Sunday was an exciting day at Sardis Baptist Church.

Pam Hall played the piano as Joyce Fry led in the congregational singing. Praises and prayer requests were given and prayer.

Amanda Land was very impressive in leading the little children in singing "Heads, shoulders, knees, and toes." They received a big deserving applause from the congregation. Participating were Kaitlyn Land, Maddie Gunter, Jessica Courtright, Maddie Gunter, Jeremiah Fry, Kaitlyn Porter, and Bryson Porter.

Rev. Jim Newsome gave the children's message and prayer at the altar and then the children departed to the annex for children's church with Cody Boatwright and Amanda Land

Pastor Newsome gave a very rewarding message on "Being a Desciple." As the congregation sand "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy," Hunter Armour, son of Greg and Angela Armour, went forward to join the church for membership and baptism. Pastor Newsome asked Hunter's family to join him at the front as members of the congregation greeted them with love and gave their blessings.

Tina Boatwright, director of the Girls In Action (GA's), announced that the deadline for rice bowls for world hunger has been extended to this Sunday, November 9.

Denise Armour announced that the fall festival will be held at the church Saturday evening, November 15, at 6 p.m. This is a family affair as families come with their guests for a time of fellowship, food and fun.

Shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse project are due November 15 and the goal of 30 boxes has been set by the Acteens for Sardis.

Christmas play practice will be at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. Sunday due to family night which will be Sunday evening at 6 p.m. with a covered dish meal and mission meetings. Martha Hall and Joan Echols will be hostesses. If you would like to be a part of this you are always welcome at Sardis.

Prayer Meeting is held every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Echols Home. You are welcome to attend.