Sunday morning was another exciting day at Sardis Baptist Church. After the congregational singing, prayer requests, and praises, the children were called to the altar for their message by George Pate who was filling the pulpit in the absence of Rev. Jim Newsome. The children were very attentive and always enjoy their little messages every Sunday. After the message, Amanda Land led them in singing "Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World." They did a wonderful job and received a big applause from the congregation. After this they went to the annex for children's church with Amanda. George Pate gave an interesting message in the absence of the pastor.

There are many activities going on at Sardis Baptist Church. Sue Land, Acteens Director, announces that he Acteens are collecting canned goods for a needy family. She also said that it is time to fill shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child which are due in November. Rice bowls are also being filled for World Hunger this month.

Christmas Play practice will be held Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Any children and youth who are interested in being in the play or adults who are interested in helping with the play, please contact Denise Armour at 706-274-3208.

Rev. and Mrs. Jim Newsome were recently honored by Sardis Baptist Church on their first anniversary of being at the church and for pastor appreciation day at Sardis. They were presented a gift from the church.

The Sardis Baptist Church prayer meeting is held every Wednesday evening at 6:30 at the Echols Home. Everyone is invited to attend.

A college and career Sunday School Class will begin next Sunday morning at 10 a.m. during Sunday School. Rev. Jim Newsome will be teaching this class. Any interested college student or prospective college study or recent graduate of high school or college is invited and urged to attend this class.