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Faith
August 9, 2024 - A Call To Help Ministries to host community feeding Saturday, August 10th from 12 noon to 2pm at 516 Shelbyville Street in Center. You must call to get name placed on the list by Friday, August 9th by 5pm. Call 936-427-2255.
August 8, 2024 - There are very few who are unaware that Pentecost was the birthday of the New Testament Church. However, there never would have been Pentecost with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit like the Apostles had if the upper room had been like the habits of so many in our day and time. If the attitude of the upper room had been like today, then the New Testament record might have read like this:
“The meeting was called for the first day of the week; but so many things interfered that of the company of 120 only 40 were able to be in attendance. Peter and his wife had bought a cottage on Lake Galilee and were away from the hot city over the weekend. Bartholomew had guests and of course could not come. Philip and his family had been up late the night before and overslept. Andrew had a business conference about a new fishing boat. James had to stay home and cut the grass.”
All of that raises a question does it not? If the church would never have been born under those circumstances, then how can it possibly survive, much less grow under those circumstances?
That’s why people need to be part of the local church and involved n the work of the local church. We need to contribute a sense of vitality to the church. Until we do, the world will continue to heckle our “faith” as a popular indoor sport. How much responsibility do you feel toward the local church?
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
August 7, 2024 - Neuville Baptist Church will celebrate its annual homecoming service on August 25, 2024. We will have regular Sunday School at 10am with Worship Service starting at 10:50am. We will have dinner on the grounds at 12:30pm and ask that you bring your favorite covered dish and enjoy a meal with us.
Starting at 2pm we will have an old fashioned singing. We ask that all former Shelby County Singers attend and any other groups as well. Bring your favorite songs and come spend the afternoon with us!
“I am the light of the world…” John 8:12
August 5, 2024 - When I bought my first “good camera” in 1975, I soon saw I’d have to learn some things to use it. When I asked Photographer Ron Newton what book I should read to get started, I was a bit puzzled when he said, “Get a good book on ‘Light.’” Figuring a book like that would only slow me down, I ignored his suggestion and it was a decision I would live to regret.
The word “photography” comes from two Greek words: “Photos” (light), and “grapho” (to write) so it’s literal meaning is “to write with light.” Light comes through the lens, and is transferred past a reflex mirror to the film. When the light hits the layers of silver halide crystals on the film, an image is formed. Knowing how to use light is what photography is all about.
When I was converted to Christ in 1948, Evangelist Bob Jacobs handed me a Bible and told me to start reading it. It was God’s Book on Light. I eagerly read it for a while but later started depending on the preachers to explain the Book instead of reading it for myself. I was slow to realize that learning about the Light of the World is what Christianity is all about.
A lot of us live dull, colorless lives even though we attend church and walk upright. And a library full of devotional books on “How-to Live The Christian Life” can never teach us what we need most to know.
That will only come from reading God’s Book on Light...
The BIBLE!
August 5, 2024 - Abundant Love Ministries is hosting their annual Back to School Revival, August 8th - 11th. The dynamic Pastor John Russell, Senior Pastor of Calvary Tabernacle, Alexandria, LA, is our guest Revivalist.
Everyone is welcome and invited, Thursday and Friday nights at 7pm nightly, Saturday morning at 11am, and Sunday morning at our regular 10am services.
Abundant Love Ministries is shepherded by Pastor Marlin Cloudy Sr., and is located at 1426 Shelbyville Street, Center, TX 75935.
August 5, 2024 - New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church is hosting it’s Annual Homecoming on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Guest Speaker is Rev. Mario Osby, Pastor of the Smith Chapel Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Following the Homecoming, the church is hosting a One-night revival on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Guest Speaker is Rev. Amos L. Horton, Pastor of the Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas 75972. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Sis. Janice Garrett, Program Coordinator
Sis. Mary Criner, Church Clerk
Rev. Rayford Caraway, Pastor
The church is located at 8033 FM 2026, Timpson, Texas 75935 and mailing address is P.O. Box 417, Timpson.
August 5, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, August 5.
Every year, on the Sunday before school starts back, First Baptist Church of Center pauses to remember teachers, to honor them, to pray for them. We'll be doing that again this coming Sunday, and it is an honor and blessing to support and encourage the educators of our area.
I'm remembering teachers today. My youngest sister, who we lost in 2022, was a gifted teacher. So is my oldest sister (she'll hate that adjective). I guess it's no surprise that the two of them turned out the way they did, since my mother was one of the finest Bible teachers I've ever known.
My oldest daughter (she'll hate that adjective) is an educator as well. And so are numerous nieces and nephews and cousins, too many to list. I taught school for six years in the '90's. I had never worked so hard in my life. And I haven't worked as hard since. I have great respect for the teaching profession, as I know you do as well.
Take a moment today to remember a special teacher from your past. A teacher who made a difference in your life. Even though decades may have gone by, I'll wager that your remember that teacher by name. Speak their name out loud. Maybe that teacher has gone on to heaven. But, as the old saying goes, "As long as we remember someone, they're not really gone".
Remembering teachers today. Thank God for teachers. God bless teachers.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
August 2, 2024 - Lancewood Baptist Church in Lufkin is hosting the group Right Road Quartet on Saturday, August 24th at 5pm. Please be seated by 4:45pm.
Right Road Quartet is a brand new group started in March of 2022. The group was founded by lead singer Matt Linton. Matt had enjoyed a successful full time solo ministry but he always had a passion for great quartet music. Other members of the group include Kip Barrier (Tenor), Cameron Rawlinson (Baritone), and Lanny Wilkerson (Bass).
This Quartet is a high energy, ministry minded group with a strong passion for Jesus and they are causing a buzz everywhere they go.
Lancewood Baptist Church is located at 2535 Bethlehem Road, Lufkin,Texas 75904.
July 31, 2024 - There is a very meaningful passage from the pen of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21. He writes, “For me to live is Christ”. Have you ever really thought about what that means? What does it mean to say, “for me to live is Christ”?
It means that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Master of my life. You see, if Jesus is not Lord and Master of all of your life, He is not Lord and Master at all in your life. When Jesus is Lord of our life, we will never forget His cross and all He did and suffered for us. That is why we observe the Lord’s supper. Jesus left that as a memorial for us to remember his death. He told His disciples “this do in remembrance of me”.
Yet, when Jesus is Lord of our life, we will never forget that He is with us. Whether it is early in the morning or late in the evening, we will be aware the He is near, He is watching over us, and He is aware of our every action. He will be with us on the mountains of life and He will be there in the valleys as well.
Being able to say with Paul, “for me to live is Christ” and knowing He is Lord of our lives, we will conduct ourselves in a way that will bring glory and honor to Him. Can you say that for you to live is Christ? Is Jesus the Lord and Master of your life? Can others see by your actions that you belong to Christ?
It’s something to think about. . . TBP
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day, Center Church of Christ, www.centerchurchofchrist.com
July 29, 2024 - Logansport Missionary Baptist Church will be having VBS Fun Day on Saturday, August 3rd from 8:30am till 2:30pm. All are welcome to join us.
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