Today, Tuesday, the sun is shinning over the beautiful Dry Creek Valley. The storms and harmful events of yesterday are now in the past. Life must go on regardless of the sinful society that we must face and endure as we journey on in this life.
The chilly wind blowing the purple lilac bush in the backyard, the chirping beautiful mocking bird on the patio outside the window remind us that God is in control and that justice will prevail. We must forgive and try to forget the bad things, which confronts us.
We as citizens of our own communities need to be aware of our surroundings, always striving for a knowledge of our neighbors and their needs.
We are very thankful for our kind neighbors in the Dry Creek Valley, who have shown their love and concerns for a family with special needs this week. May God protect and watch over these good people.
Dry Creek Community extends sincere sympathy to Louis and Christine Colombarni of Old Mill Hill Rd. in the death of Christine’s brother in Wis. Our prayers love and concerns are with this family in its time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort them in the loss of their brother.
Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jim Cripps and Mrs. Melody Cripps, who were honored with a birthday dinner, Sunday, at the home of Mrs. Jim Cripps.
Those present were Mr. Brigham Ayers, Smithville, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cripps, Murfreesboro, Mr. Justin Cripps, Knoxville, Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Cripps, Dismal Rd., Liberty, and Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Cripps, Dry Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Cripps, Dismal Rd., visited Mrs. Louise Frazier, Tuesday evening.
Many people are on the prayer list this week. Some are sick and others need our prayers for various reasons.
Please remember these people in prayer: Bobby and Mary Joines, Charles Davis, James Hale, Donald and Audrey Owens, Mary Snow, the family of the late Quanita Haley, David Ferrell, Doris Ferrell Crook, Danny Agee, the Louise Frazier Family, an unnamed woman and three unamed men and Helen Burt.
Mrs. Lisa Cripps and Mrs. Louise Frazier attended the Estate Sale of Eston and Quanita Haley, April 2 on Green Hill Rd. We saw and talked with several people attending the sale, most of them we did not know. We met Mrs. Grace Bratcher of Pisgah Rd., who said that she enjoyed reading the “Dry Creek Flashes” in the Smithville Review each week. “Thanks” to Mrs. Bratcher and to all who read our column. We also saw and talked with the daughters of Quanita Davis Haley. They, too, read our column. Happy to know that many do read our home publication, The Smithville Review. We do appreciate everyone who enjoys “The Dry Creek Flashes”.
Ms. Jeanette France visited Mrs. Louis Frazier, Thursday morning.
Mr. Justin Cripp, U.T. Knoxville, spent the weekend at the home and enjoyed hunting turkey.
Glad to see Mrs. Gail Cripps at Dry Creek Baptist Church, Sunday. She has recovered from being ill with the flu and pneumonia in DeKalb Community Hospital.
Mrs. Audrey Owens is still home-bound with double pneumonia. Bro. Donald Owens reports that she is improving and will soon be back at church. Our prayers, love, and best wishes go to her as she recovers from her illness.
We welcome warm weather and the beautiful sunshine in our valley.
In the absence of Bro. Donald Owens, Bro. Owen Ivery of Lebanon was guest minister at Dry Creek Baptist Church at the evening worship service. His wife, Mrs. Terri Ivery, was guest soloist.
Bro. Donald Owens conducted the Bible Study, Wednesday evening.
The choir and drama practice was held at 6:15 Wednesday evening.
On April 17, 6 p.m.the special Easter musical, “The Love of God,” will be performed. Please come and join us, if you can.
Everyone is welcome at Dry Creek Baptist Church, the little country church, with ministry for people of all ages. Bro. Donald Owens, pastor; Fred VanHook, choir director; Bobby Robinson, drama director; Judy Kimbrell, pianist; Glen Faircloth, organist.