Providence Baptist Church will be having a “Back to School Kick off Party” Sunday August 6 at 6 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a devotion, dinner and games for all ages.  They invite you to join as they celebrate a new school year.

Please if you are out and about enjoying this wonderful planet do not throw your litter out on the road or in the parks.  We have designated places for trash. Please show some respect for your planet and fellow man.  If you see it please be kind and pick it up if possible.  Lets keep our enviroment as clean as WE can!

The Ragland High School (RHS) Band is having their annual community calendar sale. Please get with your favorite band member or myself to get your order in today. They will be selling them ALL summer. $7.50 a calendar with one free listing (birthday, in memory of, anniversary), 25 cents for each additional listing, and ads are $40 and tax deductible.

Birthdays for July were:  Lexi Kay, Ashtyn Shirley, Renny Goss, Jacob Kohler, Amber Lang, Drenda St John, Jessica Campbell, Jerry Poe, Jack Daffron,  WJ Pardue, Kasie Campbell, Sara Brown, Tim Nichols, Steven Lang

Anniversaries for July were: Mike & Sandi Maroney, Cecil & Sara Brown, Jeremy & Amanda Greene

Our sympathy, love & prayers goes out to the families of J.L. Phillips, Scott Kay & Beverly Echols.

GriefShare Orientation is Sunday, Sept. 10, 2 – 4 p.m.  GriefShare is a professionally designed program to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one.  Trained, caring people who know this is difficult and want to help you lead the group.  Contact them today to reserve your spot, as seating is limited.  The program will last 13 weeks and the cost is $15.00 for the workbook.  Call Wendy Dickinson, program director at (205) 473-2164 if you have questions or would like more information. The orientation session will be a time to meet, ask questions, get more info and learn how GriefShare can help you during the difficult days ahead. For additional information, email umcpastorben@gmail.com or visit http://raglandunitedmethodistchurch.org.