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The mutt represents the best of all worlds.
A mixed-breed dog is a testament to nature. Without any input--some might say interference--from humans, the mixed breed defies description. Available in all sizes, shapes, colors, and patterns, he might have a long snout or a short nose. He may display prick ears or floppy ones.

"Jesus wept." (John 11:35)
We all know it as the shortest verse in the Bible. But it is long on what it tells about the character of Jesus both as the Son of Man and as the Son of God.
The setting is in a small town, Bethany, located just two miles east of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, or anywhere near it, was not the safest of places for Jesus to show up. Word about his miracle-working power was spreading through the region like wildfire. The Pharisees were threatened by what they were seeing and hearing.

When someone speaks of being "saved" it's often used in the sense of being saved from sin, and while this is so very true - salvation, or "sozo", is so much grander. What God has done through Jesus is cosmic in scope - meaning, it saves and heals over every single facet of our lives. Whether the shame of a past sin or thinking that satan has control over our lives, salvation means Jesus is Savior over all.

On March 7, several in the community attended graduation service of the Nashville Bible College founded by Rev. Michael Clark. Graduates from our community with a degree in Bachelor of Theology: Mary Barnes, Gary Carpenter, Julio Diaz, Steve Massey, Jim Meade, Marie Parker, Tim Sills. Graduate with Bachelor Degree in Christian Counseling: Donald Barnes.

Suffering is inevitable.
We are constantly reminded by our friends, family, and media of that suffering. Believers are not exempt; every follower of Christ will experience some kind of trial or suffering.

Congratulations to Stephen Bearman and Grey Davenport who celebrated their marriage on Saturday, April 17! Stephen and Grey were surrounded by family and friends and had perfect weather for their outdoor wedding at the home of Grey's parents, Richard and Donna Davenport.
Audrey, Suzy, and Dorothy Pearce traveled to Chapel Hill on Friday, April 26 to attend the Celebration of Life of Dr. Robert Twarog, an associate professor at UNC.

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 Catherine Gupton in loving memory of her husband, G.B. Gupton.
Sunday School:

STANHOPE -- Even with their title-defending Big East Conference schedule wrapped up, the Southern Nash Ladybirds still faced a few challenges en route to closing out the softball regular season.
While some of their potential state playoff opponents were probably at the beach for Spring Break, the Ladybirds were in action last Thursday as part of a home round-robin competition against Nash Central and area powerhouse Clayton.

Second baseman Anna Strickland makes a play last Thursday for the Southern Nash HS softball squad.

Nash Central's Jessica Sohn picks up a hit for the Lady Bulldogs as part of last Thursday afternoon's road softball contest against the Southern Nash Ladybirds.

Southern Nash's Kierstin Cooper delivers a pitch toward the plate during last Thursday afternoon's home softball game against the Nash Central Lady Bulldogs in Stanhope.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The fate of Nash Central High School's baseball regular season will come down to the Bulldogs' final game -- and maybe even beyond.
Central entered this week tied with North Johnston for first place in the Eastern Plains Conference standings.
Both clubs retained their positions Tuesday with victories -- NC versus SouthWest Edgecombe and NOJO against North Pitt.

NASH COUNTY -- Several younger standouts -- and a handful of talented veterans -- have helped make for a memorable girls soccer season this spring in Nash County.
During the final week of the regular season, both Southern Nash and Nash Central were unsure of their potential postseason fortunes -- though the Lady Bulldogs appear to be a lock for a berth in the Class 2-A State Playoffs out of the Eastern Plains Conference.

GREENVILLE - East Carolina University junior first baseman Spencer Brickhouse and senior distance runner Grace Sullivan have been named ECU's Most Outstanding Male and Female Scholar-Athletes for the 2018-19 academic year.
The duo was honored at the 30th Annual Breakfast of Champions last Saturday at the Murphy Center on the ECU campus.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Youth Soccer League Scores:

LAGRANGE, GA. -- The 5th-seeded North Carolina Wesleyan College Baseball team had its season come to a sudden end last Saturday with its second straight loss in the USA South Conference Baseball Tournament.
The 6th-seeded Greensboro College Pride outlasted the Bishops en route to a 10-2 win in the final loser's bracket game of the weekend.

ZEBULON -- Pat McInerney delivered a game winning walk-off single with bases loaded in the ninth inning and Tristen Lutz hit a score-tying home run in the fourth as the Mudcats earned a 2-1 series-clinching win versus Potomac in front of a crowd of 5,416 at Five County Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Carolina (14-10) earned its second straight series victory, taking it two games to one, after sealing Sunday's series finale in walk-off fashion versus the Nationals (9-15).

NASH COUNTY -- Listed are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Youth Baseball and Softball Scores:

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- On April 5, the North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops Cheer Team started the first round of the NCA Collegiate Championship Competition in Daytona Beach with a strong performance including a raw score of 93.3%, putting the team in 3rd place out of 10 at the end of day one.
Coaches Lyndsey and Pete Graham made some adjustments to improve the team's overall score prior to performing on day two.

RALEIGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation has announced plans for its seventh annual Canes 5-K Race.
By raising funds through events like the Canes 5k, the Foundation awarded $450,000 to 25 different children's charities and youth hockey organizations in 2018-19.

(L to R) Girls soccer coaches Robbie Kennedy (Southern Nash) and Ryan Ruiz (Nash Central) enjoy a chat before Monday's meeting between the two squads.