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Dr. Jim Moss will be leading revival services at Monticello Baptist Temple From Sunday February 16th through Wednesday February 19th. Service times are Sunday the 16th at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Monday through Wednesday services will be at 7:00 p.m.  Special music will be presented nightly.  All are welcome to come and be blessed!

The members of  First Presbyterian Church invite the community to join in a prayer service on Thursday February 13 at 6 p.m.

We will be praying for the restoration of peace in our places of worship. Join us in our Sanctuary for the prayer service.

Afterward, we will move to Fellowship Hall for coffee, cookies, and fellowship. All will be welcome.

The Monticello Police Department has established a training program for local church security teams and will offer free training to any local church security team members who wish to attend.

The course will consist of equipment selection, methods of room and building clearing, evacuation procedures and other structural and personal security techniques. Live fire training is also available and encouraged.

Any churches interested in attending may contact the Monticello police department at 367-3411 for scheduling and to discuss their specific needs.

Print the attached image to apply for assistance. Contact your local OEM or First Baptist Church Monticello for more information.

Sunday morning services at Shady Grove Baptist Church and Monticello Baptist Temple have been canceled, due to power outage.

Call 367-0000 to add your church is scheduled to this list for all Monticello area residents to be aware of.

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If you missed yesterday’s food pantry delivery day at Revival Center, there is a pallet full of apples and several boxes of bread, still available.

They are located at the intersection of Pine and Jackson, self-service, next to the vanports.

Merry Christmas.

The congregation of Immanuel Baptist Church Monticello is excited to announce that David Bowen will be their new pastor.  His first Sunday will be December 1^st, 2019. (more…)

You can help bring this Good News to a child by filling a shoebox with gifts. Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14 and mark the label. Next, fill your box with new items such as:

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

TOYS: Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, ® toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, ® etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. (more…)

With over 60 children and youth in foster care in Ashley, Bradley, and Drew County and the crisis building across the country, thousands of churches will echo a united message on Stand Sunday, November 10, 2019. Christians across the country will celebrate God’s special love for vulnerable children – and what ordinary people can do to put that love into action! (more…)

Through Operation Christmas Child, Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse will make a difference this Christmas for needy children around the world. This year, Samaritan’s Purse will distribute millions of shoebox gifts, put together by church and community groups, and families just like yours. (more…)

OCTOBER 25TH & 26TH | NOVEMBER 1ST
AT 6:00 PM EACH NIGHT | FREE ADMISSION
(Not recommended for young children under the age of 10) (more…)

Monticello High School

Drew Central Middle School

Drew Central High School

See You At The Pole is a nation-wide event invites students to gather around their school flagpole to pray for one another, their school, its staff, the community, and the nation.

Local veterans, representing VFW, DAV, and the American Legion, presented Morning Star MB Church with a flag and flagpole, during a ceremony, Sunday afternoon.

The flagpole was provided by Woodmen of the World.  The installation of the flagpole, along with costs included, were covered by the veterans.

Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church hosted an appreciation meal for fire, police and EMS/ first responders, Saturday.

Rev. Alford Branch thanked all of the dedicated first responders for their service, when he blessed the food.

One of the Officers was heard saying, “It was the best food I’ve eaten in a long time.”

Northside Baptist is located 3 blocks east of the Baptist Children’s Home.

MPD is asking for your help in identifying this suspect. He is believed to be involved in the recent theft of a church van, vandalism, and a residential burglary that occurred in late December. Contact MPD at 367-3411.