Shelby County Today

April 15, 2025 - Pleasant Grove MBC will hold a Drive-Thru Prayer event on May 3, 2025, at the NAPA Auto Parts parking lot in Center, Texas from 11am-1pm. This event is open to all community members seeking prayer, support, or simply a moment of reflection. Church members will be available to offer individual prayers for those who drive through.  The power of prayer is real, and if you are burdened or just need some prayer, you are welcome to drive by and see us!  

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:16 (NIV).

This event aims to provide a convenient and accessible way for individuals to receive prayer and experience the power of community support. All are welcome to participate.

If you are looking for a small Church to call home, visit Pleasant Grove MBC.  We would love to have you.  

April 10, 2025 - The Women’s Ministry of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will be hosting their Annual Women’s Day Conference on Saturday, April 12th, at 10am.

The theme is Bloom Where You are Planted. Guest speakers are Minister Evette Netherly of Bennet Chapel, Evangelist Marilyn Thompson of Goodwill Baptist Church and Sister Janet Jackson of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

April 10, 2025 - I can remember as a boy, watching the potter at work at the wheel at the old Marshall Pottery. I would stand mesmerized by the skill with which he would throw a lump of clay on the wheel and mold it into a work of art. They made many beautiful pieces of pottery in those days. They made pitchers, butter churns, strawberry pots, pickling crocks among other items. But they also made just plain, red clay flower pots.

It is the red clay flower pot I envision when I read what Paul wrote in II Corinthians 4:7. He said, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us.” You and I are in that passage of scripture. We are the plain, red clay pots they made so many of at the pottery. Those red clay pots were nothing spectacular. They were only vessels in which to plant flowers, perhaps a beautiful lily or a magnificent hydrangea or some other flower of God’s creation. With a beautiful flower in the pot, you focused on the beauty of the flower, not the vessel.

We are often easily fooled by containers. Cheap jewelry can often be found in elaborate boxes while expensive perfume may be in a plain bottle. The splendor of God can best be seen in plain settings. We must take ourselves out of the center of the stage so others can focus on the beauty of God. We are just plain, red clay pots.

It’s something to think about... tbp

Come join us for worship at Center Church of Christ or online at www.centerchurchofchrist.com.

April 9, 2025 - Shelby County PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) is excited to host the 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony at Triumph Church located at 908 Daniels Street, Center, TX 75935, under the leadership of shepherd, Bishop Howard Cloudy, Sr. on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A Mix & Mingle for Graduates is at 2:30pm with the ceremony at 3pm. Dinner for graduates is immediately following the ceremony.

We invite all Shelby County and surrounding area high school and college graduates to join us for this special event! Seniors planning to attend are encouraged to fill out the Senior Information Form (Google Form).

For additional details or inquiries, please contact the Program Committee:

• Veronica Berry: 936-488-8096
• Tracy Belin: 936-488-0196
• Email: shelbycountypac@gmail.com

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!