January 7, 2010

Church news for January 18

Gospel concert

slated Jan. 16

The Palmetto State Quartet and Shiloh will be in concert on Jan. 16 at the Gospel Music Hall located in Athens. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. There will be door prizes, concessions and wheel chair accessible as well as great Southern Gospel singing.

The Gospel Music Hall is located at 6513 Texas 19 South in Athens.

For more information on tickets call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084 or evenings 903-675-5217.

Celebrate Recovery

at New Life

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program that not only addresses alcohol and chemical addictions but all your hurts, habits and hang-ups. If you are struggling with family dysfunction, divorce, anger, co-dependency, sexual addiction, food addiction, sexual abuse, pornography, alcohol or chemical addictions Celebrate Recovery promises to be a safe place to heal.

In addition, New Life Community Church now offers Celebrate Recovery’s complementary program Celebration Station for kids five-12 years of age. So while adults explore topics that bring healing and wholeness, their kids discover the same truths in age-appropriate ways breaking the cycle of hurts, habits and hang-ups.

Childcare is provided for children four years of age and younger.

Celebrate Recovery and Celebration Station meets every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Life Community Church. New Life is located at 2320 Texas 155 North in the old skating rink building. For more information contact Jeff Gills at 903-391-7830 .

FBC Neches

study offered

First Baptist Church Neches, located at 200 Anderson St., will be offering a special “January Bible Study” beginning this Sunday through Wednesday. The study will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday and will meet each evening Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Dr. Mike Smith, director of Church Ministries at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, will be leading the study. The study will be teaching stories for Life-Parables of the Kingdom out of the book of Matthew. Dr. Smith was recently the Director of Missions for the Dogwood Trails area. There will be study materials available for each person attending. There is no cost for any that attend. A nursery will be available for nursery age children. For questions or more information call the church office at 903-584-3453.

The Rev. Nathan McBridewill begin a sermon series on “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” beginning this Sunday in the morning worship service.

The youth will join Kevin Simmons at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday for an exciting new Bible study called “Owning Your Faith.”

The study in the book of Psalms continues on Wednesdays.

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

Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. Children’s church for Kindergarten through third grade meets at 10:45 a.m. The midweek services begin at 7 p.m. The youth, Hilltop Singers, music makers also meet at this time. Choir practice is held at 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Old Bethel

benefit slated

Old Bethel Baptist Church, located on CR 2706, in Tennessee Colony will hold a benefit for Clarance Coleman. The benefit program will begin at 3 p.m. on Jan. 31. All are asked to come and help out.

For more information call the Rev. Dr. E.N. Fulford, church pastor. The theme is “It is Just Nice to be Nice.”

Checks can be made payable to Clarance Coleman (903-928-2901) if you cannot attend, a church news release said. Donations can be mailed to 15900 W. FM 321, Tennessee Colony, TX 75861-3276.

Ringer to speak

at Faith Temple

Faith Temple Ministries located at N. Highway 75 in Fairfield, will have the Rev. Fergerald Ringer bring his first official message at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The host pastor is the Rev. P.A. Rischer.

For more information call 903-389-9030.

Southside Baptist

events planned

Women of Grace at Southside Baptist Church will have a Salad Supper on Tuesday in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite salad to share and join us!

A Youth Parent Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the student suite.

“Please attend so you can not only be informed, but become a part of the student ministry,” a news release said.

Student Disciple Now Weekend will be held Jan. 29-31. Jonathan Hewitt will be the speaker and the band will be Luminate. The cost is $40 each, which includes food, housing, t-shirt and event curriculum. For more information contact Beaux Hinote in the church office.

Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids (ages 5-12 years of age) will begin again in February. If you or anyone you know has been through a divorce, you are encouraged to attend these meetings. Contact Jason Wilder in the church office for more information.

Evangelistic Temple

services scheduled

At the 6 p.m. Saturday worship service and the 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service at Evangelistic Temple, Jason Harris, youth pastor, will be bringing the message.

Wednesday Night Live will begin with new classes on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The classes are: “Marriage on the Rock” with Calvin and Cindy Barta; “Experiencing God” with Lloyd Wittenburg; “Living the Spirit-formed Life” with Melvin Whitaker; “Hunter’s Heart” with Tim West; “Missions to Missions” with Tom LeMay; “Why we do the things we do” with David Hennessee; “The Way of the Master” with Art Gerulatt and on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. “Love Revolution” with Mary Boykin.

A new young families Bible study begins this Sunday in the junior high youth room at the youth building. Chad and Robyn Morrow and Ben and Alicia Moran will be leaders in this ministry.

“Come to Me”, the women’s conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. oJan. 16. The keynote speaker is Janis Harris of Evangelistic Temple. Four other women of God also are lined up to speak. Angela Witte from First Baptist Church; Kristin Warren from Palestine Church; Angela Woodard from Southside Baptist and Suzanne Bentley from Evangelistic Temple will all be speaking during this conference. Tickets are available at Evangelistic Temple. Call the church office at 903-729-2863 for more information or call Irl Gray at 903-729-1225.

Sheridan Terrace

events planned

The ladies of Sheridan Terrace Baptist Church will participate in the Houston-Anderson County BMA Women’s Missionary Auxiliary beginning at 10 a.m. on Jan. 9. The host church is Piney Creek Baptist Church near Kennard. The Rev. Max Martin will be the guest speaker. He will present information about Volunteer Missions trips to Aquismon, Mexico by several area churches. The public is invited. For more information call 903-729-6218.

Sunday services at Sheridan Terrace begin at 9:45 a.m. with Bible classes for all ages. Worship follows at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Children’s church is offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer service and Bible study begins at 7 p.m. The nursery is provided for all services. The Rev. Jacob Richardson is the church pastor.

This Sunday the children’s church will sing in the 10:45 a.m. worship service.

The church is located by Loop 256 and U.S. 79 S.

Bethlehem Lutheran

offers services

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at 1515 S. Loop 256, across from Palestine High School, celebrates the First Sunday after the Epiphany this week. Sunday school and adult Bible class is at 9 a.m. In the 10:15 a.m. service, the Rev. David R. Bergman’s sermon will be “The Baptism Connection,” based on Luke 3. After the service the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will hold its monthly meeting. The annual Choir Epiphany party will take place at the Jackson’s home beginning at 4 p.m.

The Bethlehem Church Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Plans are under way for the congregation’s third annual “Chili Friday,” which will be held Jan. 29.

Wednesday activities at Bethlehem include junior confirmation class for sixth and seventh grade at 4 p.m. Choir practice begins at 5:15 p.m. followed by a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Members are encouraged to bring food to share for this time of fellowship. Bible classes meet at 7 p.m. The adult class topic is “God Speaks to Us.”

The Lutheran Hour, a broadcast ministry of Lutheran Hour Ministries, can be heard online or through pod cast by going to www.lutheranhour.org. The message for this week is “The Sinning Hypocrite,” based on Romans 6.

Further information about the ministry of Bethlehem can also be obtained by calling the church office at 903-729-6362 or checking the church web page online at www.lutheransonline.com/bethlehemlcmspalestine. This web site has material from “The Bethlehem Star” newsletter, as well as ministry pages and links to other Lutheran sites.

Andrew Chapel

musical Saturday

A Pre-Anniversary Musical will be held Saturday at the Andrew Chapel Baptist Church in Oakwood in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. LaMorris Marshall’s First Anniversary beginning at 7:30 p.m. All choirs, groups, soloists and praise dancers are welcome.

The First Appreciation service for the Rev. and Mrs. LaMorris Marshall will be celebrated at the Andrew Chapel Baptist Church this Sunday beginning at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Amiel Marshall of Frankston will be the speaker.

For more information on either event call James or Barbara Turner at 903-545-1373 or 903-389-2712.

Long Lake

events slated

Services at Long Lake Baptist Church begin with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The WMU meeting led by Suzanne Moseley will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Wednesday Bible study and prayer begins at 6 p.m.

Albert and Carol Watts will be present at 6 p.m. Jan. 17. The Watts will tell about their work in the Samoan Islands. They are directors of the Training School on the islands. Also that evening Freida Reed, mother of Carol, will be here to tell about her work in Sydney, Australia. Also David and Judy Watts will be bringing the music. Judy is the daughter of Freida and sister to Carol. This will be an enjoyable evening with these family members present.

The Rev. Max Martin is the church pastor and Carl and Barbara Dorsey are youth directors. The church is located at 10517 Texas 294 West. The church phone is 903-538-2373.

Magnolia Brotherhood

Cemetery meeting set

The Magnolia Brotherhood Cemetery will hold its business meeting beginning at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Green Bay Community Center in Tucker. The purpose of the meeting will be to give the year end report, elect a president and personnel task.

City Wide Ushers

to meet Saturday

The City Wide Ushers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. The group meets on the second Saturday of each month at different churches.

For more information call 903-729-4670.

Broyles Chapel

classes offered

Bible study classes for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. at Broyles Chapel Baptist Church followed by worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. A church nursery is provided for all services.

This evening at 6:30 p.m. is the church’s regular dominoes night held at the fellowship hall.

This Saturday the Budget committee will meet at the church at 11 a.m.

A wedding will be held at the church beginning at 2 p.m. this Sunday. A meal will follow the ceremony. The wedding couple will provide the meat and members are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. This meal will be held in lieu of our Fifth Sunday meal. All members are invited to attend the wedding and the meal.

At 6 p.m. Sunday is the church’s regular monthly business meeting followed by choir practice at 7 p.m.

The Hospitality House weekend will be held Jan. 15-16. To be a part of this ministry see Joe Blaha.

Awana has resumed after the Christmas holiday beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. The January Bible study has begun meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays following Awana. The study is led by the Rev. Willie Reagan, church pastor. The Bible study is a study on “Kingdom Parables” from the book of Matthew chapters: 16, 18 and 24. The study will last for six weeks.

The pastor search committee will meet at 5 p.m. Jan. 17.

Mt. Vernon

classes offered

Church school classes will meet for general assembly at 9:45 a.m. to study the means of Jesus’ victory over temptation as recorded in Matthew 4:1-11 at the historic Mt. Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church. The church is located at 913 Calhoun St.

During the 11 a.m. service the youth of the church have the responsibility of worship call, the Decalogue and the benevolent offering. The Rev. Hamilton will officiate the divine praise service. She will be assisted by the Licentiate, Bobby Carwell.

The midweek activity schedule resumes at 6 p.m. Wednesday for prayer service, Bible study, pastoral teaching and lesson review.

Holy Ground

services set

Holy Ground Worship Center meets in its recently purchased and newly remolded property on Rusk Highway. one mile from Loop 256.

The Sunday morning worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Benny Burlison is the pastor. Pat Asher is the Praise and Worship director and sings a special in each service. Many of the songs are of his own composition.

A book of Burlison's daily inspirational writings is now being made by ladies in the church. For information, call  903-731-7056 or 903-729-1715.

A nursery is available for children under 4.

 

Cornerstone

Dash for Cash set

Cornerstone Worship Center will hold Dash for Cash for children on Sunday.

Anger management classe are held on Wednesday night. The Rev. David Malone also has started a new Bible study series on that night.

Services are held at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Call the church at 903-729-6896 for information or transportation. Pastors are David and Amanda Malone. Visit the church online at www.cwcpalestine.com

 First Baptist

events planned

First Baptist Church of Palestine has Bible Study groups for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.

Sunday worship gathering begins at 10:45 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Abernathy continuing a sermon series “New Year: Family Time.”  Immediately following the morning gathering, the Sunday school and Bible Study Leadership will meet in the Youth Suite. Sunday afternoon begins at 4 p.m. with the Mom-to-Mom Bible study and at 6 p.m. the evening gathering along with Bible Drill for the children.

On Tuesdays, WMU Faithful Prayers will meet at 10 a.m. Senior adult game time begins at 1 p.m. and Youth Branch (Bible Study) for teen guys and girls gather at 7 p.m. at the church.  

Wednesday activities include churchwide prayer time at 5:30 p.m., followed by Adult Bible Study groups at 6 p.m. Children’s ministries activities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a snack dinner. At 5:50 p.m., GA’s, RA’s, and Wiggle Worship meet.  

Youth Pastor Scott Dishman invites youth in grades 7-12 to Cultivate which meets each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The college-age Bible study group continue their study on the book “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. It gathers Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the church in the Youth Room.

If you are interested in placing an order for the January Angel Food order, please call The Basics of Life Storehouse at 903-731-9270.

 For information on any of the ministries, call the church office (903-729-0204), check the Web site (www.firstpalestine.org), or email (info@firstpalestine.org).

Court Drive

services planned

Court Drive Church of Christ’s Sunday services begin with adult class starting at 9 a.m. Morning worship begins at 10 a.m. with Minister Paul Jones delivering the message. Child care is available during service and children's church for 3 years old through the second grade also begins after the collection for their time of worship. Paul will also be teaching Wednesday night’s class.

The Ladies Class will again meet this week and will be held at the church every Tuesday during lunch time starting at 12:10 and ending at 12:50 p.m. This is a Bible study time for the ladies. Contact Nancy Gambrell for more details at 903-729-0196.

Upcoming Events: The Aggies for Christ will be coming Jan. 22-24 to help with another “Great Give Away.” So, while you are cleaning up and clearing out after Christmas, remember the church will be giving away good unwanted furniture, household items and clothing on that weekend.

Youth News: Saturday is Gold Club Celebration at the church. The meal will be catered, Dr. Barry Roberts will be the guest speaker and there will also be entertainment. DNow is scheduled for January, 29th-30th. Sign up on the youth board to go by January, 13th, cost is $12. Winterfest is scheduled for January 15th-17th, contact the Youth Minister, Adam Dickson for more information at (903) 729-0196. Leadership Training for Christ (LTC) is scheduled for April 2nd-3rd. This year will be from 2nd Samuel titled “The Rock.” Practices start in soon. Youth Group Shirts are $5.

The church is located at 1434 Court Dr. For more information about the church's activities call 903-729-0196 or email at office@courtdrivechurch.org.

Grace Bible

services slated

Sunday services at Grace Bible Church begin at 11 a.m. and are held at 1390 Gardner Dr. (turn left off Texas 155 North and continue 1/10 of a mile on FM 315, GBC will be on the left). The informal service includes contemporary music and practical, expository teaching by Dan Gold. A fellowship lunch follows the service.

A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers through four years of age. Club 58 (children’s church for 5 years olds through 3rd grade) is offered during the service.  If you are a family with special needs, contact Elizabeth Moore at 903-948-9531.

Awana Clubs, for ages 2 years old through junior high school, will meet at 10 am Sunday. “Game Day” is the theme for this week.

A new Adult Couples Sunday School class will begin at 10 a.m. this Sunday in Focus Room 3. This class will be led by Rick and Cindy Taylor and use the materials entitled “Extraordinary Marriage:  God’s Plan for Your Journey” authored by Rodney and Selma Wilson. This study paints a compelling vision of an achievable future — and provides a step-by-step plan for couples to evaluate their own marriage and work toward that vision. Contact the church office to sign-up for this class.

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

Bright Lights will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the youth room at the church.  Contact Elizabeth Moore for more details.

GBC will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 17. Refreshments will be served and the community is invited.

GBC’s Wednesday schedule is as follows:  prayer with Mike Cline, noon at 606 E. Crawford Street (courthouse square); and the Youth Group (grades 7-12) will meet with Robert Moore, 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.

For more information on the church or church events, please contact the office at 903-731-9549 or visit www.gbcpalestine.org.

St. Philip’s sets

annual parish meeting

The Gospel for Sunday at St. Philip’s Episocpal Church, the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ is Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.

The Rev. Ted Welty will officiate at both the 7:30 a.m. Rite I, and the 10 a.m. Rite II services. Both services include Holy Communion and St. Philip’s worship services are celebrated in the traditional Anglican manner. The sermon topic for Sunday is “Outward and Visible Signs.”

New ECW officers will be installed at the 10 a.m. service. Childcare is available at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. The weekly Christian Education Class resumes at the new meeting time of 8:45 a.m. and continues the study of the Book of Exodus. Sunday’s topic is “With God on the Mountain.”

A midweek service of Holy Communion, Rite II with Healing, is celebrated every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Choir practice follows the service at 6:30 p.m.

St. Philip’s annual parish meeting and covered dish dinner iss set for 6 p.m. Monday. Four new Vestry members will be elected to replace four outgoing Vestry members. Annual reports from church organizations will be given.

The Episcopal Church Women’s monthly meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall. Daughters of the King will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The Women’s Cursillo Group meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. The Men’s Cursillo Group meets weekly on Fridays at 8 a.m.

A special ECW fund raising event is scheduled for Jan. 27. The proceeds of which will benefit numerous community outreach programs. In true Mardi Gras fashion, In the Spirit of Mardi Gras will feature a lunch and dinner of jambalaya with all of the traditional accompaniments. Tickets are available at $7 each from any member of The Episcopal Church Women, or by calling the church office for more information. The seated luncheon and dinner will be held in St. Philip’s Parish Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out meals will also be available at both times.

Further information about services, programs or The Episcopal Church may be obtained by calling the church office at 903-729-4214 or on the Web site: www.stphilipepiscopalchurch.org. St. Philip’s is located at 106 E. Crawford St.

Missions Month

at Calvary Baptist 

January is Missions Month at Calvary Baptist Church with a different missionary every Sunday.  This Sunday, Jmissionary Larry Odom will present his field during the 6 p.m. service.

Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages and a nursery provided for all services. The worship hour begins at 11 a.m.

The Ladies in Fellowship Together will meet Monday in Felton Hall at the church.  The Tuesday Night Teens will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the youth building.  King’s Kids will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Dr. Arthur “Butch” Lockard is the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.

Grace Baptist

services slated

Sunday school at Grace Baptist Church is at 10 a.m., followed by praise and worship at 11 a.m.

Sunday and Wednesday night services are at 5 p.m. The ladies meet at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Grace is located at 1020 E. Palestine Ave.

Special address at

Tennessee Colony

State of the Church address will be held Sunday at Tennessee Colony Church. Where were we, where are we and where does God want to take us in 2010? All of this and more will be presented Sunday morning.

During the 6 p.m. Sunday services, the church will ratify its constitution and by laws. All church officers are asked to be in attendance. Evening services begin at 6pm.

The Harper Family from Bunker, Mo. will present an evening of gospel music at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Bluegrass and gospel will be on tap all evening. Several other groups will be present too including the Gospel-Aires from Corsicana. A love offering will be taken.

High Attendance Sunday is set for Jan. 17. All members, former members, friends and families are invited to share the day with us. Families who have the most members of their families present will be recognized. Special music will be enjoyed by the Harper Family.

Communion will be held Jan. 24. Fifth Sunday will be held Jan. 31 and missions offering will be sent to B. R. Singh of India.

Several events are upcomingin February including a kitchen pantry shower/party and a church work day.

Women’s fellowship

planned Jan. 18

The Women of Destiny at the West Union Baptist Church Will celebrate their Annual Womens' Fellowship at 6 p.m. Jan. 18, located at 1223 W. Lacy St.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Theresa Hamilton of Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church of Palestine. The fellowship is celebrated on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday to encourage women of all races to celebrate Christ together.

“We invite all women to come fellowship with us,” a news release said.

The pastor is Rodney W. Angton, Sr.

Emmanuel Baptist

services planned

Emmanuel Baptist Church, located on U.S. 84 East, holds services at the following times: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service at 7 p.m. with free Bible buffet dinner at 6 p.m.

There is a nursery provided for children up to 4 years of age every service.

A building fund buffet will be held following the Jan. 24 morning service.

The senior high youth meet at 6 p.m. on Sundays and Wednesdays to eat and for Bible study.

For information or transportation, call the church at 903-723-6198 , or email ebc_palestine75801@yahoo.com

Carpenter’s House

Communion held

The Carpenter’s House celebrated the new year with Communion.

Many exciting things are in the plans for church family, especially youth and children. In February, a concert is planned.

On Sunday, classes for each age start at 9:30 a.m. and worship follows at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, worship is at 7 p.m., followed by bible study. For information concerning activities or service times, call 903-7296016 or visit www.thecarpentershouse.cc .

Reconnect Sunday

at FBC Elkhart

A special service of recommitment as the new year begins will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Elkhart. The Lord's Supper will be observed as a family of faith. 

“It is a special and powerful time when we gather together remembering the Lord with these symbols of His life and sacrifice,” a church news release said. ”This is not only for active members but those who have not been in awhile.”

The church also will be schedulng photos for the 2010 Pictorial Directory. Please sign up in the foyer.

 

Women’s conference

at Jerusalem MBC

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church will hold its fourth annual Women’s Conference Jan. 16. Theme is “I Am Onoe.”

Workshop speakers will include Beverly Turner of Oakwood Church of God in Christ, Lamonica Ringer of Faith Temple of Fairfield, Betty Punch of Providence Baptist Church of Montalba, Gina Hunter-Allen of Chapel AME Church of Athens, Anita Arthur of New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church of Palestine, minister Margie Barrett of Houston; and Joy Cumby, Sheila Hill, Pat Preston and Yashika Tatum of the Church of the Living God of Athens.

Keynote speaker wll be minister Lurna Cumby, co-pastor of Behind the Veil of Fairfield.

Host pastor is the Rev. J.J. Johnston.

The Greenes

concert planned

One of Southern Gospel Music’s most popular and talented groups will be featured in a musical event at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville at 6 p.m. Saturday.

The Greenes have enjoyed numerous hit songs over the past three decades and are recognized as one of Southern Gospel Music’s most talented musical groups. This popular trio consistently delivers an exceptional vocal ability that thrills audiences nationwide, and the group’s popular national radio release, “I Am Redeemed,” is receiving airplay throughout the United States.

Complete information regarding this special evening with The Greenes at the First Baptist Church may be obtained online at www.thegreenesgospel.com or by calling 903-586-8605. The church is located at 210 Phillips St. in Jacksonville. No admission will be charged; however, a love offering will be received. 

 

Greater Brown

to honor Shelton

 Greater Brown Springs Baptist Church will honor Annie Shelton for more than 20 years of service in a musical celebration at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Gospel concert

set Jan. 16 in Athens

The Palmetto State Quartet and Shiloh will be in concert on Jan. 16 at the Gospel Music Hall located in Athens. The doors will open at 5 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. There will be door prizes, concessions and wheel chair accessible as well as great Southern Gospel singing.

The Gospel Music Hall is located at 6513 Texas 19 South in Athens.

For more information on tickets call 903-677-2492 or 903-477-8084 or evenings 903-675-5217.

Christmas banquet held

New Chapel Baptist Church, with the support of Greater Brown Spring Baptist Church, Oak Grove Baptist Church, New Brown Spring Baptist Church, New Canaan Baptist Church, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Provident Baptist Church, Bethel A.M.E. Church and Jasper Baptist Church, hosted the Christmas Banquet on Dec. 19 at the Palestine Civic Center.

The banquet was a success due in part to the hard work provided by members of these supporting churches, a news release said.

Toastmistress for the evening was Lana Gale Beckham of St. Luke C.M.E. Church of Terrell. The keynote address was delivered by Len Williams of Concord Baptist Church of Dallas.

One highlight of the banquet was the “high hat and heels fashion show” emceed by the Rev. and Mrs. Tommie Calhoun of Sand Flat Baptist Church and judged by the “Mothers Board” from each church. The winners of the fashion show were Mr. and Mrs. Preston Brown of Bethel A.M.E. who received a certificate for lunch at Shep’s Bar-B-Que.

Music was provided by Hilda Pinson, Montalba Male Chorus and youth and adult choirs made up of members from each participating church. Closing out the event was a special presentation of the Christmas story titled “The Greatest Gift” as expounded by the Rev. Dennis Smith of New Canaan Baptist Church and assisted by Cathy Kee, Stephanie Wickware, Camille Vaughn and the youth from the churches.