The Holy Spirit Encounter ministry is coming May 3-5 to Fayette Family Church at 1729 Ga. Hwy. 54 W. in Fayetteville. Those attending will hear and experience biblical teachings, worship, testimonies, and more with focus on the Holy Spirit. There is no cost; however, registration is requested for the encounter ministry. Everyone in the community is invited to the “Consuming Fire” service Saturday at 7:30 p.m. For registration and agenda visit fayettefamilychurch.org.

After the front-page publication of the widow’s letter last week in The Citizen and online in TheCitizen.com, many individuals, families, churches and organizations contacted us to offer help — anonymously in many cases — to the widowed mother. We responded that we did not know who she was and had no way to contact her — except through the paper and online. The letter nearby is her response — this time in an unsigned letter with U.S.postage attached. We thank all of you who called, wrote, emailed and came by with offers of help. — Cal Beverly, editor and publisher.

The discussion of the issue of gun control. One side yells, “Protect the Second Amendment and we need to enforce the laws we already have on the books!” The other side screams, “Maximum 10-round magazines or possibly seven rounds, universal background checks and removal of all the hideous assault rifles from the shelves!”

The tirade on gun control goes on and on. Maybe by stepping back and analyzing the situation, we may find an answer or partial answer to the problem. Read More»

Cornelia Campbell Pruett Reeves, passed away Sunday evening April 28, 2013 at her home. Born June 17, 1932 in rural Lamar County, TX, Cornelia Campbell was called “Coolie” by her family and friends all her life. Mrs. Reeves was an energetic woman who jumped whole heartedly into anything she undertook. She was a successful gardener, canning her tomatoes and beans each summer. Coolie and her long time gentleman friend, Tom Williams, danced well together. Read More»