Shelby County Today

November 10, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, November 10.

Today’s devotion remembers something that happened on November 10, and prepares us for something that will happen on November 11.

On this day in 1954, the Marine Memorial was dedicated in Washington D.C. It stands just outside of Arlington National Cemetery. Have you seen it? If not, then you’ve certainly seen the photograph that inspired it, the photograph of the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest conflicts of World War II. Over 6000 Marines lost their lives, trying to wrest control of that small, volcanic island from the Japanese. And finally, on February 23, 1945, six Marines raised the American flag in victory.

The picture of that moment is one of the most famous photographs in history. Film of that event was shot by Marine Sergeant Ben Genaust, shortly before he was killed in action. We remember him today, and those six Marines, and the 6000. And tomorrow, Veteran’s Day, we remember all those who have served our country and protected our freedom. I’m sure that there are veterans in your life, in your family, in your community, in your church. Take a moment to thank them. Take a moment to honor them. Take a moment to remember.

Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com

November 6, 2025 - The 1st Annual Thanksgiving Community Gathering hosted by A Call To Help Ministries is planned for Saturday, November 22, 2025 for 12 noon until 3pm. Donation tickets will be $5.00 per person. Tickets sell now through November 11th.

Please note: If you DO NOT have a donation please still attend.

Happy Thanksgiving! Psalms 107:1 ~ Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

The gathering will be held at the Burning Bush Venue, 1229 Southview Circle, Center, Texas 75935. Dress Attire is Black and White. RSVP by November 15, 2025. Event Date is November 22, 2025.

May the Peace of God rest upon each of you!

November 6, 2025 - According to the teachings of Jesus, every person is going through one of two gates. Either they are choosing to enter the narrow gate and the narrow way that leads to life or they are choosing the broad way which leads through the broad gate to destruction. 

These two ideas represent two ways of life. One represents the way of good while the other represents the way of evil. The thought taught by Jesus in Matthew 7 is that more people will follow the easy and popular way of life than the one prescribed in the scriptures. 

This teaching is harmonious with another of the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 22:14. Here he says, “for many shall be called, but few chosen”. That indicates there will be only a few people comparatively speaking, who are interested in the Lord’s way enough to follow it and be saved. Jesus makes his call this way, “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction and many there be which go in there at. Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” 

In this Jesus is warning people to be very careful how they live. Too many people, who may think they are on the narrow path, might be surprised to find themselves on the broad way if they carefully analyzed their lives. Jesus wants everyone to be saved, but he must have the cooperation of every person who wants to be saved. They must enter the gate he prescribes and live his kind of life, his way.

It’s something to think about... tbp

Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com

November 4, 2025 - The New Prospect Cemetery located on 4930 FM1645 (intersection of CR 4240), east of Timpson, Texas, will have a historical marker dedication ceremony at the cemetery on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11am. The cemetery was recognized by the Texas Historical Commission in 2023 as a historical cemetery established in 1885. Our supporters and the public are welcome and the adjoining church building will be open for fellowship and refreshments.