On Sunday evening, Sept. 10, Kim Hardegree, 24, will be ordained to the ministry of National Heights Baptist Church in Fayetteville. She will become the church’s first woman associate pastor, and may be the only woman currently ordained to the ministry of a Baptist church in Fayette County with ties to the Southern Baptist Convention.

Bethany UMC minister continues family tradition

“Like father, like son” aptly applies to the new minister at Bethany United Methodist Church.

News Briefs

Whatever happened to the human race?
By DR. KNOX HERNDON
Pastor

There were several things said on TV by the Gore campaign during the Democratic National Convention that I didn’t agree with, but I thank Almighty God for our system of government and the fact that we do have “choices” we can make in the voting booth.

Young people, I don't mean to sound preachy, but...
By DR. DAVID L. CHANCEY
Religion Columnist

Her picture in the paper depicted her as a beautiful young lady.
Bright eyes, cheerful countenance, a mischievous smile. Kirby was a good kid from a good, middle class family just like the families in our community. Her driver’s license was only four days old.

Peace like a river
By MARY JANE HOLT
Contributuing Writer

Roller coasters have never held any intrigue for me.