John Ed Mathison News Today

Many of you may be surprised to know that politicians and preachers are often friends while on earth. They actually run in the same circles in their communities as well

The Revs. Buddy Gray, John Ed Mathison and Karl Stegall are three of the greatest ministers in Alabama during the past century.

The community also is invited to attend the 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. event to be held in Wesley Hall.

McDONOUGH — In just a few days, children will again run and dip their toes into the cold water spring flowing through this hallowed piece of land in McDonough. Many children will be playing in that same natural spring where their ancestors once drew water for drinking and cooking during what became, for some, the highlight of the year. And like those generations before them, children and their families this year will hear preachers talk about God’s love, forgiveness and salvation duri...