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By Shirley Thorne
County Line Correspondent

Society Baptist folks delivered boxes of groceries for a ham or turkey Thanksgiving dinner with side dishes to 64 families of need in the area.
Many families stormed the malls and stores for Black Friday specials as retailers reported record sales. Then some of us watched the ball games on TV, including SEC Georgia’s win over ACC Georgia Tech after a record-breaking eight OTs.
Boys and girls, young and old, guess who’s coming to County Line Saturday morning, Dec. 7. Yes, it’s Santa Claus and he will be collecting Christmas wish lists. Be sure to have lists ready and join the folks at Clarksbury Methodist for breakfast with Santa beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Calvary Baptist Church is joining Southern Baptist Churches across the country in focusing on international missions support via the “Lottie Moon Christmas Offering” in December. Calvary presented a skit last Sunday on Miss Moon and set the offering goal of $1,000.
Upcoming community events: Christmas cantata “A Season for Joy” at 11 a.m. worship Sunday, Dec. 15 at Society Baptist; Christmas cancata at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Calvary Baptist followed by finger foods and fellowship; and Christmas program at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Clarksbury Methodist followed by s fellowship meal.
Our community sends get-well wishes to Amanda Sharpe, who fell and injured her ankle last week and was to have ankle surgery at Atrim Health Wake Forest Baptist yesterday (Wednesday). Rose Marie Johnson has been transferred from Baptist to the therapeutic unit of Cone Medical Center in Greensboro for more specialized treatment.
Carol Holton has improved and is recuperating at home.Michele Dyson remains in rehab at Shepherds Center in Atlanta. Terry Dyson continues medical treatment.
Caleb Willams remains in intensive care at Duke University Medical Center after his successful liver transplant. Last Saturday he had some complications and had to return to surgery but has improved. He will have to remain at Duke until after Christmas.
Join in prayer for the Lord’s healing upon Amanda, Rose Marie, Carol, Michele, Terry, Caleb, and other residents having health problems. Continue to remember in prayer this holiday and winter season the families affected by Hurricane Helene.
Text or call Shirley on 336-492-5115; or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.