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One of the things I enjoy most about going to church is seeing someone accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. My wife and I were discussing what churches and Christians should do to follow-up with these new converts. Robbie said, "You need to give a little advice for the new Christian in one of your devotions".
As I thought about what she said, I remembered how hard I struggled to find my way.

Thank God Peachtree Baptist Church still continues to be blessed. We at Peachtree Baptist Church continue to praised God for all he continues to bless us with.
The sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Bob and I as a loving reminder of all the members of Peachtree and our community who are at home or in assisted living/nursing facilities. This group of people need to constantly be in our thoughts and prayers.

BUNN -- Aside from a rare own goal, it's impossible to score in soccer without possessing the ball.
And that's the main reason the Southern Nash Firebirds are currently two games ahead of their nearest competitor in the Big East Conference boys soccer standings.

Southern Nash's Raul Nunez (right) elevates to maintain possession during the Firebirds' impressive road victory Monday against Big East Conference boys soccer foe Bunn.

Southern Nash High School's Gamliel Mendoza (left) tries to shake the defense of Bunn's Liam Catalan-Escamilla during Monday's Big East Conference match at the BHS Soccer Complex.

Southern Nash High School's Jared Gonzalez watches his header go into the net for an amazing goal during the Firebirds' road victory Monday afternoon against Big East Conference boys soccer opponent Bunn.

Southern Nash's Raul Nunez (left) tries to get past Bunn's William Sutton during Friday's soccer contest.

RED OAK -- With four freshman starters in the lineup, it's safe to say that the success of this year's Rocky Mount High School girls tennis squad is somewhat unexpected.
But RM's quartet of ninth-graders have made immediate impacts this fall -- so much so that the Gryphons have been dominant in Big East Conference competition.

Northern Nash's Phoebe Atkins sends a forehand return over the net during the Lady Knights' regular season tennis finale last Thursday afternoon against long-time Big East Conference rival Rocky Mount.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The 2021 Big East Conference volleyball season continues to defy logic and expectation.
That assessment was reinforced last Thursday as Nash Central hosted Bunn with a share of first place on the line in the ultra-competitive league.
The occasion was an emotional moment for the fired-up Lady Bulldogs, who were celebrating Senior Night.

Camryn Eley (center) and Blake Batts (right) team up for a double block for Nash Central during last Thursday's match versus Bunn.

BUNN -- Southern Nash went to its powerful ground attack to take control last Friday against Bunn -- and then made a pair of rare visits to the air to finish the job.
Tralon Mitchell rushed for four touchdowns in the opening half before Brock Alford teamed up with Jackson Vick on two TD passes as the Firebirds earned a 42-14 road decision at Bunn in a Big East Conference football matchup.

MARS HILL -- The host Mars Hill football team (4-2) rallied from a 13-point deficit to down Barton College (3-3), 40-32, last Saturday afternoon at Meares Stadium.
Mars Hill quarterback Jimmy Urzua passed for 266 yards and two touchdowns and the squad used a key special teams play early in the fourth quarter as the Lions rallied from a 19-6 deficit for the win.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College gootball team rolled to a dominating 21-0 shutout of conference foe Greensboro College on a soggy homecoming last Saturday on the NCWC campus..
The win was Wesleyan's third straight in conference play as the Bishops improved to 3-3 on the year.