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Wilson earns degree
Special to Atmore News Delois Wright Wilson graduated from E.L.White Theological Seminary, under the leadership of Dr. Monroe Tucker Jr., May 23, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education. Ms. Wilson is married to Dr. Michael L. Wilson, Sr., pastor of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. She works as an RN case manager at Atmore Community Home Care. She said she plans to continue her education in Christian Education. “God…
Ministry training institute coming to Atmore
Details to be discussed during 1-night revival By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer When First Baptist Church of Atmore holds its one-night revival this Sunday, May 5, those in attendance won’t just hear the words of a dynamic guest preacher. They will also hear about a new center for training such preachers. Along with the sermon from Dr. Kevin Blackwell, who serves as assistant to the president for church relations…
Mt. Olive plans panel discussion
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church will host a program on “Soap Opera Subjects with Biblical Subject /Meaning,” Friday, April 26,7:30 p.m. The program will feature a panel of speakers on the subject. Master of ceremonies is Deacon Willie Charles Johnson. Bell ringer (time keeper) is Sis. Shirley Longmire. Program coordinator and chairwoman is Sis. Barbara Poole Harris. Dr. Monroe Tucker Jr. is pastor of Mt. Olive MBC. The church is…
National Day of Prayer is May 2
Atmore’s observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 2. This year’s theme is “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” (John 13:34). The day will begin at 10 a.m. with prayer at the Veterans Memorial and city hall. The community prayer service and scripture reading will take place at 5:30 p.m., in the Escambia County High School Cornell Torrence Gym. Scripture reading will…
Dedication service set
News Staff Report Emmanuel’s Faith Center is moving from Walnut Hill to Atmore, and the pastor, officers and members hope you’ll join them in dedicating their new building. Bishop Wayne Johnson, pastor, had a vision to move the ministry back to Atmore hometown, and a new church was built at 710 E. Ridgeley Street. The dedication service will be held Sunday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. The theme is In Servitude…