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STRAYS ~ Most of the pets in the Shelter, in particular the dogs, are strays. Most of them are because people let their dogs out to potty, then they leave their yard for adventures, especially when they or other dogs are in heat. Obviously, for their safety and the safety of others, they need to be under control of their owners. See the regulations below. If you don't have a fenced yard, you should have them on a cable or on leash.

Recently, I was involved in a misunderstanding that turned out to be a real source of embarrassment.
The particulars are not important because the embarrassment that I experienced had nothing to do with the nature of the misunderstanding. I was embarrassed because the circumstances that surrounded the incident made me look as if I was the farthest thing from a Christian.

The God we glorify is the God who gives. The God we honor is the God who is humble. The God who is sovereign over all the earth rode on a donkey.
Hi Fellow Followers, Palm Sunday (almost) greetings to you this day. We've come a long way from Ash Wednesday and things are getting real. Good Friday is coming, Passion Week is before us - yet before that, we witness the Triumphal Entry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as he enters Jerusalem on a donkey.

Please be in prayer for the staff, girls, and moms who will be traveling to Camp Mundo Vista on Friday, April 12-13 for Mother/Daughter Overnight Camp sponsored by the North Roanoke Baptist Association.
All ladies invited to the Early Risers breakfast at Red Oak Baptist Church Family Life Center on Sunday, April 14 at 8:00 am.

God truly blesses us. The Peachtree Baptist Church Congregation and friends met to worship last Sunday.
The Sanctuary flower arrangement Sunday was presented to glorify God by Beverly Wilson in loving honor of Barbara Privette and Laicyn Batchelor for the joy they give to others.

On the morning I was trying to compose my article, I realized how easy it is to take the path of least resistance. I don't expect any of us wake up on any given morning hoping that we will encounter discomfort or uneasiness of any kind. We also know the reality of life.
I also suppose readers of the Bible find it easier to read and engage those texts which are "easy" and more comforting than others.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of The Tar River Region invites you to visit its Nashville location!
The club has been housed, since its inception, on the campus of the former W.L. Greene School, in the facility which was known as the agriculture building.
Last week, the club relocated into one of the education buildings on campus.

Big Hats, Sundresses and Seersucker Suits. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region is hosting Derby Day at the Mills! The afternoon will be filled with pre-race fun, streaming of the Kentucky Derby, a derby inspired meal, cocktails, music, photo booth, kid friendly derby day themed events and more!
Experience the 2019 Kentucky Derby in The Power House NC at Rocky Mount Mills. Stay tuned for more details and how to purchase tickets!

RED OAK -- Fitting that one of the final acts of Sam Page's time at Northern Nash came last Thursday as he unzipped a jacket to reveal the name of his college basketball choice.
That's because Page was a Superman of sorts this past season for the Fighting Knights -- seemingly always coming through with the clutch play when his team needed it the most.

STANHOPE -- The weather cooperated -- barely -- for Southern Nash and Franklinton to play their Big East Conference girls soccer showdown last Friday on the SNHS campus.
While most other area events were postponed, the SN and Franklinton pressed on and played a memorable contest that went to overtime before it was finally decided.

Southern Nash's Brisa Savilla-Castro gains the ball for the Ladybirds during last Friday's overtime victory against Big East Conference soccer opponent Franklinton High School.

FRANKLINTON -- Destiny apparently didn't want the Franklinton-Northern Nash boys tennis series to finish this season.
The clubs had tried to play their Big East Conference matches on several occasions -- only to be thwarted by poor weather.
Finally, Northern Nash and FHS met last Thursday at the NN Courts, with the homestanding Knights securing a 7-2 victory despite being shorthanded for the event.

STANHOPE -- True signs of Southern Nash's continued girls soccer progress can only be measured by how the Ladybirds compete with the top-level clubs in the always-competitive Big East Conference.
With that in mind, the Ladybirds played perennial powerhouse Wilson Fike to a tough contest last Wednesday at the SNHS Soccer Complex -- only to see the visiting Lady Demons pull away late to secure a tight 3-1 triumph.

Southern Nash's Valerie Velez (left) tries to win a race to the ball during last Wednesday afternoon's Big East Conference home soccer meeting with rival Wilson Fike High School.

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College baseball team finished off a three-game conference series sweep of Averett University (Va.) by winning 4-1 in game three on Sunday afternoon.
Senior starting pitcher Nate Gardner helped lead the Bishops to the win by pitching 8 stellar innings allowing just 4 hits and one run on 2 walks and five strikeouts to improve to 2-0 on the year.

NASHVILLE -- LBJ Chevrolet is partnering with the Town of Nashville as part of the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, invitations to free instructional clinics and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser.
"Playing the game of baseball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support," said Johnny Matthews, LBJ Chevrolet Sales Manager.

KINSTON -- Carolina's starter Dylan File retired nine straight and had six strikeouts over the first three innings on Sunday, but ended up allowing four runs and four hits in the fourth while taking the loss as the Wood Ducks defeated the Mudcats 7-1 on Sunday afternoon at Grainger Stadium in Class A Carolina League baseball action.

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Flag Football scores from the spring season:

NASH COUNTY -- Here are updated Nash County Recreation & Senior Services Softball & Baseball Scores:

ROCKY MOUNT -- Dylan Moseley lined a two-out, two-strike single to center field, which chased home 2 runs and gave the Wesley Men a come-from-behind 7-6 win over Pizza Inn in recent Opening Day Little League baseball action at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex.

The Racing Dodrills -- Tracy and Jeff -- recently took part in the annual Sunset Beach Half-Marathon in Brunswick County. Tracy finished 21st overall and was the female champion with a time of 1:38.21. Jeff took 15th overall at 1:37.12 and won his age group. A total of 698 runners participated in the Sunset Beach Half-Marathon event.

Cancer survivors were celebrated Monday night at the Nash County Relay for Life Survivor Dinner at Nash Community College.
Survivors will again be recognized on April 26 at the 25th Annual Nash County Relay for Life event.
This year's event is being led by Chairs Bradly Leonard and Ron Jackson.