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Words to the Wise
Romans 1
Pastor Cliff Bowman
Bastian Church of God
As we begin this series through the book of Romans, I invite you to walk with me on a journey to discover the richness of God’s grace. Each article will offer a brief reflection on what the Lord reveals in each chapter.
Romans 1 opens our eyes to the greatness of the gospel. It shows us the glory of Jesus Christ and the beautiful way God extends His righteousness to us. It also reminds us that the gospel delivers us from the judgment our sin deserves—an act of mercy only God could provide.
My prayer is that you know Christ as your Savior and are trusting Him daily.
But if you have not yet begun that relationship, the way is simple and full of hope:
• Admit your need: acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of God’s grace.
• Believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose again to give you life.
• Confess your sins to God, seek His forgiveness, and commit yourself to follow Him.
May the Lord use His Word to draw us closer to His heart as we continue this journey together.
St. Paul Lutheran Church at 331 St. Paul Church Road in Crockett will have its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m.
Easter Service
Rural Retreat United Methodist Church will have an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 4, at 6:30 a.m. and Easter services at 9 a.m. and at 11 a.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt during the 11 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome.
Spring Revival
Asbury Church in Rural Retreat will have a spring revival from April 13-17, at 7 p.m., with Derek Cowan preaching and special singing each night.
Cemetery Upkeep Donations St. Peter’s Cemetery in Cripple Creek is in need of donations for cemetery upkeep. Send donations to Betty Guynn, P.O. Box 119, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or Dicky Pack, 167 Jonas Town Road, Cripple Creek, VA 24322.
New Food Cooperative Azure Standard, a natural grocery store on wheels, will be making monthly pre-ordered deliveries of low-cost, non-GMO and organic foods, herbs, health/beauty products, etc. in the area! For more information contact Antoinette: WythevilleNaturalFoodCoop@gmail.com, 919-763-2381.
Asbury Church Now Open Asbury Church is now open with services every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The church is located at 163 Asbury Church Road, Rural Retreat. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Dale Vipperman at (276) 266-0742.
Prayer Group Meeting and Choir Practice
Fort Chiswell United Methodist Church will hold Prayer Group Meetings every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and choir practice will follow at 7 p.m.
Praise & Worship Service
The Praise & Worship Service Group meets in Crockett every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Ephraim Church located at 394 Crockett Road. Call (276) 744-3505 for information.
Bible Study and
Prayer Group
A Bible study and prayer group will be held at First Methodist Church of Max Meadows on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon.
Evergreen Cemetery Cleanup
The Evergreen Church Cemetery is in need of donations for the mowing and upkeep of the cemetery for all year.
Those with loved ones buried there can send donations to Evergreen Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 144, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Cemetery Cleaning and Upkeep Olive Branch UM Church Cemetery is now accepting contributions for the mowing and upkeep of the cemetery for the upcoming mowing season. Please send contributions to: Olive Branch Cemetery c/o Howell Armbrister, 689 Austinville Road, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Cemetery Donations Donations are needed for the maintenance of the cemetery at Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Call Libby Ingo at (276) 228-2352.
Old Roman Catholic Church Services
Church services are being held at 10 a.m. each Sunday at Saint Mary in the Mountains located at 444 Browntown Road, Poplar Camp Area of Max Meadows. The original Holy Bible that all Christians love and live by was compiled many centuries ago by the Catholic Church. Contact is (276) 699-3152.
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