher, Songwriter, Music and Singing School Teacher, Singer and Musician Marty Phillips, along with his wife Ann, from Crossett will be honored for all their work in the field of Shaped Note Singing. The Phillips’ travel many, many miles across the Southeastern United States each year to attend many singings and teach numerous schools.

You are invited and welcome to be a part of this singing with Marty, Ann and their son Madison along with many other singers from the area and surrounding counties. There will be a time of class singing, special singing in which some of Marty’s songs will be sung, along with other specials. Also a time of food and fellowship will allow a chance to rest our voices and a chance to visit.

The Church is located approximately 7 miles North of Monticello just off Hwy 425 on Campground Road (less than a 1/2 mile on the right). Singing starts at 7:00 PM. For more information please call Joyce Pevey at 870-367-3849 or 870-723-5309.

The Robin Hood Family will be in concert Friday, October 16, at 7 pm, at Rankin Chapel.

Rankin Chapel is located on Highway 54 East of Dumas AR.

For more information contact Robin Hood at 870-367-7059 or 870-723-3115.

Fifty days ago I left my small town life for a journey through 11 countries. I was happy at home and was surrounded by a wonderful family, great friends, awesome church family, and was living life to the fullest. I did not know why I was leaving all of this behind and I did not have a clue what I was even getting myself into. I love adventure but to leave home for a year was just not something I ever saw myself doing. I stepped out in faith because I really believed this is what God wanted in my life. I am on The World Race and you can find out more information about this at www.theworldrace.org. You can follow me this year at www.ashleehilliskelley.theworldrace.org. I will be out on the field till July of 2010. I have raised 80% of my funds and if you would like to support me go to my blog and click on the support me link. I appreciate all of your love, support, and prayers while im gone.

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First Baptist Church would like to cordially invite the community to a reception honoring Pastor David Mitchell and his wife, Theresa, who will be leaving Monticello to begin a new ministry.

Please join us Sunday, September 20, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Karen Peck and New River will be in concert at Oak Grove Assembly of God Sunday evening, August 30th beginning at 6pm.

The group had the #1 song “Four Days Late’ in 2002 and was recently awarded SGN Mixed Group of the Year 2009.

The concert is free and a baby nursery will be provided.

Pastor Dr. Bobby Spencer invites everyone to attend. For additional information, please call 870-723-0956 or the church office at 870-367-3159.

Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church and their pastor Rev. Jim Fisk invites the community to revival services lead by Rev. Dr. Roy Hall of Scottsboro, Alabama.

Services begin Sunday, August 30 at 11:00 A.M. and continue each evening at 7:00 P.M. Sunday through Wednesday, September 2.

There will be a potluck lunch at noon on Sunday.

The series of sermons will focus on the life of King David. Please join us for any or all services.

Rose Hill CP is located on Hwy 83 N at Rose Hill Cut Off Rd.

For more information call 367-3086.

There will be a gospel singing featuring the Robin Hood Family, Sunday evening, beginning at 5 o’clock, at Wilmar Baptist Church, on HWY 278 in Wilmar.

Pastor Wally Ferguson and the congregation invite everyone to come and worship with them.

A fellowship with refreshments will follow the service.

Enon Baptist Church youth will be presenting a Blacklight Worship Service this Sunday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m.

The service will include regular puppets, blacklight puppets, drama, music and devotions, as well as “stick people” that appear and disappear.

The progam is appropriate for all ages. The youth of Enon have been developing and practicing the skits and movement numbers throughout the summer and Sunday nights service will be a “dress rehearsal” open to all who wish to attend.

Refreshments will be served after the service.

Outreach Food Pantry, located at Immanuel Baptist Church (939 Barkada Rd), is open every Saturday from 9:00-11:00 AM.

Please bring a current utility bill and photo ID to receive food.

First Assembly of God welcomes Pastors Keith and Jackie Underhill to Monticello to serve as Senior Pastor. The Underhills are coming to us from Hector, Arkansas, and he will be preaching Sunday morning, August 30th at 10:30 A.M.

Their daughter, Moriah, will begin her sophomore year at U.A.M.

First Assembly cordially invites everyone to come and meet our new pastor and family!

South East District Baptist Association will convene with Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Monticello August 19-21, 2009.

Opening session will begin a 7:00p.m. at Morning Star on August 19. Each Church in the South East District is asked to send delegates to each session.

Rev. Larry Alexander is Moderator and Sis. Barbara Webb is Auxiliary President.

On Agust 15 there will be a Back to School Youth Explosion featuring Crystal River in concert, at the Lake Monticello Plattersville Access off Old Hwy 13
Starting times: 4pm games; 5pm concert; 6pm free food
7pm service featuring speaker: Jason Dorsey ( Arkansas Assembly of God Youth Alive missionary)

Everyone is invited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s time VBS at Second Baptist Church of Monticello
SON Rock Kids Camp
Friday, August 7th 6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, August 8th 8:30 AM – 4 PM
For more information you may contact the church office
870.3672459

Beginning Sunday, August 2, times for worship will change at First Assembly, 915 Hwy 425 N.

The new times are as follows:
Sunday School for all classes will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Morning Worship will begin at 10:30 A.M.
Sunday Evening Worship time will remain at 6:00 P.M.