Monticello Live

Fountain of Life Christian Center located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello will have a “Miracle Service” Friday,  at 7pm. The guest speaker will be Bea Smith of Dumas.

Pastor Larry Doggett and congregation invites everyone to attend.

Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church of Wilmar has announced Installation Services for its newly-elected pastor, the Rev. Shay Gillespie. Gillespie and his wife Sherrie will be officially honored on Sunday, September 12th at 3 p.m. (more…)

Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church of Wilmar has elected the Rev. Shay Gillespie of Monticello as it’s new pastor. This, according to the Rev. Michael Binns, Sr. chairman of Mt. Tabor’s pulpit committee. Gillespie currently serves as an associate minister at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Monticello, where Rev. D.J. Buffington is pastor. (more…)

The First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool is now registering for the fall school year for the 3 and 4 year old classes. The 3 year olds meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 to 11; and the 4 year olds meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings also from 8 to 11. To register for the 3 year old program, children must be 3 by August 1, 2010. To register for the 4 year old program, children must be 4 by August 1, 2010. Space is available in the 4 year old program and limited space is available in the 3 year old program.

The First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool offers kindergarten readiness in a Christian environment with lots of fun and educational activities. Sharing, taking turns, compassion for fellow students, respect and love are among the many things taught.

Transportation to day care is available.

For more information contact Jamie McBride at First United Methodist Church (367-2471).

Saws are buzzing and hammers are flying at Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church in the Little Garnett Community near Star City where some 40 volunteers are completing the inside framework, electrical wiring, and heating and air conditioning for a two-story addition to the church.

These volunteers are part of the Macedonia Builders group headquartered in Somerset, Kentucky. They have come at their own expense from as far away as California, Florida, Maryland and Ohio to spend two weeks working on the Holly Springs project which, when finished will serve as an Educational and Youth Activities facility.

The members of Holly Springs are providing meals for the workers, and are thoroughly enjoying working alongside them, fellowshipping, and worshipping with them during their stay.

The Revival Center food pantry is open to the public on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 am until Noon.

For more information regarding the food pantry or other Revival Center ministries, please contact the church office at 367-8257.

The Outreach Food Pantry, at Immanuel Baptist Church, is open every Saturday from 9:00-11:00 am, every Saturday.

Journey Church is more than happy to say their search for a pastor is over. After a year of searching, Journey believes they have found the perfect match for their small nontraditional church. Andy Atkinson and his wife began their first Sunday with Journey last Sunday. (more…)

Pastor Nathaniel Jones was recently honored as one of the recipients of the “Mike Huckabee Award” at the First Trinity Church of God in Christ in Pine Bluff during their first annual Mike Huckabee Awards banquet. Several community leaders including pastors, television personalities, doctors, and educators were recognized for their outstanding service to their communities.

Pastor Jones was recognized for establishing churches in the southeast Arkansas communities, which includes Revival Center Church of God in Christ of Monticello and There Is Hope Church of God in Christ of Pine Bluff.

At the age of 63, Pastor Jones continues to organize ministries. He is the present pastor of the Hope Institutional Mission Ministries of Lake Village and Pine Bluff. He has successfully implemented the five point Urban Initiative, Inc. of the presiding bishop of the COGIC Inc., into the local communities which includes education, economic development, crime prevention and reduction, and family financial literacy.

Pastor Jones also has his own television ministry. His ministry is being aired each Saturday morning from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. and every Sunday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on WABG TV6, Greenville, MS.

He and his wife, Bettye, reside in Monticello and are the parents of Pastor Michael Jones and Elder Orlando Jones.

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.

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.

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 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!

Immanuel Baptist presented a Live Crucifixion 3 times this week.

Click here to see the Live Crucifixion presentation.

Click here to see Rev. Larry Wilkerson’s comments and invitation. 

The Monticello Church of Christ will host a ladies’ day retreat, Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.  Lunch will be provided, but reservations are appreciated, by calling 367-3919.

Linda Smith, of Little Rock, will be the featured speaker, and will conduct a fashion dress review, which weaves our lives today with biblical women, who held leadership roles throughout troubled times,  Linda introduces threads of humor in her presentation   Humor is recognized in the medical field as a powerful tool in coping with life’s journey.

We invite you to join with us in this fun-filled day.

Photos from 2007′s Live Nativity.

Recently the young people’s department of the womans auxiliary to the Regular Arkansas Baptist convention held it’s 74th annual session. Approximately 1500 youth particapated in this session.