Caring Community
Evergreen Baptist Church to celebrate 150 years this Sunday
Evergreen Baptist Church will celebrate its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, July 27. The public is invited to attend this historic occasion beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a covered dish lunch following in the Fellowship Hall. This quaint church, located west of Clayton off of Highway 239, has sustained through years by the leadership of the pastors that have served this small country church by sharing the word and love of God. Their dedication has enriched and transformed lives and brought people together for fellowship for a century and half.
The Nature of Human Nature
So often I find myself doing things or saying things I should not do or say. I’ve heard some people blame the Devil for their behavior. I think it’s more a matter of human nature. So now I’m wondering, is it the Devil or my human nature?
Celebrates 90th Birthday
Mrs. Sylvia Banks (Momma Banks) celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, July 10th. Family and friends gathered from near and far for a three-day event to help her celebrate this special occasion. The celebration was held at the Event Center in downtown Clayton. Special guests in attendance were her children, Scott Banks, Minister Bobby Banks and Ronald Farrior; and her brothers, Ron Richardson and Jeff Richardson, who went to Super Bowl III with the Jets.
Freedom and The Law
In the Old Testament, the people of Israel are commanded to follow the law. In the New Testament, we are told that we are no longer under the law and the law no longer applies. I thought we are supposed to follow and obey the Ten Commandments, and we are to obey all God commands. How do we square Old Testament teaching with New Testament teaching?
The Love Like Lexi Project
Clio Baptist Church Pastor Rick Campbell, along with his wife, Janice, Bobby Campbell, song leader, and the congregation, concerned about the youth of their community and surrounding area, made a commitment to bring the community together, to unite the mission of helping youth by hosting a Faith, Hope & Love Youth Rally at the church Saturday night.
Dr. Mathison to preach at local Methodist Churches
On June 29, Dr. John Ed Mathison, retired Methodist pastor, will preach at the Clayton Methodist Church at 9:00 am and at the Rocky Mount Methodist Church at 11:00 am. A covered dish lunch will follow the service at Rocky Mount. The public is invited to join us for worship.
Holiness as a Way of Life
I have read in the Bible that we are to be holy like God. I always thought it was a sin to try to become like God. How can we be like God and still be human?
