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HUGHES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING-HOLDENVILLE, OK. August 20, 2024
Read more4-H is a youth development organization that empowers young people with skills to lead for a lifetime. 4-H provides opportunities for youth to develop important life skills such as leadership, communication, and decision-making. Participants get to engage in hands-on projects and activities in various areas, helping them to learn by doing. Through community service projects and events, youth learn the value of giving back and making a positive impact. 4-H offers a wide range of project areas that allow youth to explore different interests and potential career paths. Youth have the opportunity to connect with peers, mentors, and experts in various fields, fostering valuable relationships. By participating in competitions, presentations, and events, youth gain confidence and improve their public speaking skills.
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In 1841, American writer-philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) published “Self-Reliance,” placing the ingenuity of the individual above an unquestioning acquiescence to the collective.
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“Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.” That’s the tagline of The Forge, the newest film from the Kendrick Brothers. While The Forge is evangelistic in its message, the focus of the film is its powerful illustration of true biblical discipleship - the intentional act by a believer of building a relationship with another person to teach that person what it means to love, know, obey, and live for Jesus, which in turn leads to the multiplication of new Christ followers.
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By Jordan Chamblee Alex and Stephen Kendrick are significant influencers in the faith-based film industry. Raised in a Christian household in Georgia, they developed a passion for filmmaking from a young age. Each brother pursued an education in communications and ministry, and they began their filmmaking journey while on staff at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia.
Read moreSympathy is extended to the Normore family on the loss of Leon and Eunice Normore’s daughter-in-law of Wichita, Kansas. Prayers are requested for Bobby West, son of Veola West who is suffering from lung cancer. Marjorie Plunket and Lovie Samilton are very ill at this time. Please continue for them. Others on our sick list include Otis Davis, Terry Normore, Jerry French, Irene Carson, Taft Forshee, Tiger French, Wilbert Zackery, Brady Drake, and Earnest Hamilton.
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On August 20th, Alpheus Grundy of Clearview celebrated his 93rd birthday at his home with his son Gerald and a community of friends. He was served cupcakes and ice cream earlier in the day and a fried chicken dinner later. He really enjoyed the day visiting with his community of friends. Marilyn Jackson organized the birthday party and chicken dinner.
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On August 17, 2024, participants of the Oklahoma Black Towns State Conference gathered at the Allied Health Building on the campus of Langston University to listen and learn from speakers representing state agencies, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Langston University, sororities and fraternities, and the Cherokee Nation.
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