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Joy to the world, the Lord has come

This is the time of the year that the anticipation of joy is going out all over the world. Christmas cheer and smiles are everywhere and people are rushing to buy gifts as they prepare for the Christmas season. You can feel that special "something" in the air. There is a feeling in the air that something good is about to happen. These feelings of joy and goodwill put you in the spirit of giving ...

January 01, 2008 | Pastor Willia Wesley Columnist | Faith


Faith leads injured musician down new path

James Cannon was a typical ninth grader who was out riding his bicycle with a group of friends that fateful summer day. One moment he was riding his bike, the next he was laying paralyzed in the grass beside the highway.

December 27, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Make room in your heart for Jesus

We have been blessed with another year. In all that has happened this year, we still gather together to welcome and celebrate the joy of Christmas - the birth of the Christ Child, Jesus.

December 25, 2007 | By Pastor Willia Wesley Columnist | Faith


Spreading the gospel over the airwaves

They currently have a powerful radio broadcast ministry and will soon establish a church. A Walk in the Word with Elder Derwin Puckerin and Evangelist Carol Puckerin airs at 8 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday on WTLD (90:5) in Jesup. The 30-minute radio broadcast has been airing for three years. "The broadcast was initially on Monday nights and started while my husband was in Iraq. God started dealing with me about wives who were left ...

December 25, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Meeting the community's needs

Helping people is a key goal for the Mary Lou Fraser Counseling Center in Hinesville. The establishment of the center was the vision of the late Dr. Whit Fraser, a prominent physician who served Liberty County for many years. Fraser believed in affordable, whole-person care for all, regardless of social standing, race, gender or ability to pay. The center was established in 1986 in memory of Fraser's late wife, Mary Lou. Under the leadership and ...

December 20, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Christmas offers opportunities for faithful

I am excited about the parables of Jesus. I have noticed there are multiple lessons in most of the parables Jesus used. The parable of the sheep and the goats as recorded in Matthew Ch. 25 is no exception.

December 20, 2007 | By Rev. Hermon Scott Columnist | Faith


Thankfulness part of Christian life

In Psalms 100, we are reminded to "Enter His gates with thanksgiving." In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul says that, "In everything gives thanks." A thankful attitude is not circumstantial or seasonal; it is a living part of Christian life.

December 11, 2007 | By Evangelist Fascia D. Sapp Columnist | Faith


Age does not hinder spreading the Word

At age 80, many people have retired and are relaxing and enjoying the children and grandchildren. Elder J.C. Kelly may have retired from his job working at the cleaners in New York, but he is still busy spreading the Word of God.

December 11, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Contributing Writer | Faith


Coming together for fellowship

Although his church has only established since April 2006, Pastor Richard Hayes has a desire to see the community of believers come together for a time of fellowship. Consequently, he is hosting a Family of Believers' Fellowship at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at Brewton Parker Auditorium in Hinesville.

December 11, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Contributing Writer | Faith


Gain ground through belief

When the disciples asked Jesus why they were incapable of healing the little boy who had been tormented by demons, Jesus told them of their unbelief. When we doubt what the Word of God says about our situation, we lose ground.

November 27, 2007 | By Evangelist Fascia Sapp Special to the Courier | Faith


Reaching beyond the walls of love

Born in Paducah, Ky., Riley Dean Nelson has served as the minister of the Richmond Hill Church of Christ for 16 years and has been preaching full time for 20 years.

November 27, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Harvest Fest yields food, fun

October 31 is celebrated in many countries around the world as Halloween. People decorate their homes and offices and many adults as well as children dress up in various costumes. Another part of Halloween is when the children go out trick or treating. Most children love candy, and on Halloween they receive an abundance of it while trick or treating.

November 20, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


What kind of light are you?

Jesus said in Matthew 5:16 that you are the light of the world and in verse 16 He commands us to let our light shine before men that they might see our good works and glorify the Father in heaven.

November 20, 2007 | By Dr. Alvin Jackson Columnist | Faith


A gifted hymn liner still needed

Long ago, when there was the little white wooden church beside the road; and there was no air conditioner, padded pews or music in the church, people sang the old hymns and negro spirituals.

November 13, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Serving as interim pastor

"A healthy church is one that serves God by meeting the needs of its community and its congregation. As the interim pastor, I am thrilled to be a part of this new chapter in the life of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church," said Pastor John William "Bill" Lindeman.

November 06, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


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Taking on the three major decisions

In the next few weeks, many area teens will receive their diplomas, which means that they officially will be graduated.

May 21, 2013 | By Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


God invites you to trust Him

I believe that God is absolutely sovereign. That means that he is in control of all things, and that nothing is outside of his authority. He is the one and only God. He knows all things. He is all-powerful.

May 21, 2013 | By Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


God plans for man's salvation

When man was created and placed in the Garden of Eden, God's plan of creation was completed. Man giving in to Satan turned this scene into a wicked and ugly one.

May 21, 2013 | By Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Celebrating two faithful servants

Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders - and celebrating in a big way.

May 20, 2013 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


God's strategy and Satan's tactics

While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea: A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.

May 20, 2013 | By Rev. Ashley Morris Columnist | Faith


A special day to rejoice, mourn

Many look forward to Mother's Day, a time to honor, remember and celebrate motherhood.

May 14, 2013 | By Pastor Steve Lane New Beginnings Community Church | Faith


Mothers are joys and privileges

Eight years ago this April, my mother passed away. It has been a while since that thought has caused me to burst out in tears, but it still fills me with deep sadness. I miss her terribly. I would give just about anything to be able to hear her deep Southern drawl on the telephone again.

May 14, 2013 | By Pastor Brad Butler First Baptist Church, Pembroke | Faith


Heed wise words of the Master

Jesus said, "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day" (John 12:48). Knowing how much depends on obeying his word, a study of the Bible should be important to everyone.

May 14, 2013 | By Minister Riley Nelson Richmond Hill Church of Christ | Faith


Remembering great mothers by giving

Millions of people walk every day for various reasons, primarily to get some exercise. Others walk to support different causes.

May 13, 2013 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Faith


Mother's role in child's life

First and foremost, I wish all mothers a wonderful and happy Mother's Day.

May 13, 2013 | By Pastor Kathleen Ayala Columnist | Faith


Three religions converge in one story

Many of the major religions of the world have a lot in common. The similarities between Christians, Jews and Muslims, for instance, can be seen in the story of Abraham and Sarah.

May 13, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Faith


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