Atmore News

AFA to present Passion Play
The Atmore First Assembly Drama Team will present “The Reckless Love of Christ” Sunday and Monday, April 2 and 3.Doors open at 6 p.m., the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited – first come, first serve basis.Come witness the trials, suffering, death and the resurrection of Christ.There is no admission charge – AFA Church gives this to the Atmore community and surrounding areas to share the love of…
Lenten lunches planned
First United Methodist Church, along with the help of other churches in the community, will host a series of Lenten Lunches on Monday, April 3, Tuesday, April 4, and Wednesday, April 5, from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. each day.Guest speakers will offer a devotional message each day. Monday will feature the Rev. Dr. Kevin Garrett of First Baptist Church, Atmore; Tuesday has the Rev. Darryl North, Empowerment Tabernacle Church,…
DWC to honor Bishops
Dr. Bernard and Lady Felicia Bishop Destiny Worship Center is hosting a Love Celebration to honor Dr. Bernard Bishop and Lady Felicia Bishop.The theme for the celebration is “Chosen to Lead, Anointed to Serve.” Scripture is Jeremiah 3:15 – “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” (KJV)Services are as follows: Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m., Pastor Tristan Stanton, New…
Blue Devils swept by T.R. Miller’s Tigers
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s baseball team ended last week the way it had started, still searching for its elusive first win of the season after dropping both ends of a March 16 doubleheader to T.R. Miller.The Blue Devils fell in the first game of the twin bill by a 13-3 score and were swamped 20-2 in the nightcap as the team’s inexperienced pitching staff continued to…
Lions install new member, plan spaghetti dinner fundraiser
Patty Davis, right, pins new member Brett Helton By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital on Wednesday, March 15. President Chuck Brooks called the meeting to order, led the group in prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.Sixteen members were present at the meeting. Lion Brooks recognized Lion Bub Gideons for his leadership in establishing…