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Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church will have a Chili Supper Fundraiser on Saturday, March 27 from 5-7:00 PM.

Meals are $6.00, and include chili, desserts, drink and chili pie fixin’s. You may dine-in or carry out.

The funds will help cover the cost of a new roof on the church. The church is located at 2133 Hwy 83 North, at Rose Hill Cut Off Road.

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.

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, March 5th at 7pm.

The guest speaker will be Paula Ronaghi of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pastor Larry Doggett and congregation invites everyone to attend.

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.

U.S. Representative Mike Ross stands with Rev. D.J. Buffington, Pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello, outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on February 4, 2010.

Rev. Buffington was Ross’s guest at the National Prayer Breakfast held annually on the first Thursday of February each year in Washington, D.C.

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.

New Year’s Eve brought with it the usual activities, Thursday night, however the rain and cool temperatures seem to reduce the number of people celebrating.

Monticello Police arrested 3 drivers that were charged with DWI, proving the phrase, “if you drive hammered, you’ll probably get nailed” to be true.

Several churches held New Year’s events as well.  The top photo is from Mt. Pleasant Campground United Methodist Church held a  ”sing in the new year” recognizing the music of Gospel Music Publisher, Songwriter, Music and Singing School Teacher, Singer and Musician Marty Phillips, and his wive Ann.  Marty’s song, “What a Meeting in the Air” has been featured in one of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming videos.

Immanuel Baptist Uth took part in a lock-in, overnight.  Shady Grover and Holmes Chapel also had activities planned.

The Robin Hood Family, Andy Brannon, and others joined together in an “all night singing” at Christ Church.

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.

First Assembly of God Church has partnered with a non profit group in Memphis to collect sleeping bags for the homeless.

They can be new or used.  If you would like to make a donation, we will purchase them. 

Please contact First Assembly of God at 367-5483 or Rick Harvey at 723-3674 for more information.

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone!

I’m in Turkey for Christmas this year! I’m really excited about our two days of activities we have planned. We are serving with a team of 5 here and they are around our age so its going to be a blast. We have a Christmas Tree, Stockings, and 2 full days of fun. We each picked a tradition from home and are making a few new ones.

Christmas Eve we are having an apetizer dinner, playing games, haveing a time of sharing ( you can share whatever you want). I am sharing an art project! and we are having a white elephant gift exchange! and who knows what else

Christmas Day we are having a Christmas Breakfast and hot chocolate! our team has secrete santa and their team is doing that as well. so its going to be a fun time. our day will be full of laughter and fun im sure!

I miss all of you and I pray that each one of you has an amazing Christmas!

I want to say thank you for all your support, love, and prayers! its been a blessing to me. Well Merry Christmas from Turkey. I will be leaving here on the 30th heading to Kenya for New Years!

Merry Christmas and Love
ashlee

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Heaven and Hell house was a huge success with over 1700 going through the program in the three nights it was presented.

Bro David Jacks told those working in the event that several people who saw the presentation made personal commitments to God.

One of the Shady Grove members reported, “God is really blessing this work with an increase in participates each year.”

A special thank you goes out to all who worked many hours putting the event together .

If you didn’t go through this year, make plans to next year, you will received a blessing.

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Thursday will be our regular 5th Thursday Night Gospel Singing at Mt. Pleasant Campground United Methodist Church.

Take HWY 425 north from Monticello around 7 miles, to Campground Road, and turn left.

Everyone is invited, so come join in and sing, or just listen and enjoy.

For more information, contact Joyce Pevey at 367-3849

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.

The weekly Miracle Service at the Fountain of Life Christian Center will not be held tonight, because of the Labor Day holiday, but will resume next Friday.

Forte’ Productions presents a “Night of Praise” featuring Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson & The Spiritual Voices.

Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson & The Spiritual Voices have performed in many places such as Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, The Gospel Stellar Awards, The Fox Theater, and Internationally in Europe and Italy. Read the rest of this entry »