A group of youth from the Cherokee Church of Christ went to Dallas to compete in a Leadership Training for Christ event.  There were several categories such as Bible Reading, Song Leading, Art, Poetry, Puppets, etc.  They won several medals.

    There is a group of Sojourners in Cherokee.  They will be painting the Church of Christ annex and doing various jobs at Cherokee Home for Children.  They will be around for about two weeks.

    You are invited to attend Friend Day at the Cherokee Church of Christ on April 15, 2007.  After morning services there will be a fellowship meal.  Come and bring a friend.  Service times are Bible Class 9:30 a.m. and worship 10:30 a.m..  That evening at 5:00 p.m. a meeting will begin with the Sojourners.  It will continue through Wednesday evening.  Monday through Wednesday evening the time is 7:00 p.m..

    The Jack Graves family will be moving to Cherokee this summer.  Jack is our new head coach.  This family needs a home to rent or an acre of land to put a home.  

    The children of Nettie Jean Randolph had a surprise birthday party for her at Kristi's home in Lampasas Friday night.  Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Coy Pennigton and grandchildren from Fort Worth.  Gina Riley and girls from San Saba.  Shirley Dickinson and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Maglietta from San Saba.  Kelli and Ashley Jenschke from Fredericksburg. Coby Randolph from  San Antonio.  Sandy and Caroline Oestreich from Llano.  Roddy and Barbara Maddox and Jane Randolph from Cherokee.  Richard and Jerry Randolph, Charles Randolph, Sue Rhoades, Tracy and Brady Johnson, and Michael and Lynda Randolph and Matthew from Cherokee.  The food was great.  You will have to ask Nettie Jean how old she is.  Sydnie and Payton Suggs and Ali Hager were in Cherokee visiting Doug and Cyndi Suggs.  Jeremy came in for a short time also.  Kevin and Jaze Randolph spent last weekend with Richard and Jerry Randolph. Mozelle Boultinghouse had company in for Easter.  Mr. and Mrs. Gene Toumbs spent Easter weekend visiting the David Fry family and other friends in Cherokee.  Robin Reyes and friends visited in Cherokee last weekend.  Robin has moved to Llano and is working for Llano Hospital.  It is always nice to get to visit with Robin.  Renae, Alex, Zach and Landry Poss of San Antonio spent Easter holidays with Avery and Maurine Johnson.  The children enjoyed playing with cousins, Kendall and Brady Johnson.  Brent, Sadie and Zach Swindall from Gatesville spent Friday with their grandmother, Flora Bowden.  Amy Fry from Sul Ross University spent the Easter holidays visiting family and friends.  Robert, Kay and Kelcie spent Easter with Kay's parents, Charles and Carolyn Perry.  They had a good time visiting.

    Roddy and Barbara Maddox had their family for Easter Dinner.  Those attending were Ricky and Chris Maddox, Brennan, Anthony, Phillip, David & Hank; Mickey & Coney Hanley & Payton; Jason and Crystal Mendl; Roddy Ray Maddox; Angela Maddox, Ross & Dean; Robert & Barbara Grimes; Reagan & Kayshia Grimes & Reese; Ricci Siler & Rance; Sally Hardin and Clyde (Skinny) Estep.  The nine boys had a great time hunting Easter eggs on the porches and carport, since there was still snow and sleet on the ground.

    Michael Nelson from Snyder was in Cherokee last Saturday for the Walter's service.  He reported that his family is enjoying living in Snyder.  We all miss the Nelson family.

    Funeral services were held for Byars Walters last Saturday at the Church of Christ in Cherokee.  Byars was laid to rest in the Bluffton Cemetery.  Byars was a wonderful person and will be missed.  

    Until next week, that's the news from Cherokee, Texas!