Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, traditionally observed on May 30 but now officially observed on the last Monday in May. I pray you all observe this Memorial Day with respect, as it should be, for the true meaning. If you are traveling, I pray safe travels for you.
Congratulations to all the graduates from daycare through college! You all have worked hard to accomplish this milestone in your life.
Please keep the Love family in your prayers. Ms. Elizabeth (Libby) Love was laid to rest Wednesday, May 18, in the Scobey Cemetery.
Congratulations to Mr. Keith Harris on being named the 2021-2022 Most Influential Teacher at Grenada High School. The award is based on student votes. Keith is the son of our pastor, Bro. Ricky Harris and Sheri Harris.
Mark, Faye and Kristie Hartley held their annual bass tournament Saturday, May 14. It was their 30th annual tournament. Winners were Farrell Fester, first place and largest bass; Mike Runnels, second place; Ethan Shields, third place; and Dallas Goodson, fourth place. Johnny Shields had the largest crappie and Brady Taylor the largest stringer. Faye said, “God blessed us with a beautiful day. Lots of fun food fellowship and good times. Thanks to everyone that helped to make this event happen.”
Tommy and Deborah McCool along with Tommy’s sister, Alice Kellum, spent Saturday night and Sunday in Greenville. They visited Tommy’s two brothers-in-law, Hubert Utz and Jim Welch, both of Leland. Hubert came home from the hospital last week and Jim had a procedure done Tuesday in Jackson. He ended up having to have heart surgery. They both are doing well now. Deborah said they did a little shopping and a lot of looking while in Greenville.
Congratulations to Kristen Sturdivant and Dylan Douglas on their marriage Saturday, May 21. I pray you two have a long and happy marriage.
Martha Box has been busy doing the “whawtusi” and the bebop on that army of slider invaders (army worms) in her house.
Martha said there was a “wonderful, spirit-filled revival” Sunday night through Wednesday night with great sharing of the word. She’s been busy all week taking care of needs and wants. Especially her workouts. She said, “You would think I would be quite curvaceous by now.” She took Sunday off and did nothing at all until 3 p.m. Finally dressed and went to check on her patient/neighbor, then on up to her sister Joyce Stevens for a delicious supper.
Happy birthday to Jesse Anna Robinson on the 26th; Bob Bailey on the 27th; and Teresa Jaco Bailey on the 28th. I wish all of you a great day of celebrating.
Our great-grandson, Bradley Holliday, received the Outstanding Citizenship award, May 17 from his third-grade teachers, Mrs. Amanda Cobb and Mrs. Ricki Jean Hardin. Bradley is looking forward to entering the fourth grade this fall.
We have had so much sickness in our little community lately with colds and sinus problems. The ones on the mend are Sadie Harper, Eugene Bailey, Sandy Beavers, Virginia Beavers and Kenny Parker, to name a few!
Recipe for this week: Pork Roast (another from the Presley Family cookbook)
4-pound pork roast
3 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground pepper
2 tsp. sage
2 Tbs. vinegar
Wash pork roast and pat dry. Rub seasoning into meat. Sprinkle sage and vinegar over roast. Wrap in foil, put in roasting pan and cook until brown and tender. Cook about 35-40 minutes per pound at 325 degrees.
Thought for the day: I do not want merely to possess a faith, I want a faith that possesses me.
