Thursday Basketball Games

Below you will see some of the action that took place last night at the church. Remember, all games and practices are open to the public, and there is no charge for admission. Come out and support the 200 area children who are involved in the youth basketball program. Thanks to everyone who volunteers to help~ we appreciate you!



Scorekeepers for tonight's games include (from left) Matthew Wilkins, James Combs, and Richard Grammer Jr.

Coach Tim Wilkins gets his team ready to take the floor...
Let the game begin...

Guy Lemmons (left) trys to pass the ball with A.J. Jiles helping
Here they are again during practice before the game
Cathy Coker found a little time to read while manning the consesssion stand
Will Coker comes out from behind a goal. Come out and visit one of the games.

February Birthdays

During our regular Wed. evening program, we honored the February birthday people.


From left: Darrell "Blue", Will Coker, KJ Johnson, Justin Cagle, Rob Combs, and Jeannie Harper.
Sue Bentley, Beth Henry, Chasitity Henry Daniel Abbott, Cathy and David Coker

From left: Chasitity, Samantha, Heather, Jett #2, Tyler, and Tanner
Dominique and Courtney
Dinner is served!
The Gordons
Darrell "Blue" and friends

From The Preacher's Desk

Moving the Boundaries

In Biblical times, fences did not separate most fields, nor did people have deeds to the property they owned. A person could legally transfer property simply by giving someone a sandal in the presence of a witness (Ruth 4:7). Property lines would be marked by stones, mounds of dirt, a ditch, or perhaps by upright wooden posts,

A person could not move a boundary stone without permission. Dishonest people might try to move these boundaries to increase their own property at the expense of their neighbor’s lands. In the Jewish mind, the removal of a landmark was one of the greatest crimes. The book of Job, for example, Job complained about men moving the boundary stones and stealing his land (Job 24:2). It was a serious matter to God, also. In Hosea 5:10, the prophet warned the Jewish leaders they were ruling like those who “…move boundary stones…” and “…I will pour out My wrath on them…”

You see, boundary stones represented fairness, order, law, and love for one’s neighbor. They served as visible reminders that there are certain boundaries one is not to cross or encroach upon.

Today, there are some that seek to remove boundaries that God does not want moved. Respect for moral law is important. In addition, respect for Jesus’ teaching is being challenged. For believers, Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith.

We must always remember that there are certain boundaries we must not cross. Why? Because, like the old children’s song says, “Because the Bible tells me so.”
Rob Combs, Minister

Annual Sweetheart Banquet

Sunday evening, February 10th was our Sweetheart Banquet ~ we had more than 100 in attendance, including these you see below. The meal was catered by some Main Street chefs (who shall remain nameless) and served by our young people "restaurant style." The menu included: "Friendship" salad and breadsticks, and choice of entrees: "Sweetheart" Spaghetti w/ homemade meat sauce, "By the Light of the Moon" Cheesy Baked Ziti, or "That's Amore" Vegetable Lasagna. For dessert, we offered "Kiss Me" Double Chocolate Brownie Ala Mode, "Be Mine" Baked Apple Crisp, and "Moonstruck" Banana Pudding. Our special drink for the evening was "Cupid's Lemony Love Potion."
Thanks to the ones who participated in our entertainment: "The Church Family Feud" Game: For the ladies team: Lisa Davis, Debbie Gillean, Cathy Coker, and Helen Swindle. For the men's team: Billy Hooten, Ronnie Pierce, Travis Edleman, and David Gregory. (By the way, the ladies won!)
A BIG thanks to the youth group for serving and cleaning up. They did a great job!




The Davis clan: Ty, Deanna, Davis, Lisa, and Dean, along with Daniel Abbott.
Boyce Dixon, Chris and Steve Wall (Karen Gregory standing up).
Junior and Susan Briner, Geraldine Altis and Loretta Brewer.
Eric Fry takes an order for Sue Bentley and kids
Tim and Dawn Wilkins, with Travis Edleman

Doyle and Pat McKinney

The Winters clan: Joe, Krystal, Joey and girlfriend~ CJ Hibbs is the server.
Billy and Peggy Hooten, with Kendall and Asbrene NMilligan. (The Milligan's won the prize for the longest marriage of those in attendance: 64 years and counting!)
From the left: Mary Lou Jean, Jimmie Don, Ronnie and Linda Pierce, Helen Swindle, and Auverne Whaley.
The Coker clan: Ted, Martha, David, Cathy, Andrew and Will.
Eddie and Debbie Gillean, with Ed and Willie Baker.

Alexa and Maci Smelser serve Kyle and Drake.
The Nash clan: Rick, Joy, Brandon, Mandy (Walker) , Cole, and friend.
Laura Combs
Pat Dixon and Michelle Smelser work the kitchen
Michelle serving (Bill Gordon, Debbie Combs, Pat Graham in background, along with servers Matt Wall and James Combs-- dressed in their white shirts and bow ties!)

Wednesday K-2 Class

Here are some of the lovely children who frequent our Wed. evening program. This is from Debbie Combs' k-2 class. She took these photos as part of an art project for Valentine's Day.

Youth Minister

We are blessed to have a youth minister on staff~ have you met Tim and his family? If not, please come and meet him this Wednesday. The gym opens for play at 5pm~ we have a craft area set up, too and a movie in the children church room. We will eat dinner at 6pm followed by Bible classes for all ages at 7pm. The young men will be offering a devotional period from 7:45-8:00pm.
Your child(ren) will benefit from this program. Hope to see you Wednesday!

Super Bowl Party/Fellowship

Following evening services yesterday, we had a SUPER BOWL PARTY, complete with a 10 foot screen! Lots of fun and lots of people! We all enjoyed the fellowship and fun.