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Bethel UMC hosting Crosby Lane
Bethel United Methodist Church will host Crosby Lane in concert Saturday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. Crosby Lane is named for one of the most prolific hymn writers of all time – Fanny Crosby, who wrote more than 8,500 hymns. To God Be the Glory; Praise Him! Praise Him!; Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior; I Am Thine, O Lord; Rescue the Perishing; and Blessed Assurance are but a sampling of…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Mt. Olive celebrating pastor and first lady
The membership of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating their Pastor’s 33rd Year Love Celebration. The theme is “Worthy of Double Honor.” The Scripture is 1 Timothy 5:17 – “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.” Services begin Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., with a Love Night honoring Sister Nora Tucker, the pastor’s wife. The…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
NDP Committee connecting with churches
The local National Day of Prayer Committee is beginning work on this year’s event to be held Thursday, May 4. NDP Committee Chairman JoAnn Martin is making a plea for area churches to get involved. “The NDP Committee is so excited about the upcoming 2017 National Day of Prayer, as we come together to pray for our community, country, and each other,” JoAnn said. “We are asking all churches in…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
EA athletes sign letters of intent
Three Escambia Academy athletes signed letters of intents on National Signing Day, February 1, to participate in collegiate-level athletic programs. Senior athletes Kris Brown, Trae Lee and Drew Parker will step up to the next level. Lee accepted a Division I scholarship offer to play football for Navy (the U.S. Naval Academy). Brown became one of the newest members of Mississippi College’s football program. Parker signed a baseball scholarship with…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of February 8, 2017
Sidney Selvin Warrick Mr. Sidney Selvin Warrick, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2016 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Jay, Fla. and has resided in Pensacola most of his life. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Fannie Warrick; three brothers, J.T. Warrick, Dawyan Warrick and Rayford Warrick and sister, Pearl Lambeth. Mr. Warrick is survived by…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago