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September 8, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, September 8.
I love quotes. My library includes dozens of books filled with wise thoughts from wise people. Here's ten inspiring quotes to start your day...
- The greatest glory in life lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. ~ Nelson Mandela
- Let no one come to you without leaving happier. ~ Mother Teresa
- Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
- Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~ Benjamin Franklin
- I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. ~ Thomas Jefferson
- Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. ~ Charles Swindoll
- Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~ Helen Keller
- It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. ~ Aristotle
- If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. ~ Booker T. Washington
Proverbs 3:13. Blessed are those that seek wisdom, those that gain understanding.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
PS - Do you have a favorite quote? Send it my way!
September 7, 2023 - House of Refuge Apostolic Ministries presents Women's Empowerment Brunch Saturday, September 16th at 10am. Guest Speakers are First Lady Donna Martin from Bennett Chapel Baptist Church, Shelbyville; First Lady Natasha Jones from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Center; First Lady Juanita Yarbrough from Temple of Refuge, Dallas; and First Lady Pearl Nash From House of Refuge Apostolic Ministries, Center. Our Vendors for this event will be Lotus by Bae, RedZone Aesthetics LLC, Bling by Mellody, Primerica Financial Services, and BeatbyDay/Shady Lips Cosmetics LLC. Tickets are $40 this includes your entry, buffet, drinks and door prizes. Everyone is invited!!!
September 7, 2023 - All of us are aware of the “Golden Rule.” It was announced by Jesus in Matthew 7:12 when he said, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them”. Of course, we are more familiar hearing it as “Do unto others as you would have other do unto you.”
However, though we see it practiced more and more in our society, especially by those who would riot, burn and loot, we are not so familiar with the “Iron Rule.” Simply stated it is “Do unto others what you would not want them to do unto you.” This is the pagan law of life and the law of the jungle. It is the law of those who rob, rape, steal, and beat. It is viciously doing unto others whatever you may wish as long as it serves your own purposes. This is the rule we see practiced in Communist Countries by totalitarian governments. This was the rule in practice when Cain killed Abel in the early morning of time. This is the rule of those who would by brute force attempt to impose their will upon others.
Perhaps, it would do more to bring humanity together and to solve the problem of man’s inhumanity to man if people would put the “Golden Rule” into practice and eliminate the “Iron Rule”. This might even be something our politicians would want to consider. It just might bring about more unity and harmony in our communities and our nation. I, for one, think Jesus knew what he was talking about.
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
September 5, 2023 - Clever Creek Baptist Church's annual Homecoming and Cemetery Celebration will be, as always, on the last Sunday in September -- September 24, 2023. We will share in fellowship with those who come to remember the founding of the church that still identifies as Clever Creek Baptist Church. This is our 120th anniversary.
Bro. Son Windham will be our guest preacher for this homecoming/cemetery celebration. There will be Sunday School at 10 am and then our morning worship with Evangelist Windham singing and preaching for us. Following the worship there will be a lunch served for all attending the meeting. Clever Creek is located at 199 CR 1042 at FM 417 W. All are welcome to worship with us.
September 5, 2023 - Bright Morning Star Baptist Church invites you to our annual Ushers Celebration, Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. Guests will be Pastor Mario Osby and the Smith Chapel Baptist Church of Timpson, Texas.
Bright Morning Star Baptist Church is located at 623 Martin Luther King Drive, Center Texas 75935.
Rev. Anthony Jackson, Pastor/Teacher
August 31, 2023 - As tropical storm Idalia strengthened to hurricane status earlier this week, evacuation orders were issued in some areas in anticipation of the storm making landfall. When I hear about storms causing evacuations, it causes me to think of an incident in the life of Jesus when he was in a little boat with his disciples on Galilee. We read in Mark chapter 4 that a great storm of wind arose on the Sea of Galilee, the waves were beating into the ship and the disciples were afraid. Yet, in the midst of that horrific storm, Jesus was asleep in the back of the ship.
The storm with all of its fury could not wake Jesus up, yet, the fearful cry of His disciples woke Him. They asked Him if it mattered to Him whether they died or not. When they woke Him up, Mark tells us that Jesus rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, “Peace, be still”. We are told that the wind ceased and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39)
It was then that Jesus asked them, “Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?” Let’s face it, storms are going to come in our lives. Storms of doubt, fear, temptation, sickness and disease. Storms that threaten us with loss of health or loss of wealth. Whatever storm is blowing in our life, Jesus can calm that storm if we will make Him the Lord and master of our lives. Remember, if Jesus is not Lord of all of your life, He is not Lord at all in your life. Resolve today, right now, to make whatever changes need to be made for Jesus to be Lord of your life, all of your life!
It’s something to think about... tbp
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ or online www.centerchurchofchrist.com.
August 31, 2023 - The McWilliams-Rather Cemetery Association will meet on Saturday, September 23rd at 4:00pm. The meeting will be held at Todd Spring Baptist Church in Shelbyville at 532 State Highway 147, Center, TX 75935. We invite all to attend.
August 30, 2023 - Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin will begin the opening of 2023-2024 Awana Year on Wednesday, August 30 at 6pm.
Awana will meet each Wednesday thereafter with meal beginning at 5:45pm and activities following. Awana is for Preschool thru 6th grade children.
Jackson Baptist Church is located at 11620 St Hwy 7 East, Joaquin, Texas.
August 29, 2023 - Unite Kids Ministry Kickoff Party is September 6th from 5:30-7:00pm. Enjoy three waters slides and free Granny B snow cones. Pre-K through 6th grades are welcome to come join the fun at First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935.
August 28, 2023 - Pastor Dorene Hill and the members of Carroll Chapel CME Church in Shelbyville are hosting their Homecoming and three-night revival starting Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 3pm. The guest speaker will be Rev. Harold Harrington III of the Perry Chapel CME Church in Diboll, Texas.
Monday through Wednesday night services start at 7pm.
- Monday night, September 11: Apostle Cassandra Swindle of the Murry Chapel Pentecostal Outreach in Nacogdoches, Texas.
- Tuesday night, September 12: Elder Archie Thompson of Triumph The Church and The Kingdom of God in Christ (Todd Spring Community) in Shelbyville, Texas.
- Wednesday night, September 13: Elder Faye Dell Allen of Triumph The Church and The Kingdom of God in Christ (Strong Community) in Shelbyville, Texas.
Everyone is invited.
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