Church news for July 24

141st anniversary

at Green Bay

Green Bay A.M.E. Church welcomes all to its 141st Church Anniversary beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sundayat the church.

The Rev. James Ford, presiding elder of the Tyler District, will be the guest speaker.

Dinner will be served.

The Rev. Terry Copeland is the church pastor.



AARP course

offered

A one day AARP driver safety program will be held from 1-5 p.m. Aug. 11 at the First Christian Church, located at 113 Crawford St. The refresher course is designed for drivers 50 years of age and older, but is open to anyone. The cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Attendees may qualify for reductions in automobile insurance premiums for three years upon successful completion of the course. For more information call 903-723-7155.



Celebrate Recovery

classes offered

Celebrate Recovery at New Life Community Church is held each Friday from 6-9 p.m. Celebrate Recovery addresses all your hurts, habits and hang-ups, not just alcohol and chemical addictions. It is also for those struggling with family dysfunction, divorce, anger, co-dependency, sexual addiction, food addiction, financial recovery and much more. The church is located at 2320 U.S. 155 N. (in the old skating rink building.) For more information call 903-391-7830.

Jeff Gillis is the ministry leader and the Rev. Doug Washburn is the church pastor.



Services slated

at Broyles Chapel

Broyles Chapel Baptist Church meets at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday for Bible study classes for all ages followed by worship at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adult choir practice will not meet for the next two Sundays.

The prayer drive teams are still meeting on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The visitation training sessions have concluded. If you want to be on a prayer drive team see the Rev. Willie Reagan or Linda Dale. They can tell you where you are needed.

Darla Blaha is leading the prayer warrior teams at the church.

Plans are being made for the church’s homecoming in Oct. Watch for details as the time approaches. There is much preparation to be made.

A nursery is provided for all services.



Special service at

Providence Baptist

Providence Baptist Church invites all to celebrate its annual Men’s and Women’s Day beginning at 3 p.m. this Sunday. The theme for this year’s event is from Luke 14:28-30.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Mary Humphries, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church.

The Rev. Jesse Johnson is the church pastor.

Mistress of ceremonies will be Majestic Williams.

Invited churches are Jerusalem Baptist Church; Bethel A.M.E. Church; Jasper Baptist Church and Montalba Male Chorus.

Refreshments will be served.



Long Lake heading

to joint service

This Sunday evening, July 26, Long Lake Baptist Church will be going to Antioch Church near Fairfield for a joint service. The Rev. Mike Mayfield is the church pastor and members have invited Long Lake to worship with them. Services begin at 6 p.m.

Carl and Barbara Dorsey have set a tentative date, Aug. 15, for a “Cowboy Back to School Rally.” This will be a rally for all ages.

The church members will be collecting school supplies for the children.

Services at Long Lake begin with Sunday school followed by worship services.

The Rev. Max Martin is the church pastor.

For more information on church activities call 903-538-2373.



Muse MBC

VBS slated

Muse Missionary Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School July 27-31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s VBS is “Passport to the Promised Land”.

The church is located at 275 ACR 1219.

For more information or directions call 903-478-2009.



Homecoming

at Union Hope

Union Hope Baptist Church invites all to its annual Homecoming services beginning at 2:30 p.m. this Sunday.

The special guest speaker will be the Rev. L.E. Hart, Sr., pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Dinner will be served.



Evangelistic Temple

continues series

Dr. Barry Roberts, pastor of Evangelistic Temple, continues the series “Going for the Gold” at the 6 p.m. Saturday worship services and the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services. The title of the message is “Re-establishing Standards of Excellence, Part II.”

Wednesday night family meals begin at 5 p.m. followed by Wednesday Night Live classes, children’s classes and youth groups meeting at 6:30 p.m.

For information about other church activities go to www.etpalestine.com.

The church is located at 3011 N. Loop 256.



Ebenezer Baptist

to honor Reeves

The Ebenezer Baptist Church located at ACR 2145 and S. U.S. 79 will be honoring its pastor, the Rev. John E. Reeves, Jr. and his wife and family beginning at 3 p.m. this Sunday. The guest speaker and church will be the Rev. Carlos Daniels, co-pastor, the Rev. Demetria Daniels and the Faith Tabernacle Ministries Church family.

All churches are invited as well as soloists and praise dancers.



Sheridan Terrace

to host fellowship

Sheridan Terrace Baptist Church will host the Houston-Anderson County Baptist Association quarterly fellowship beginning at 6 p.m. this Saturday. Churches associated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas and the BMA of America will participate with a meal, music and activities.

The church plans its revival services Aug. 9-12 with Missionary to the Philippines Wade Allen as the evangelist. Rev. Allen is a former pastor of Sheridan Terrace. All are invited to attend.

Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. Worship services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Rev. Jacob Richardson is the church pastor.

Children’s church is offered at 11 a.m.

Wednesday prayer service and Bible study classes begin at 7 p.m.

The nursery is available for all services.

The church is located on Loop 256 at U.S. 79 S.



Mt. Olive

homecoming set

Mt. Olive Baptist Church will host its annual Homecoming beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. James Bass.

The Potts Family Reunion will be held Friday and Saturday, July 24-25 at Engledow Club House on U.S. 84 East.

For further information call 903-723-8122.



Revival to start

at St. James

St. James Missionary Baptist Church will hold its revival services Wednesday through Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Shelley Dudley, pastor of Union Hope Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the guest speaker will be the Rev. Warren Clark, pastor of Greater Brown Spring Baptist Church and on Friday, July 31, the Rev. W.T. Arthur, pastor of New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker.

On Aug. 2 beginning at 4 p.m. the church will observe its Homecoming/Church Anniversary. The Rev. F.S. Robertson, pastor of the Way of the Cross Missionary Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker.

The Rev. Michael Thompson is the church pastor.



FBC Neches

activities slated

The Rev. Nathan McBride, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Neches, will bring his Sunday morning message titled “A Call to Spiritual Purity.” The text is from 2nd Corinthians 6:14-7:1. In the Sunday evening services the message will be titled “On Eagles’ Wings” with the text from Isaiah 40:28-31.

Wednesday night study continues in Psalms.

July 28-31 18 pre-teens and two leaders will be going to Pre-teen Camp at Dogwood Trails Camp in Poynor.

The Rev. McBride can be heard on Sundays from 7:55 - 8 a.m. on 106.5 radio.

Coffee with the pastor begins at 10 a.m. on Mondays.

Purity study for third through sixth grade is held on Wednesdays beginning at 7 p.m. Hilltop singers meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and the youth meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays with Kevin Simmons.

For more information or for a ride to church services call 903-584-3453.



Homecoming set

at Bethel MBC

Beulah Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Homecoming Services beginning at 3 p.m. this Sunday. The special guest will be the Rev. Kenneth Hall, moderator of the Palestine Bowen Baptist District Association and he is the pastor of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Athens.

The Rev. Hezekiah Stallworth is the host pastor.



Special event

at New Brown

New Brown Spring Baptist Church will host its annual Family and Friend’s Day beginning at 3 p.m. this Sunday. The Rev. D.E. Smith, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church Smith Ministry of Dallas, will be the special guest speaker.

The Rev. Larry Peterson is the church pastor.



Fish fry slated

at Smith Chapel

The Smith Chapel Church of God In Christ, located behind Church’s Chicken on 421 Coronaca St., will be selling fish dinners this Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Plates are $6 with all the trimmings and $6.50 with a drink.

Free delivery will be available within the city limits by calling 903-723-2863.



Bethlehem Lutheran

services scheduled

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located across from Palestine High School at 1515 S. Loop 256, this week celebrates the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, beginning with summer Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m. The Rev. David R. Bergman’s sermon during the 10:15 a.m. service will be “Willing and Able,” based on Ephesians 3. Following the service, the congregation will hold its quarterly Voter’s meeting.

Wednesday at 6 p.m. a potluck meal and fun night at the church is planned. Members are asked to bring food to share and games to play.

Further information about the ministry of Bethlehem can also be obtained by phoning the church at 903-729-6362 or checking the church web page online at www.lutheransonline.com/bethlehemlcmspalestine.



McGregor to speak

at Southside

This Sunday at Southside Baptist Church, Dr. Brian Brewer from McGregor, will bring the morning and evening message.

A church wide potluck lunch in the fellowship hall will be held this Sunday following the morning worship service. Bring enough for your family plus two or three more, and join in for a time of family fellowship.

Wacky Wednesdays meets at 6 p.m. for Southside children Kindergarten through sixth grade (completed). See Tammy Patton for a schedule of activities.

A Mom’s Group meets on Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon for Bible study and fellowship. Childcare is provided. Contact Dana Morgan at 903-729-8752 for more information.

220 Connection (Single Adults) will go to Medieval Times in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 1. Contact Jason for information and reservations.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. RSVP to the church office.

Promotion Day in Sunday school for every age group is Aug. 16.



Special speaker

at Trinity Church

This Sunday at 10:45 a.m., Trinity Church will host a special speaker from Chattahoochee, Florida. Danny Sutton will be bringing the message. Danny and his wife, Lisa, will lead the praise and worship service for the church. Rev. Sutton delivers the Word through teaching and preaching that is relevant for today. He is the senior pastor of Christian Worship Center in Chattahoochee, Fl. For more information go to the website www.christianworshipcenter.info.

Wednesday mid week services begin at 7 p.m.

A nursery is provided for Sunday morning and the Wednesday services.



Special program

at Evans Springs

Evans Springs Baptist Church invites all to its Men and Women’s Day Program beginning at 3 p.m. this Sunday. The special guest speaker is the Rev. Fulford, pastor of the Pleasant Hill and Old Bethel Baptist Churches.

The Rev. Leroy Purvey is the church pastor.



Bluegrass concert

planned Aug. 8

On Aug. 8, the Gospel Music Hall in Athens will host a Bluegrass Afternoon featuring three live bands at the Gospel Music Hall located at 6513 U.S. 19 S. in Athens. Bands are Whitehouse Harmony, Bailey Family Band and Mike Powell. Tickets sold in Athens at the First State Bank on the Square or The Scroll in Tyler. To order call 903-677-2492. Credit cards are accepted. Group rates with 20 plus are available.

The Aug. 15 event will be the third year anniversary celebration featuring the Mark Trammell Trio and Lifeway Trio. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. For ticket information call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084. The acclaimed Mark Trammell has been with the best: The Cathedrals, Gold City, Greater Vision and the Kingsmen Quartet.



Faith Temple

VBS concludes

Faith Temple Ministries will conclude its Vacation Bible School this evening. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Musical Extravaganza. Host pastor is the Rev. P.A. Rischer.



Summer revival

at Andrew Chapel

Summer Revival at Andrew Chapel Baptist Church in Oakwood is planned July 27-31 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jackie Gooden of St. Paul Baptist Church in Marshall.

La Morris Marshall is the church pastor.





Bethlehem Lutheran

services scheduled



Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located across from Palestine High School at 1515 S. Loop 256, this week celebrates the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, beginning with summer Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m. The Rev. David R. Bergman’s sermon during the 10:15 a.m. service will be “Willing and Able,” based on Ephesians 3. Following the service, the congregation will hold its quarterly Voter’s meeting.

Wednesday at 6 p.m. a potluck meal and fun night at the church is planned. Members are asked to bring food to share and games to play.

Further information about the ministry of Bethlehem can also be obtained by phoning the church at 903-729-6362 or checking the church web page online at www.lutheransonline.com/bethlehemlcmspalestine.



Special speaker

at Trinity Church

This Sunday at 10:45 a.m., Trinity Church will host a special speaker from Chattahoochee, Florida. Danny Sutton will be bringing the message. Danny and his wife, Lisa, will lead the praise and worship service for the church. Rev. Sutton delivers the Word through teaching and preaching that is relevant for today. He is the senior pastor of Christian Worship Center in Chattahoochee, Fl. For more information go to the website www.christianworshipcenter.info.

Wednesday mid week services begin at 7 p.m.

A nursery is provided for Sunday morning and the Wednesday services.



Special program

at Evans Springs

Evans Springs Baptist Church invites all to its Men and Women’s Day Program beginning at 3 p.m. this Sunday. The special guest speaker is the Rev. Fulford, pastor of the Pleasant Hill and Old Bethel Baptist Churches.

The Rev. Leroy Purvey is the church pastor.



Bluegrass concert

planned Aug. 8

On Aug. 8, the Gospel Music Hall in Athens will host a Bluegrass Afternoon featuring three live bands at the Gospel Music Hall located at 6513 U.S. 19 S. in Athens. Bands are Whitehouse Harmony, Bailey Family Band and Mike Powell. Tickets sold in Athens at the First State Bank on the Square or The Scroll in Tyler. To order call 903-677-2492. Credit cards are accepted. Group rates with 20 plus are available.

The Aug. 15 event will be the third year anniversary celebration featuring the Mark Trammell Trio and Lifeway Trio. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. For ticket information call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084. The acclaimed Mark Trammell has been with the best: The Cathedrals, Gold City, Greater Vision and the Kingsmen Quartet.



Faith Temple

VBS concludes

Faith Temple Ministries will conclude its Vacation Bible School this evening. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a Musical Extravaganza. Host pastor is the Rev. P.A. Rischer.



Summer revival

at Andrew Chapel

Summer Revival at Andrew Chapel Baptist Church in Oakwood is planned July 27-31 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jackie Gooden of St. Paul Baptist Church in Marshall.

La Morris Marshall is the church pastor.





Hunter safety course

at Tennessee Colony

Wanna be hunters need to mark their calendar for the upcoming Hunter Safety Education course being offered at Tennessee Colony church on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. If you were born after Sept.1, 1971 you must have the safety course to obtain a hunting license. There will be a drawing for a deer feeder, barbecue lunch provided and fellowship for all in attendance. If you are need of additional information please contact Wayne Whitten at 903-948-8282.

Donations for repairs to facia and soffet continue to be accepted. You can mail your donation to TCC, c/o Helen Hudson P.O. Box 220 Tennessee Colony, TX 75861.

Teacher meeting will be held on Sunday for all Sunday School and Wednesday evening teachers. Curriculum will be discussed along with class assignments, room assignments etc. Teachers are needed for additional classes.

Sunday school begins for all ages at 9:30 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:45 a.m.

“Come as you are. The only person who wears a suit is the preacher,” a church news release said.



Cornerstone

sets car wash

The Cornerstone Worship Center youth will hold a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Dairy Queen. Proceeds will go to the August youth rally that will be held at the Palestine Civic Center.

The Men’s Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. A cake auction benefiting the youth will be held after the service.

Monday night is scrapbooking at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Thesingles ministry SWAT will meet Tuesday night in the fellowship hall. A supper will be provided as they get to know the singles in the church and community.  Sunday mornings begin at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. A nursery provided both services. There are children’s programs as well.

For more information, visit www.cwcpalestine.com or call the church at 903-729-6896. Senior pastors are David and Amanda Malone.



Special event

at Grant Chapel

Grant Chapel AME Church will celebrate their Annual Family & Friends Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. R. C. Emanuel and the Bethel AME Church of Corsicana will be the guest speaker and church.

The church is locate at 708 South Street. The Rev. Kennen Jackson is the pastor.



Grace Bible

services offered

Grace Bible Church’s Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. and are held at 1020 W. Hamlett St. (old Washington school). The informal service includes contemporary music and practical, expository teaching by Dr. Dan Gold.  A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers through 4 years of age.  The church fellowship lunch will not be held during July. The lunch schedule will resume on Aug. 2.

Children’s Summer Sunday School and the Adult Apologetics class will not meet during the month of July. Both will resume Aug. 2.

The youth guys continue to meet on Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.  Robert Moore, Minister to Youth, leads this Bible study. 

Parenting 101’s next session will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the church.  The emphasis will be on the middle years, ages 8-12.  Please contact Robert or Elizabeth Moore if you are interested.  Childcare is provided.

Bright Lights (a Bible study for 10-13 year old girls) will be taking a break for the month of July.  They will resume meeting on August 5th, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the church.  Please contact Elizabeth Moore for details.

GBC’s Wednesday schedule is as follows:  prayer with Mike Cline, noon at the church office; and the Youth Group (grades 7-12) will meet with Robert Moore, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Grace Bible Church office is located at 507 N. Church St.  For more information on the church or church events, please contact the office at 903-731-9549 or visit Web site at www.gbcpalestine.org.



First Methodist

services scheduled

Join in Sunday for First United Methodist Church of Palestine’s contemporary service at 9 a.m. with Sunday School following at 10 a.m. and the regular service at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Bruce Hay will bring the message, “I Believe in the Holy Spirit” taken from Acts 2: 1-13. The nursery is available for children 3 and under. Church for kids is offered during worship for children ages 3-6.

Email preschool4you@yahoo.com or contact First United Methodist Church at 903-729-6205

FUMC will offer a four day Preschool next fall. Deadline for enrollment is July 31. Please email preschool4you@yahoo.com or call the church office at 903-729-2710 for more information.

Visit www.fumcpalestine.com to find out more information about First United Methodist Church Palestine or contact the church office at 903-729-6205. The church is located at 422 S. Magnolia St.



First Baptist

events planned

Sunday, Bible Studies for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Palestine. The Morning Worship Gathering begins at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Abernathy preaching the sermon titled “Journey: Lanes from Matthew 18.”

“We will see how Jesus teaches us to travel on the Christian journey as His followers such as avoiding collision and accident forgiveness,” a church news release said.

Music Drama Camp performance will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. Rio Grande Mission trip planning meeting will follow that evening at 7 p.m. Monday, Youth will leave church at 9 a.m. to attend Student Life Camp at Baylor. Tuesday, WMU Bible Study starts at 10 a.m. Senior Game Time at 1pm. Wednesday will start with JOYbell Practice at 4pm, Prayer time at 5:30pm, Bible studies for all ages at 6pm and Choir Rehearsal at 7pm.  

 

Grace Baptist

services slated

Sunday school at 9:45 followed by praise and worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday and Wednesday night services are at 6:30 p.m. Grace is located at 1020 E. Palestine Ave.        



Carpenter’s House

fellowship service set

On the last Sunday of each month, The Carpenter’s House holds a special fellowship following the evening service. Service begins at 6 p.m.

On Sunday mornings, classes start at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays,c hurch starts at 7 p.m.

The Sisters of Hope,ladies ministry from TCH would like to express their gratitude for all the work that went into the great meeting at the Civic Center last weekend. Thanks to the ladies from Cornerstone Worship Center for inviting the folks from The Carpenters to attend.

Coming up soon — Senior Christian Lunch at The Tree House. For information,call 903-729-3839 or email www.thecarpentershouse.cc .



Annual revival

at Jersualem MBC

Jersualem Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual revival Wednesday through Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The Rev. Derrick Lott Sr. of South Union Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

The church will celebrate its 139th anniversary with its Family & Friends Day and homecoming at 3 p.m. Aug. 2. The Rev. V. R. Rockmore of  Union Grove First Baptist Church of Easton will be the guest speaker.



Elkhart FUMC

Trades Days set

The Annual Trades Days, Inside Garage Sale and Hamburger Lunch will be held July 31 and Aug. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elkhart First United Methodist Church, across from Elkhart School.

Vendors from across Texas will be setting up and selling their goods including: arts  and crafts; assorted western woodwork, flat bottom boat/trolling motor, dolls, pillows, new and used clothing, antique furnture, outdoor furniture, sporting equipment, exercise equipment and “what nots.”

The event is sponsored by the church. For more information, call 903-764-2347.

There are a few vendor spaces still available priced from $15 to $25. If you need a space with electricity there are only three left to rent.

In addition to the Trades Days, the church will be having a huge garage sale inside.

A bake sale and hamburgers also will be available to purchase from the church members.



Homecoming

at Pilgrim Rest

OAKWOOD — Pilgrim Rest Community Church will hold its Sixth Annual Homecoming Service at 7 p.m. Saturday. Guest speaker will be the Rev. W.T. Arthur of New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church of Palestine.



Men’s Day

at Mount Vernon

Men’s Day will start at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at Mount Vernon AME Church with church school classes exploring the Israelites Year of Jubilee recorded in Leviticus 25:8-21, 23-24.

Following the 11 a.m. service, the Rev. Theresa Hamilton will officiate during the praise celebration assisted by Licentiate, Bobby Carwell.

Special guests for the 3 p.m. Men’s Day program will be St. Luke Church family of Garland. Speaker will be their pastor, the Rev. Cecil Yeoman.



Bishop to visit

St. Philip’s

At 10 a.m. Sunday, the Rt. Rev. Rayford High, Bishop Suffragan of The Diocese of Texas, will present at St. Philip’s to officiate at the service of Confirmation and Holy Communion. The Episocopal Church Women will host a reception in the Parish Hall immediately following the Confirmation service to welcome Bishop High and to honor the new confirmands. For this week only, there will be no 7:30 a.m. service.

This Sunday is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost with John 6: 1-21 as the appointed Gospel. A midweek evening prayer worship service is celebrated on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s offers weekly programs. A Bible study class is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. On Tuesdays, Tai Chi classes are held at 5:30 p.m. For more information about services, programs or The Episcopal Church, call 903-729-4214. St. Philip’s is located at 106 E. Crawford St.

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