Proverbs 17:17 tells us, “A friend loveth at all times and a brother is born for adversity.”

There is a huge difference between knowing someone well and being a true friend. One of the greatest evidences of friendship is our being there to help them in times when they are having personal struggles, or stressed to the limit. Often, our friends only stick around when the friendship helps them and then they leave us wondering what happened. Think about your friends today and see just how loyal you are to them.

Be the kind of true friend that they can always count on.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to William Moody on April 25, Whitney Cheuvront, Janice Roberson and Milton Montgomery, all on April 26, Carli Montgomery on April 27, Alivia Bishop and Larry Dean, both on April 28, and Landon Robinson and Amber Terry, both on April 30.

Happy anniversary wishes to Daryl and Laura Hodoon on April 25, James and Kelly Cross on April 26, Kenneth and Tammy Robbins on April 28, and Larry and Barbara Allred and Wesley and Rebecca McCutcheon, both on April 29.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Geraldine Longshore and Shirley Johnson.

Reveal Prophecy Conference with Dr. Joel Mullinex, “The End Times: What are the signs?” will be Fri., April 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sat., April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Somerville Baptist Church, 41 Main St. in Somerville. For more information, contact the church office at 256-778-8844.