Category: Faith and Values

On South Main Street, Larry Bonds, with the cross, is joined by, from left, James Curran, Sherri Bonds, and Darlene DeFee. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher While most folks were still sleeping Saturday morning, Larry Bonds was taking a cross off the back of his truck. At 7 a.m., he hoisted the cross beam on his shoulder and began walking.He was joined by his wife, Sherri; his mom, Joanne Bonds; their…

The healing power of God’s love and grace Peggy Weaver with her new book By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Peggy Weaver was peeling potatoes at her kitchen table one day in January 2021. No one else was around. She didn’t know where her husband Donald Ray was right then. Very likely she was thinking about her brother Stan Quimby who had passed away just two days earlier.She was alone. It was…

Archbishop Thomas Rodi bestowed the Sacrament of Confirmation to three parishioners during the Sunday Mass April 16 at St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Shown are, from left, the Rev. Joseph Chacko, Olivia Mims, Luis Angel Garcia, Sophia Mims, and Archbishop Thomas Rodi.

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…

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,…