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NASHVILLE- Even a tiny bit of land- in this case, a raised bed outside Cooley Library- can make a big difference in the life of pollinators and migrating Monarch butterflies, who are suffering from massive habitat loss.
The flowerbed by the sign of Cooley Library, recently replanted, is now a pollinator pitstop along the "Butterfly Highway," a statewide restoration initiative that is targeted towards helping to restore native pollinator habitats lost to land use change.

"And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight and am no longer worthy to be called your son'." (Luke 15:21)
I have always made it a point to be at least 10-15 minutes early anywhere I am scheduled to go.
BUT! I'm married to Robbie. When we go anywhere, we fly in the door at the last minute or 5-10 minutes late!! I tell everyone, "the only time Robbie will be early for anything is for her funeral. That's because me or Lauren will be in charge!"

Though answered in part, the question from last week remains: "Is Christianity a copycat religion?" It is an essential question that critics of Christianity often ask, and rightly so. After all, the oldest clay tablet fragments we have of The Great Flood story are not from the Genesis account but are from at least two other and much older accounts; one written in Sumerian and the other embedded in The Epic of Gilgamesh. So, it is with purpose that we once again take up our investigation from last week, comparing The Great Flood account in Genesis with these two older universal flood stories to gain some idea of which one is most likely the original version.

A mother's faith and her children.
A mother's impact can affect generations. Moses' mother trusted God with him when He was just a baby. The King had given orders for all boys 2 years old and younger to be killed. But Jochebed defied the King's demand.
Exodus 2:1-3 ESV

Margo Ennis Melton was recently selected by her peers as Pender Early College High School Teacher of the Year! She earned this recognition for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success. Congratulations Margo!
End of Year Kingdom Kids Celebration will be Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Red Oak Baptist Church in the Family Life Center.
The Baptist Men will have their monthly breakfast meeting on Sunday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m.

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Savannah Stephens, daughter of Kyle and Susan Stephens, has been named the recipient of the Ann MacPherson Weaver Memorial Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy (RMA). Currently an eighth-grade student at Red Oak Middle School, Savannah will attend RMA this fall as a freshman on a full-tuition scholarship valued at nearly $58,000 over four years. The Weaver Scholarship is the Academy's only full-tuition award.
Established in 1986, the scholarship honors the memory of Ann MacPherson Weaver, a 1984 RMA graduate who passed away from cancer later that same year.

The Nash County Farmers Market and the Nashville Farmers Market have partnered to bring you the "Nothing but Nash" Farm to Table Fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event includes an evening of fun, food, and fellowship at the Nashville Junction.
The event begins with a "meet the farmers social hour" with yard games and live music from Meredith Davis Johnson starting at 5 p.m. The meal begins at 6 p.m.

RALEIGH - North Carolina's wildflowers aren't just beautiful -- they reflect decades of care and commitment by N.C. Department of Transportation crews.
Since 1985, stretches of highway across the state have flourished with blooms that support pollinators and enhance the travel experience, thanks to the NCDOT Wildflower Program. This week, NCDOT is celebrating the 2025 Wildflower Award winners, honoring the teams that made our roadsides brighter and more beautiful last year.

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)
Robbie and I became members of a wonderful church last Sunday. After caring for her mom for a long period of time, we were finally able to commit to attending church on a regular basis. We had been visiting there for several months. We love the pastor, the sermons, the music, and the people. We even found a Sunday School class with about 50 others which we really enjoy.

NASHVILLE - In order to put some teeth in Nashville's two-hour parking limit downtown, particularly on "court days," the town planning department is looking into a parking ticket system based on license plates.
Planning Director Shawn Lucas brought up parking enforcement at the April 28th Downtown Nashville Strong Advisory Board meeting. His questions to board members were if there were still ongoing parking violations and if the DSAB might consider budgeting for parking enforcement software.