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October 15, 2018 - Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center is hosting a Trunk or Treat at 6pm on October 27th. The church is asking all to please come out and join us.
October 15, 2018 - Fellowship MBC of Joaquin will be holding Fall Revival services 6:30pm each night with fellowship to follow October 17th – October 19th.
Evangelist will be Brother Martin Ferguson, Pastor of Mansfield MBC, Brother Hayden Dupree, Pastor of Center MBC and Levi Cohurst, Pastor of Timpson MBC.
October 9, 2018 - One cannot turn on the television, or listen to the radio, or read the newspaper without seeing evidence of all the hate and turmoil in our world today. Everyday, without exception, I hear others saying; “Oh what is wrong with us, why is America in such turmoil.”
This is no secret except for the ignorance of the teachings of Gods Word for as we shall see within the next few lines of print, there are answers to our questions, solutions to the problems of society today, just as there have been for generations.
“What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” (James 4:1-4)
Pretty plain spoken words from James the brother of Jesus Christ our Lord.
We have all these troubles because, as a people, we have turned from the Lord; turned to the world and its passions.
As long as we continue to ignore God and do as we please we will continue to have these problems and they will continue to increase in both strength and duration. Get ready people for the worst is yet to come for those who continue in the world and away from God.
And you say, “I want out of this mess I find myself in, help me to get out of it.” Ok, let us look more at Gods Word for the solution to our problems.
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” (James 4:8-10)
Now, let us look at just what the Lord has told us through James. He says first, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” Yes, God waits for every person on earth to come to him asking for help, for forgiveness of sin. He wishes that not one of us should perish in hell but that all would be saved by his grace, but we must first come to him.
He next says to cleanse our hands and purify our hearts. We cannot do either of these on our own, the only solution for cleansing and purifying us lies in our total acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as our Sovereign Lord.
Thirdly, we must repent of our sinful lives, we must realize what we have done by living in sin. We must be truly remorseful of our sins which is what he means by being wretched, and mourning and weeping. We must first realize the error of our ways and be truly repentant of that past life and accept the new life of living in righteousness if we are to be lifted from the pit of destruction and into the light of salvation. As the scripture says; “Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.” (James 4:10)
“Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts; I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.” (Isaiah 44:6)
“There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy.” (James 4:12)
Do you truly want to see an end to the carnage in American everyday life? Then here is the way, we must repent of our sins, turn to God and humble ourselves before him and do his will every day and not the will of the world or mankind. Then and only then will he hear our pleas, forgive our sins, and heal our land. May his grace be upon you…
October 8, 2018 - Short Homecoming is Sunday, October 14, 2018 with food, fun, and fellowship! Eating starts at 12 noon and singing is at 1:30pm featuring "His Grace."
For more information, please contact Pastor Sherry Harding 936-288-2382 or Kenny Harris 936-427-7083.
October 8, 2018 - Huxley Helping Hands, a local Mission Group from the Huxley Community, are holding a food pantry for the residents of Shelby County. It will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018. Identification and proof of residency will be required. Only (1) box per household will be given.
Sogm om starts at 9am until food is gone. The Food pantry is at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 901 Southview Circle, Center, Texas.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6
October 8, 2018 - The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will be observing their annual Family and Friends day program on October 14, 2018 at 3pm. We are inviting all who can to come and worship with them. Pastor Alvin Davis of the Open Door Church will be the speaker of the hour. Come out and bring a friend.
October 3, 2018 - Come visit with Smyrna Baptist Church in Huxley at "The Porch," Monday, October 8th, 7pm and refreshments at 6:30pm. Lyndon Livingston author of "Two Nichels and a Dime" will be the guest speaker. He was raised around the San Augustine area and has a special message for everyone. Worship Leader is Hannah Palaton.
Everyone is invited to Come and Receive a Blessing... Bring someone!!!
For more information, call 936-332-7079.
October 3, 2018 - Pastor Byron Coutee, Jr. and the Blount Chapel Missionary Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to our Annual Harvest Program on Sunday October 21, 2018 at 3:00pm.
Speakers include Minister Donna Thomas of the House of Refuge Ministries in Center and Sis. Sharon Standley of the Sunset Galilee Baptist Church in Nacogdoches.
Keynote Speaker is Minister Constance Ceasar of the Westpoint Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Please join us for a powerful move of God! Refreshments will be served.
Humbly submitted,
Sis. April N. Moore, Church Clerk
October 2, 2018 - Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, in the Bland Lake Community, would like to invite everyone to the 1st Anniversary Service for their pastor, Rev. Bradley Hale and wife, Caprice Hale on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 3pm. Guest Speaker and church will be Dr. Christopher Moore and the New Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.
October 2, 2018 - Sunday was the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We have had plenty of rain toward the end of September, but we are still waiting for the fall-like temperatures. We had a special guest at Sunday School and church this morning. Dan Sample from near St. Louis was in for his reunion with Fannie’s class. He used to attend Paxton Methodist but said it had been 71 years since he had been here. Our lesson continued with creation. The title of the lesson confused us—“God Creates; Humans Sin.” The lesson didn’t answer where exactly sin came from. The assurance we can get from the scripture and lesson is that God continues to care and love humans despite our shortfalls. That gives us all a chance!
During our business meeting the church approved giving a scholarship to Joe’s granddaughter, Candance. She is in dental school at Texas A&M, and I know Joe is really proud of her. Giving scholarships is one of the best things our little church does. I am really looking forward to hearing Quaker minister, author, and theologian Phillip Gulley speak. I have read all his fiction and nonfiction books and his weekly online colum. Our announcements today included upcoming shot clinics at the Joaquin Senior Center. Both will be handled by Joaquin Quick Care, offering flu and/or pneumonia shots. The first is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, with a second chance on Thursday, November 15.
We were in double digits again this Sunday. It is so nice having Theresa and Larry worship with us. The Epistle Lesson for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time was James 5: 13-20. This letter of commonsense urges readers that are hurting to pray. If one feels great, s/he should sing. The church is here for those who need support—someone to lean on. James’ pastoral letter encourages the early church to buoy up one another, not letting anyone just wander off.
Last week was our monthly Lakeside program. Hilda provided the music for the singing, and Pastor Matt emceed, also sharing Scripture and prayer. Ollie read a couple of funny pieces, as did Fannie and Sue. Nora and Gene sang specials, ranging from old-timey to modern-day music. Maggie and Margie played supporting—but important—roles. Although usually content to lend her strong voice to the singing, Jo read a cute poem. Like we say in Joaquin, she “done messed up now”—we’ll know to call on her for future performances! We certainly appreciate the group that musters to make the monthly program fun.
“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.
Randy & Sue Smith
Paxton Methodist Church
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