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Salem Methodist Church continues to celebrate together
Tracy K. Hall On Upper River Road there is a church which has stood for ages. On…
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Celebrations of Holy Week has many offerings
Tracy K. Hall For a Christian, this week, Holy Week, is an emotionally rich experience. Jesus’ life…
Religion
Former Southland Basketball Standout Max Foster making a positive impact at Bryan College
DAYTON, TN – Former Southland Academy basketball star Max Foster is currently a Redshirt-Freshman member of the Bryan…
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Nationally recognized talent coming to Sumter County
It is not unusual for the doors of Salem United Methodist Church on Upper River Road to be…
Religion
Community prayer box is ready to accept prayers at Leslie United Methodist Church
Submitted by: Cindy Pryor The prayer box is located to the left of the front steps and is…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Doing the small things is critical
Would you like to make more money? Would you like a higher-level job? Here’s your ticket to greater…
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Church briefs: 10-5-19
AMERICUS Union Oak Grove Baptist Church The annual Ushers’ Fellowship Program is at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 with…
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Local law enforcement officers blessed at St. John’s
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — During an impressive service at St. John’s Anglican Church Monday evening, individually…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: How do we destroy our enemies?
On his first day of basic training, Mark Szczybo and his fellow recruits were herded off buses to the…
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Church briefs: 9-28-19
AMERICUS Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Everyone is invited to the annual Men and Women Day program during…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: It can happen for all of us
What a difference a few days can make. In the 1996-97 NBA season when former NBA MVP David…
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New church to open in Sumter County
AMERICUS — Something new is happening in Americus. A new faith community called Sumter Chapel will soon formally…
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Church briefs: 9-21-19
AMERICUS Friendship Missionary Baptist Church The 124th church anniversary celebration continues at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21…
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Pastor’s viewpoint: Aug. 24, 2019
From the old French “poverte” or the modern French “pauvrete” or the Latin “paupertas” or the Anglo-Saxon “povert,”…
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Keith Wishum: In what direction are you drifting?
Once there was a little boy who lived in the country. For bathroom facilities, his family had to…
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Church briefs: Aug. 24, 2019
AMERICUS Healing Temple Ministries Pastor Elder George A. and first lady Geraldine Solomon’s ministry of seven years’ celebration…
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Church briefs: Aug. 17, 2019
AMERICUS New Ebenezer Baptist Church A Four Gospel Writers program is at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 with speakers…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: He knows each of us
A middle-aged woman had a heart attack and was rushed the hospital. While on the operating table she…
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Church briefs: August 10, 2019
AMERICUS Big Bethel Missionary Baptist Church The annual Men’s Day Service is observed at 11 a.m. Aug. 11.…
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Pastor’s viewpoint: Aug. 3, 2019
The miracle of birth! Deoxyribonucleic acid was discovered in 1869, but it was not until February 28, 1953,…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Time fidgets
“Tempus Fidget” Richard Doebler calls it. Time doesn’t fly; it fidgets. The story is told of a farmer…
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Church briefs: August 3, 2019
AMERICUS New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Homecoming Services are observed at 11 a.m. Aug. 4 with…
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Magnolia Manor gets early start on Christmas shopping this year
AMERICUS — The staff at Magnolia Manor recently launched a fundraiser called “Christmas in July.” They hope to…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: When I close my eyes ….
When I close my eyes, I can see it. My family has enjoyed going to Vogel State Park…
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Church briefs: July 27, 2019
AMERICUS Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Annual revival services start at 7 p.m. July 30-Aug. 1. Evangelist for the…
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Hebron celebrates its 125th anniversary
AMERICUS — Hebron Baptist Church celebrated its 125th anniversary on July 14 with remembrances, special music, and recognitions…
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Keith Wishum: Ministering through music
Debra Hughes and the Americus Sumter County High School band preached a powerful sermon. Relax; it was legal…
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Church briefs: July 20, 2019
AMERICUS Perry B. Grove Baptist Church The church’s 90th anniversary is celebrated at 2 p.m. July 20 with…
