Some are called to tell others about Christ through writing books in the Bible.

II Corinthian 3:3 tells us that all believers are called to be a witness by the way we live. We are to be an example of how Christ has made a difference in our life, how we treat others and how we should strive to live for him. No matter where the Lord has placed us, we are to live each day in a way that others would want to know about Christ who loves them.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Kathryn and Frank Monk in the loss of Frank’s uncle, Boyd Stringer.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Tracey Maxwell of Somerville. Services were Sun., Nov. 24, at Somerville Baptist Church.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Myra Robinson on Dec. 1, Wade and Wesley Larimore on Dec. 2, Kristi S. Graham and Dylan Bryant on Dec. 3 and Dustin Free and Faye Cobbs on Dec. 4.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Penny Smallwood Hazel in the loss of their loved one. Penny lost her battle with cancer on Sat., Nov. 23. Services were Tues., Nov. 26, at Peck Funeral Home Chapel.

The children of New Center Baptist Church will present their Christmas program, “Christmas Black and White,” discovering the real story of Christmas created by Jeff Slaughteer, Sun., Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. It will be followed with a “Birthday Party for Jesus” with cake and ice cream.