Pearl News

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Maureen Adams who passed away on Jan. 24. Mrs. Adams had lived in the Pearl Community for many years before moving to Evant.

She had worked at the Evant school for 45 years and was dear to everyone whose lives she touched. We will miss her but are so grateful for the privilege of having known such a wonderful Christian woman!

There are still many items left at the Self estate for sale. However, you must contact Linda Ray at either 254-865-9282 or 254-206-1999 to make an appointment to see them. See the list in the next paragraph. (A lot of furniture from the garage, barn, and house has been moved to the Pearl Church of Christ tabernacle. Those items are priced at “take what you want, pay what you want.” You can leave your money on the Communion Table in the church. All your generous donations go to the Scholarship fund and are greatly appreciated!)

Several items of furniture from the house cannot be moved to the tabernacle. Those items include two sewing machines in cabinets, a full-size wooden bed, a four-poster queen-size bed, a China cabinet, several small bookshelves, and an entertainment center with TVs. All of these items are “make an offer.” You will need to be able to move these items yourself, so you may want to bring someone with you who can help you lift and load your purchases. Cash and carry only.

Also in the Self house are a free Victorian sofa and side chair. They need a good cleaning but are in very good shape. Again, all proceeds go to the Pearl Church of Christ Scholarship Fund, and your generosity is greatly appreciated.

The Pearl Cottage Bookstore opens again on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Remember, you can participate in the Junk-in-Your-Trunk event by paying $5 to set up your booth or trunk around the bookstore. This nonprofit bookstore offers more than 6,000 used books from many genres, all in great shape. You can find all sorts of other treasures there, too!

You will also love the friendly, cozy atmosphere the bookstore has to offer. Three great ladies, aka “the girls,” make you feel welcome, appreciated, and loved! (That’s so true, Kay, Corlisa, and Linda!! You three are the very best — the cream of the crop! Customer service on steroids describes your personalities!)  I recently read a quote by Gabrielle Zevin that says, “A place is not really a place without a bookstore.” Well, we already knew that there’s no place like Pearl — and we have the best used bookstore there is that’s also a nonprofit charity house! Now that’s a Place with a capital “P!”

This week’s Bible verse comes from I John 4:8: Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (ESV)

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