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Faith
May 8, 2023 - The Center Class of 1983 is hosting a benefit for Lester Pitts. The event will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6pm.
We would like for you to join us in extending an outstretched hand both spiritually and financially. There is no gift too small to help someone in need.
If you're not able to attend but would like to donate, you can send via cash app to $gina831 or Zelle 281-725-8351 or mail check or money order payable to Lester Pitts to P O Box 472 Center, TX 75935. For additional information, please contact Sherry Garrett-Miller at 281-725-8351 or Regina Garrett at 936-590-8831.
May 8, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, May 8.
Something very special and kind of cool happened last Friday here in Center, Texas. A photograph was taken on our town square. Doesn't sound that special, you say? Well, here's some background.
On May 5, 1923, a panoramic photograph was taken on that same square. It showed a bustling town with hundreds of people, scores of Model-Ts, lots of horses, and even a team of oxen. Exactly a century later - last Friday, May 5, 2023 - that new photo was taken. Cool, right?
As we compare those two pictures, we also reflect on all that has occurred here in those 100 years. We remember all the people, all the families, all the generations. Yesterday at First Baptist Center we sang a song called "The Blessing", a song inspired by the blessing found in Numbers 6:24. (Look it up!). The song goes on to also quote Deuteronomy 7:9 - "Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations, those who love Him and keep His commandments."
God's blessings to you and yours!
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
May 4, 2023 - Though we might be reluctant to admit it, none of us want our lives to be just average. By nature, we want our lives to be full and prosperous. Yet, there seem to be so many things that get in our way. That’s one of the problems with life, it is as someone once said “so daily” We have deadlines and commitments. We are constantly faced with problems, priorities, distractions and obstacles.
Yet, if we turn to Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi we read “forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things that are before” (Philippians 3:13) If we are going to get the most out of life, we must forget the past. There may be good things in our past and there may be grievous mistakes in our past. It matters not whether good or bad, we must forget the past and leave it there – in the past.
We must face the present. Paul said “reaching forth unto those things that are before”. Facing the present means that we put our faith in Jesus Christ and trust Him to be involved in every part of our lives. It means we choose to live life as it comes to us day by day. We are not to waste our lives living among the “what ifs” and the “if onlys”.
Do you want to get the most out of life? Then let God lead in your life. Let God be the “Maestro” leading the orchestra of your life. Life your life within the will of God and pray the prayer of Jesus in the garden – “Not my will but thine be done”.
It’s something to think about. . . tbp. Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ.
May 4, 2023 - St John Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Winston Kibbles invites you to our Annual Usher Day Program May 22, 2023 at 2pm. Guest: Sweet Union Missionary Baptist Church, Billy Gardner - Pastor. Since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:24
May 3, 2023 - Tomorrow, Thursday, May 4, you're invited to the center of Center for the National Day of Prayer.
This article is copied from Shelby County Today without permission.
Begun in the 1950's by President Eisenhower, this very special event continues this year with a 30-minute time of prayer at noon in front of our historic courthouse. Join leaders and pastors. Join lots of just plain folks, as we lift our country and our community up to the Lord in prayer!
May 1, 2023 - This Sunday First Baptist Church Timpson will be hosting Jim Glaspy and Susan Martin in concert during the morning service at 10:45am. Both Jim and Susan have been singing their entire life and received multiple awards and recognition for their tremendous talent in playing instruments and singing. Come and be blessed as they minister with Old-Time Gospel and Bluegrass songs this Sunday, May 7, 2023. This is a Free concert! A love offering will be taken up to bless them with.
Susan has been singing since she was a child. She has performed on stage all over the country. She has an astonishingly dynamic vocal range and has the ability to sing any style of music, but her favorite is American Classics along with Bluegrass and Old-Time Gospel music.
Jim was born into a Bluegrass family and has been performing on stage since 1967. He started singing in his family’s living room and moved into professional touring in his early twenties. Jim has played concert halls and Bluegrass festivals all over the U.S; performing with musical greats such as The Dillards, Albert Lee, Mac Wiseman, Chubby Wise, and Gov. Jimmy Davis. Jim is an accomplished musician who achieved national status on the Dobro in 1988. He also won the Texas State Flat-Picking Guitar Championship in 2005. Doug Dillard is quoted as saying, “A superlative musician and singer. He has great artistry when he performs.” Jim has a large genre of music including Jazz, Folk, and Bluegrass. But his first love is Old-Time Gospel.
For more information please call the church office at 936-254-2220.
May 1, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, May 1.
Seventy years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower declared a National Day of Prayer on July 4. Forty years ago, President Ronald Reagan decided it would happen each year on the first Thursday of May. And so, this Thursday at noon, you’re invited to join us in front of our historic courthouse for the National Day of Prayer. If you’re reading this in Shelby County, Texas, we'll be looking for you! If you’re one of our far-flung readers, look for an event in your area.
King Solomon, the wise and wealthy son of David and Bathsheba, built the first Jerusalem temple, a thousand years before Bethlehem. Shortly after the unveiling, God spoke to the young king. His words are recorded in 2 Chronicles 7:14, and they speak to us today.
"If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Powerful words.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
April 27, 2023 - Do we realize the world is watching what we do? People get their concept of the church and Christianity by the life that we live, the things we say and the things we do. What will be the legacy we leave behind after we are gone? What kind of example are we living before our friends? In life, especially in the uncertain times we are living in, people are looking for something real to hold on to. They are looking for people who are genuine to look up to and follow.
I once read about a tavern in a small college town that was frequented by students. The week before “Parent’s Weekend,” the tavern ran an ad in the campus paper that said, “Bring your parents for lunch Saturday – We’ll pretend we don’t know you!” When the college chaplain saw the ad, he decided to challenge it with one of his own. He posted a revised version on the campus bulletin board. It read: “Bring your parents to Chapel Sunday – We’ll pretend we know you!”
The greatest contribution you and I can make to the church is to emulate in our lives the life of Jesus. The church is made fun of, spoken evil of and held up for ridicule most often because members of the church do not exemplify the life of Jesus. There is a disconnect in what we say and the way we live. Put another way, we fail to practice what we preach. We need to live like Jesus and make sure the thunder of what we are does not drown out the whisper of what we say we are!
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
April 26, 2023 - The Sardis Homecoming and Fish Fry Fundraiser will be Saturday, May 6, 2023 beginning at 11am.
Catfish filets, fries, beans, dessert (homemade) with tea or water will be $10.00 per plate.
Annual business meeting will follow immediately after clean up.
Donations are welcome and needed! If you cannot attend, donations can be mailed to:
LaNell Rash – Secretary
3064 FM 414
Center, Texas 75935
The church building is still under renovations so the donations are needed two fold.
Everyone is encouraged to come out to support and enjoy a day of food and fellowship with friends and neighbors.
LaNell Rash 936 590-8909
April 25, 2023 - Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church 5th Sunday Night Singing April 30 starts at 6pm.
Musicians 5:30pm, finger foods after.
Located 5527 FM 417 East Shelbyville, Tx 75935. For Info Call 936-590-1040
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