BY MELANIE BUCK –
Northside Church of Christ in Mena has a new minister, following the passing of longtime minister, Austin Emery. Jeremy Jones has taken the helm after moving here in June of this year with his wife of 20 years, Stephanie. The couple comes from Celeste, Texas, where he served as pastor since 2010.
Jones has ministered for a total of 18 years including locations in Oak Ridge, Texas and Oklahoma Christian. Jones said of ministering, “This is something I’ve always wanted to do; something I’ve always known I needed to do.”
Jones is a graduate of Brown Trail School of Preaching and attended Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma. The couple has three children and two grandchildren. “Being Biblically sound in teaching and preaching and delivering his messages with sincerity and love is of utmost importance,” said church member, Clarence Barnes. “Once you meet him, you will see that he is friendly, personable and passionate about the work of Christ in our community and he is motivated to help the Kingdom grow.”
The Jones family is excited to be in Mena and looks forward to getting to know more of the people here. Northside Church of Christ invites everyone to meet their new minister. Bible classes begin each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., with worship services at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday evenings, they have Bible study discussions at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Their office hours are Monday thru Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. They can be found online at www.northsidecofc.org or call them at 479-394-2036. In-home Bible studies can also be requested.
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Jeri Pearson
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