CHURCH OF THE WEEK: ABOUT THE PASTOR

NAME:  Raleigh Richter

CHURCH: Cedar Bluff UMC (Rev. Richter also serves Siloam UMC in West Point)

CHURCH ADDRESS/TOWN: Hwy. 50 in Cedar Bluff

PASTOR’S BIRTHDAY: May 8

PASTOR’S HOMETOWN: Maben, but originally from Kentucky

FAMILY: Spouse:  Shirley

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE CHURCHES YOUR ARE SERVING? What I like about these churches is their willingness to try new things, their willingness to minister and be a witness, and their willingness to come together in various ways such as a monthly fellowship meal and bible study.

ABOUT THE CHURCH:

NAME OF THE CHURCH: Cedar Bluff UMC

ADDRESS/TOWN OF THE CHURCH: Hwy. 50 in Cedar Bluff

HOW MANY YEARS HAS THIS CHURCH BEEN WORSHIPING GOD TOGETHER? Established in 1860

HOW MANY IN REGULAR ATTENDANCE? 25

WHAT MINISTRIES IS THIS CHURCH KNOWN FOR? Cedar Bluff UMC is known for ministries of compassion, such as the Spring Fish Fry, Summer Vacation Bible School, Fall Harvest Festival, Christmas Fruit Baskets and Christmas Choir Musical.

See this feature in the October 21, 2016 edition of The Starkville District Newsletter at 10-21-16-newsletter