March 28 – Happy Birthday wishes go out to Donna Cooke, of Cartersville, celebrating on March 30; Debbie England of Dillwyn, and James (J.R.) Smith, of Farmville, celebrating on Sunday, March 31; and David Hawks, of Cumberland, celebrating on Tuesday, April 2.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Charles (John Boy) and Margaret (Tweedy Bird) Yates of Dillwyn, celebrating on Monday, April 1, and David and Pat Hawks, of Cumberland, celebrating on, Tuesday, April 2.

Barry Miles, of Cumberland, along with Susie Taylor, of Dillwyn, and Patricia Woodfin, of New Canton, enjoyed an evening meal at a Gordonsville Restaurant on Monday, March 25.

Dot Brown, of Richmond, spent a few days in the home of her sister, Ann Carter in Dillwyn.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are sick and shut-in.

Barry and Linda Miles, Susie Taylor, of Dillwyn, and Patricia Woodfin, of New Canton, all enjoyed breakfast at a Scottsville Restaurant on Monday, March 25.

Rodney Ownby, his nephew, Robbie Ownby, both of Dillwyn, participated in a fishing tournament in Columbia on Saturday, March 23. A big congratulations to Rodney Ownby who won first place catching a 25-pound catfish.

Larry and Barbara Barone, of Cumberland, visited in the home of Pete and Annie May Miles in Dillwyn on Wednesday afternoon, March 27.

Remember: Easter is Sunday, March 31. Let us celebrate our Risen Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thought for the Day: Christ's empty tomb guarantees our victory over sin and death.

Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church, located off of U.S. 15 North of Dillwyn in Arvonia on State Route 672, will host a gospel sing on Sunday, April 6 at 1 p.m.

Featured will be Danny Figgins (the Singing Policeman) of Front Royal. Presenting Southern Gospel music. Following this will be a message from God's Holy Word. A love offering will be received. Afterwards, there will be lunch served in the church fellowship hall. Pastor Elsie Butler and the congregation would like to cordially invite everyone to attend. For further information contact the church office at 434-681-1287 or call 804-5377.

Cedar Baptist Church, located just off of U.S. Route 15 North of Dillwyn on State Route 650 (Trent's Mill Rd.) host a Men's Promise Keepers Prayer Breakfast each Sunday morning (excluding fifth Sundays) from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

The Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church Thrift Store, located on U.S. Route 15 North of Dillwyn in Arvonia, is open every Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds from the thrift store are used to help individuals and families in their hour of need. For further information contact the thrift store during working hours at 434-581-2474. Note: To donate items contact the store.

First Baptist Church, located on Main Street in Dillwyn will host a Southern Gospel Music sing on Sunday evening, April 7 at 6 p.m. Featuring Danny Figgins (the Singing Policeman) from Front Royal. A love offering will be received.

Pastor John Motley and the congregation cordially invite all to attend. Barry Miles will serve as Master of Ceremonies. For further information contact Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or call (cell) 434-315-4181.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 1 at 5 p.m. at Hatcher Baptist Church (located on Trent's Mill Road) in Cumberland.

All members are asked to attend and bring a covered dish for the supper hour and a flower or plant to exchange if desired. For further information, contact President Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or (cell) 434-315-4181.