August 12, 2019 - Love and peace from our brother, Jesus. Today is August 12th which happens to be my birthday. Sometimes I am frightened when I look in the mirror and wonder who the old man is looking back at me! Oh well, time marches on. We are certainly in the dog days of summer. Our two dogs, Gunter and Sam, are like me in that they don’t want to spend too long outside. We get up in the morning and do our walking in the park; when we get back we work in the yard and garden for about twenty minutes at a time. I sure appreciate my air conditioning and never complain about the cost, which is worth every penny. 

The scripture for our Sunday school lesson was the wonderful story of Ruth and Naomi. This story is about covenant. This special bond between Ruth and Naomi is the type of bond we need to develop with God and each other. When we think of covenant we think of a contract but on a deeper—more spiritual—level. I think of the covenant of marriage: a contract but also much more. Naomi and Ruth were thrown together by difficult circumstances and yet their love for each other grew and sustained them. 

We are in the midst of Ordinary Time on the church calendar. I used the Old Testament Lesson from the first chapter of Isaiah, the largest prophetic book in the Hebrew Scriptures. We Christians are very fond of this book; when Isaiah talks about a suffering servant and a messiah, we think of Jesus. Like the other prophets in the Hebrew Testament, Isaiah sees bad things on the horizon but the possibility of redemption. This first oracle of Isaiah sees God bringing a lawsuit against his people for breaking the covenant they had made with him. He compares Judah and Jerusalem to Sodom and Gomorrah. The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah is that they turned their backs on the needy. They no longer cared for the poor, the orphans, or the widows. The priest, the king, and his court all are responsible for this failure. 

During the month of August we are collecting children’s socks and underwear for Community Christian Services. Early on, Gayle and Joaquin Christian Services set up a Sunday in August before the start of school to collect socks and underwear. She called it “Undie Sunday,” part of her effort to get new clothes and school supplies for students in our area. Later this month we will be visiting Holiday Nursing Center and Lakeside Assisted Living. We have monthly programs in area nursing homes: People from many communities and many churches come to sing, visit, and share stories.   

Our worship time is 10:00 AM; we would love to have you come to worship with us. I know how very busy everyone is: Our early meeting time enables you to move on to family get-togethers or jobs afterward. Not to mention naps, which my wife says are best on Sunday afternoon. Whoever you are, in whatever faith you were born, whatever creed you profess; if you come to this house to find God you are welcome here.” Paxton United Methodist Church is an inviting church that takes to heart the idea of “Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds.” Sunday School starts at 9:30 and Worship begins at 10:00. Our email address is paxtonumc@yahoo.com. If you would like the weekly email newsletter about Paxton Methodist you can send me your email address to the Paxton email address and I will add you to the list. God’s Speed.

August 10, 2019 - Joaquin First United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive at the Mind Body Spirit Health Fair on Saturday, August 10 from 10am until 3m at 105 Faulkville Road.

Giving blood doesn't end with a cookie. The Beyond the Donation Blood Drive is about someone in need such as Helen who is a cancer survivor, Josh who is fighting sickle cell, and Erin who survived internal bleeding.

Your precious gift is carefully provided to someone in need. Maybe someone fighting cancer or sickle cell, needed surgery, or was in an accident. Your blood donation could impact the life of someone you know, someone you'll meet, or your closet loved one.

Contact Anne Ortigo at anneortigo@yahoo.com or call 936-269-3661.

August 9, 2019 - Neuville Baptist Church will welcome Bro. Lamar Denby for their Revival August 26th through August 28th at 7pm nightly. If you live within driving distance, please come!

August 9, 2019 - Come to the Body and Soul Health Fair and Revival sponsored by Joaquin Christian Services on Saturday, August 10 from 9am until 3pm at Joaquin First United Methodist Church.

The health fair will offer free hearing tests, vision tests by Golden Eye Associates, dental screening, blood pressure and blood sugar checks by UT Health.

Additional opportunities:

  • Cancer Treatment Center will be on hand with information.
  • Shelby and Panola Counties V.A. Representatives will be on site.
  • UT Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center Tyler will have information.
  • Texas Quick Care will be doing school physicals for only $10.
  • DOT physicals offered for a reduced rate.

The playground will be open for kids. Everyone is invited to enjoy sno cones, homemade ice cream, watermelon, and more.

Joaquin First United Methodist Church is hosting a revival on August 9th through August 11th. Friday and Saturday service is at 6:30pm and Sunday service is at 10:30am and 6:30pm. You are invited to revival with Evangelist Richard Bolte from Franklin, TN and Broken Vessels from Branson, MO. Bro. Bolte has a ministry that spans the globe, preaching revivals and teaching conferences. Broken Vessels travels across America spreading the Gospel through song and testimony. You don't want to miss these dynamic ministries.

August 8, 2019 - Pastor Marlin Cloudy, Sr., and the Abundant Love Ministries family, will host their Annual Revival, August 15th to 17th, 2019. Services will begin at 7pm, Thursday and Friday night, and at 10am, Saturday morning. Our guest revivalist is Pastor John Russell, Senior Pastor of Calvary Tabernacle, Alexandria, LA.  Everyone is welcome and invited!

Abundant Love Ministries is located at 1426 Shelbyville Street, Center, Texas 75935.

August 8, 2019 - Back To School Day Camp at Old Home Church will be having Farm Fresh Faith VBS on Saturday, August 10th from 10am to 2pm. There will be Bible Story time, Science Lab, crafts, singing, hot dogs and water games. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the day. Registration is at 9:30am. Call or text for details: 936-332-9293.

August 8, 2019 - New Life Church is hosting Crazy Island VBS on Thursday and Friday, "2 Nights Left," August 8th and 9th.

Registration is at 5:30pm. Doors open at 6pm and the events end at 8:30pm. Online registration is available at www.mynlc.info

Crazy Island VBS is a free event! Come visit the island at 822 Hurst Street in Center, Texas.

August 7, 2019 – Wallace Chapel Baptist Church calendar of programs for 2019 is below.

  • September 1 – Church Anniversary at 3pm
  • To be announced – Youth Revival

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” ~ Romans 8:28

Wallace Chapel Baptist Church is located at 108 South Marcus Street in Timpson, Texas. Pastor is Reverend Derrick Rhodes with First Lady Sister Shaneeta Rhodes.

Past events: 

  • February 3 – Sunday School and Usher Day at 2:30pm
  • March 10 – Pastor and Wife Appreciation Day at 3pm
  • April 7 – Family and Friend’s Day at 3pm
  • May 19 – Men and Women Day at 3pm
  • July 7 – Homecoming
  • July 8 to July 10 – Annual Revival, Monday-Wednesday, 7:30pm nightly

August 5, 2019 - (Flier) - Come join us for an Exciting 3-Night Event of Crazy Island VBS! 

August 7th thru August 9th Ages: 5-11. Pre-Registration Available at mynlc.info/vbs-2019-registration

On-Site Registration: Wednesday, August 7th at 5:30pm. Event Time: 6pm – 8:30pm.

Fun Beach Gatherings & Tribe Meetings packed Full of Skits, Games, Reggae Worship and God’s Word! 

Get stranded with Hurricane Hannah, The Pilot, Calamity Calvin & Jo Mac who find MoGo the Full Motion Gorilla and a Mystery Castaway! 

Final night concludes with Luau-Style Feast and More Outdoor Fun.  

Please share with All your friends and we sure hope to see You there!

August 5, 2019 - Smyrna Baptist Church Huxley presents "The Porch" Monday, August 12, 2019.

Come join us and bring a friend, you won't want to miss our guest speaker, Teresa Richenberger, authot of SOLD to the Highest Bidder," as she reveals her life story and the transformation of an Exotic dancer.

Live Worship with Paul and Brittany Koiner and friend Abigail. 

Worship begins at 7pm, and as always we will have refreshments at 6:30pm.

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