Happy Birthday wishes go out to Carol Luke, of Cumberland, celebrating on Friday, May 5; Patsy Gilliland, of Nathalie, celebrating on Sunday, May 6; Claire Landis, of Farmville, celebrating on Monday, May 7; Cheyenne Marion, of Cumberland, Joyce Smith, of Phenix, and Blake Waycaster, of Powhatan, all celebrating on Thursday, May 10.

Barry and Linda Miles, of Cumberland, and Jane Cooke, of Brookneal, enjoyed great food, fun and fellowship at a Lynchburg Restaurant on Sunday afternoon, April 29.

Belated birthday wishes go out to Caroline Martin, of Scottsville, who celebrated her third birthday on Saturday, April 28. She is the daughter of Toney and Rebecca Martin.

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

Bradley Carter, of North Carolina, is spending a few days with his sister, Ann Carter, in Dillwyn this week.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the graduating classes of 2012 big congratulations for a job well done. May each of you have a great summer and we trust that God will guide you in achieving your goals in whatever career you choice to pursue.

The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 7 at 5 p.m. at Country Cooking in Farmville. All members are cordially invited to attend with their meal to be funded by the general fund of BCCFA. All guests attending will pay $10 per person, which is not funded by the group. For further information, contact President Barry Miles at 804-492-5806 or cell 434-315-4181.

Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church, located off of U.S. Route 15 North of Dillwyn in Arvonia on State Route 672, will host a Gospel Sing and supper on Saturday, May 5. A buffet supper will begin at 6 p.m. Followed by Gospel music from church singers and musicians beginning at 7 p.m. A love offering will be received. All are cordially invited to attend.

Arvonia Christian Fellowship Church Thrift Store in Arvonia is open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 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.