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By Shirley Thorne

County Line Correspondent

Members of Society Baptist Church invite everyone to the celebration of the 203rd anniversary of the founding of the church at homecoming Sunday, Sept. 15. Pastor Brent Spry of New Beginnings Church of Farmington will bring the message at the 11 a.m. worship service.  There will be a catered barbecue dinner and fellowship after the service. Bring fond memories to share.

Society Baptist will hold revival at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16-Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Rev. Brent Spry will be the featured speaker.

Upcoming community events: singing 11 a.m. worship Sunday, Sept. 29 at Calvary Baptist; V-Point Ruritan breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5; and homecoming at Piney Grove AME Zion Sunday, Oct. 13.

Our community extends sympathy to the family of Antonio “Tony” Roman, who died unexpectedly at his home on Whites Farm Road in Iredell Aug. 25. A memorial service celebrating his life was held last week.

We send get-well wishes to baby Willow Grace Smith, who had to be put on life support again last Sunday. She is the daughter of Zack and Brandi Smith and has been in NICU at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center since her birth in April.

Michele Dyson remains at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and continues to be strong and in good spirit.  She had her third burn surgery last week and will possibly have another.  She has been moved from ICU to the burn center and is able to sit in a chair.

Terry Dyson continues medical treatments as results remain good.  Caleb Williams continues to do well as he waits for doctors to decide upon a partial liver resection;  he is enjoying being a high school teen.

Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and blessings upon Willow Grace,  Michele, Terry, Caleb, and others who are having health problems. Pray for the Lord’s comfort and blessings upon the family of Tony as they deeply miss him in life.  Remember in prayer Priscilla Holmes and family; her husband Billy Ralph Holmes Sr., died Aug. 28.

For news and memories to share, please call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.