Area Sunrise Services Celebrate Resurrection
April 24, 2011
Easter morning sunrise services were held at many locations in the North Escambia area Sunday morning.
One of the largest was in Molino as several churches came together for a community Easter morning sunrise service at Aldersgate Methodist Church, celebrating with music and a message.
Other sunrise services were held across the area, including Century, Atmore, McDavid, Flomaton and Cantonment. The sunrise services celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful.
According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
District Baseball Tourney Brackets Set
April 24, 2011
District baseball tournament brackets have been set for three North Escambia area teams — Northview, Jay and Tate.
District 1-2A at Jay
GAME 1: No. 5 Ponce De Leon vs. No. 4 Freeport, 4 p.m. Monday
GAME 2: No. 6 Pensacola Christian vs. No. 3 Baker, 7 p.m. Monday
GAME 3: Game 1 winner vs. No. 1 Northview, 4 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 4: Game 2 winner vs. No. 2 Jay, 7 p.m. Tuesday
CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 3winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m. Thursday
District 1-5A at Escambia
GAME 1: No. 3 Milton vs. No. 6 Pine Forest, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 2: No. 4 Navarre vs. No. 5 Escambia, 7 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 3: Game 1 winner vs. No. 2 Tate, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
GAME 4: Game 2 winner vs. No. 1 Pace, 7 p.m. Wednesday
CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m. Thursday.
Entire Area Officially In A Severe Drought
April 24, 2011
The North Escambia area is now officially in a severe drought, with no significant rainfall in weeks.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map published this week shows all of Escambia County, Florida and most of Santa Rosa County and Escambia County, Alabama as being in a severe drought, while nearby areas are in a moderate drought.
Our warm, dry spring weather will continue into next week. There is a slight 20-30 percent chance of rain by Tuesday and Wednesday as a cold front approaches the area.
The U.S. Drought Monitor is published by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln using a variety of climatic data.
NorthEscambia.com/U.S. Drought Monitor graphic, click to enlarge.
Fog Tonight, Sunny Monday; Rain By Mid Week
April 24, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Windy, with a south wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Jay Pro Rodeo Next Weekend
April 24, 2011
The 9th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo is coming up next weekend.
Rodeo events including pro bull riding, calf and team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more will take place next Friday and Saturday nights, April 29-30 beginning at 8:00.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Parking is free, and concessions will be available. All proceeds benefit area youth programs and the Jay Relay for Life. The event is sponsored by the Jay High School Quarterback Club and Ted May Arena, and sanctioned by the Tri-State Rodeo Association.
Ted May arena is a half mile east of the red light on Highway 4 in Jay. For more information, contact Fredrick Barrow at (850) 675-1646.
Photos: Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church ‘Eggstravaganza’
April 24, 2011
Dozens of area children took part in the annual “Eggstravaganza” Saturday at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia.
Over 400 eggs were hidden from children ages pre-school to fifth grade. While the adults hid the eggs, the children stayed inside and played jelly bean Easter bingo and other games. After the egg hunt, the children enjoyed refreshments including cupcakes.
Organizers said a great time was had by all.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Shiloh Free Will Baptist Egg Hunt
April 24, 2011
Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church in Bratt held an Easter egg hunt Saturday.
For more photos from the event, click here.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Bratt Assembly Of God Egg Hunt
April 24, 2011
Bratt Assembly of God recently held an Easter egg hunt. Children were also treated to arts and crafts, a bounce house and more.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
James Ray Cassady
April 24, 2011
James Ray Cassady, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born in Dixonville, Alabama, along with his twin sister, Fay.
Ray was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marie and Russell Cassady.
Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat (Scarbourgh) Cassady; his beloved daughter, Dawn (Greg) Holloway; two grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Light and Josh (Brittney) Holloway; one brother, Don (Mattie) Cassady; one sister, Fay (Rex) McDonald; two stepchildren, Glenda Booker and Terry (Debbie) Simmons; four step-grandchildren, Heather, Kelly, John, and Katrina; two great-grandchildren, Mattie and Car ter; and ten stepgreat-grandchildren.
Ray served his country in the Air Force for four years and received an Honorable Discharge. He retired from Air Products after twenty-nine years.
Ray loved enter taining at his barn, which was called “The Mullet Hole,” with his many friends and family. He also loved fishing with his good friend, John Evans.
Ray had many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins who adored him. He was a kind and giving person, giving of himself and the fruits of his labor, especially at Christmas and bir thdays. He always gave gifts of fruit baskets and shelled pecans that he picked up. He loved giving caps to the men in his family. He had many long time friends, some he fished with and some who were his coffee buddies.
His funeral was held April 15, 2011, at Jay Funeral Home, and he was buried at Cora Cemetery, Jay, Florida.
We would like to thank Jay Hospital, Baptist Hospital and Century Care Center. A special thanks to The Hospice Team.
Ray will forever be missed by his family and friends. May you rest in peace our Dear One. We love you.
Florida Rate Increase Boosts State Farm Insurance Outlook
April 24, 2011
A premium increase granted by Florida is putting State Farm and other insurers in a better credit light, Moody’s said this week.
In its “Weekly Credit Report,” the rating agency said that several personal-lines insurers have had volatility in earnings despite the recent quiet hurricane seasons.
In Florida, insurers complain that sinkhole claims have gone up beyond what is a reasonable assumption for how many actual sinkholes should have occurred, and those claims have replaced hurricanes in terms of the biggest problems for the companies here in the last couple years.
The Office of Insurance Regulation’s approval of an 18.8 percent rate increase for State Farm “allows the company to remain in a market where its non-catastrophe losses increased by 94 percent over the past three years, primarily from increased sinkhole claims,” Moody’s said, even though the increase was below the 28 percent sought by State Farm.