Published: September 11, 2009 01:04 am      

Church news for 9-11

Norman called

as new pastor

 JACKSONVILLE — On July 12, Trail To Christ Cowboy Church in Jacksonville opened their doors to a new pastor, Mark Norman.

Norman has been pastor of He Rose Cowboy Fellowship & Arena in Palestine, for approximately 12 years. He and his family will continue to hold the Thursday night team roping practices and church services at He Rose Cowboy Fellowship & Arena located off FM 321 near Montalba.

Trail To Christ Cowboy Church is located at 5858 U.S. 79 West, 4 miles west of Jacksonville. Trail To Christ Cowboy Church meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Trail To Christ Cowboy Church extends a welcome to anyone “just as you are” — dirty boots, hats and jeans are always welcome. For more information, call Trail To Christ Cowboy Church at 903-589-1296 or visit Trail To Christ Cowboy Church Web site at www.trailtochristcowboychurch.org.



Branded Duo

concert planned

JACKSONVILLE — Branded Duo will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trail To Christ Cowboy Church in Jacksonvilles during the morning service at 10:30 a.m. Trail To Christ Cowboy Church is located at 5858 U.S. 79 West, 4 miles west of Jacksonville.

Since 1999, Branded Duo has set the standard for excellence in inspirational country music genre. Their unique style and tight harmonies have defined the genre of Christian Country earning them the title of Duo of the Year for 2005, 2006 and 2007. Paul Staggs is an accomplished singer/songwriter who received his first guitar from his brother at the age of 17. Robert Wm. Welch has a very unique Christian music style that ranges from down-home country to the upbeat bluegrass sound. After ministering individually for several years, in early 2001, Staggs and Welch were called to start at country christian duo . Welch and Staggs can now be found at many of the PRCA Rodeos around Texas and just about anywhere people enjoy country music, spreading a message of hope and faith through Country music. The men live with their families in Conroe. For more information call 903-589-1296 or visit Branded's Web site at www.branded-duo.com or the Trail To Christ Cowboy Church website at www.trailtochristcowboychurch.org





New Brown Spring

to honor Peterson

New Brown Spring Baptist Church will celebrate its pastor, the Rev. Larry Peterson and wife, Elaine Peterson’s first anniversary program this Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Roy Duncan, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church along with his congregation. There also will be other special guests.



Lighthouse

anniversary set

Lighthouse Community Church will celebrate its second anniversary on Nov. 8.

The Lighthouse Community church teens will be attending the Texas Ranger ballgame and the Mercy Me concert on Sept 19 in Arlington For more information on these activities please contact the church at 903-928-2139



Fairfield District

conference slated

The Fairfield District Churches of God in Christ will convene its Budget Conference with a musical at 4 p.m. Sunday. The conference will re-convene at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. David R. Houston as the guest speaker. Thursday is women's night with guest speaker, church mother Artie Morrow, supervisor for the Department of Women. The conference will conclude on Sept. 18 with Supt. Milton Algood speaking.

All services will be held at Smith Chapel Church of God in Christ, 421 W. Coronaca in Palestine. The Fairfield District is in the Texas Northeast Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Jewell Zenn serves as the District Supervisor of Women and Elder Milton Algood serves as the District Superintendent.

All constituents of the district are urged to attend.



Grace UMC

Bible study set

Thursday marks the beginning of a women's Bible study: Beth Moore's "The Inheritance." This group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1918 E. Murchison St. 

This nine-week DVD study is a topical study of Inheritance throughout God's Word. Each session is approximately one hour in length and there is no homework associated with this study. There is no workbook but a listening guide only, that will cost each participant $5. Please call the church office at 903-723-6143 to sign up and order a listening guide.

Wednesdays at Grace is back. The evening begins with a potluck meal, followed by prayer time, worship and a short devotional. 

The Rev. Curtis Matthys will be continuing the five-week Bible study on "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregation." This is an adult Bible study that will be held at 9:15 a.m. during Sunday School. 

The Anderson County Community Choir will resume rehearsal on Monday at Grace UMC at the regular scheduled time.   



Friendship Baptist

services slated

On Sunday, grandparents will be honored during the morning service at Friendship Baptist Church. The evening service will be a quarterly sing-along.

Women on Mission news: September begins the group’s focus on Texas missions, and the week of prayer for Texas missions will be Sept. 20-27. WMU will feed the BSM at Trinity Valley, Palestine campus on Sept. 23. Anyone wishing to help is welcome.

Children will begin meeting Sunday at 5 p.m. and will be studying from the book of Daniel. Come for a fun time learning from the Bible, playing games, and having refreshments. Youth meet at 5 p.m. on Sundays and at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and are beginning a study course led by youth leaders Edwin and Rebecca Bowman. Audry Alexander, the Women's Ministry leader, is teaching a Women's Bible Study called "Enjoy,” and it's not too late to join this group. They meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Rev. Lynn Stroud is leading a Sunday night Christian Growth Study from the book "Putting on the Armor.” This group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. Let the pastor know if you would like a book, or want to join this group.

The next Seniors 42 Day will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday with a meal following the 42 games.



Choir workshop

at New Jerusalem

New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church’s Workshop Choir will give a presentation at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The workshop clinician is James “Jay” Bass Jr. , who taught workshop participants earlier this week about choir etiquette, conduct, voice training and dress attire.

The church is located at 814 Spencer St.

The Rev. W.T. Arthur is the church pastor and Alice Sanders is the choir president.



Grace Bible

services slated

Sunday services at Grace Bible Church 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. A fellowship lunch follows the service this week. 

Awana Clubs, for ages 2 years old through junior high school, will begin a new year on Sunday starting at 10 a.m..

Two new adult classes will also begin on Sunday at 10 a.m.  “Celebration of Discipline” will be led by Jim Hankins and Rick Taylor; and “Glimpse of Grace” will be led by Dan Gold and Nathan Blevins.

Sign-ups have begun for Partnership Pit Stop — Marriage Tune-up Retreat scheduled for Oct. 2-4 at Pine Cove Camp.  Please see Rick or Cindy Taylor or contact the church office for more details.

The youth guys continue to meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays at the church. Robert Moore, Minister to Youth, leads this Bible study. 

Bright Lights (a Bible study for 10-13 year old girls) next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the church.  Please contact Elizabeth Moore for details.

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, 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 church Web site at www.gbcpalestine.org.



City Wide Ushers

to meet Saturday

The City Wide Ushers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Hill Baptist Church. For more information call 903-729-4670.

At 6 p.m. Sept. 19, the City Wide Ushers will celebrate its annual Fellowship Banquet at the Palestine Civic Center. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Patrick Joubert of the Fellowship Church of Fort Worth.

All pastors, members, ushers, friends, and churches are invited to attend this celebration.

Advance tickets are $10 and at the door tickets will sell for $12. For more information about the annual banquet call 903-723-3238.



Mass Choir

at Grant Chapel

Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church will celebrate its Mass Choir Musical beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. All choirs, soloists and praise dancers are welcome.

On Sept. 20, the church will celebrate its Old Fashioned Day beginning at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Warren Clark of Greater Brown Spring Baptist Church.

All are invited to come and be fed by the word and enjoy the “good old Soul Food.”

Ladies, don’t forget to wear your hair bonnet, your long dresses and aprons.



Fund-raiser at

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church located in Frankston welcomes all to its Building Fund program on Sunday, Sept. 20 beginning at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Charles Burns, pastor of New Zion First Baptist Church in Tyler.

The Rev. Dr. E.N. Fulford is the church pastor.



142nd anniversary

at St. Paul UMC

St. Paul United Methodist Church will celebrate its 142nd Church Anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Clara Gilbert, pastor of Tyler First United Methodist Church in Tyler. Music will be provided by the Tyler First choir and the Traveling All Stars.

The Rev. Benny Reynolds is the church pastor. The church is located at 215 Texas Avenue.



New Behold Church

revival to start

New Behold Church will continue its Revival services beginning at 7 p.m. this evening and will conclude on Saturday. The guest speaker for Friday will be the Rev. Hamilton of Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church and on Saturday the Rev. D. Gardner of Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

The theme for this year’s Revival is from Revelation 3:3-8.

On Sunday, beginning at 3 p.m. is the Church Anniversary and Family and Friend’s Day to be held at the Palestine Civic Center. The guest speaker will be the Rev. J. White of the Tucker Church of God in Christ.

Dinner will be served. The church is located at 1000 A. East Palestine Ave. For directions or more information call 903-729-9647 or 903-948-0883.

The Rev. Marvin Hollie Sr. is the church pastor.



Conference set at

Southside Baptist

Southside Baptist Church will hold a Parenting Conference with Dr. Greg Smalley this Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Registration begins at noon.) This free conference, which will cover everything from building relationships with your spouse, parenting, to relating to others with a Biblical perspective at its core, is open to the community. Dr. Smalley, who has authored and co-authored nine books, including “Before You Plan Your Wedding, Plan for Your Marriage,” and “The Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of”, is the Director of Marriage Ministries for the Center for Relationship Enrichment and is a featured guest of Focus on the Family. For more information and resources go to the Web site: www.smalleymarriage.com, or call the church office. Childcare will be available, but you need to RSVP for your children this week by calling the church office.

The conference schedule is as follows: Noon-Registration begins; 1-2:30 p.m. Session one with Dr. Greg Smalley; 2:30 to 3 p.m., break; 3 to 4:30 p.m., Session two with Dr. Greg Smalley; 4:30 to 5 p.m. Questions and Answers with Dr. Greg Smalley; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. dinner (see the local dining guide) and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Session three with Dr. Greg Smalley.

Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at the church. This is for adults who have gone through a divorce; and children five years and up whose parents have divorced. Contact the church office if interested in attending. This is open to the community and it’s not too late to join the meeting.



Homecoming set

at Tabernacle Baptist

This Sunday at Tabernacle Baptist Church Elkhart/Redtown is homecoming. The homecoming will start at 10 a.m. with the reading of the history. Dennis Morgan will bring the message.

The Beasleys from Buna will bring the music. A lunch will be held in the Aubrey Raines building. A concert will be held after the lunch meal. Bring a covered dish and extra for guests. There will be no evening services this Sunday.

Heavenly Hens will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Joann’s home. Bring a covered dish.



Faith Temple

services slated

Guest speaker Bernard Porter of Greater Mt. Calvary Church Of God in Christ of Dallas will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday at Faith Temple Ministries. The pastor of Greater Mt. Calvary C.O.G.I.C. is the Rev. H.B. Horn, Jr.

The host pastor is the Rev. P.A. Rischer.

For more information call 903-389-9030.



Anniversary set at

All God’s Children

All God’s Children Holy Temple will celebrate its Church’s 10th Anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. W.T. Arthur of New Jerusalem Church.

All churches and choirs are invited.



Churches to honor

Humphrie

Bethel and Mt. Comfort A.M.E. Church will honor their pastor, the Rev. Mary Humphrie, with her Third Appreciation at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. D.R. Barrett, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church. Dinner will be served.



Activities planned at

Bethlehem Lutheran

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at 1515 S. Loop 256, across from Palestine High School, celebrates the 15th Sunday after Pentecost this week, beginning with Sunday school classes for children and adults at 9 a.m. In the 10:15 a.m. service, the Rev. David R. Bergman’s sermon will be “The Struggle of Faith,” based on Mark 9. Following the service a light lunch with refreshments will be served by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in conjunction with a “Kitchen Shower” as Bethlehem continues to work toward the completion of their new building addition.

On Tuesday, the Board of Elders meets at 5 p.m. and the church council meets at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, the midweek activities at Bethlehem include junior confirmation instruction for grades sixth and seventh at 4 p.m. A potluck fellowship meal takes place at 6 p.m. followed by Bible classes at 7 p.m. The adult class is continuing to read through Genesis.

The Lutheran Hour, a broadcast ministry of Lutheran Hour Ministries, can be heard online or through pod cast by going to www.lutheranhour.org. The message for this week from Lutheran Hour Speaker, the Rev. Ken Klaus, is “A Big Mouth,” based on James 3.

Further information about the ministry of Bethlehem can also be obtained by phoning the church at 903-729-6362 or checking the church web page online at www.lutheransonline.com/bethlehemlcmspalestine. This web page has material from “The Bethlehem Star” newsletter, as well as ministry activity pages and links to other Lutheran sites.



Gospel singing

at New Haven

New Haven Missionary Baptist Church located on Texas 294 between Slocum and Elkhart will host its Quarterly Gospel Singing beginning at 7 p.m. this evening. Bring your music, instruments, friends, family and a favorite potluck dish for an evening of singing, fellowship and worship, a news release said.

For more information contact the Rev. Butch Grant at 903-764-1046.

Sunday church services begin with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m.



Anderson Chapel

homecoming set

Anderson Chapel A.M.E. Church will hold its homecoming services beginning at 3 p.m. Sept. 20. The church is located at 84 East to 1137.

The Rev. Z. Bell is the church pastor.

The guest speaker for this event will be the Rev. Lonnie Ross, pastor of Pine Spring Baptist Church in Frankston.



Sheridan Terrace

group to meet

The ladies of Sheridan Terrace Baptist Church will participate in the Houston-Anderson County District Women’s Missionary Auxiliary at Antioch Baptist Church located on ACR 389 off U.S. 84 E. this Saturday.

Thank you, Antioch, for hosting the WMA and the Fifth Sunday Singing. A large crowd attended the singing and were blessed by the special music and fellowship a news release said.

Sunday services at Sheridan Terrace begin with Bible study classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Worship services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Children’s church is offered at 11 a.m.

Wednesday prayer service and Bible study begins at 7 p.m. The nursery is available for all services.

Guest Brenda Hornaday blessed the church with special music last Sunday in the morning worship. She and her husband Jack, of Magnolia, Arkansas, were visiting parents the Rev. and Mrs. Gilford Vaughn.

Plans are made for Lifeword’s Walk for the World to benefit its radio and TV ministry. A fall festival and church workdays are being planned.

The Rev. Jacob Richardson is the church pastor.

The church is located on Loop 256 at U.S. 79 S.



Long Lake

car wash set

Long Lake Baptist Church youth are planning another car wash. The youth are working to repay the church for the trip to Six flags and the Christian concert. They also are considering an on going fund-raiser in which they would be asking members to order items from their catalogs. The support of the youth is much appreciated.

Services at Long Lake Baptist Church are held in the morning and evenings and on Wednesday evening for prayer and Bible study led by the Rev. Max Martin, church pastor. For more information on church activities call 903-538-2373.

Remember to fly your flag today in remembrance of 9-11, the day that changed the world forever.



WMA group

to meet Saturday

Houston-Anderson District Women’s Missionary Auxiliary, a ladies’ organization, will meet this Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, located on ACR 389 on U.S. 84 E.

President Vicki Fort will preside at the 10 a.m. meeting. Guest speakers will be Glenn and Robin Taylor of the First Baptist Church of Slocum. The Taylors and daughters Abby and Laney, were volunteer missionaries last spring to Tanzania, East Africa. The Taylors will share experiences of their trip.

Area churches participating are associated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and the BMA of America. The public is invited to attend.

For more information call 903-729-6218.



Evangelistic Temple

services scheduled

At the 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services, Dr. Barry Roberts, church pastor of Evangelistic Temple, will deliver the message “Church Alive” with the text from Romans 13:11-14.

It’s Bible Drill time for the kids in grades third through sixth. The meetings are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to attend this Bible Drill each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

To learn more about activities at Evangelistic Temple or to listen to a sermon you may have missed, go to the website: www.etpalestine.com. Sermons can also be downloaded for copying to a CD.



The Body of Christ

service planned

The Body of Christ Prayer and Worship Center will have a Prophetic and Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The speaker will be Dr. T.T. Pope of Inspiring Revelation Church of God in Christ in Bossier City, LA. All are invited to come and be blessed in this service.

The host pastor is the Rev. Z.D. Lyles. The church is located downtown Neches. For directions are for more information call 903-584-9107.



Mount Vernon

services slated

This Sunday at the historic Mt. Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church assembly of classes will begin at 9:45 a.m. to discover who and why there is an unexpected leader for the Israelites according to Judges 6:1-3 and 7-14.

The Rev. Hamilton and Licentiate Bobby Carwell will share officiating duties after the 11 a.m. call to worship.

Wednesday activities are from 6-7:30 p.m. The schedule includes pastoral teaching, prayer service, Bible study, lesson review and choir practice.

The church is located at 913 Calhoun St.



FBC Neches

to honor VFD

The Rev. Nathan McBride, pastor of First Baptist Church Neches, will bring the morning message on “Visionary Faith” from Hebrews 11:1-19. The Sunday evening sermon will be “Oh What A Foretaste” from Revelation 21.

The Neches Volunteer Fire Department will be honored in the 10:45 a.m. services this Sunday. A potluck dinner will follow the service.

Cottage prayer meetings will begin at 7 p.m. on Fridays in the homes of the Rev. McBride and wife, Paula, Dale and Trish Ott and Tom and Kelly Smith.

Wednesday study will continue in the book of Psalms. Third through sixth grade kids have Purity Study, the Hilltop singers meet, the youth led by Kevin Simmons also meet. These activities all begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

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

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

Paint and Praise meet at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.

Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. with Bible study followed by worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Midweek services meet at 7 p.m.

If you need a ride or for more information call 903-584-3453.



Broyles Chapel

activities planned

Broyles Chapel Baptist Church meets at 9:45 a.m. for Bible study classes for all ages followed by worship at 11 a.m. A church nursery is provided for all services.

Children’s church meets at 11:15 a.m. Sunday.

Thank you to Gary, Ruth and Jennifer Harvey for the concert Jennifer brought to the church last Sunday evening.

The regular monthly business meeting will be held ata 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

The pastor’s search committee will meet at 6 p.m. before the meeting.

AWANA will meet for its first time this fall on Sept. 23 at 5:15 p.m. To be a part of this ministry see Stephanie Bosley.

The Sunday school class, God’s Brigade, for children first through sixth grade, are planning an Award’s Day scheduled for Oct. 24. Students that attend Sunday school for at least four weeks out of six will be eligible to attend the Award’s Day. The students along with parents and other adults will travel to Augusta to the Stewart Farm for a day of fun and fellowship. The Stewarts have planned a hayride for the class as well as a hot dog and marshmallow roast. They have planned some other fun activities also. The class is also learning the books of the Old Testament to a military cadence. They are working hard to learn the books and are learning to march. Many new activities are being planned for this class for the new year including a new teacher, Diane Cretsinger. Sharon Duerer is also teaching the class.

Wednesday fellowship meal will also begin when the AWANA group begins. There are some new ideas for the meal this year. For more details see Billie Crawford.

Wednesday prayer drive and visitation teams meet at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

This Friday at 6:30 p.m. is the regular monthly dominoes night held in the fellowship hall at the church. The ladies will meet in the home of Billie Crawford for their ladies’ night out at 6:30 p.m.

The Hospitality House weekend is scheduled for Sept. 18-20. To be a part of this ministry see Joe Blaha.

Homecoming is planned Oct. 17-18. Preparations are being made already for this event. See Linda Dale for the details.



Believers in Christ

music event slated

Believers in Christ invites all to bring a covered dish and come and join them for an hour of music by Linda Allen and The Road Runners followed by a covered dish supper this Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Meals on Wheels of Palestine SEnior Activity Center located at 200 N. Church St.

The Rev. Harold Fox is the pastor.



Special event

at Massey Lake

Massey Lake Church of the Living God will have its Family and Friends Day beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday. The special guest speaker will be the Rev. Hill, associate pastor of Friendship West of Dallas. The special guest choir will be from Chandler.

The Rev. Anelle Haney is the church pastor.





Choir program

at New Zion

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church will present their annual choir program, "Order My Steps In Your Word” at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4. The guest churches will give "A" Selections.

The Rev. Derrick Lott, from South Union Baptist Church in Palestine, will give the message.

The Rev. Sammy McGuire is New Zion's Senior Pastor; the Rev. Richard Canada is the Associate Pastor; and Gerald Griffin is the president. Ella Mae Lee is past president, and Irene Slaughter is the chairperson.

The church is located at 371 FM 1580 Fairfield. For more information, call 903-389-8393.



Rally Day

at St. Philip's

On Sunday, St. Philip's will celebrate the traditional annual Rally Day, an event in which informational displays representing the various church ministries will be featured. A potluck luncheon will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following the 10 a.m. service.

Also on Sunday, the Rev. Ted Welty will begin a new weekly Sunday School Class for Adults and Senior Youth beginning at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. The Children's Christian Education is resuming as well with the Godly Play program.

September 13 is the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost with Mark 8:28-38 as the appointed Gospel. Worship services, in the traditional Anglican manner, are held at St. Philip's Episcopal Church every Sunday at 7:30 a.m., Rite I and 10 a.m., Rite II. Both services include the celebration of Holy Communion with Fr. Ted Welty officiating. A nursery is available on Sunday mornings at the 10 a.m. service.

A midweek service of Holy Communion, Rite II with Healing is celebrated every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Choir practice follows the service at 6:30 p.m.

A Bible study class is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. On Tuesdays, Tai Chi classes are held at 5:30 p.m.

St. Philip's We bsite, www.stphilipepiscopalchurch.org provides further information about The Episcopal Church, schedule of services, programs and events at St. Philip's. The church office may also be contacted at 903-729-4214. St. Philip's is located at 106 East Crawford.



Prophecy sermons

at Antioch Church

Through the month of September, The Rev. Roy G. Duncan will cover Bible Prophecy/End Times. This Bible study will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at The Antioch Church.  All who are interested are invited to attend.

On Saturday, the staff/leaders breakfast will start at 9 a.m.

Following are more upcoming events and worship opportuinites: Worship I, 8:30 a.m.; Intercessory Prayer, 10 a.m.; Worship II and Children's Church, 11 a.m. 

At 3 p.m. Sunday, The Antioch Church will help Pastor Larry and wife Elaine Peterson celebrate their first Anniversary at New Brown Springs Church.

Remember also that SNL Youth Ministry meets on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and TACKids Ministry on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 903-723-7261 and visit the Web site: theantiochchurch.org.



Memory Lane

services slated

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

The Ladies Auxiliary-WOW will be hosting a luncheon Sept. 19 with Martha Owens as the speaker. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you are interested in attending the luncheon, please leave a message at the church for Jeri Fincher.

Saintly Seniors group (anyone over 50 years) meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. In September, they will be meeting the 22nd at Davey Dogwood Park for a wiener roast and fellowship.

David Proctor, an instructor at Texas Baptist Institute in Henderson, as well as the pastor at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Carthage, will be the speaker for services on Sept. 27. He will be updating the church on activities at TBI, as well as bring the evening message.

A nursery is provided for all services at the church.



Special services

at Inspiring Word

Inspiring Word Christian Center is inviting the public to the Pre-Pastor and Wife Annivserary Revival for the Rev. James and Cynthia Green at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at 1150 S. Fairway St. in Fairfield.

 Guests on Monday will be the Rev. C.L. Washington and institute teacher Ann Perry and Saint Hill COGIC.

Guests on Tuesday will include the Rev. Sammy McGuire and New Zion MBC; and institute teacher Yvonne Rose and First Baptist North Teague.

Guests on Wednesday will be the Rev. Anthony Thiboduaex and Fairfield Baptist; and institute teacher Lois Gatson and New Birth Christian Center.



Open House slated

at Elkhart FUMC

The month of September is Open House at Elkhart First United Methodist Church, located across from Elkhart Elementary School on Parker  Street.

Choir practice is held on Wednesdays. Children’s choir meets from 3:20 to 4:30 p.m., chancel choir meets at 6 p.m. and handbells meet at 7 p.m.

On Thursdays, the Spirit Seekers meet from noon to 1 p.m., Bible study is from 1 to 2 p.m. and Crafty Banners meets at 3:15 p.m.

A men’s workday will be held at 7 .m. Saturday.

This Sunday is Rally Day — Back to Sunday School/Back to Church. Make plans to stay after worship for a covered dish luncheon and Wiiâ„¢ games. All ages can play.

All members of the church are asked to come and help plan the ministry of the church for the coming months at the Church Council Meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Monday.

Circle of Friends will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in the church fellowship hall. All women are invited to this time of fellowship.

The Cancer Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church  fellowship hall. 

On Sept. 28, the group will also meet and a guest speaker from the Palestine Cancer Center will be present to answer all your questions and concerns in regards about radiation and other forms of treatments. This will be a very informative group so those who are living with this disease or know someone who might be interested in learning more about treatments are encouraged to attend this meeting at 2 p.m. The Rev. Lynn Willhite is the faciliator of this group of individuals.

“See You at the Pole” is set for Sept. 23 at the Elkhart Elementary School flag pole.



Grace Baptist

services slated

Sunday school at Grace Bible Church is at 9:45 a.m. followed by praise and worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday and Wednesday services are at 6:30 p.m. Grace is located at 1020 E. Palestine Ave.        



Court Drive

services planned

Court Drive Church of Christ’s Sunday services begin with adult class starting at 9 a.m. Dr. Mike Wilkinson will be leading this week’s class titled “Healthy Spirituality.” Morning assembly begins at 10 a.m. with church pastor Paul Jones delivering the message from 1 Corinthians 11, “From Attendance to Worship.” Child care is available during service and children's church for 3 years old through the second grade also begins after the collection for their time of worship.

The Wednesday night class will be lead by Dr. Zac Leslie. He is covering a series from the Song of Solomon, with this week’s message “ The Art of Commitment.”

Upcoming church events include: Oct. 11, outdoor worship and open house for new fellowship and food bank building; Oct. 31, Trunk of Treat; Nov. 1, Wild Game Cook-off.

The teenage youth program at Court Drive Church of Christ exists to help answer the question that most teens ask more than they wish they had to: “Is this all there is in life? Is it supposed to be this hard? Will I ever find something better than this to live for?”

“No matter what is going on in your life, we believe that the answer is ‘loving yourself, loving those around you always, and to honor and love God.’ We strive to do this more everyday. Come be apart of our small group that meets every Sunday night or join us this month for our Wednesday night Bible class as we talk about relevant issues that effect teenagers' lives,” Youth Minister Adam Dickson said. “This month we are talking about dating”

Junior High Community Night will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the church with pizza, games and a devotional. From 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, a dinner and devotional will be held at Dairy Queen. The group will eat and have a devotional. This is open for both junior high and high school teens.

The church is located at 1434 Court Dr. For more information about the church's activities call 903-729-0196 or email at office@courtdrivechurch.org.



Lone Pine

events scheduled

The 39ers from Lone Pine Baptist Church will be meeting for their monthly events at 6 p.m. today. 

The youth will have a movie day Sunday afternoon with a hot dog lunch.  It will continue until youth begins  at 5 p.m.

The church is ollecting flashlights and batteries for the month of September for the Samaritan Purse. 

Services start with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Young Mothers, Youth Bible Study is held at 5 p.m.

 The church is located at 299 U.S. 287 North.

 

First Baptist

sermon slated

This Sunday, Senior Pastor, Jay Abernathy brings a message from Romans 1:16-17, titled “ONE Matters: We Can Do It!” at First Baptist Church of Palestine. Abernathy will share how to overcome fear about sharing your faith during the 10:45 a.m. worship Gathering.

Bible Study groups for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday afternoon begins with the deacons’ meeting at p.m. and the Monthly Church Conference at 6 p.m. Monday, the FBCP Men’s ministry launches “Home by the Half,” a time for men to gather for fun and football and faith, beginning at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, the senior adult game time starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday children’s ministries (3 years old through six grade) started on Sept. 9 (Bible Drill, Bible Buddies, Wiggle Worship). Youth Pastor Scott Dishman, invites youth in grades 7-12 to Cultivate which meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays also include Bible Study groups for adults led by the pastor and others. Choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. The evening MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets on Thursday at 7 p.m. This s open for mothers of preschoolers, no childcare available. 

This Saturday, choir members that signed up will leave the church at 9:30 a.m. to attend the Worship Choir Christmas Retreat at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center. Lunch will cost $12. The group will return at 2:30 p.m.

The mission group for girls, GA’s, meets on Sundays from 4:45 to 6 p.m. September 13th, from 4:45 – 6pm.  Ladies Bible Study will begin Sept. 20th at 4 p.m. in the Annex; the study will be Kay Arthur’s “Covenant, God’s Enduring Promises.”

On Sept. 20-23, “One Matters” is the fall evangelism meetings. The church will host Pastor Tim Watson of First Baptist Church of Longview who will speak at each gathering.

For more information, call the church officie at 903-729-0204, check the Web site at www.firstpalestine.org or email info@firstpalestine.org

 

Carpenter’s House

activities planned

The Carpenter's House’s services start with classes at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

On the last Sunday of each month, the church family brings potluck dishes for a fellowship after a brief service.

Wednesday services are at 7p.m. with praise and worship followed by classes for all ages.

The Sisters of Hope ministry will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Building B.

For more information call 903-729-3839 or visit www.thecarpentershouse.cc.



Grandparents Day

at Cornerstone set

Cornerstone Worship Center will celebrate Grandparents Day on Sunday. Dash for Cash will be moved to the following Sunday due to the celebration.

Services are held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A nursery is provided for both programs. The church offers children's programs and everyone has the opportunity to get involved.

Cornerstone's cleaning crews will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

The church now has a blog on its Web site at www.cwcpalestine.com and is encouraging the public to visit it. 

Senor pastors are David and Amanda Malone. For information about services or events, call the church at 903-729-6896.