April 15, 2025
Blanket Creek
Due to rising water and flooding making it hard for some members to get here it was decided that we should cancel services this past week.
However, members were helping some of our church family and friends who were affected. Everyone was praying for our town and Butler and all others affected which is the most important thing we could do. Continued prayers for Pendleton county residents.
Please remember the lives lost including Robert “Boo” Singleton, of Butler.
May God be with all of you.
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New Life Wesleyan
Our upcoming Easter Resurrection Sunday week is almost here!
Prayers and much preparation for each day. Thursday night we have our annual Seder meal at church. Friday all are encouraged to attend the PCCC Good Friday service at 1 p.m., at Falmouth Baptist Church. Saturday we have an Easter egg hunt at the church with the Easter Bunny.
Sunday morning we begin with Easter Sunrise at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast to follow. Come and join us anytime.
Happy Resurrection week!
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Oakland Christian
The Easter season is here as the message today reminded us that Jesus didn’t just die to save you — He was buried to bury your sins. The cross was the payment, but the tomb is the receipt!
Good Friday services are at 6:30 p.m. Our Sunrise service (with the folk of Neave as our guests) is at 7 a.m. with a breakfast to follow. Worship services are Sunday school at 9 a.m. and morning worship at 10:35 a.m.
Licking Valley Singers are in concert performing Broadway songs on April 25, at 7 p.m. and April 27, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cynthiana Baptist Church. Tickets are $10 at the door.(This writer is one of the singers.)
Congratulations to Walter and Amanda Moore Castro upon the birth of “Maya” on April 5. Proud big brother is Walter. Proud grandparents are Mike and Irma Moore, with Melva Moore as proud great-grandma.
Congratulations to Kathy McElfresh and Jason Barlow upon their recent marriage.
Prayer concerns include Kyle Arnold, John Reed, Lisa Houchen, Brady Purdy, Luther Blevins, Bro. Jim Flaugher, Diana Hogue, our shut-ins, cancer issues, our military and our nation.
Our sympathy to loved ones of Suzette Moore Owen, Daryl True, “Boo” Singleton, Shirley Harp, and Betty Anderson.
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Pleasant Ridge Baptist
Bro. Mark’s message was from Mathew 21:7-11, "Palm Sunday!"
This was done to fulfill the ancient prophecy. Tell Jerusalem her King is coming, riding humbly on a donkey’s colt. Two disciples did as Jesus said and brought a colt which they threw their garments over for Jesus to ride on. The crowd surged on shouting “Praise God in the highest heaven!” The city of Jerusalem was stirred as he entered. Who is this? The crowd replied, it’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. The second most important: Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself.
Remember this week what Jesus has done for you!
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Turner Ridge Baptist
We continue to pray for our community as they rebound from flood waters. Reach out if you need assistance.
On Sunday at 10 a.m. we had Bible study, and at 11 a.m. we started our worship service. We witnessed the baptism of Leia & Harper Nelson, God is good! There were testimonies given by Andrea Smith, Perry Gregg, Carson Gabbard, Loran Martinez and Brady Koettel regarding their time being in Bible drill. We are very thankful for Andrea & Kim Myers that lead the kids in Bible drill.
The children’s message, "Jesus is the Way," from John 14: 1-14. This is a lesson for everyone, not just the kids. Miley Smith read James 1:2-4, followed by special music from Kristin Callen.
Bro. Dale’s message was, "The Word, God’s word is living and active…" Hebrews 4:12.
We had our fifth Sunday dinner following church, then witnessed Perry, Kim, Kristin and Bro. Dale participate in our church Bible drill. Way to go! This is Perry’s final year in Bible drill, we wish her the best at association and state.
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Local Easter Egg Hunts
By Nila Harris
•April 19th, 1:30-3 p.m., New Life Wesleyan Church, 420 Monument Drive, Falmouth.
•April 19th, 10 a.m., Grant’s Lick Baptist Church, 941 Clayridge Road, Alexandria (Grant’s Lick), egg drop, petting zoo, games & crafts, Easter story.
•April 19th, 11a.m., Turner Ridge Baptist Church, 60 McGraw Road, Easter bunny, Easter story, snacks, egg hunt.
•April 19th, 12 p.m., Antioch Mills Christian Church, 12875 US 27, Berry — hot dogs, chips, and egg hunt.
•April 19th, 1 p.m., Falmouth Lion’s Club Community Egg Hunt, PC Fairgrounds near US 27 and Woodson Road.
•April 19th, 1 p.m., Unity Baptist Church, 1486 Jagg Road, Demossville.
•April 19th, 1:30 p.m., Falmouth New Life Wesleyan Church, 420 Monument Street, Falmouth — Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny.
•April 19th, 2 p.m., Southern Hope Church of Christ, 20 Southside Church Road, Falmouth Kids 12 and under. Games and registration start at 1:30. We will have a preview of our VBS, a short lesson on the true meaning of Easter, and our Egg Hunt. We will have plenty of eggs for all kids. Contact 859 445-1549 or email shccpreacher@gmail.com for questions or to register kids.
•April 20th, 11 a.m.,Trinity Southern Baptist Church sponsoring an egg hunt following an Easter service held at the Griffin Center, PC Fairgrounds near U.S. 27 and Woodson Road.