Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, April 29, Echo Student Ministries from the Madison Church of God left for Winterfest in Tennessee. The group returned on Sunday, May 2. While on the retreat,…
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Childhood Reflections with a touch of grace: And the beat goes on
As a child, my musical tastes revolved around contemporary rock music, which was featured on GULF 104, in Tallahassee. The radio was our version of Spotify or Pandora. I was a big…
Childhood Reflections with a touch of grace: Weathering the storm
My sweet mama missed her calling. She has worked a series of jobs throughout her life, but her passion has always been the weather. From my earliest memories, I can recall seeing…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Blow that sucker up!
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com I began attending church at an early age, and I paid attention most of the time. Occasionally, during the less-engaging sermons, I would daydream about girls, fried chicken, the…
The new minority: Church members
Starr Munro news@greenepublishing.com A Gallop Poll released on Monday, March 29, listed church members as being in minority figures for the first time in eight decades. The analysis examined the decline in…
Madison Church of God honors Pastor Justus
Delores Stalnaker Contributor Madison Church of God will be recognizing Bishop Jason Justus on Sunday April 25, during the church’s morning worship service. Pastor Justus, most commonly called Jason, was initially called…
Madison Passion Play brings the Easter message to life
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Easter Sunday, April 4, Madison Church of God held their final performance of the Madison Passion Play. Having completed eight years of the performance, the church continues to…
Crosspointe blesses Sheriff’s Department
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Crosspointe Church, Madison Campus, delighted the staff of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department when they showed up with lunch for everyone on Saturday, March 27. Pastor Deron Roberts and…
Holy Week services continue
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Christian Ministerial Association (MCMA) is happy to announce the return of Holy Week services, which will continue on Wednesday, March 31, at 12 p.m. Each weekday,…
Madison Church of God enjoys spring carnival
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 6, the Family Life Center at Madison Church of God was teeming with energetic children who were ready to get their games in gear…
St. Johns hosts free fish fry
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church invites you to join them for their free Greenville Community Fish Fry on Saturday, March 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Bring your family out…
Rummage sale a success for Renewed Life Outreach Center
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 27, Renewed Life Outreach Center held a rummage sale and fundraiser for future ministry projects. The church was full of clothing, books, shoes and many other…
Madison Passion Play returns
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After skipping last year due to coronavirus concerns, The Madison Passion Play returns for its eighth year. The play is a favorite for many during their annual celebration of…
Camo Day proves to be a successful hunt
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Sunday, Jan. 31, the pews of Madison Church of God were crowded with camo-clad hunters and outdoor enthusiasts for a special message and presentation from John Herndon, with…
Scott and Matthews enjoy Madison’s southern charm
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ryan Matthews and Caleb Scott are happy to be serving in Madison as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Matthews has been in Madison for…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: I hear ya!
I remember the days when my parents would say that I needed to listen better, and I would reply that they needed to speak up because I didn’t hear them. As the…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Crazy as a sprayed roach
When I couldn’t find the perfect toy to play with, I turned my attention to whatever insects or creepy crawlers I could find. It never took very long to find a multi-legged…
Strickland releases new single
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison native, Tara Strickland, released a new single, “My Hope,” on Friday, Jan.1. Strickland is a contemporary Christian artist who also works full-time as an independent contractor, ER Nurse…
Baileys bid Greenville Baptist Church a loving farewell
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com After pastoring in Madison County for about 12 years, six of which were spent at Greenville Baptist Church, Jeff and Janet Bailey have taken their first position away from…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Good to the last drop
While I tolerated milk and juices while growing up, it was Fanta grape soda that stole my heart. It had such a rich grape flavor that blended well with loads of sugar…