Published: September 24, 2009 09:21 pm      

Church news for 9-25

Luncheon set

at First Christian

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold the monthly potluck Fellowship luncheon on Sunday following worship.

Worship this Sunday will feature a brief talk by a representative of the Juliette Fowler Home in Fort Worth which is one of FCC's outreach projects. Worship begins at 10:40 AM and always includes celebration of the Lord's Supper. There will also be a Congregational meeting after worship, to approve a church project.

The Food Bank item for September has been soup and this will be the last Sunday to bring these donations for this worthwhile venture.

Nominating Committee members have been named, and are meeting to select a slate of officers for the 2010 church year.

Information on any FCC activity may be obtained by calling the office at 903-729-5440.



Grace Baptist

services slated

Grace Baptist Church’s Sunday school is at 10 a.m. followed by praise and worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday and Wednesday services are at 6 p.m.

The ladies meeting is at 10 a.m. every second Saturday of each month.

Grace is located at 1020 E. Palestine Ave.



Men’s Day

at Antioch Church

Annual Men's Day at The Antioch Church will be at 4 p.m. Sunday.  Special guests will be the Rev. Mack Fleming from Freedom Church and Freedom Church Male Chorus of Dallas. Testimonies of faith and deliverance will be given by Tyrone Lockhart, Kirk Rhoads, and VC Spurlock.  

During this annual celebration, Greater Brown Springs Male Chorus of Palestine, Texas and The Antioch Male Chorus will sing. Performing a praise dance at the service also will be Antioch's adult praise team — Passion of Praise.

Duncan's series, "Profiting from Phophecy" continues during Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Sunday worship (Worship I) time is 8:30 a.m., followed by Intercessory Prayer at 10 a.m. Worship II and Children's Church begins at 11:15 a.m. 

For more information, call (903) 723-7261 and visit the website: theantiochchurch.org.



Men’s Day

at Mount Olive

Mount Olive Sandflat Baptist Church of Frankston will hold its Annual Men's Day at 3 p.m. Oct. 4.

The Rev. F.F. Tony of Rock Hill Baptist Church of LaPoyner, Texas will be the guest speaker.



Services set

at St. Philip's

This Sunday is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost with Mark 9:38-50 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. The sermon for Sunday is titled “Salt from an Unlikely Shaker”. 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 weekly Sunday School Class for Adults and Senior Youth, led by Fr. Welty, begins at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Sunday's topic is “Moses Gets His Call.” The Children's Christian Education continues with the Godly Play program.

A Cursillo reunion for the North East Texas Convocation is planned for Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. For further information, please contact Merry Blackwell, 903-729-8924.

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.

St. Philip's offers weekly programs to which everyone is invited. 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 Website, 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.



Services slated

at First Baptist

First Baptist Church of Palestine’s regular gatherings are open for all to learn about Following Jesus Christ. Sunday Morning Worship Gathering begins at 10:45 a.m. This Sunday, the Rev. Jay Abernathy brings a message, “ONE Matters: Linked” about the connection each believer in Jesus Christ has to the vital mission of the church.

Bible Study groups for all ages begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday evenings at 7 p.m., Men gather for “Home at the Half”. On Tuesdays, senior adult game time begins at 1 p.m.   Wednesday’s children’s ministries include Bible Drill, Bible Buddies, and Wiggle Worship for ages 3 years through 6th grade. 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. 

If you have any questions on any of our ministries please call the church office (903-729-0204), check the Web site (www.firstpalestine.org), or email (info@firstpalestine.org).



Fall revival

at West Union

West Union Baptist Church 1223 W. Lacy, Palestine, will have its Annual Fall Revival Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. nightly.

The evangelist of the hour will be Rev. Dr. Dale Powell,  senior pastor/teacher of New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Miami, Fla. Powell is a native of Palestine. He received his Doctorate of Divinity on May 08, 2004 from Smith Chapel Bible College.

For further information, call 903-723-5249. Pastor is the Rev. Rodney Angton, Sr.



Court Drive

events planned

Court Drive Church of Christ's Sunday services begin with adult class starting at 9 a.m.

Dr. Mike Wilkinson will continue the series on Healthy Spirituality with the discussion of “Knowing God & Knowing Yourself.”

Morning assembly begins at 10am with church pastor Paul Jones delivering the message from (1 Corinthians 13), “From Superficial to Genuine”. Child care is available during service and children's church for 3 yrs old through the 2nd grade also begins after the collection for their time of worship. Wednesday night class, September 30th will be lead by Dr. Zac Leslie. He is covering a great series from the Song of Solomon.

The Ladies Class will again meet this week and will be held at the church every Tuesday during lunch time starting at 12:10 and ending at 12:50 p.m. This is a Bible Study time for the ladies and lunch will be provided. Ladies “Night Out” also will kick off Oct. 5. Contact Nancy Gambrell for more details at 903-729-0196.

On Sunday, the youth will go to “The Gathering.” This is where they will meet up with churches from Tyler for pizza, worship and a guest speaker from Dry Bones Ministries out of Denver, Colo. Time is from 5 to 9:45 p.m.

On Wednesday, the youth will meet during bible class to discuss the Youth-Led Worship for Oct. 4. Girls/Guys Night out will be Oct. 9.

Upcoming church events include: Oct. 11, outdoor worship and open house for the new fellowship and food bank building; Oct. 31, Trunk of Treat; Nov. 1, wild game cookoff.

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



Dinner fund-raiser

at St. Charles

FRANKSTON — St. Charles Catholic Mission in Frankston, will hold its Annual Chicken to Go Dinner, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4. The cost is $8, which includes a half chicken, potato salad, beans, bread, a drink and dessert.



Swanson Hill

homecoming set

Swanson Hill Community Church will celebrate its homecoming worship services at 11 a.m. Sunday. There will be a covered dish lunch followed by gospel music.

H.C. Swanson deeded the tract of land for the purpose of a church and school on May 26, 1904. In 1914, the old building was torn down and a new school was built, with a new church building being erected soon after.

According to the church history, the church was attended by many denominations and was used as a center for worship and social activities for the community.

In 1942, the church affiliated with the Texas Methodist Conference. In 1949, a building to be used as a parsonage was moved to the tract. In the early 1950’s the Swanson Hill School District consolidated with Palestine, and the school building was moved. At that time the church building was moved to its present site in the center of the land. Later, in the 1950’s a building was added on for Sunday school rooms and a fellowship hall. The building also served as a community center and a voting site.

In the 1970’s a steeple with belfry and two rooms were completed. Also additions and remodeling projects have continued for the parsonage.

In June of 1995, the church reorganized and is now Swanson Hill Community Church, a traditional, conservative, Bible-based church.



Special event

at Morning Star

Morning Star Baptist Church will host its annual Harvest and Old Fashion Day on Sunday beginning at 3 p.m.

The Rev. J.J. Johnson, pastor of Jerusalem and Providence Baptist Church will be the guest.

Dinner will be served.



Family event

at New Chapel

New Chapel Baptist Church will hold its annual Family and Friends Day beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The theme is from Joshua 24:15.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jimmy Glasco of Full Gospel Holy Temple of Corsicana.

The Rev. Earnest T. Freeman is the church pastor.



Broyles Chapel

activities slated

Broyles Chapel Baptist Church begins each Sunday with Bible study classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A church nursery is provided for all services. Janice Arbuckle leads the women’s Sunday school class. These ladies have their own special ministry of making visits to the shut-ins within their class. Thanks goes out to Terry Nied for bringing the messages this past Sunday while the Rev. Willie Reagan, church pastor, is away on vacation.

This Sunday Joe Blaha will be bringing both messages and he also will bring the message on Wednesday.

Awana is now in full swing for the new year. The group begins at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays for registration and classes run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. To be a part of this ministry see Stephanie Bosley. Prayer and Bible study follows at 6:30 p.m. after Awana.

The annual Westside Volunteer Fire Department and EMS barbecue will be held on Oct. 17 at the church. The meal will begin at 4 p.m. Members are asked to bring desserts. The church’s homecoming service will be held Oct. 18. The church members are asked to bring vegetables and desserts for this special event. For more details on where you can be of assistance for these two events see Linda Dale, church secretary. More details will be given as the time approaches.



Offering planned

at Long Lake

This month is the time to join the WMU of Texas in Praying for Texas and supporting the Mary Hill Davis offering. Long Lake Baptist Church has set a goal of $1,000.

“Let’s do our best this is a Texas state mission,” a church news release said.

Allen Frizzell is coming back to Long Lake Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 for a concert.

The church is located at 10517 Texas 294 West.

For more information on church activities call 903-538-2373. The Rev. Max Martin is the church pastor and youth directors are Carl and Barbara Dorsey.



Ebenezer Baptist

revival to start

Ebenezer Baptist Church Revival will conclude this evening beginning at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Stephen Warren bringing the message.

The Men’s and Women’s Conference will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday with a continental breakfast at the church. The conference will begin at 10 a.m. with speakers the Rev. W.T. Arthur, Shekisha Sims; evangelist Sylvia Hawkins; the Rev. Preston White; Shelia Hill; and keynote speaker the Rev. Leonas Kinder of Faith Tabernacle Ministries.

The theme is from John 5:6.

The Rev. John E. Reeves, Jr. is the church pastor.



Bethlehem Lutheran

events planned

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at 1515 S. Loop 256, across from Palestine High School, celebrates the 17th 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 “What To Do While Waiting,” based on James 5.

Wednesday midweek activities at Bethlehem include junior confirmation instruction for grades sixth and seventh at 4 p.m. Choir practice is at 5:15 p.m. followed by a potluck fellowship meal at 6 p.m. Bible Bunch classes for children are at 7 p.m. as well as an adult class that is reading through the book of Genesis.

The Board of Elders will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

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 guest speaker, Dr. Reed Lessing, is “Tattooed,” based on Isaiah 44.

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.



Special events at

Southside Baptist

Southside Baptist Church will have Luke Garrett as a special guest singer during the 10:50 a.m. worship service this Sunday. Garrett is a tenor solo vocalist who has a high range vocal ability shared by only a few today. Garrett is participating as vocal leader during the area Baptist Associational Conference on Revival at First Baptist Church in Rusk next week.

“It is a privilege for Southside to be able to share in worship the talents of this gifted singer and servant of the Lord,” a news release said.

Rachel Norris is not surprised that she is a potter, but she is amazed at how God has used pottery in her life. She has been making pottery for over 20 years. She and her husband own Joy Pottery in Bryan, where they make and sell handmade functional stoneware. You are invited to come and learn more about the Heavenly Father by exploring a word picture He provides in His Word. Discover the richness of the layers of meaning in the portrayal of the potter and the clay by observing the work of a potter firsthand.

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be Oct. 3 beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The cost is $2.75 each. All are welcome, but call the church office for reservations so enough food will be prepared.

Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at Southside Baptist 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 is not too late to join in.



FBC Neches

services slated

The Rev. Nathan McBride, pastor of First Baptist Church of Neches, will bring the Sunday morning worship message entitled “Restoration of Vision” from Mark 10:46-52. The Sunday evening message will be entitled “An Eternal Invitation” from Revelation 22.

Wednesday evening study will continue in the book of Psalms. Purity Study for third through sixth grades, Hilltop singers, and the youth, led by Kevin Simmons, all begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Coffee with the pastor begins at 10 a.m. on Mondays.

October will be the church’s special celebration of the church’s 125th Anniversary.

On Oct. 4 beginning at 6 p.m. is Old-Fashioned Singing with a finger food fellowship following the singing.

At 10:45 a.m. Oct. 11, an Old-Fashioned Day with Dr. Jim Richards bringing the message will be held. A covered dish lunch will follow. Members are asked to wear bonnets and overalls. A beard contest will also be held.

On Oct. 18, Rep. Gohmert will be in the morning services.

Anniversary Day will be celebrated Oct. 25 with the Rev. Charles Haley bringing the message. A covered dish lunch will follow.

Anniversary cookbooks are available for $10 each.

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

For a ride or more information call 903-584-3453.



New Jerusalem

service planned

New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church will be celebrating their pastor, the Rev. W.T. Arthur and wife’s Eighth Appreciation Service beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Lionell Whitker of Simpson Chapel Baptist Church of Tadmor.



Celebrate Recovery

at New Life

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program that not only addresses alcohol and chemical addictions but all your hurts, habits and hang-ups. If you are struggling with family dysfunction, divorce, anger, co-dependency, sexual addiction, food addiction, sexual abuse, pornography, alcohol or chemical addictions Celebrate Recovery promises to be a safe place to heal.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. at New Life Community Church located at 2320 Texas 155 Nort in the old skating rink building. Childcare is provided and a little meal will be served after the meeting.

For more information contact Jeff Gills at 903-391-7830.



Mount Vernon

services slated

This Sunday services at the historic Mt. Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 913 Calhoun St. will open with the assembly of church school classes at 9:45 a.m. to discuss “Overcoming Problems” as it is written in Nehemiah 2:5 and 11-20.

The 11 a.m. service begins with worship call. The divine praise continues with scripture and singing. The Rev. Hamilton will officiate assisted by Licentiate Bobby Carwell.

Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church is a member of the North Texas Annual Conference, which has its first session this Saturday when the young people meet with their directors. The Women’s Missionary Society Annual Day is Monday and concludes with an evening worship service. Conference sessions continue through Oct. 3 at the Rice Chapel A.M.E. Church in Dallas.



Deacon nomination

process begins

Tennessee Colony Church will move forward in the selection of deacons for the church beginning Sunday. Please make plans to be in attendance to submit your nomination. Qualifications for the position of deacon may be found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and a deacon's job description is found in Acts 6:1-7. You are asked to prayerfully read these scriptures before Sunday services. Nominations for deacons will continue through Oct. 11.

A youth rummage/bake sale begins Oct. 10 in the church parking lot. All proceeds go towards the youth fund. If you have items you wish to donate to the sale please contact the pastor. The church needs baked items for the bake sale.

The hunter’s safety education course will start at 8 a.m. Saturday at the church. Cost is $25. For more information please contact Wayne Whitten at 903-948-8282. A barbecue lunch will be provided. There will be a drawing for door prizes. Come get your car washed too while you are in the neighborhood.

Men's Prayer Breakfast will be Oct. 4 at Ryan's Steakhouse. Men of the church will meet at Ryans at 8 a.m. for breakfast and devotional. Join the men for a great meal and fellowship.

Lots of activities coming up for the fall: 5th quarter after the football game; Hell House; Fall Festival; Turkey Shoot; Progressive Supper; Christmas Cantata; Ken Sibley (illusionist) and deacon ordination.

Tennessee Colony Church is a going church for a coming Lord. Join us for worship this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday school and 10:45 a.m. for Sunday worship service. Catch the Cayuga Wildcats at www.youreasttexas.com. Tennessee Colony Church is a supporter of the Wildcat Football team.



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). Informal service includes contemporary music and practical, expository teaching by Dan Gold. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers through four years of age. Club 58 (children’s church for 5 years olds through 3rd grade) is offered during the service.  A fellowship lunch follows the service this week.  Visitors are welcome!

Awana Clubs, for ages 2 years old through junior high school, will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday. “Bring a friend” is the theme for this week.

Two adult classes are offered at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Celebration of Discipline is led by Jim Hankins and Rick Taylor; and, Glimpse of Grace is led by Dan Gold and Nathan Blevins.

You still have time to sign-up 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. on 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 (grades 7-12) 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 Web site at www.gbcpalestine.org.

 

 Open house at

Elkhart FUMC

The month of September is Open House for the Elkhart First United Methodist Church.

"See you at the Pole" was held Wednesday at the Elkhart Schools.  Make plans to arrive at school early to take part in the time of prayer.

There were seven women present for Circle of Friends meeting on Sept. 18.  The group made plans for this year and next years meetings and outings. Halloween treats and goodies were handed out to the ladies to take to our shut-ins during the month of October. 

Confirmation classes began last week and will continue for seven more weeks.  If you have a desire to be in this class contact the church office for more information.

The Cancer Support Group will meet Monday. The group will have the opportunity to hear a guest speaker from the Palestine Cancer Center. The speaker will be available to answer your questions and concerns about radiation and other forms of treatment for those living with cancer. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this discussion please make it a point to bring them to this meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Lynn Willhite is the facilitator of this group of individuals.  They are a very confidential and caring  group and welcome newcomers. Please feel free to come and sit in with them.

There is a new study of Max Lucado's book Fearless.  Lucado is one of the best Christian storytellers and the author of numerous best selling books. “Fearless” draws from Jesus' encounters with people in frightening situations, giving evidence that people can trust God through all different times in our life.

The Genesis Adult Class led by Ann Bost will explore the authority and relevance of the bible in our transformation to Christ-likeness as they begin.

The Followers Adult Class led by Jan Stuteville will get back to the basics as they study the book of Genesis.

The church will host a flu clinic on Oct. 16.

The church is located at 202 W. Parker Street across from the Elementary School in Elkhart.



September events

at Memory Lane

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.

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 Sunday night. 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.