God patiently delivers us in spite of our forgetfulness and our self-willed rebellion. In Psalm 106:34-39, we read how Israel constantly turned from their Provider and Protector. How after all of the great miracles they saw could they ever turn from God and worship other things. You know we also have experienced many of God’s great miracles but we still find ourselves letting the world’s gods like power, fame, fortune and pleasure excite us. When we forget about God, we can be overcome by an evil world. Always remember all that God has done for you so you won’t be drawn away or enticed from him by the world’s pleasures.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family of Jackie Nuby and Jim Sutton.

Happy anniversary to: Keith and Vicki Ferguson on Sept. 2, Sonny and Eula Frances Downs on Sept. 3, Bob and Barbara Ash on Sept. 8, Vince and Glenda Lamberti on Sept. 8, Frank and Kathryn Monk on Sept. 8 and Charles and Sandra Smith on Sept. 8.

Happy birthday wishes to: Catherine Woodard on Sept. 1, Kathy Ray on Sept. 3, New Center Baptist Church (1886), Elijah Halbrooks on Sept. 6, Claire Clemons, David Lewis, Betty Traxler, Darren Tucker, Mary Montgomery and Rebecca Taylor on Sept. 7, Doug Fortinberry and Blake Myres on Sept. 8, David Dean on Sept. 9, Vanessa Ennis, Will Summerford and Victoria Wells on Sept. 10, Lauren Barr, Caleb Myres, Elizabeth Tersigni, Jim Gibson and Karen Plemons on Sept. 13.

We honor you! Join Somerville Baptist Church for “Hometown Heroes Day” on Sun., Sept. 10 as we thank God for our leaders and honor those that serve our community. There will be a free luncheon for all civil servants and their families. Please RSVP by calling 256-778-8844. Uniforms are welcomed and encouraged.