We may not realize it but we all are given different gifts that we can use at different times and in many different ways in our life. Are you using the gifts that God has given you? It is our responsibility to exercise these gifts. Knowing this we should look for the opportunity to serve. In I Corinthians 12:8-10 we find where Paul reminded the Corinthian church about their spiritual gifts. Don’t know what your gift might be? Ask God to show you what might be your special area of service. One way we can use our gift is to care for others. Perhaps you know an individual or family going through a difficult health need. You could volunteer to drive them to a doctor’s appointment or something as simple as bringing them a meal. No matter where god has placed us we can use the gifts to help those in need.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Garry and Judy Harville in the loss of Judy’s brother, Jimmy (Bo) Beavers, who died in Prattville recently. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

New Center community was saddened with the passing of one of our long time members, Jean Johnson. Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends. Mrs. Johnson died Thur., April 16, at her residence. Her service was Mon., April 20, at New Center Baptist Church with burial in New Center Cemetery.

The beautiful flowers on the Communion table of New Center Baptist Church on Sun., April 20, was placed by Sally Cheatham and Kody Vest in loving memory of Kenneth (K.V.) Vest 09-26-1959–04-21-2006.

Happy anniversary wishes this week to Daryl and Laura Hodo on April 25, James and Kelly Cross on April 26, Kenneth and Tammy Robbins on April 28 and Larry and Barbara Alldred and Wesley and Rebecca McCutcheon on April 29.

Happy birthday wishes to Tristan Creighton and Tom Robinson on April 23, Chris Chandler and Kody Vest, both on April 24, William Moody on April 25, Whitney Cheuvront, Janice Roberson and Milton Montgomery, all on April 26, Jackson Grubbs and Carli Montgomery, both on April 27, Alivia Bishop and Larry Dean, both on April 28, Joshua Carlock on April 29 and Maggie Brown and Amber Terry, both on April 30.

Start making plans to attend the Somerville Spring Festival Fri., May 1, at the Somerville Courthouse. Music begins at 5 p.m. with different groups and bands. The Fellowship Quartet will sing from 8 to 9 p.m. with fireworks afterwards. Bring your lawn chairs. For more information, contact Somerville town Hall at 256-778-8282. Come out and enjoy the fun.

New Center Baptist Church is sponsoring a Children’s Fishing Rodeo May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walker Pond, 56 Church Road, Hartselle. This event is for children ages 2-15; however, an adult sponsor is required for each child. There will be three class brackets with prizes for first and second place in each bracket. Participants can pre-register by calling 256-778-1028 or by emailing ncbcevents@gmail.com. The cost for this event is a donation of any amount to the NCB Guatemala Mission Trip. Bring your lawn chairs and fishing pole if you have one. Bait will be provided and a few extra poles if you need one. A hotdog lunch will be provided for all participants.