“Joy” is” the expression of an intense and ecstatic or exultant happiness.“ Are you experiencing the joy of knowing Jesus Christ? There is a special ‘joy’ that comes to you as a true Believer when you...

Hebrews 8:6-7 “But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. For if that first covenant had ...

The Sewing Sisters of Blackgum Harvestime Church are excited to announce their 16th “Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show” has been scheduled for Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jul...

First Missionary Baptist Church in Vian will celebrate the 22nd pastoral anniversary of their pastor, Mack Jackson III, on Sunday, July 27, at the church. Lunch will be served from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m...

I recently read an article in our Baptist paper. The author has been writing stories, events or people in the Bible that he finds amusing. This particular one was on Mary and Joseph forgetting Jesus i...

Renewing agreements, green lighting pursuit of grant funds and approving appointments to fire department boards topped the agenda for Sequoyah County Commissioners at their weekly Monday meeting. The ...

BE BORN AGAIN, KNOW JESUS CHRIST, KNOW ETERNAL LIFE! JESUS IS THE WAY, AND ONLY WAY, TO HEAVEN! John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, ...

The Sewing Sisters of Blackgum Harvestime Church are excited to announce their 16th “Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show” has been scheduled for Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jul...

Blackgum First Baptist Church is hosting their Vacation Bible School from July 20-24, at the church. The event is open to children in grades Kindergarten through sixth. A meal will be served each nigh...

I like crime scene drama shows. I have been watching them for quite some time, and there have been many of them over the years. I think CSI started it. Then came NCIS. CSI then spawned CSI Miami and C...

EVERY MAN DIES! NOT EVERY MAN TRULY LIVES! MANKIND LIVES AT GOD’S MERCIFUL WILL! John 10:1-42 1Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some...

Mark 10:47 “And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” In our lives, Jesus will not walk the physical highways of our n...

“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,” (II Thess. 3:1). “‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in,” (Luke 14:23). Imagine...

The Sewing Sisters of Blackgum Harvestime Church are excited to announce their 16th “Quilts of Past & Present Quilt Show” has been scheduled for Friday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jul...

Last week I wrote about taking my oldest grandkids back home to Virginia. They had been with us for about two weeks and ready to head home. What an adventure! I always like getting to spend time with ...

BLESS THE LORD!!! GIVE GOD THE GLORY!!! PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!! Psalm 103:1-22 1Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not al...

Fabio the Rock Snake is making his return to the Town of Gore, and they need your help in bringing him back to life. They’re looking for creative kids to design and create Fabio’s head, like Parker (s...

Psalms 115:13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. One of the many wonderful things about God is that He is no respecter of persons. He judges each on their own merits. He look...

Vian Assembly of God church is hosting “Celebrate Recovery” at the church on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will focus on hurts, habits and hangups. The church is located at 205 E. Schley ...

Submissions accepted through July 7 Applications are now being accepted for the 30th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, presented Aug. 9 – Sept. 6 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs. Submissions are...