Ever heard someone say that you need to “stop and smell the roses” or that you need to come apart and rest? Well in Matthew 11:28 Jesus tells us to come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Many times, we find ourselves weary along with many burdens. When you find this happening, ask God to help you. A relationship with Him can mean a more meaningful and productive life with purpose.

Christian love an sympathy is extended to Mary McCutcheon and daughters, Melissa and Sarah in the loss of husband and dad, David McCutcheon.

Get well wishes go out this week to Charles Teague who had surgery recently. We hope you are out and about soon.

A big hello goes out this week to Mrs. Marie Sivley. Hope you are having a great week.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Kathy Ray on Sept. 3, Kayla Lacy, Cindy Pulaski and Diana Smith, both on Sept. 4, Zanna Collins, Frank Hanners and New Center Baptist Church (1886), all on Sept. 5, Elijah Halbrooks and Tim Rayman, both on Sept. 6, Darryl Gulley, Darren Tucker, Mary Montgomery and Laura Tinkle, all on Sept. 7, Doug Fortinberry on Sept. 8, David Dean and Braden Boyd, both on Sept. 9, and Will Summerford and Victoria Wells, both on Sept. 10.

Happy anniversary to Stan and Joyce Kiefer on Aug. 30, Dan and Carmen Rogers on Aug. 31, Jerry and Robin Ferrell and Keith and Vicki Ferguson on Sept. 2, Sonny and Eula Frances Downs on Sept. 3, Bob and Barbara Ash, Vince and Glenda Lamberti, and Frank and Kathryn Monk, all on Sept. 8.

Make plans to attend the church picnic Sept. 14 at New Center Baptist Church at 3 p.m. The men will be cooking their specialty and the ladies will be bringing the fixin’s and their delicious desserts. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs.