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After congregational hymns, our Sarah sang, “Oceans”. One line in this song says, “Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders”. Powerful request. Bro Tommy’s message was titled “Building a good house”. Scripture referenced, Luke 6. These scriptures are about the need to dig deep and find a firm foundation to build a sturdy house upon. If we are wise we make every effort to dig through the useless debris in our own lives, removing the things that lie between us and a firm relationship with Christ. Get rid of pride, prejudices, desires of the flesh. Storms are inevitable. Build your life upon the rock, a firm foundation. Your house will withstand the storms. During our evening service, Bro Tommy again spoke of foundations. Scripture referenced, Deuteronomy 32. Our God is the Rock of our salvation. He gives life, saves us, and is the source of all we need. He is perfect in His work and He finishes what He starts. We are complete in Him.

The people at Saint Paul’s join everyone else in praying for the sick, the departed, and those who mourn, and for the protection of the heroes who protect and heal us all. News the virus has renewed the considerations necessary to prevent contagion in this frightening phase of virus spread. All are welcome, vaccinated or not, with appropriate caution to keep everyone safe.

Laurel Heights Baptist Church Sunday morning worship services included Margaret Coon and Mary Lou Blackley singing “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” and Gary Busby sang “Through It All”.

Bro. Lee Tilton’s message continued his series in Ephesians continuing in chapter 1.

Wrapping up the sermon series 7 Practices that Will Transform Your Life with Practice #7 Obey the Sabbath, we invite you to watch, even if you weren’t able to join us on Sunday. Here is the link to the service. The music centers us as we gather, and the welcome and announcements begin at 7 minutes. https://youtu.be/uALKl-SnFds Wondrous Wednesdays continues this week. Our meal will be at 5pm. We will be having bacon wrapped chicken, escalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls, and chocolate cake. Yum! You won’t want to miss it. Our study begins at 5:30. Last week, we watched the first session of the Chosen series. Even if you weren’t able to make it last week, feel free to jump right in, and we’ll catch you up. You are welcome to join us and feel free to invite a friend. Next Sunday, our message will be titled, “The Voice of God.” See you soon!

God bless you,

Rev. Katie

Center Street where everybody is somebody. The Bible is our guide and problem solver. Bro Daniel’s thought: Man is changing God’s laws to please man. What are we doing to please God? The Harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few.

The song service : All Alone, Restore My Spirit, Hilltops of Glory, Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, To Canaan’s Land.

Message: ‘Closet Christianity’ taken from Matthew 6.

Prayer list: Center Street Church of Christ, Bethel Church of Christ, Dodson Church of Christ, Westside Detroit Church of Christ, Waldo Arkansas Church of Christ, the Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Covid workers, Law enforcement, Our government, Sick and ill, Lost family members and their loved ones, School children taking test so they will pass, Teachers, City workers, Food Pantry workers, Winn and LaSalle Parishes Citizens.

Center Street sends our congratulations to the Jena Lady Giants for winning The Softball State Championship.

We pray for everyone!

We pray for Revs Eric, Pamela Peoples and his sister along with the Burks temple Methodist Church family.

We pray for Presiding Elder Rev Earl Griffin, his wife Sis Marilynn and their church and family.

We pray for Mrs. Minnie’s Mom and Dad and family. Our loving God is a Doctor.

We pray for Mr. Billy Zimmerman, Ms. Mayme and Mickey and their family along with Ms. Em and her family.

We pray for Bro. Etoy Ashley, Sis Betty Ashley, sis Michelle Ashley and Bro Michael T Ashley and their families. God loves you.

We thank God for Mr. Steve Shelton and all the kindness he shows to people. We pray for him and his family.

We pray for the family and friends of Bro Cory Austin. He worked at one of our local grocery stores. He will be missed.

We pray for Minister Chris Hester and family. Our loving God can do anything but fail.

On July 29,2021, WPSO deputies were dispatched to 6223 Hwy 34, Winnfield, LA, 71483 in reference to a drive-by-shooting in which gunshots were fired into a house where a woman and a child were sleeping.

As a result of an investigation by WPSO investigators, a suspect was developed. WPSO already held warrants on the suspect, Jarade Reed Sanders, W /M/DOB: July 4, 1988, of Winn Parish, on related and unrelated charges as follows:

1. Terrorizing

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Winn Parish has joined Pointe Coupee Parish as the only two parishes in Louisiana to declare themselves as a Second Amendment Sanctuary and as such will oppose gun control measures enacted by other governmental bodies.

The resolution, offered by Juror Kirk Miles, passed last week. Pointe Coupee (New Roads) passed their resolution on August 10, just four days prior to the Winn Parish Police Jury action.

The only other parish to date that has addressed the second amendment sanctuary parish in Louisiana was in St. Mary Parish (Franklin) but they rejected the measure 10-1. Currently there is a petition in Caddo Parish asking for their parish government to become a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

This movement is a growing trend after Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed a measure that would have allowed residents to “conceal carry” a firearm statewide. The failure by Republicans to override the governor’s veto of the bill, just added fuel to the fire.

The Winn Parish Police Jury could be on the verge of initiating one of the biggest water works projects in parish history thanks to monies from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that was signed into law March 11 of this year.

At their meeting last week, Jurors authorized their President, Joshua McAllister, to solicit proposals from water systems in Winn Parish for ARPA funds.

“If we are able to get awarded, the Jury will match some funds to help these water projects. This will be the biggest water workover ever to happen in Winn Parish.” McAllister said.

The ARPA package includes $350 billion nationwide in aid for state and local governments, along with additional funding for other areas like education, rental assistance and transit.

District 2 Clean-Up Day, sponsored by D2 Councilman Gerald “Scooter” Hamms will be held August 28, from 8a.m. to 4 p.m. We will meet up at the Moss Street Gym. Come out and help! Volunteers are needed! Supplies, food and beverages provided for volunteers.

The boundary lines for District 2 are as follows:

North Side-West Lafayette

East Side-South Jones Hwy. 34

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