Many times when we let heartaches and problems invade us, it makes us think that God isn’t concerned about us. However, what we must realize is that at this time, God is our only hope and strength. In Psalm 102, we find that in the time that we feel so weak and can’t face what might be going on around us, we can still lean on Him. It is during our weak points that God’s strength is there for us. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1. He will provide strength in any situation.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Peyton Legg on Feb. 12, Betty Dorris, Melinda McCleskey and Parker Lemmond, all on Feb. 14, Freda Swann and Scott Moore, both on Feb. 15, Rita Cobbs on Feb. 16, Andrea Ferguson, Andrea Pulaski, Brenda Wilhoite and Pam Roberts, all on Feb. 17 and Barbara Allred and David Ratje, both on Feb. 18.

Happy anniversary wishes to Mark and Karen Griffith and Horace and Sarah Plemons on Feb. 14 and Linda Lemke and Zaine and Michi Suggs on Feb. 17.

Miss Laura Tinkle, bride-elect of Mr. Jason Rochester was honored recently with a bridal Shower by hosts Ms.  Branda Bloodworth. Those attending were Michi Suggs, Emily Tinkle, Debbie Rochester, Jean Rochester, Kelley Wells, Sandy Rochester, Teresa Rochester, Laura Patterson, Sarah Synder, Addene Matthews, Sheena Dugger, Angelia Whatley, Penny Stewart, Peggy Shadden, Sherry Wells, Sherry Moore, Kaycee La Boudiere, Patty Brown and Javon Alldredge.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Anna McClain.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to David Lee Crowe, Brenda Crowe Lindsey and Sandra Crowe Beavers in the loss of their mother, Stelle Crowe George. She passed away Feb. 4, 2015, at the age of 88 and was a longtime resident of the New Center community.