Dry Creek Baptist Church was delighted to have Jerry and Brenda Parker of Murfreesboro attend worship service Sunday.
They were not guests, because they have a big connection to the Dry Creek Valley. Jerry’s mother was born to and reared by the late Valter and Verna Fuston who lived in the upper part of the valley.
They along with their daughter, Bertha Mae Fuston Parker, were members of the Dry Creek Baptist Church and were good members who always supported the church. Frances Frazier of Smithville is Bertha Mae’s sister also they were sisters of Bertie Lou Hayes.
Bertha Mae and Bertie Lou are no longer with us, but the Parkers are wonderful people.
Jerry and Brenda told us that they would be back for homecoming at Dry Creek Baptist which will be July 29.
Jerald and Lisa Cripps entertained with a birthday dinner and get-together for their twin sons, Justin and Jordan Cripps, at the home of Mrs. Jim Cripps, Dwight Cripps and Joe Ayers.
Those present were Jordan and Nicole Cripps, Justin Cripps, Tiffany Waggoner, Brigham Ayers, Jerald and Lisa Cripps, Dwight Cripps and Joe Ayers.
Justin and Jordon enjoyed a delicious birthday dinner. They received many useful gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kimbrell attended the band concert of Elizabeth Miller at Oakland Middle School in Rutherford County Tuesday evening.
Jenelle Pugh, Lisa Cripps and Louise Frazer attended Beta Theta, Delta Kappa Gamma meeting at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon.
Our community extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. L.C. Vandergriff of Watertown. L.C. was born and reared in the Dry Creek Valley. His parents were the late Lessie and Mary Elizabeth Vandergriff.
Survivors are his wife, Louise Ellis Vandergriff, Watertown; a niece, Betty Jane (Garry) Mullican of Possum Hollow; and a nephew, Gene Vandergriff of Nashville. May God’s love and mercy comfort this family in the loss of its loved one.
Bobby Joines took his wife, Mary, by ambulance to River Park Hospital in McMinnville for a check-up on Monday. We pray that she will get a good report.
Those visiting Bobby and Mary Joines this past week were Bro. Donald Owens, Helen Burt, Linda Bush, Bobby and Paulette Robinson and Debbie Young.
On Friday, Jimmy and Becky Womack visited the Joines and took them a nice warm supper.
Bobby and Mary say “thank you” to our friends and neighbors for your visits and kind deeds.
Kathy Hendrix visited Bobby and Mary Monday evening and took food.
Our community extends sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs. Gladys Ray Cope in its time of sorrow. Mrs. Cope was the mother of DeKalb County Schools’ retired director, Ernest Ray of Adams, Tenn., Linda Cook (Puggy) and Roy Cook.
Our prayers and love go to this family in its loss of a dear mother.
Dry Creek Baptist Church will be honoring mothers and fathers on their day. Special services will be held for July 4 also.
Bro. Donald Owens received a letter from the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Brentwood, stating that Dry Creek Baptist Church sent the highest offering to the state designated for the Annie Armstrong Home Missions in North America based on membership.
The Dry Creek Baptist Church and the ladies W.M.S. offering was $5,114.
To God be the glory, and may the Home Mission Board use it to spread the gospel message throughout America.
Attend church, it is a good place to be.
Dry Creek Baptist Church welcomes everyone. Bro. Donald Owens, pastor.
The angel said...”Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He is risen, just as He said.” (Matt. 25, 26)