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June 12, 2024 - Wallace Chapel Baptist Church will host their annual "Homecoming and Revival" Sunday, July 7, 2024 12:30pm Theme: "Ain't No Place Like Home." Luke 15:11-24
Speaker will be Reverend Jeremy Moore, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Bobo, Texas
Revival Services - 7pm nightly Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night - July 8, 9, and 10, 2024 with Evangelist: Bishop Cedrick O'Keith Grace, Sr. Mount Zion Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas
Wallace Chapel Baptist Church
109 South Marcus Street
Timpson, Texas 75975
Reverend Derrick Rhodes, Pastor Sister LaQuista Garrett - Secretary
June 10, 2024 - Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church is hosting ‘Arise, Shine; For thy Light is Come” Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30pm nightly, June 10 through June 14.
Lone Cedar Missionary Baptist Church is located at 2068 FM 3082, Joaquin, Texas 75954.
June 10, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, June 10.
Well, another Vacation Bible School is in the rear-view mirror. God blessed our church last week with a group of 167 excited kids and 43 great volunteers. Yesterday morning, in our worship service, the kids shared their VBS musical, "Not Your Average Joe", a modern retelling of the story of Old Testament Joseph.
Joseph is considered by theologians to be a "type" of Christ, a foreshadowing of who the Messiah would be. There are other Bible characters like that - Isaac, David, and exotically named Melchizedek - just to name a few. Each of these would be well worthy of some self-study.
But last week, our VBS kids studied Joseph and his remarkable life story. Misunderstood and abused by his own people, Joseph was faithful to the Father's purpose and plan for his life. And in the end, he was a man of incredible forgiveness and amazing grace. Is it any wonder that he is seen as a foretaste of Jesus?
These are words of Joseph to his brothers.
What you intended for evil, God intended for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
June 6, 2024 - With the storms of the past week, we have all seen what it like when the lights go out. We are accustomed to the darkness of night, and yet, there is always some light even then. The light from the street lights or security lights filters through the window, there is the light from the digital clock and the lights on the other various appliances that are plugged in. Then, many times we have a “night-light” of some fashion that burns during the night. Yet, when the power completely fails, we are plunged into a black darkness we are not accustomed to.
That darkness when the power goes out is the kind of darkness a world without the light of Jesus Christ experiences. It is the kind of darkness a world without the influence of Christian people experiences. Jesus told his followers in the Sermon On The Mount (Matthew 5:14) that they were the light of the world. As followers of Jesus Christ, those who belong to Him are to let their light shine so that those who see their good works will glorify God, the Father in Heaven.
To plain, provincial people Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world!” The light that Christians have is indispensable to the solution of the problems of mankind. As Christians, we are to let our light shine brightly and conspicuously. Just as light influences the darkness, we are to influence the world around us. The question is, how are we doing with that? Is our light shining brightly for God?
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
June 4, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, June 4.
Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Center got off to a great start yesterday - lots of kids, lots of excitement. During the remainder of this busy week, I'll be sharing some of my favorite Bible verses, maybe some will be your favorites, too.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come.
Matthew 11:28 - Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Romans 8:28 - And God works all things for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are set on You, because they trust in You.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
June 3, 2024 - White Rock Missionary Baptist Church invites your child/children of all ages to our 1 day Vacation Bible on Saturday, June 15th from 9am until 2pm. There will be music, games, activities, crafts, lunch, and most important - a Bible Lesson. The volunteers are passionate about telling your child about our Lord and Savior. If your child needs a ride, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
‘Arise, Shine; For Thy Light is Come’ ~ Isaiah 60:1
Classes and activities will be for all ages preschool to teens. Register online at https://www.myvbs.org/Shinevbswrmbc/. For more information, contact Jennifer Vaughn at 432-210-9942.
June 3, 2024 - Ahoy Maties!
You're invited to join First Methodist Church Center VBS for three evenings Exploding with Fun-Filled Adventures as the VBS crew discovers the ways to find Jesus in their Deep Blue Seas!
June 11 - 13 5:30pm to 7:30pm the VBS Crew would love to have you volunteer too!
For VBS or to Volunteer:
Contact Terri Lacher 936-488-8701
Register online by clicking here
June 3, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, June 3.
Today is opening day for Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Center. It's going to be a busy week! It's going to be a blessing! And of all the VBS activities, perhaps the one that's the biggest blessing . . . is scripture memorization. I have no doubt that some of the verses that are firmly implanted in my brain were ones that I learned as a child - at Vacation Bible School!
Is scripture memorization part of your spiritual journey? It should be. It's a blessing for the mind and the soul. A spiritual work-out. Mental calisthenics. And like any exercise regimen, you need to start slowly. First, pick a verse that you're already familiar with. And then Read, Write, Repeat.
Read it through several times. Be sure to pick a translation that you're comfortable reading. Then write it down. Now you're using a slightly different part of your brain and that's good reinforcement. Write it in a journal. Write it on post-it notes and put them on your bathroom mirror or your refrigerator. Speak the verse out loud. Listen to the verse. Websites like Bible Gateway have audio features. Use a variety of tools. And then repeat, repeat, repeat.
Every day, in our modern culture, we're bombarded with information. Much of it is frivolous and trivial. Some of it is negative and harmful. Why not spend a little time memorizing the Word? Time well spent!
Proverbs 3:3. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
May 30, 2024 - The title suggests it all. How important is God in our lives? Is Jesus Christ the Lord and Master of your life? You see, if Jesus Christ is not Lord of ALL of your life, He is not Lord AT ALL in your life. Yet, how many times do we let the cares and concerns of life in our modern world crowd out the things of God? How often do we seem to have time and energy to engage in activities for our pleasure and enjoyment but seem to have little or no energy when it comes to things that involve the service and worship of God?
How would we feel. . .
- If God gave us the same amount of time and attention that we devote to Him?
- If God put as many things ahead of us as we put ahead of Him?
- If God offered as many excuses as we do? And if the excuses were no more justifiable than ours?
- If God’s promises were no more certain than ours?
- If God withheld His blessings from us as we withhold our offerings from Him?
- If God loved Himself as much as we love ourselves and gave as little thought to us as we give to Him?
Tragically, so often we loudly proclaim our love and devotion for God and our words ring hollow. They ring hollow because our actions belie our verbal proclamation. Let’s make sure our devotion to God is real.
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
May 28, 2024 - Joaquin Methodist is having Bible School from June 3 thru 7 at the church in Joaquin. 'All Aboard for Jesus' is our theme with trains everywhere you look. We even have train rides for the little ones. Ages 3 thru high school are welcome from 9am until 12 noon each day with a light lunch served daily. We will have music, crafts, science and lots of fun. Join us. All are welcome.
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