When we lend a helping hand do we do it to be a help or is it out of an obligation. So often these days it has become difficult to determine who does need help. Often- times, the need is not of money but just a simple kind word to someone. This could mean so much. I myself realize that with all that God has blessed me with I need to do more to help those who are less fortunate, not only during this Christmas season but any other time as well.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Milford and Faye Cobbs, Bud and Maxine Gibson and their families in the loss of Faye and Maxine’s uncle, Joe Newton. His service was in Lanett, AL.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Joe Roberts on Dec. 9, Grace Parker on Dec. 10, Diane Pratt and Carolyn Bracken. both on Dec. 11, Daniel Matthews and Brandon Miller, both on Dec. 13, Jamie Ferrell and Robert Dunaway, both on Dec. 15, Cade Parker and Evelyn Sharp, both on Dec. 16, Chris Champion, Ricky Lackey and Joyce Blankenship, all on Dec. 17.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes go out to Jonas and Laura Patterson on Dec. 10, Jim and Kandy Gibson on Dec. 10, Allen and Addene Matthews on Dec. 12 and Frankie and Brenda Maples on Dec. 14.

Youth Sunday will be observed at New Center Baptist Church on December 16, The theme is “All in a New York Minute.”