Here it is folks, the first news of a new year.

Time to turn over that new leaf. Time to start something new and try to stick with it longer this time than last year.

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Word of Faith has started the New Year off "sweet." Paula's Angels led by member Paula Kilpatrick cooked up chocolate chip cookies and cookie bars in the church kitchen and delivering them to the sick and elderly.

Members Chelsey Mosley, Anna Kilpatrick and Christa Faulk were out and about Jan. 3 bringing smiles with their treats.

If you know of someone who needs assistance or wants to help, please call Pastor Ron Hackathorn and he will pass the word along to this group.

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Dozier Freewill Baptist Church started the New Year with a service Friday night Dec. 31 with a supper and a singing.

Bro. Dale Brown delivered the message for the service, which ended at 1 a.m. on Jan. 1. There were about 35 worshippers in attendance.

Praise the Lord!

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Dozier Freewill Baptist Church had a children's dedication service on Jan. 2 during its 11 a.m. service.

Ashton Lorrane Pearce, five weeks old; Victor Keith Norton III, three months old; Emily Grace Pearce, 22 months and Nehemiah Lane, two years old, were presented by their parents and grandparents (Proverbs 22:6).

Praise God.

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Kids n Kin will hold a swap meet from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Furmen Mitchell building.

If you have items you would like to swap please bring them. This event is open to the public.

Kids n Kin will hold an Advisory meeting from 10 a.m. until noon on Jan. 13 at the Meadow Crest Apartment community hall.

If you are a relative taking care of a relative's child please attend this meeting. For more information please call Debbie

Bloodworth at 334-429-0367 or Louise Fox at 334-335-2385.

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The Brantley Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the year at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Mt Zion Church Fellowship Hall on Hwy 57 (old Glenwood Hwy).

Jimmy Mason is scheduled to show pictures he has taken for the club.

Everyone is welcome.

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Happy Birthday wishes go out to Lee Odom, Timmothy Fuller and Jason Pearce.

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Please pray for Samantha Manning. There is a possibility that her half brother, Richard, will be able to donate his kidney to her. They are still undergoing tests before they receive an answer.

God hears and answers prayers.

Please pray for Patsey Brooks and Sharon Boyett, who are going to have surgery.

Please continue to pray for the Witherington family.

Please pray for the Roberts

family.

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If you have any comments, suggestions or information you would like to submit to this column, call Mrs. Holland at 527-3317.