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July 7, 2026 - Vacation Bible School is almost here!
Join this July at The Pentecostals of Joaquin for an exciting month of VBS, "Our Great Big God"! Each Wednesday night, kids will enjoy Bible lessons, worship, games, crafts, snacks, and plenty of fun while making lasting memories and growing in their faith.
Every Wednesday in July (Beginning July 1st) 6:30pm – 8pm The Pentecostals of Joaquin. Ages 4–11
Registration is quick and easy! Simply complete the online registration form here.
Register today and reserve your child’s spot for an unforgettable Vacation Bible School experience! We can’t wait to see you there!
The Pentecostals of Joaquin is located at 11113 SH-7 Joaquin, TX 75954
July 6, 2026 - St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual 2026 Homecoming and Revival. Homecoming activities are Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:30pm with Evangelist being A.L. Horton of Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas. The theme is ‘One Way Home’ John 14:6.
Revival schedule for July 27-29 at 7:30pm nightly:
- Monday, July 27 - Pastor Authur Douglas, Jr., Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA
- Tuesday, July 28 - Pastor Timothy Teal, Bell Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, TX
- Wednesday, July 29 - Pastor W.R. Ricks, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lufkin, TX
St. Paul MBC is located at 617 Hopkins Street, Center, Texas 75935 with Pastor Freddie D. Wilson.
July 6, 2026 - Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church located at 2925 FM 417 East Shelbyville, TX 75973 will be hosting revival starting Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 each night beginning at 7:00 p.m. Speakers are as follows:
- Monday - Wednesday : Bro. Lamar Denby
- Thursday : Bro. Jordan Jackson
- Friday: Bro. Mike Belgard
July 6, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, July 6.
On July 6, 1785, Congress unanimously voted that the official legal tender of the United States would be the dollar. And Americans have been chasing after the dollar ever since! Don’t forget what the Bible says, “Money is the root of all evil”.
But wait! That’s one of those scripture verses that’s often misquoted. What I Timothy 6:10 actually says is, “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil”. And so, in that context, money is no different than anything - power, position, pleasure - that we’re tempted to put ahead of God in our lives. Anything that we give a higher priority to than Him can lead us down the road to evil.
That said, the Bible does give special warnings about wealth. Jesus famously (and humorously) said, “It is easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven”.
So, if God has blessed you financially, give Him the glory, give back to Him to bless His kingdom, and guard your priorities.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com
July 2, 2026 - Upcoming events hosted by Center MBC:
- Sunday, August 16 at 11am - Teacher Appreciation. Current or retired teachers, public school, private school, or homeschool - all are invited.
- Sept 27-29 - Fall Revival.
July 2, 2026 - Have you ever walked through a cemetery and taken the time to look, really look at the tombstones there? It is often quite interesting to walk among the old tombstones and see the epitaphs that have been written by men.
Often, in older cemeteries you will find some very ornate tombstones and monuments. Perhaps it has been erected in honor of a child taken far too soon from his or her parents. It might be a man or woman taken in the springtime of life. Then again, it might be an aged father or mother, respected and honored. You see a name and you find some verse of hope on that tombstone or monument.
Today, you usually find only the name and the dates. You see the year they were born and the year they died and there is a small dash in between. The dash is what we do between the time we are born and the time we die. That’s what is most important. You see the dash is critical because it is your identity. It is who you are, husband, wife, mom, dad, teacher. The dash is your influence, how you touch the lives of others.
The dash is your legacy. It is what you leave behind to future generations. When your life is over, when the pale horse and his rider cross your threshold, when your love ones erect a monument to you in some cemetery, what will your dash represent?
It’s something to think about. . . tbp
Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
June 30, 2026 - Bro. Adrian and Elder Faye Dell Allen and Strong Triumph Church wants to send a Big Bless Shout Out to everyone that came to make our Family & Friends Day a Remarkable Day. A Special Shout Out to our Family and Friends, Abundant Love Ministries!
Min. Jamie Cartwright spoke from above, What a Friend we have in Jesus! Thank You and God Bless!
June 30, 2026 - Christian Love PHC Nonprofit will be electing officers and getting ideas started for the rest of the year. Together we can make a difference!
If you would like to join and become a part of a great organization helping others, this is for you!
The meeting will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:30pm.
211 South Center Street
Tenaha, Texas
For more information call 936-332-6509.
Serving our community with love, faith and compassion.
Christian Love PHC Nonprofit, where the Lord leads, we will go.
June 29, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, June 29.
As we approach our nation’s very special birthday (the Semiquincentennial!), we’ll take the opportunity each day this week to focus on some of our favorite patriotic songs. We begin with my favorite.
What do you call our country? Do you say “The United States”? Like most people, you probably just say “America”. But before the 20th century, hardly anyone called it by that name. A significant factor in the change was a little poem written in 1895 by a young schoolteacher. Katherine Bates titled her poem, “America, the Beautiful”. Our National Anthem doesn’t mention that name, and neither does “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”. But six years after Bates poem was published, to great acclaim, Theodore Roosevelt was elected president, and he continually called his nation by the beautiful name, America.
In 1971, Ray Charles recorded a slow and soulful version of this hymn. It received very little attention. And then, five years later, as we celebrated our 200th anniversary, the Bicentennial, the song was reissued and it became a national sensation. It remains a very personal and inspiring rendition that often brings a tear to the eye. I love this song’s poetic lyric and lovely tune, but it’s another feature that I love the best. Katherine Bates, while celebrating the greatness of our country, also urges us to commit ourselves to make it even better, with phrases like “God mend thine every flaw”, “Confirm thy soul in self-control”, “May God thy gold refine”, “Till all success be nobleness”. And then there’s those final words - ”Crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea”.
A song birthed in the 19th century, nurtured in the 20th, and with a message particularly appropriate . . . for today.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com
June 26, 2026 - In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from worry to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with Jesus the Good Shepherd, our Savior & King.
Journey through Ireland in Emerald Crossing, where Psalm 23 comes to life! Kids will explore God as Shepherd, Guide, Comforter, Provider, and King through David’s story.
Each day reveals how God leads, protects, and provides. Get your passport ready for Ireland, invite your friends and join the adventure!
Where: Lydia Missionary Baptist Church, 14998 FM 139, Huxley
When: July 12-16, 6–8pm
Who: 2 years old through 8th grade
Cost: Free!
For more information, contact 936-368-2462.
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