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Faith
November 12, 2023 - Come join us at The First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ at 2pm on Sunday, November 12. The address is 480 FM 2026, Center, Texas!
Come help us welcome Bro. Joel Woolen of Arkansas. Come enjoy and worship the Lord with us and listen to the southern gospel recording artist. There will be a cake walk, walking tacos after service, obstacle course, lots of snacks and treats. Hope to see you Sunday!
November 11, 2023 - A prayer gathering for Kevin Windham, Shelby County Sheriff and pastor of Patroon Baptist Church, was held on the Downtown Historic Square in front of the 1885 Historic Jail which is now the Chamber office on Saturday, November 11. Bro. Kevin Windham under went a double transplant surgery on August 22 and has been working on recovery.
Bro. Chris Collins with McClelland Community Church gave a welcome to everyone attending. He commented this is not only a time for prayer for Windham but is also a time of praise because God has already gotten him through the transplant surgery and on the road to recovery.
Darla McDaniel then gave an opening invocation giving thanks and prays over all who come to the prayer vigil for Kevin Windham. She asked that the prayers given tonight were not only for the Windham family but for all those who are sick and needing God’s touch.
The youth then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and Jeff Windham led everyone in singing the hymn ‘He Touched Me.’
Bro. Collins invited Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom to the podium representing first responders. Chief Byndom spoke a prayer asking God not to move a mountain but to give Kevin the strength to climb that mountain. He prayed for Windham’s strength and health to recovery.
Next, everyone was asked to light their candles and Easton Steptoe representing the youth group of Patroon Baptist Church spoke about the light as a symbol representing the Light of God and His presence here tonight.
Following the candle lighting, special prayers were offered by Keith Putman, Bro. Billy Windham of New Harmony MBC, Jeff Windham, and Tom Jenkins. All prayed for Bro. Kevin Windham’s health to be restored and for God to be with Windham and his family during this journey. Following the prayers, Jeff Windham once again led everyone in song singing Amazing Grace.
Bro. Chris Collins once again prayed and asked Gary Hackler to say the closing prayer. Darla McDaniel ended the vigil by once again thanking everyone for coming out to lift up Bro. Kevin Windham and his family in prayer.
November 8, 2023 - An Evening of Prayer for Sheriff Kevin Windham on November 11th, 2023 at 6:30pm located at The Historic Courthouse on the Square. Praying for healing for our Sheriff, Bro. Kevin Windham.
Bring you own chair if needed. Come Support and pray for our Sheriff, Bro. Kevin Windham. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16
November 9, 2023 - Sometimes there is a better way to do things than “the way we’ve always done it.” Oftentimes the forward progress of the people of God is thwarted and stopped by the ignorance of the very ones who should be taking the lead in promoting the church. Before we are automatically in opposition to a new way of doing things or a new program, we need to make sure we know what we are talking about. This is well illustrated by the man who was a member of the leadership of a particular group of God’s people who came late to a meeting.
As he walked in the meeting room, there was a discussion taking place. As soon as he sat down he blurted out, “I don’t know what you’re talking about, but whatever it is, I am against it.” One of the men informed him that they were discussing the possibility of buying a new chandelier for the church building.
Well, when the late arrival found this out, he said, “Well, I haven’t changed my mind a bit. In the first place, we don’t have anyone here who can spell chandelier to order it. In the second place, if we get one, we don’t have anyone who knows how to play a chandelier. Finally, in the third place, what we really need in this building is more light anyway.”
So, before you speak in opposition to a new program or idea, make sure you have your facts together.
It’s something to think about... tbp
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ or online at www.centerchurchofchrist.com
Let's Give Thanks
November 9, 2023 - Please join us for a free Thanksgiving Lunch on Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd from 10am until 1pm at Bright Morning Star Church. Can't come? We will deliver anywhere in Shelby County! Call 936-201-2837.
Menu includes Chicken Dressing, Ham, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Roll, Cake, and Bottled Water.
The church is located at 623 Martin Luther King Drive, Center, Texas 75935.
November 7, 2023 - Pastor Dorene Hill and the Carroll Chapel CME Church Family are hosting its Annual Harvest Drive Program on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Guest Speaker will be Rev. Karl Moore and The Johnson Chapel C.M.E. Church of Nacogdoches, Texas. Everyone is invited.
November 7, 2023 - Join us Sunday, November 12 at 2pm at First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ at 480 FM 2026 in Center, Texas! Join us as we welcome a Southern Gospel Country singing recording artist to our church. Join us for family and friends day 2023 singing! We will have a great singing, and powerful worship and after service we will have walking tacos, food, fellowship, obstacle course for kiddos, volleyball, cake walk and more. Hope to see you all there! Come be my guest, I'll save you a seat!
November 6, 2023 - Everyone is invited to the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ 480 FM 2026, Center, TX Friends and Family Day Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 2pm.
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Recording Artist singing, Great Worship, Good Times Walking Tacos, Cakewalk, Fun Activities for children and youth. Everyone is welcome!
November 6, 2023 - Pastor Dorene Hill and the Carroll Chapel CME Church Family invite you to their Annual Harvest Drive Program.
The program will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3pm.
Guest Speaker will be Rev. Karl Moore and The Johnson Chapel C.M.E. Church of Nacogdoches.
Everyone is invited.
November 6, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, November 6.
Yesterday, at First Baptist Center, we began our morning worship with the contemporary praise song, "Open Up the Heavens". It's one of my favorite "service starters", with its' upbeat tune, and lyrics focused vertically on God. Speaking of "vertically", this song was written by the Vertical Church Band out of Chicago that burst onto the contemporary worship scene in 2012. "Open up the Heavens" opens with these words, filled with expectation -
We've waited for this day, we're gathered in Your name, calling out to You.
And then comes the chorus with its' infectious musical "hook" and these heartfelt lyrics of prayer -
Open up the heavens, we want to see You. Open up the floodgates, a mighty river, flowing from Your heart, filling every part of our praise.
That last phrase, "filling every part of our praise", is inspired by Psalm 22:3 - You are holy, O Lord, and You inhabit the praise of your people.
So, God is not only with us when we gather in His name, He literally "lives" in our moments of worship. Think about that for a moment.
The first time the Vertical Band sang this song in a worship service they had only the verse and chorus. The words of the bridge section occurred spontaneously - inspired (breathed) by the Spirit.
Show us, show us Your glory. Show us, show us Your power. Show us, show us Your glory, Lord.
A great Sunday morning "starter." A great start to any day.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
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