Happy Birthday wishes to: Chris Terry on March 30, Sandra Lewis on March 30, Tom Seagle on April 1, Sarah Grimes on April 1, Jamie Lacy on April 2, Marvella Busick on April 2, Zachary Johnson on April 4, Carolyn Akers on April 4, Lindsey Sizemore on April 4, Dylan Crockett on April 4, JoAnn Whalen on April 4, Priscilla Jonas on April 5.
Happy Anniversary wishes to: Bobby and Margaret Musser on April 2, Stephen and Devin Beaver on April 4, Alisha and Matt Henley on April 5.
Deepest sympathy is sent to the family of Josh Kanagy, the family of Peggy Jones and the family of Howard Grubb.
Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church will have an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. All kids are welcome.
Speedwell United Methodist Church will have Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast to follow.
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Rural Retreat United Methodist Church will hold its Annual KFC Easter Egg Hunt during the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday, March 31. Everyone is welcome.
The Mobile Closet will be at the Moose Lodge on Wednesday, April 3, 12-6 p.m. and on Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be giving free clothing to those in need.
Rural Retreat United Methodist Church will have a BBQ Fundraiser, Rook Tournament and Game Night on Saturday, April 20, 3:30 to 6 p.m. The cost of the meal will be $10; Rook Tournament will be $20 a team and will start at 4 p.m. There will also be BBQ available by the pound for $10 a pound. Donations will also be accepted. Register for your meal, BBQ by the pound, or the Rook Tournament Team at http://www.ruralretreatumc.net.
A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Nolan Curey has been scheduled as he has spent 20 days in the hospital with complications from strep throat and still has a long road to go. As of this writing Nolan is back in the hospital with complications and needs all of our prayers. He was flown to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and is in the ICU having seizures, high blood pressure, kidney issues and stomach spazzing. The dinner will be held on Saturday, April 6, noon to 3 p.m. at the Asbury Church in Rural Retreat. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert. There will also be a Silent Auction and any donations for the auction would be greatly appreciated. For more information you may call 573-433-9246 or 276-617-0557.
Brock Hughes Medical Center will have a Free Vaccine Clinic for Bland and Wythe County communities for adults. This will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at Elbert Muncy Masonic Lodge in Rocky Gap. Another clinic will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Wytheville Meeting Center. No out-of-pocket cost. Vaccines offered will be Tetanus with Whooping Cough, Shingles and COVID-19. To schedule an appointment you may call 276-228-5507 or 276-688-3642 and scheduling will close two weeks prior to the event. There are limited spaces available and no walk-ins accepted.
Congratulations to Scarlett Hale on her award for the state semi-final competition with recognition and possibility of advancing to state competition in the Poetry Out Loud.
Be careful of people playing jokes on you Monday, April 1, for April’s Fool Day.
Hope each of you have a wonderful Easter and all the kids, teachers and staff have a great spring break. It always goes so fast so enjoy it as much as you can.
Prayer concerns are: Nolan Cruey, Morgan Ratcliff, Randy Lacy, Sara Grimes, Glenda Lowe, A.J. Groseclose, Debbie Moody, Bo Testerman, Charlie Caudill, John Dickenson, Bill Carpenter, Jamie Hinkle, the people in Israel, Betty Presgraves, Harry Pack, Dickie Pack, Randy Mitchell, Donnie Widner, Jane Lundy, Donna Jonas, Pam Wynn, Rabbit Catron, Martha Norris, Helen Thomas, J.W. Cumbow, Phyllis Stamper, all those who have lost a loved one, those with cancer, all the sick and shut ins, all those with COVID, the mass shootings, the homeless, all first responders, our military personnel, our government officials, especially for the unsaved, your family and yourself.
Until next time: Palm Sunday — Jesus entered Jerusalem. Holy Monday — Jesus freed the sacrificial animals and cleansed the temple. Holy Tuesday — Jesus taught at the temple. Holy Wednesday — A disciple named Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for pieces of silver. Maundy Thursday — The Last Supper with the disciples, Jesus washes their feet. Good Friday — Jesus was crucified on the cross. Darkness covered the whole earth. Holy Saturday — Jesus rested in the tomb. Resurrection Sunday — Jesus Is Risen! His death, burial and resurrection paid for our sins and gives all who believe in Him eternal life. God bless each of you.