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A group of ministers from Word Tabernacle Church and the Impact Center in Rocky Mount often visit area nursing homes to baptize residents as part of their "Nursing Home Ministry." Minister Bertha Smith shared, "There are many older people who are in the rest homes who never have had the opportunity to get saved. Some people do not realize the connection between God and salvation until they are unable to travel to a church and are hindered by wheelchairs and being bed ridden.

A friend of mine is a cancer survivor. She's had a tough time and her recovery has been anything but easy. In fact, I hadn't seen her in several years and would not have recognized her if we had met by chance. But it wasn't due to a loss of weight or hair; she just didn't look the same. Her mother attributes the difference in her appearance to a combination of the side effects of chemotherapy and stress.

Are you saved? What a loaded and often confusing question in the world. This question carries an expectancy for believers, yet ushers in confusion to those who are non-believers. The question is one that is normal for the churched and not normal for the unchurched. Why is it confusing to non-believers? Well, the question begs a further question, "saved from what and saved for what?"

The youth of Kingdom International are still raising funds for their trip to Forward 2019 at the end of June. We have about 50 youth and adult chaperones planning to attend this event. The cost is $300 per person. The $300 covers all necessary expenses (room, travel, etc.). If you would like to help sponsor a young person or chaperone, please see youth pastors Steve & Jill Massey.

What a great day for Derby Day! The Red Oak Area Preservation Society held it's 2nd Annual Derby Day Party on Saturday, May 4. The community turned out in their "Derby" wear with colorful clothes and festive hats. They enjoyed the party held on location at the Red Oak Teacherage. The good time included music by The Brake Tyme Band, meal catered by The Main Course, live feed of the Kentucky Derby, refreshments, and so much more!

The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation, family and friends met to worship on Sunday. The Church was full of the faithful.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Tanya Pitts in loving memory of her husband, Harry Pitts and his parents, Needham and Hazel Pitts.

Renny Taylor, Nash Central High School AP History teacher, was selected by the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution as the Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence America History High School History Teacher of the Year. The presentation was made at the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution's Annual Meeting. Taylor received a Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and a check for $500. The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR sponsored Taylor.

Nash County Emergency Management encourages residents to plan now for hurricanes by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November.
"Tropical storms and hurricanes can devastate homes and communities," Brent Fisher, Nash county Assistant Director of Fire-Rescue Services and Emergency Management said.

RED OAK -- Faced with a long, difficult rehabilitation process, Ben Heacox vowed not to just get back to where he was before he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament as a sophomore at Northern Nash High School.
Instead, Heacox wanted to get even better, and that was a goal he achieved in impressive fashion.

The budget makers for the Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System were chided for their budget proposal on Tuesday night during a joint meeting between the Nash-Rocky Mount Board of Education and Nash County Commissioners.
Superintendent Dr. Shelton Jefferies and Interim Chief Financial Officer Sheila Wallace presented the proposed budget to commissIoners at a meeting that was held at Nash Community College. Prior to the school system's presentation, Nash Community College presented its budget request.

Despite the rain and threat of storms, the 25th annual Nash County Relay for Life continued on.
The threat of inclement weather postponed the opening ceremony and survivor walk on Friday night but didn't stop it.
"We've made it 25 years and ain't no rain stopping us now," said Bradly Leonard, one of the co-chairs for the event. "This is a big year and we're going to celebrate no matter how wet."

The Nash County Farmers Market is hoping to attract more families to the market by offering a day for kids on the first Saturday of every month.
The first "Kids Day at the Market" will be held this Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the market, located at 1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount.
Barbara Monk, Administrative Assistant for Nash County Cooperative Assistant, said the purpose of the Kids Day is to teach youth about what Cooperative Extension does.

National Day of Prayer will take place on the Nash County Courthouse on Thursday, May 2 at 12 noon.
The event will last around 30 minutes and will include a message by Rev. Travis Crocker, of Rock Creek Baptist Church in Nashville.
The theme for this year's event is "Love One Another."