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Church briefs must be submitted in writing, either on a form available at The News Courier office at 410 W. Green St., Athens, or sending email to ed@athensnews-courier.com or a fax to 256-233-7753.
• Chicken stew. Group 3, Greater Hope M.B. Church will hold a chicken stew beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Brownsferry Center, 611 Brownsferry St. Half gallon, $12; quart, $6; and pint, $3. Contact: 256-658-7792.
• Annual Spring Luncheon. Hosted by the Athens First United Methodist Church Women of Worth, the annual spring luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Beasley Center at the church. The speaker will be Lisa McKay author of _You Can Still Wear Cute Shoes, And Other Great Advice from an Unlikely Preacher_s Wife.” Tickets are $15. Call the church office at 256-232-2020. Luncheon is provided by C&A Catering with music by Stephanie Fenton. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, Feb. 25.
• Pastor appreciation. The public is invited to the St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church for a morning of gratitude and appreciation honoring their pastor of 18 years, Kenneth F. Owens, at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 3. The church is located at 740 W. Sanderfer Road in Athens. Pastor Leo Owens of Bethel-Colbert church in Leighton will deliver the message.
• Revival. Clements Baptist Church at 8690 U.S. 72 West will hold a revival featuring Dr. Bob Pitman Sunday, March 3, through Wednesday, March 6. Service times: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Monday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bob Pitman has preached at more than 900 revivals and Bible conferences in the U.S. and several conferences in Europe and Africa.
• Gospel meeting. Three speakers will be featured during Northside Church of Christ gospel meeting Sunday, March 3, through Wednesday, March 6, at 1201 N. Jefferson St. Sunday services will be at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. Speakers will be Sunday, Carl Witty; Monday, Jeff May; Tuesday, Steve Ferguson; and Wednesday, Warren Glass. Information: 256-232-3179.
Calendar of Events
Church Bulletin 3/1/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/24/13
MONDAY
Memorial Day ceremony
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Limestone County Event Center on Pryor Street across from the Veterans Museum. Guest speaker will be Major Gen. Lynn Collyar, commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command. Refreshments to follow. Contact: 256-771-7578. -
Limestone Ledger 5/23/13
SUNDAY
VFW grill out
The VFW and Ladies Auxiliary grill out will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the VFW Post on North Jefferson Street. $5 per plate for barbecue ribs and chicken plate dinners. Eat in or carry out. Public invited. Contact: 256-729-6077 or 431-7887. -
Limestone Ledger 5/22/13
WEDNESDAY
Alzheimer’s information
An information booth with educational materials and someone to answer questions about Alzheimer’s disease will be available from 2-4 p.m. today at Walgreens on U.S. 31 North in Athens across from the high school. - Church Bulletin 5/22/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/21/13
WEDNESDAY
Alzheimer’s information
An information booth with educational materials and someone to answer questions about Alzheimer’s disease will be available from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at Walgreens on U.S. 31 North in Athens across from the high school. -
Limestone Ledger 5/19/13
TUESDAY
Chicken stew
The American Legion Post 49 monthly chicken stew will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5 to eat in or for per quart carryouts. Containers provided. No sides with carryouts. Information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. Reserve carryouts: 256-230-6233. - Church Bulletin 5/19/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/18/13
SATURDAY
Sheriff’s Rodeo
Limestone County Sheriff’s 31st Annual Rodeo continues tonight at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at gate. For more information, go online to www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. Contact: Limestone Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111. -
Limestone Ledger 5/17/13
SATURDAY
30th anniversary celebration
Athens-Limestone Emergency Food and Shelter, located at 20086 Swanner Blvd. in Tanner, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at a community party from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Events include large yard sale, health screenings and free food beginning at noon. - Church Bulletin 5/17/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/24/13
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