Donald and Cynthia Mullican, Jonathon and Matthew of Lebanon honored Garry and Betty Mullican with a 50th wedding anniversary celebration on Aug. 5 at the Dry Creek Baptist Fellowship Hall.
A stormy, rainy afternoon didn’t deter a estimated 200 relatives and friends who came to show their love for this nice couple who has been married 50 years.
We saw so many people who were born and reared in this beautiful valley and had been gone for years.
It was good to see and talk with Eugene Vandagriff and wife who live in Kentucky and attended. It was nice to see and talk with them. Wayne took his father, the late Walter Vandergriff, on many trips.
The Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Tramel of Lebanon, both natives of the valley, came to honor their cousin.
Also present were Terry Cripps, Dwight Cripps, Jerald and Lisa Cripps and grandson, Christian.
Louise Vandergriff of Watertown, aunt of Betty Jane and widow of the late L.C. Vandergriff, came. Everyone enjoyed seeing Louise.
We also saw Tom and Georgia Cripps of Dismal Road.
Betty Jane said that she and Garry had no granddaughters, so Donald and Cynthia chose their sons to serve the cake and punch. Everyone agreed that Jonathon and Matthew did a good job.
We congratulate Garry and Betty Jane on their 50th wedding anniversary and wish for them good health and many more happy years together.
Jennifer Hendrix entertained with a surprise birthday party honoring her husband, Jared Hendrix, at the home of Roger and Kathy Hendrix, on Aug. 4. Jared was 30 on Aug. 1.
Everyone enjoyed delicious sandwiches, salads, chips and dip.
Jared’s sister, Michele Kent, made home-made strawberry ice cream to serve with the birthday cake.
Those present were Tucker and Carol Hendrix, Orville Hendrix and Holden Hendrix and Justin Cripps, Lisa Wasson, Bridgett and Jessie Simpson, Ryan, Abby, Issac, Finley and Zachary, Michele Kent and Brandon, Elizabeth and Olivia, Henry B. and Natalie Frazier, Monica Reynolds and Levi, Jerald and Lisa Cripps, Jim and Judy Kimbrell, Kenny Edge, Jordan and Nicole Cripps and Christian, Ricky and Kathy Hendrix, Jared and Jennifer Hendrix and Louise Frazier.
An evening of good food, fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all who came to party. Congratulations Jared.
Dry Creek Baptist Church was delighted to have two former pastors of McMinnville attend revival meeting service Tuesday evening.
Bro. Dave Carden invited Bro. Carl Smith to attend the Dry Creek Baptist revival.
Everyone was happy to see these two men who have been in God’s ministry for many years, and both have served as pastors of Dry Creek Baptist Church.
We recall their ministry at Dry Creek and their dedication to preach the gospel. We thank God for these two ministers and for all men who have given their life in service to God’s ministry.
The Olympic games in London are very entertaining. We find time to watch them and cheer for the U.S.A., which is doing very well.
Rain is in the forecast. We are happy for the showers, and we need them.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Franklin of Smithville have been in Texas to visit Linda’s brother who is ill in a hospital. We pray for his recovery. Our love and best wishes go to this family.
Dry Creek Baptist Church helped with a fundraiser for Glen Faircloth, a cancer victim, on Saturday. Glen is organist at Dry Creek Baptist.
Everyone is welcome at Dry Creek Baptist Church. Bro. Donald Owens, pastor.
The world desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (1John 2:217).