NOVEMBER 24, 2022 WAS A DAY OF THANKS — but our thankfulness does not end just because the day has passed. I am personally thankful for the young people of this community, because THEY are our future. Without them, we have no future. That’s why I’m taking this opportunity to tell you about one of… Read More Castlewood High Senior Abby Bradley – Focused on the Future
Today’s message is from Pastor Pam Sutherland of the St. Paul United Methodist Church & Fort Gibson United Methodist Church. The season of anticipation and expectant waiting is upon us! Advent begins on Sunday, November 27th. It is a time when we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of our Savior in His first Advent… Read More Pastor’s Corner — November 25, 2022
Though the morning was a cold one, sunny skies greeted stalwarts who turned out to greet and be greeted by Santa along the CSX line. Though the event itself had been diverted to Food City locations for a couple of years, the tradition itself remained unbroken. And now that the train itself is back, some… Read More St. Paul Scenes From The Santa Train’s 80th Year – Nov. 19, 2022
Today’s message is from Pastor Pam Sutherland of the St. Paul United Methodist Church & Fort Gibson United Methodist Church. THREE WEEKS AGO in my reflection I asked everyone to let me know what you are thankful for. I had hoped to have a long list of your “thanks-givings” to share in this week’s reflection.… Read More Pastor’s Corner — November 18, 2022
CSX ANNOUNCES TRAVEL ROUTE TIMES FOR FIRST SANTA TRAIN TO RUN THE RAILS SINCE START OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2022) – The historic CSX Santa Train returns to the rails in Central Appalachia this Saturday, Nov. 19, after two years of drive-thru events. The event will mark the first CSX Santa… Read More 80th Annual CSX Santa Train Returns This Saturday, November 19th 2022