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Songs from Danny Paul Windham’s New Recording Project to be Included
May 25, 2017 - As part three of its 2017 Concert Series, First United Methodist Church in Center presents in concert the band Watlington, Peppard, Shelton, and Scott. The group of veteran musicians will lead praise and worship, present original material, and provide audience-interactive musical comedy this Saturday night, May 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the FUMC Fellowship Hall. In addition, the band welcome’s special guest Danny Paul Windham who will perform selected tunes from his new studio CD project. Admission is free and everyone is invited.
May 23, 2017 - We all know the world is in a mess, that there is turmoil in all things and in all places, hate and racism spewed by all colors of peoples toward others. Injustice upon people of other faiths, creeds and colors. Famines, droughts, floods, earthquakes, and storms dominate the news and our lives. If you watch the "news" all you will see are bad things.
So people worry, people are anxious about their lives. While this is natural for us humans, it is not useful nor recommended.
Let me tell you what the Bible says about being anxious or worrying your life away.
"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow not reap nor gather into barns and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" (Matthew 6:25-26)
Jesus is telling us that man is God's most prized possession on earth and he breaks down our needs to the most basic; food, drink and clothing. You are probably thinking; well I have many more concerns that those few basic needs. I ask you then, why?
Why are you worried about the things of this earth? Do you not know that all the physical things of this earth will eventually be burned up and only the Words of God left for eternity? That is why Jesus keeps things so simple, for those are the only things that truly matter. At the end of this age as the world changes and this heaven and earth pass away only two things will be left from all that you see today. God's Word and God's children, the saved of this world, all else will be gone, burned up. Don't worry about it!
Jesus asks us; "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?" (Matthew 6:27) Think about it. Just what good does it do to worry or be anxious about the things of this world. The world we know is temporary, heaven and hell are permanent and our destiny is in one or the other.
Then what should I do? How should I conduct my life here on earth if I am not to be concerned about the things of this world?
Jesus explains the things that worldly people seek after which include; what we will eat, what we will drink, what we will wear, most would include what we would call "the finer things of life", but we are talking about the physical rewards of life on earth.
About those he says this; "For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them all." (Matthew 6:32) God knows our needs and will provide for them, Jesus gives us the path to follow. "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33)
By keeping our lives simple and looking for the spiritual things instead of physical things, if we seek we will find, the right thing, the kingdom of God.
"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:34)
Try these three principles in your life. First, do your very best in everything you do. Second, pray often for guidance and inspiration from our Lord. Third, leave everything else to the Lord for by our weakness, His strength is shown to all.
May the Lord bless you and keep you and make his face to shine upon you this day...
May 23, 2017 - The annual New Hope Cemetery Homecoming will be at 12 noon on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Bring your lawn chairs and favorite dishes. The Shelby County Singers will be hosting the singing inside the church after lunch, so please plan on joining us during that time of fellowship.
If you are unable to attend the homecoming this year and you would like to send a donation to help support the upkeep of the cemetery, please send your checks to: New Hope Cemetery Association, c/o Patricia Helms, 1721 FM 138, Center, TX 75935.
May 23, 2017 - New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Bro. Billy Windham invite you to attend their annual revival starting May 29, 2017. Enjoy Evangelist Bro. Cliff Durham at 7pm nightly Monday, May 29th through Friday, June 2nd.
May 23, 2017 - The Old Salem Cemetery located on FM 711, will be holding its annual homecoming this Sunday, May 28, 2017. We will begin gathering around 10:30am to fellowship with lunch being served at 12 noon. Please bring your favorite dish and enjoy fellowship with family and friends. The committee will be accepting donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. Please join us or if unable to be present, send donations to 8612 FM 711, Center, Texas 75935. For more information, call 936-598-9405 or 936-591-2543 or email ceciliaboles@sbcglobal.net. See you there!
May 22, 2017 - Logansport Missionary Baptist Church in Logansport will be having revival June 5-9, 7pm each night. Bro. Brant Lane will be the speaker. Specials are welcome.
For further information contact Bro. Joe Walker, Pastor, 936-269-3682 or 590-0836.
May 22, 2017 - Sunday was the Sixth Sunday in Easter. Today’s First Lesson came from Acts 17:23-32. Since it comes from the second half of Acts, we know the main focus will be Paul. The first half focuses on Peter. Paul has come to Mars Hill in Athens to speak. Mars Hill was the meeting place to discuss theology, religion, philosophy, and the law. It is still the place where Greek court is held for civil, criminal, and religious matters. Paul is very respectful to his audience made up of many learned people. He knows he will not get many converts, but he does get some who are interested in the outlandish story about a Jewish peasant God raises from the dead. The part that is unbelievable to them isn’t the resurrection but that it was a Jewish peasant who was raised to the status of God.
We still have many folks who are out sick or traveling. We had a very special guest today: Cynthia came from Joaquin to play the piano for Paxton Methodist! We sounded so much better with her accompaniment. We got a head start on Memorial Day by singing two patriotic songs that Joe selected. Cynthia also played a beautiful song for the offertory, but I forgot to ask her the name of it. During May we are collecting cans of fruit for Community Christian Services. This week our ministry takes us to Lakeside Assisted Living. We are so thankful for all those who attend other churches but meet us and help make the nursing center ministries successful. We are very happy to hear that Hilda is now at home and getting stronger every day.
We did the Holiday program Tuesday, thanks to Minnie agreeing to play piano for us. We sang lots of songs, which Minnie and I chose from the list of ones we know. Sue read a new kids' book, The Nose That Knows--about a dog that follows his nose everywhere he smells food (even to the moon, which is made of peanut butter). Nora sang a “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” and passersby in the hallway paused to listen. Fannie read the funniest thing: a third grader's idea of who God is. Jo came too--not to present anything, but she definitely upped our singing talent. Even though we had to compete with two fire alarm tests, we had a nice program.
“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!
May 22, 2017 - “Study to show yourself approved unto God…rightly dividing the Word of Truth…”
In the 1960, I became pastor the Woodlawn Baptist Church of Portland, Oregon. When our youth attendance began to decline one spring, I learned that the Holcomb Avenue Baptist Church (a neighboring church) was offering them boat rides on the Columbia River as a reward for their church attendance. Churches commonly use attractions like Colorado skiing trips, beach parties, and other entertainment to attract youth to church services.
We were never offered this kind entertainment when I attended church as a youth. Instead, we enjoyed exercises like “Sword Drills” where the teacher called out a text and we competed to see who could find it first in our Bibles. We brought our Bibles to all services and after a weekly visitation program, we were served refreshments at the church.
Has entertainment overshadowed the spiritual thrust of the church and have we sold our youth to shallow loyalties? Are we teaching them how to serve… or just how to be served?
Good social activities for our youth are valuable tools but things like boat rides on the Columbia will only pay off…
….if it gets them on the Ship of Zion
May 18, 2017 (Order form) - New Life Church is having a Burger Fundraiser Friday, May 19, 2017 to benefit Missions trip to Guatemala. Plates include 1/4lb burger, chips, homemade dessert, and choice of drink (Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite or water) for $7 per meal. On the mission trip they will be building homes for widows and their children. Orders can be faxed to 936-598-5032.
Honoring our Pastor & Wife 10th Anniversary
May 18, 2017 - We the members of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church cordially invite you to come and celebrate the 10th Anniversary honoring our Pastor and wife, Rev. and Sister Winston Kibbles, Sr. at 2:30pm on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Theme: “Celebrating the Laborer that dwells among us.”
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13: "And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves."
Special guest speaker is Rev. Shan Glider who is the Pastor of Holy Temple COGIC, Silsbee, Texas.
St. John Missionary Baptist church is located at 2308 C.R. 2050 Center, Tx 75935.
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