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Sat, Sep 19
September 14, 2026 - The historical Old East Hamilton Cemetery will have its Annual Homecoming and Dinner on the Grounds on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. This is a wonderful time of visiting and singing, as well as conducting the annual business meeting for the cemetery. Prior to homecoming weekend, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, will be the annual workday from 8am - 10am to prepare the area for the homecoming. Please join with us to set up the tables and clean and arrange the chapel.
As always donations are welcomed and encouraged for the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful old cemetery. We look forward to seeing everyone! If, for some reason you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate, please contact Doyle Miller at 936-368-2246, and he will be glad to accept your donation.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you there!
September 14, 2026 - Hillcrest Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School on Saturday, September 19th between 10am and 2pm. Come join us to learn more about Jesus, have fellowship and lunch with recreation time. Please bring a change of clothes and towel for water slides.
Please call 936-591-1198 or 936-572-5115 for more information or any questions.
Sun, Sep 20
September 18, 2026 - Homecoming for Mt. Herman Cemetery located on Hwy 7 West in the Mt. Herman community in Center, Texas will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12 noon.
The cemetery will be taking donations for the yearly upkeep. You may give to any board member or if you cannot make it but would like to donate please mail to:
Mt. Herman Cemetery
c/o Deanne Sample
1106 CR 4314
Tenaha, TX 75974
We are also collecting names and addresses of those whose loved ones are buried here, so please get with a board member to leave your info or email deannesample99@yahoo.com.
Deanne Sample, Secretary/Treasurer
September 10, 2026 - The Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ (COGIC) church is celebrating its 112th Church Anniversary at 3pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Guest speaker will be Supt. Fremon Bryant, Superintendent of the Shelbyville District. The Pastor and Congregation look forward to your attendance. Come and celebrate with us!
The church is located at 620 Greer Street, Center, TX 75935.
Elder Cleon D. Williams, Sr., Pastor
Mon, Sep 21
September 7, 2026 - Logansport Missionary Baptist Church will be in Revival September 21-25 at 7pm nightly. Bro. Hayden Wilkes will be bringing the message each night. Come join us in hearing God's word. Specials are welcome.
Fri, Sep 25
September 14, 2026 - A Call to Help Ministry would like to invite every one to a Community Feeding on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 12 noon to 2pm at The Burning Bush Venue 1229 SouthView Circle, Center, TX 75935.
Enjoy a lunch of chopped brisket sandwich, chips, and water. Must sign up and must show up! All donations are welcome!
Reach out to Mrs. Connie Buckley (936) 427-2255 for more information.
Sat, Sep 26
August 21, 2026 — The Bone Hill Foundation and its associates will sponsor a meeting of Shelby County churches and pastors on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8am at the John Windham Civic Center in Center. A complimentary breakfast will be provided for those attending.
The meeting is part of the Bone Hill Foundation's Build Texas program, an initiative designed to help prepare Shelby County students for life after high school. An important part of the program is encouraging local churches to become more involved with their youth groups by providing students and parents with information about the opportunities available after graduation.
The September 26 meeting will include a presentation followed by an open discussion among pastors, church representatives, community leaders and others in attendance. The goal is to identify practical ways churches throughout Shelby County can work together to help young people explore vocational and technical training, college programs, certifications, career opportunities and other pathways to successful employment and adulthood.
All churches in Shelby County are invited to participate. Churches may send a pastor, youth leader or other representative.
Because space is limited, attendance will be limited to approximately 80 participants, and advance reservations are encouraged.
RSVP or More Information:
Tracy Belin
Program Co-Chair
936-488-0196
Bob Reeves
Bone Hill Foundation Member
936-591-1900
The Bone Hill Foundation encourages churches throughout Shelby County to participate and bring their ideas to the discussion as the community works together toward a common goal: helping Shelby County's young people prepare for successful lives after high school.
September 16, 2026 - The McWilliams-Rather Cemetery Association will meet on Saturday, September 26 at 4pm.
The meeting will be held at Todd Spring Baptist Church.
Sun, Sep 27
September 17, 2026 - Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be having their Usher’s Day program at 2:30pm on Sunday September 27, 2026.
Guest speaker will be Pastor Winston Kibbles of St. John Baptist Church.
The church is located at Hwy 96 N CR 4356, Tenaha, Texas 75974. Pastor Johnny R. Jones, Pastor. All are welcome.
September 4, 2026 - Center Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a three day Fall Revival starting September 27, 2026. Discover a new season of worship! Service time is 6pm nightly with the following guest speakers.
- Sunday, September 27 - Bro. Joe Jones
- Monday, September 28 - Bro. Dale Walker
- Tuesday, September 29 - Bro. Levi Cohorst
Center MBC is located at 443 Moffett Drive, Center, Texas.
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September 18, 2026 - Free produce items will be available from 4pm until 5:30pm (while supplies last) from the East Texas Food Bank on Friday, September 25, the 4th Friday of the month, at First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935.
No eligibility requirements, paperwork, or ID required.
Volunteers are always welcome! Help us, help others! May of the youth who have helped with the food pantry are back in school and volunteers are needed! Your time given, whether for 30 minutes or 3 hours, is appreciated! The food pantry is on the 4th Friday of each month and volunteers are needed from 3pm to 6pm. Sign up in FBC office and fill out connect card.
Contact the church office by calling 936-598-5605 or emailing admin@fbccenter.org.
September 18, 2026 - Homecoming for Mt. Herman Cemetery located on Hwy 7 West in the Mt. Herman community in Center, Texas will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12 noon.
The cemetery will be taking donations for the yearly upkeep. You may give to any board member or if you cannot make it but would like to donate please mail to:
Mt. Herman Cemetery
c/o Deanne Sample
1106 CR 4314
Tenaha, TX 75974
We are also collecting names and addresses of those whose loved ones are buried here, so please get with a board member to leave your info or email deannesample99@yahoo.com.
Deanne Sample, Secretary/Treasurer
September 17, 2026 - Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be having their Usher’s Day program at 2:30pm on Sunday September 27, 2026.
Guest speaker will be Pastor Winston Kibbles of St. John Baptist Church.
The church is located at Hwy 96 N CR 4356, Tenaha, Texas 75974. Pastor Johnny R. Jones, Pastor. All are welcome.
September 17, 2026 - The doorbell rings. Oh no! It’s some of the church folks coming to see why it’s been so long since I’ve attended church services. Yes, come in. Won’t you have a cup of coffee? We engage briefly in small talk.
Yes. I know it’s been a while since I’ve been… I’ve had quite a bit of sickness… we worshipped with another congregation several times… once out at the lake we had a devotional-just the family… we have to work hard to make a living… one of the members hurt my feelings… there are hypocrites in the church.
Well, good-by. I’ll plan to see you before long if nothing happens. Okay. Good night. That takes care of that! My visitors seemed satisfied with my explanations so I guess everything is o.k.
You know, though, the thought does nag me some. What am I doing with my life? Why haven’t I learned to love the church more? I know that someday I will die and then meet God in the judgment. Who am I kidding anyway? Those visitors from the church were nice and gentle, but they still know I am negligent and weak. I am not really fooling the church, or my family, or friends or my God. I have been cold, weak and indifferent. Unchristian. I am not kidding anybody, not even myself. Oh Lord, have mercy on my soul and help me to do better.
It’s something to think about... tbp
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Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
September 16, 2026 - The McWilliams-Rather Cemetery Association will meet on Saturday, September 26 at 4pm.
The meeting will be held at Todd Spring Baptist Church.
September 14, 2026 - The historical Old East Hamilton Cemetery will have its Annual Homecoming and Dinner on the Grounds on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11am to 3pm. This is a wonderful time of visiting and singing, as well as conducting the annual business meeting for the cemetery. Prior to homecoming weekend, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, will be the annual workday from 8am - 10am to prepare the area for the homecoming. Please join with us to set up the tables and clean and arrange the chapel.
As always donations are welcomed and encouraged for the maintenance and upkeep of this beautiful old cemetery. We look forward to seeing everyone! If, for some reason you are unable to attend, but would still like to donate, please contact Doyle Miller at 936-368-2246, and he will be glad to accept your donation.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you there!
September 14, 2026 - A Call to Help Ministry would like to invite every one to a Community Feeding on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 12 noon to 2pm at The Burning Bush Venue 1229 SouthView Circle, Center, TX 75935.
Enjoy a lunch of chopped brisket sandwich, chips, and water. Must sign up and must show up! All donations are welcome!
Reach out to Mrs. Connie Buckley (936) 427-2255 for more information.
September 14, 2026 - Hillcrest Baptist Church will be hosting a Vacation Bible School on Saturday, September 19th between 10am and 2pm. Come join us to learn more about Jesus, have fellowship and lunch with recreation time. Please bring a change of clothes and towel for water slides.
Please call 936-591-1198 or 936-572-5115 for more information or any questions.
September 14, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, September 14
I’m an avid collector, and one of the items I like to collect is postcards, particularly ones with interesting messages written on them. For a long time, postcards have been mainly sent by people on vacation. On one side is a picture of their hotel or the Grand Canyon or the Eiffel Tower, and on the other a message like “wishing you were here!” That kind of postcard always struck me as a bit cruel, since it was being sent to someone who was not on vacation and most certainly was not “here.”
But if you look at earlier postcards from, say, the early 1900’s, you’ll often find a very different type of communication. Back then postcards were used, by many people, in the same way we use texting today - for quick communication. If you lived in a city, your mail was probably delivered twice a day, seven days a week. You didn’t have a telephone, and a postcard was a lot cheaper than a telegram. And so I have a postcard in my collection with the cryptic message - “Meet me tomorrow at noon at the corner of Main and Seventh Street.“ I was always intrigued by that message. Who were these two people? And why were they meeting? If I was a better writer I could have turned that postcard into a short story or even a novel. I don’t think the message would seem nearly as mysterious if it was just a text.
And so, the technology of communication has changed. But one thing that has never changed, and never will, is the instinctual need for human beings to share their thoughts and feelings, to share themselves, with other human beings. And God gave us that desire. He created us that way. And He has much to say in His Word about sharing ourselves with others. In Romans 13:15, Paul encourages us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” And so we reach out, through phone calls and texts and social media and emails and notes and letters - and, yes, even postcards. And we try to connect the dots between two minds, between two hearts.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com
September 10, 2026 - The Lily of the Valley Church of God in Christ (COGIC) church is celebrating its 112th Church Anniversary at 3pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Guest speaker will be Supt. Fremon Bryant, Superintendent of the Shelbyville District. The Pastor and Congregation look forward to your attendance. Come and celebrate with us!
The church is located at 620 Greer Street, Center, TX 75935.
Elder Cleon D. Williams, Sr., Pastor
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