Religion
Two Plains residents receive Bishop Gartland Service Awards
SAVANNAH — Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer bestowed the Bishop Gartland Service Award on 79 volunteers from throughout South…
Opinion
Charles Whatley: Nov. 24, 2018
I found a new app for my iPad this past summer; it’s the “visible body.” I’ve enjoyed going…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Filled with Thanksgiving
You can’t pour tea from an empty pitcher. Families gather this week for an annual Thanksgiving feast. At…
Local News
Church briefs: Nov. 24, 2018
AMERICUS Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church holds its annual Harvest Day celebration at 3 p.m.…
Opinion
Pastor’s viewpoint: Nov. 17, 2018
I was a medical chemist before God called me into the ministry; I can tell you all about…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Waiting for a special occasion
Bill Morris survived two tours of duty in Vietnam. After the first 12 months, he took leave to…
Local News
Church briefs: Nov. 17, 2018
AMERICUSAllen Chapel A.M.E. Church Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church holds its annual Harvest Day celebration at 3 p.m. Nov.…
Opinion
Drew Anderson: Small town, big God
Where does faith in a big God and your small expectations collide in your life? Many times, one…
Local News
Church briefs: Nov. 10, 2018
AMERICUS Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church The community is invited to the installation activities and services for the new…
Local News
Called to share in creation: an art experience for all ages
By Joni Woolf AMERICUS — A tradition that began four years ago at Calvary Episcopal Church continues to…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: A higher plane
Happy or sad — in which state are you living today? Chances are: neither. We spend most of…
Local News
Church briefs: Nov. 3, 2018
AMERICUS New Jerusalem Baptist Church Pastor Toney Smith’s Installation Service is at 3 p.m. Nov. 4. Everyone is…
Opinion
Sonny Pinckard: Busy time for local food pantry
It is a busy time at Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. On the final Tuesday in October we…
Local News
Free disaster totes to be given away
AMERICUS — Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church will be giving away emergency disaster totes to victims affected by Hurricane…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: What are you afraid of?
You are in a darkened theater. The commercials have ended and you’re watching the second half-hour of trailers.…
Local News
Church briefs: Oct. 27, 2018
AMERICUS Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church The annual Women’s Day Celebration is at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with Apostle…
Religion
Keith Wishum: Of measuring cups and morality
It is not widely known that I am a fantastic chef. It’s not widely known primarily because it’s…
Local News
Church briefs: Oct. 20, 2018
AMERICUS Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church Everyone is invited in celebrating the Vivian Bryant Angel Choir’s 27th anniversary at…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Spray it on
In perhaps the ultimate marketing coup, Colin Dowse, a businessman in Shropshire, England, found a way to sell…
Local News
Church briefs: Oct. 13, 2018
AMERICUS Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church Everyone is invited in celebrating the Vivian Bryant Angel Choir’s 27th anniversary at…
Local News
Drew Anderson, lead pastor of Sumter Chapel
AMERICUS — Drew and Sarah Anderson have moved their young family to Americus as an act of faith.…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: An amazing book
It is an amazing book! Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, Harry Potter by J. K.…
Local News
Church briefs: Oct. 6, 2018
AMERICUS Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church Everyone is invited in celebrating the Vivian Bryant Angel Choir’s 27th anniversary at…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Not mine!
Snatching a toy, the two-year old screamed, “Mine!” Nearby adults chuckled. They had heard this before and knew…
Local News
Church briefs: Sept. 29, 2018
AMERICUS Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church The first Lay Day Worship Services is at 3 p.m. Sept. 30 featuring…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Would you like a hot dog?
One hundred fifty million hot dogs! According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes, there is),…
Local News
Church briefs: Sept. 22, 2018
AMERICUS Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church The first Lay Day Worship Services is at 3 p.m. Sept. 30 featuring…
Opinion
Keith Wishum: Be an angel
The way grows long and tiresome. Many give up and quit. A few push on and successfully complete…
