Rural Retreat High School junior Olivia Crigger helps install a road sign on Thursday.
Rural Retreat High School junior Olivia Crigger helps install a road sign on Thursday.
Church plans finance workshop
Restoration Church will host a free “Family Finance Workshop” on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at 1099 W. Washington Street in Wytheville.
The event is designed to help individuals and families better understand practical financial principles through sessions tailored for adults, teens, and children. Topics will include personal finance, budgeting, savings, retirement planning, financial literacy and what Scripture teaches about money and stewardship.
Church leaders say the workshop is intended to provide practical help in a time when many families are struggling with financial uncertainty and rising costs.
“We want to help people build strong financial habits and answer real-world questions about money in a practical and Biblical way,” said Restoration Church pastor Jeremy Farley. “This is for everyday people who simply want to learn, ask questions, and improve their financial future.”
In addition to the special sessions for teens and children, adults to the event will enjoy a session specifically speaking about Bible principles for finance, followed by talks about savings, retirement, day to day living, and a question and answer time.
The workshop is completely free and open to the public. Community members from all backgrounds are invited to attend.
No registration for the event is necessary, attendees simply need to show up on Saturday for the 10 a.m. event.
Mt. Pleasant News
Mt. Pleasant News
BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES
Happy Birthday to Robin Snavely on May 22; Jean Cook, Tammy Sharitz, John Cale and Mark Cale on May 23.
Happy Anniversary to David and Emily Davis on May 22.
CHURCH NEWS – Mt. Pleasant U.M.C.
Mike Pugh was our guest speaker on Sunday morning. His message was on mothers. Peggy White was our Worship Leader. Mothers were recognized in our bulletin either in honor or in memory of our loved ones. Each lady present was given a potted flower in a cute paper teacup & saucer.
The Relay for Life Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday went well. Thanks to everyone who came out to eat and to support this project. The Relay for Life event will be Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. in Withers Park.
Jayden and I delivered 563 food items from our church to Agape Food Pantry on Monday afternoon. Justin and P.J. helped load my car at the church. Thanks to everyone who helps with this project each month.
Graduation Sunday will be on May 17.
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 28 at 4 p.m. This month’s book is “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.
There will be a Beans & Taters Fundraiser on Saturday, May 30 from 4-7 PM. There will also be a silent auction.
PERSONALS
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Belle Neighbors.
Mary Ann Fields and I had lunch together on Wednesday, May 6.
My recent visitors have been Rachel, Rose, Missy, Justin, P.J., Jayden and Eli.
Congratulations to Dr. Phyllis Ashworth, who is the recipient of the 2026 Administrative Professional Faculty Emeritus Award at Wytheville Community College. This award recognizes retired administrative professional faculty who served a minimum of 10 years in the Virginia Community College System for meritorious and significant contributions. We are proud of you, Phyllis.
Ruby Cassell, Rachel Slate and I enjoyed lunch together on Tuesday. This was in honor of Ruby’s birthday in February and Rachel’s birthday the end of May.
QUOTE:
“A bad cold can either be positive or negative – sometimes the eyes have it and sometimes the nose.”
BIBLE VERSE:
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.” I Corinthians 16:23-24.
RIDDLE:
Q: Why do cows wear bells?
A: Because their horns don’t work.
All Wytheville museums will be open Saturday, May 16 from 12Noon-4 PM with FREE admission!
Run For The Wall will be in Wytheville on Wednesday and Thursday May 20-21. They are to arrive in Withers Park around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. There will be a special program given by Spiller Elementary School on Thursday, May 21 at 9 a.m. in Withers Park. Prayers for a safe journey for all of these RFTW riders.
