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Today we live in a “post-Christian” world.  The Christian world is already behind us as people move on to different things.  Visit about any European church on Sunday these days and you will find plenty of available seating.  The vast majority of Europeans just don’t go to church anymore.  In terms of church attendance in the United States, only about 10% of the US population will grace the doors of a church on Sunday.

A young couple was at a jewelry counter shopping for a cross on a gold chain.  The sales clerk asked, “Do you prefer the one with the little man on it or do you like the plain one better?”

Sadly, to 90% of Americans, Jesus has become nothing more than “the little man on the cross.”

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY OR CLASSES
 
SAMARITAN’S PURSE
This disaster relief team still needs volunteers each day.  Orientation is every day at 7:30 am & 12:30 pm.  Please call 662.664.3863.

BABY SHOWER
Today • 1:00 PM • Front Foyer
All ladies are invited to honor Hilary Price Moss and soon expected baby girl, Blair Eloise.  She is registered at Walmart. Hilary is the daughter of Tina Downs.

ADULT/SENIOR ADULT TRIP
April 6-9 • Charlotte, North Carolina
Our Adults & Senior Adults will travel to Charlotte, NC to tour the Billy Graham Library, his homeplace & grounds.  We will also tour Mount Airy (Mayberry) and see the Andy Griffith Museum and other attractions from the Andy Griffith show.  See Bro. Jim for more information and to sign up.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY SHIRTS FOR SALE
Another order for the violet long sleeve & short sleeve shirts will be placed soon.  Order forms are at the Welcome Centers and the Women’s Ministry table.  Place your order form and payment (cash or check) in an offering box or bring to the Church Office by Wednesday, April 8.

MISSION TRIP DEADLINE
All Mission Trip applications and $200 deposit checks need to be turned in by Monday, April 13.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - SPRING BANQUET
Sunday, April 19

2025 GIVING STATEMENTS
The annual giving statements are now being distributed.  To request your statement, please complete the form located at the Front Welcome Center and drop it in one of the offering boxes or call the Church Office (662.287.3118).

SAVE THE DATE – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Illumination Station • June 1-4

LAST WEEK
Bible Study • 489
Worship • 839
Wednesday Night • 382

LADRON NETHERY • 662.284.6129
 
BRIAN STANFORD • 662.665.5507
 
CLARK WHITTEN • 662.212.0259