Published: June 19, 2009 03:25 pm      

Church News for June 19

Crabb Revival

concert Saturday



The Nashville based Gospel group Crabb Revival will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Palestine. The church is located at 5700 N. Loop 256 (next to the YMCA). Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The concert is being presented by Freedom Tabernacle Church of Palestine, home church of Zach Smith, lead guitarist and a vocalist of the group.







Frizzell to come

to Long Lake



At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Homer Bentley is sponsoring Allen Frizzell, younger brother to Lefty and David Frizzell, to come to Long Lake Baptist Church. Frizzell is a talented musician and an outstanding songwriter who is celebrating success in the Christian country music field, a news release said.

“He has had several awards and the Lord keeps opening doors for him. The church feels honored to have him,” a news release said.

Services at Long Lake Baptist Church begin with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. for prayer and Bible study.

The Rev. Max Martin is the church pastor and Carl and Barbara Dorsey are youth directors.

For more information about the church’s activities call the church office at 903-538-2373.



Tabernacle Baptist

VBS successful



Vacation Bible School at Tabernacle Baptist Church Elkhart/Redtown was a success. Thank you to all the workers and to Susan Thompson, the director, for putting it all together with such organization, a news release said.

Heavenly Hen ladies have put their meetings on hold for the summer.

If you are interested in Bible Drill class that will begin on the first and third Sunday in August at 4 p.m. see Shasta Stagner for signups.

A nominating committee will meet at 4 p.m. June 28.

On June 27, a church wide barbecue will be held.



Bethlehem Lutheran

services scheduled



Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located across from Palestine High School at 1515 S. Loop 256, this week celebrates the Third Sunday After Pentecost, beginning with summer Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m.

In the 10:15 a.m. service of Holy Communion, the Rev. David R. Bergman’s sermon will be “The Word of Peace That Stills the Storms of Life,” based on Mark 4.

The congregation will also take note of Father’s Day, giving thanks for the blessing of Christian fathers who by example raise their children “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4.)

Bethlehem congregation will be hosting Vacation Bible School the week of July 6-10 for children ages Pre-Kindergarten through those who have completed fifth grade.

For further information phone the church at 903-729-6362. Information about the ministry of Bethlehem can also be obtained by checking the church web page online at www.lutheransonline.com/bethlehemlcmspalestine.



Church bake sale

set Saturday



Elkhart Holy Temple will be having a bake sale at Kim’s across from Jack-in-the-Box beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20.

For more information contact the Rev. Sammy and Ruthie McMorris, church pastors at 903-764-5708 or 903-723-0567.



Youth Rally

at Reagan Park



A Youth Outreach featuring Christian rap artist Ryan Vestal, a.k.a. “Gritty,” will present a concert at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Reagan Park.

The event is sponsored by Emmanuel Baptist Church and will feature free hot dogs, bottled water and snow cones.

For more information, call the church at 903-723-6198.



Special services

at Pleasant Hill



Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Frankston, welcomes all to its Revival and Homecoming service. The revival will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 25-26 and the Homecoming will begin at 3 p.m. on June 28.

The Rev. E.A. Collins, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS, will be bringing the revival messages.

Rev. Collins will be at Old Bethel Baptist Church in Tennessee Colony at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

The Rev. Zeb Cantley, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church of Tyler will bring the Homecoming message.



Broyles Chapel

services planned



Broyles Chapel Baptist Church meets at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays for Bible study classes for all ages followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study begins at 6:30 p.m. Note the new time for the summer months. A new Bible study class will begin this Sunday led by Earline Reagan. The study will be Bible Basics. This will be about a six-week course. See Earline for more information.

The visitation program on Wednesdays will begin soon. The Prayer Drive Program will be held at 6:30 p.m. in place of the church’s Wednesday prayer and Bible study. The object of this Prayer Drive is to pray for all families within a mile radius of the church. This will be done three times before an actual visit will be made to the homes. Joe Blaha and the Rev. Willie Reagan have details on where you can help. Darla Blaha will be leading the prayer warriors at the church as the car-drivers begin to make the drive into the neighborhoods and begin to pray for the families.

Adult choir practice is held at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays, immediately following the worship service.

This weekend, June 19-20 is the church’s weekend for the Hospitality House.

Children’s camp will be June 21-27.

A church nursery is provided for all services.



Celebrate Recovery

classes at New Life



Celebrate Recovery at New Life Community Church is held each Friday from 6-9 p.m. Celebrate Recovery addresses all your hurts, habits and hang-ups, not just alcohol and chemical addictions. It is also for those struggling with family dysfunction, divorce, anger, co-dependency, sexual addiction, food addiction, financial recovery and much more. The church is located at 2320 U.S. 155 N. (in the old skating rink building.) For more information call 903-391-7830.

Jeff Gillis is the ministry leader and the Rev. Doug Washburn is the church pastor.



All God’s Children

homecoming set



All God’s Children Holy Temple’s homecoming services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The theme is “Put on the new man and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”

The guest speaker is the Rev. Michael Thompson, pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Elkhart.

For directions to the church call 903-922-6048.

The Rev. Barbara Lee is the church pastor.



Mount Vernon

services slated



Sunday services at the historic Mt. Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 913 Calhoun St., begins with the assembling of church school classes at 9:45 a.m. for a discussion of the topic “Recognizing True Authority,” as it is written in Exodus 5:1-9 and verse 22 and also 6:1.

The 11 a.m. experience begins with the familiar call to worship followed by hymns of praise and delivery of the spoken word. The Rev. Theresa Hamilton and the Licentiate, Bobby Carwell, will officiate the celebration.

The Wednesday activity schedule includes: pastoral teaching from 6 to 7 p.m.; Biblical review from 7 to 7:30 p.m.; Youth in Action from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and choir rehearsal from 7 to 7 :30 p.m.

Information for the July Youth Summit is on the church Web site. Attendees are encouraged to download the registration form at www.mtvernoname.weebly.com.



Wacky Wednesdays

at Elkhart Christian



Elkhart Christian Church will present "Wacky Wednesdays,” a VBS program each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Theme is "God's Big Backyard.” The summer program will run from June 10 through July 29. Please come and join the fun! Contact Darrel Hoffmaster 903-764-0402 for more information.



Emmanuel Baptist

sets weekend events



Movie Night will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Emanuel Baptist Church. The movie will be “Apostles of Comedy,” funny, clean and wholesome Christian comedians. Popcorn and nachos will be served. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. The movie will be shown outdoors if weather permits.

On Saturday, a youth outreach featuring Christian rap artist Ryan Vestal, a.k.a. “Gritty,” will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Reagan Park. The event is sponsored by Emmanuel Baptist Church and will feature free hot dogs, bottled water and snow cones.

Service times for Emmanuel Baptist Church, located on U.S. 84 East, are as follows: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening worship service at 6 p.m., Wednesday worship service at 7 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. There is a nursery provided for children up to 4 years of age every service.

The Rev. Todd Herod is teaching on "The Disciples Doctrine" a 12-week study in basic Christian doctrine.

On Wednesday evenings, Herod is teaching on the book of Hebrews.

Bible Buffet is at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays with the Bible Study to follow at 7 p.m. There is no charge for dinner and all are invited to come.

Wacky Wednesday for the kids also is held on Wednesdays. Bring a towel and an extra set of clothes.

The church sends its thanks to those who helped with the building fund-raiser.

For any information or for transportation please call the church at 903-723-6198 , or email us at ebc_palestine75801@yahoo.com



Lone Pine

events planned



Lone Pine Baptist Church is going, going this summer. All regular programs will continue throughout the summer months along with many special events. The GA's of Lone Pine are preparing to leave for GA camp Monday. They will be working on mission projects and learning more about God and spreading the gospel. The youth are preparing to go to the Youth Evangelism Conference in Dallas June 25-27.

The church will continue throughout the summer to have volleyball after evening services on Sunday and basketball after classes on Wednesdays.

The 39er's are in the early planning stages for their Branson trip this fall and are meeting monthly. For more information on what's happening at Lone Pine Baptist please lonepinebaptistchurch.shutterfly.com



Youth conference

at Grace Temple



Palestine District Church of God in Christ’s Youth Conference has been moved to Grace Temple COGIC instead of McDonald COGIC.

The conference will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Grace Temple. Guest speaker will be Andrew Jackson of West Irving COGIC of Irving.



Concert Saturday

at First Baptist



Crabb Revival will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Palestine.

Today, Faithbooking will meet at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. This is a scrapbooking ministry, bring your photos and come scrapbooking.

On Sunday, Bible Studies for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. and a new college class will start. The Morning Worship Gathering begins at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Jay Abernathy will begin a new sermon series on the Life Values, with the first sermon “Life- Generate” regarding the struggle for Life and Family Values. Sunday evening will be the Evening Gathering at 6 p.m. and immediately following will be the Pie Auction Fundraiser for the Rio Grande mission trip.

Local ministries include the Basics of Life Storehouse and the monthly Angel Food Ministries distribution. Globally, the church is on mission in the West Bank of Israel and Ethiopia. Angel Food Distribution will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. June 27.

On Monday, the youth will begin “Cultivate Palestine,” a city mission for the summer.

Tuesday, WMU Bible Study will be held at 10 a.m. and Senior Game Time at 1p.m. Wednesday activities include Handbells at 4 p.m., Prayer Time at 5:30 p.m., Bible Studies for all ages at 6 p.m. and Choir Rehearsal at 7 p.m. Children from 3 years through 6th grades will have Wild and Wacky Wednesdays each Wednesday through the summer.

“Who Do You Say That I AM? I am…..” Vacation Bible School will be held from June 29-July 2 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. for children that have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade. Call 903-729-0204 to sign up.



West Union

VBS to start



West Union Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 24-26 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 608 Fort/Lacy St.



Car wash at Tennessee

Colony Church



Saturday will be a busy day in the life of Tennessee Colony Church. A car wash will be held Saturday. In addition, decorations for Vacation Bible School will begin to go up in the sanctuary and everyone is invited to come and assist.

VBS begins Sunday June 28 at 5:15 p.m. with a meal every evening for workers, students and helpers. “STUDIO GO” is the theme and servant hood is the focus. A canned food drive will be held in conjunction with VBS and every person is encouraged to bring canned food items to VBS nightly.

The pastor, the Rev. John Wisener, will be back in the pulpit on Sunday for Father’s Day and a special treat is in store for those who are in services Sunday morning.

Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m.













118th anniversary

at Walston Springs



Walston Springs Baptist Church will celebrate its 118th anniversary with an “Ole Fashion” homecoming to be held on June 28. Everyone has an opportunity to dress in clothing of yesteryear if desired. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Former pastor, the Rev. Bill Sheffield will be preaching the morning message.. Southern Joy, a Southern gospel quartet, from Corsicana will be singing during the morning service as well as presenting a concert beginning at 1:30 p.m. A covered dish lunch will be served beginning at noon.

The church is located on FM 2419 approximately 1 mile off U.S. 287/Texas 19 South.

A love offering will be taken for the Southern Joy Quartet. Host pastor is Dr. David Willis, Sr.



Revival services

at Miracle Church



OAKWOOD — Evangelist Larry Allen will lead revival services at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21-27 at The Miracle Church, located at 1544 W. Broad St. (U.s. 79).

The June 27 service will be a special music night.



Car wash fund-raiser planned June 27



Pisgah Baptist Church will hold a car wash fund-raiser to benefit youth from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27 at Denson Tire, 1800 S. Loop 256.



Memory Lane

services slated



Memory Lane Missionary Baptist Church is located at 2213 Crockett Rd. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. with Sunday morning worship at 10:50 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services are at 7 p.m

The Ladies Auxiliary WOW meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The Saintly Seniors group (anyone over 50 years) meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.

A nursery is provided for the Sunday morning service.





FUMC Elkhart

events planned



The Cancer Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church of Elkhart. All people living with this disease or if have won the battle are encouraged to attend and get to know others who have gone through similar times.

The Spiritual Seekers Group will meet at noon Thursday. If you are interested in a good prayer group, you are invited to attend and pray for those who have asked for them, not only in the church family but also those in the community.

"Golden Ages" Luncheon recognizing the "Ageless" members (75 and over) will be held the last Sunday of June immediately following worship services. Contact Fellowship Team Leader Bennie Swartz at 903 764-1811 and let her know you are available to help out.

Choir Camp will be June 29-July 3 at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center for children going into the third grade, youth and adults. Contact Mr. or Mrs. Ron Bost if you are interested in attending.

Congratulations to both Kalli Kaudelka and Harlin Warrington for their milestones as they have graduated from high school.

Vacation Bible School will be held July 19-23.

The Churches annual Trade Days and church garage sale will be July 31-Aug. 1. Contact Kaye Carmona at 903-764-8145 for information regarding renting spaces and prices. Space with electricity is limited. You need to make your reservations as soon as possible to get the best space for your sale items.



Lone Pine Baptist

events slated



Lone Pine Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Adult Training Union, Youth Bible Study and Young Mothers meet at 5 p.m. Evening worship is at 6 p.m.

The Youth are preparing to go to YEC. The group will meet Wednesday to load the bus. They will leave Thursday at 7 a.m.

The church is located at 299 U.S. 287 North. Pastor is Dr. Ronald P. Sloan. David Steel is the interim Minister of Music. Youth ministers are Greg and Terri Vickery. For more information, call 903-729-2480 or visit the church online at www.lonepinebaptistchuch.shutterfly.com



Father’s Day

at Cornerstone



This weekend at Cornerstone Worship Center will be a special one for fathers. Rick and Penny Riddle will minister in the morning service. Every father will leave with a gift.

The cookoff will be held the weekend of June 27 with the doors opening at 9 a.m. Judging will be at noon. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and the plates will be $5 each with tea included. Already on the menu is brisket, ribs, turkey chili, gumbo and beans and special desserts.

Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. A nursery is provided for both services and children’s programs also are available.

For more information, visit www.cwcpalestine.com or call the church at 903-729-6896. Pastors are David and Amanda Malone.



New small group

at Southside Baptist



Home Builders’ small group will meet at 6 p.m. beginning this Sunday, at Southside Baptist Church. Contact Jason Wilder in the church office at 903-729-6064 if you are interested in attending this Bible study aimed at maintaining and improving the strength of your marriage.

The Lord’s Supper will be observed during the morning worship on June 28.

Mom’s Group is meeting on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon for Bible study and fellowship for Moms. Child care will be provided. Contact Dana Morgan at 903-729-8752 for more information.

A beginner’s quilting class will be offered at no charge at the church to anyone interested in this craft. They will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays beginning June 30. You will learn piecing, appliqué, and English paper piecing as well as how to assemble and quilt your sampler. This is a hand sewing class with instructions for the machine. Call Joanne at 903-729-2346 for information and a supply list.

The Child Care Center is having a T-shirt fund-raiser from June 15-26 to raise money for new wood chips for the playground. Christian T-shirts, hats and jewelry will be sold. Brochures are available in the child care center office.

The Child Care Center is in need of computers (in working order) for the preschool classrooms. (Windows 98 and above will work). If you have any old computers you want to get rid of, call the Child Care Center at 903-729-1280.



Men’s Fish Fry

at FBC Neches



NECHES — A special Men’s Fish Fry has been set for 5 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Neches, located at 200 Anderson St. in Neches. Special music will be presented by the Neches Minstrels and a message by Jerry Carroll, former pastor of Sunset Baptist Church in Jacksonville. All men and boys are invited to come. There is no charge for the meal.

For more information call the church office at 903-584-3453.

The Rev. Nathan McBride, church pastor, will bring his Sunday morning sermon on “The Gravity of a Father’s Words” found in Proverbs 4:1-23.

A young adult cookout will be held at Jimmy and Sharon Batchelor’s back yard beginning at 6 p.m. on June 27.

There will be an ordination service for deacon-elect Jim Batchelor beginning at 3 p.m. June 28 at the church. On June 28, following the Sunday morning service a youth ministry bake sale fund-raiser will be held. The proceeds will help youth go to camp.

Purity Study will be coming on June 24 for grades third through sixth. This will be a Wednesday evening study group. The boys-“The Squire and the Scroll” will be taught by Jerry Watters and the girls-“The Princess and The Kiss” will be taught by Jane Ward.

The pastor’s Sunday school class begins at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Coffee with the pastor is held at 10 a.m. on Mondays.

The Rev. McBride can be heard on Sunny 106.5 on Sundays from 7:55-8 a.m.

There will be no church Sunday evening.

On June 28 beginning at 4:30 p.m. a reflection of Vacation Bible School will be held. All teachers and workers are encouraged to attend.



Grace Bible

services scheduled



Grace Bible Church’s Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. and are held at 1020 W. Hamlett Street (old Washington school). The informal service includes contemporary music and practical, expository teaching. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers through 4 years of age.

Chris Legg of Tyler will be the guest speaker this Sunday. The usual fellowship lunch will not be held this week.

Children’s Summer Sunday School meets at 10 a.m. Elizabeth Moore leads children ages 2 years through 6th grade as they study the names of God.

The Adult Apologetics class meets at 10 a.m. in Focus Room 1. Danny Dean is the facilitator.

The youth guys continue to meet on Sunday evenings, 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. obert Moore, Minister to Youth, leads this Bible study.

Parenting 101’s next session will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church. The emphasis will be on the middle years, ages 8-12. Please contact Robert or Elizabeth Moore if you are interested. Childcare is provided.

Bright Lights (a Bible study for 10-13 year old girls) will meet weekly during the months of June and August from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the church. See Elizabeth Moore for the summer schedule. GBC’s Wednesday schedule is as follows: prayer with Mike Cline, noon at the church office; and the Youth Group (7th-12th grade) will meet with Robert Moore from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Grace Bible Church office is located at 507 N. Church St. For more information on the church or church events, please contact the office at 903-731-9549 or visit the Web site www.gbcpalestine.org.



Salmon MBC

VBS to start



Vacation Bible School at Salmon Missionary Baptist Church will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The church is located between Elkhart and Grapeland on U.S. 287/19.

The theme for this year’s VBS is “Passport to the Promised Land.” Follow the steps of Jesus from His birth to His sacrifice. There will be music, Bible lessons, games and snacks each evening.

For information contact the Rev. Chuck Johnson, church pastor, at 903-764-5252 and leave a message.

A deacon ordination service for Don McCann was held at the church on May 23. Several sister churches were represented to assist in this service. Many friends and family were in attendance.

A.J. Henderson of Memory Lane MBC delivered a challenging message to the church.

M.T. Blackmon of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church questioned the candidate to verify what Salmon Missionary Baptist Church already knew concerning the doctrinal and moral qualifications of the chosen deacon. Don and his wife, Thelma; have been personal acquaintances of this pastor and his wife for a long time. They have been active in the American Baptist Fellowship for an equally long time.