In the midst of troubles, peace can be found in Jesus. We all have times when we worry over our families, our health issues, finances and many various needs and situations. No matter the circumstances, Jesus has assured us that we can be at peace. He said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.” In Phillippians 4:7, Paul tells us, “And the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” The peace of God will guard our hearts and our minds. God is in control, we know how the story ends and we are victorious over sin.

Happy anniversary to Bert and Joan Derryberry on Sept. 2 and Joe and Em Allen on Sept. 3.

Happy birthday wishes to: Michael Rea on Sept. 1, Mark Barton and Justin Turney on Sept. 3, Alexis Cain, Sawyer Clemons, Clay Clemons, Kayla Lacy, Cindy Pulaski and Diana Smith on Sept. 4, Zanna Collins on Sept. 5, Allyson Burris and Donna Morgan on Sept. 6.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Matt, Staci and Presley Taylor in the loss of Staci’s grandmother, Dot Allen.

Fundraiser for Wesley Motes transplant patient will be Sat., Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be selling pork and chicken plates for $12 which includes baked beans, slaw, potato salad and a drink. You may eat in or carry out. Also available will be whole Boston butts for $40 (must preorder) catered by award winning Lumlee Smokers from Trinity. See or contact Betty Dorris or Brenda McMinemon. Sweets on a mission will also be taking pre-orders for cakes and sweets. Please see or contact Dee Walker or Laura Hodo. Life South Blood Mobile will be available Sat., Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in honor of Wesley Motes. See Patsy Haywood if you can give!

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Harold Callahan. Mr. Callahan and his family have been a part of the New Center Community for many years. Continue to pray for his wife, Virginia; his children, Kathy, Jerry and Charles and their families and also his sisters, Faye and Betty and a host of friends.