Church news for Nov. 6

Veterans program

at FBC Elkhart

First Baptist Church, Elkhart will honor all veterans and their families on Veteran's Day with a special service at 7 p.m. Wednesday with a video presentation and reception.  Come early to get a seat & enjoy patriotic music. The program will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem and recognition of all veterans andd prayer.

The video presentation is inspirational and challenging to all Americans, young an old. 

“You will laugh and cry as Dr. Margaret Nikol shares her journey to America. A Bulgarian immigrant & concert violionist, Dr. Nikol knows sacrifice,” an FBC Elkhart news release said. “Don't miss her moving story of how precious freedom is, her tribute to God, family and America.  Those who fought for freedom around the world will be reminded the value of their service and we who enjoy it will not want to take it for granted after hearing her words.”

A reception will follow in the fellowship hall to meet and greet the veterans. For more information, call the church at 903-764-5110.



Grace Temple

revival slated

Grace Temple Church of God in Christ will hold a three-night revival service Wednesday through Friday. The special guest speaker will evangelist Ann Perry of the Saint Hill Church of God in Christ Butler, where the Rev. Anthony Taylor is her pastor.

Supt. Tommy J. Crosby is the pastor.





Deacon ordination

in Tennessee Colony

All area pastors, deacons and churches are invited to attend Deacon Ordination services to be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Tennessee Colony Church. Deacons Jay Karriker, Drewy Harper, Ron Frances, Wayne Whitten and Beau White will be ordained. A fellowship will follow in the community center afterwards.

The second annual Turkey Shoot is set for Nov. 21. Come on out and try your skill with a .22 rifle. Participants will be shooting for turkeys, hams, prize money and bragging rights. Two age divisions.

Tickets for the four wheeler can still be purchased at the Tennessee Colony Store. Drawing will be held Dec. 5. All proceeds will go to the building fund. Their goal is $10,000 and are almost there. They need a little extra push to get themover the hump.

Choir practice continues every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. Progress is being made on the cantata but it is not too late to join. The children continue to practice on Wednesday evenings. A supper meal is served every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for all in attendance at no charge. Donations are always accepted.

Tennessee Colony Church’s Sunday worship starts at 10:45 a.m.



153rd anniversary

at Antioch Church

Built in the setting of Palestine’s Old Town, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is said to be the second oldest black church in the State of Texas and is the first black church in the City of Palestine, according to The Antioch Church.

The church history dates back to the year 1856 when many of the worship services were conducted in various homes.  Many of the members who worshipped at Antioch during those early years were the first generation of many offspring who worked in Antioch down through the years as well as today.  Visit www.theantiochchurch.org for the full rich history of this historic church.

The Antioch Church has been led by 17 men of God and is presently under the leadership of the Rev. Roy G. Duncan.

At 4 p.m. Sunday, The Antioch Church will celebrate 153 years of existence. The theme "God's Church is the Vehicle and God's Kingdom is the Goal.” The Rev. Harvey Clemmons and the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Houston will be special guest.

The Fall Revival will be held Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m. each night. The Rev. Leroy Armstrong of House of Hope of Dallas will be the evangelist for the week.

Small groups ministry is presently studying "The 7 Pillars of Health" at 10 a.m. each Sunday.



Holy Ground

services slated

Holy Ground Worship Center will be meeting in its newly purchased facility for the third week.  Paneling has been completed and carpet installed. 

The emphasis is week will be prayer.  The slogan will be "Church isn't fun and games, but prayer and names." 

Every member has been given a church role with the encouragement to pray for every member every day. 

The Rev. Benny Burlison is pastor. His prayer schedule is 4 to 6 a.m. daily. The anointing comes from prayer, he believes.

Holy Ground Worship Center is located on U.S. 84 East one mile from Loop 256.

The service starts at 10:30 a.m.  A nursery is provided for children  under four.

 

Cornerstone

events set

Cornerstone Worship Center’s ladies ministry will be attending the Joyce Meyers conference in Houston today and Saturday.

Dash for Cash will be held Sunday. Kids are encouraged to bring their change.

A singing called “A Time for Thanks” singing wll be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 21. Admission is a can of food or Thanksgiving food item at the door.

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

Vist the church online at www.cwcpalestine.com or call the church at 903-729-6896. Pastors are David and Amanda Malone.



Court Drive

services planned

Court Drive Church of Christ's Sunday services begin with adult class starting at 9am. Dr. Mike Wilkinson will continue the series of Healthy Spirituality with this weeks topic “Breaking the power of the past.” Morning worship begins at 10a.m. with Minister Paul Jones delivering the message “From Apathy to Generosity” (1 Corinthians 16). 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. The Wednesday class from 7 to 8 p.m. will be lead by Danny and Jeanie Allison. They are covering a great series titled “Better Love Now.”

The Ladies Class will again meet this week for Bible study at the church every Tuesday from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Contact Nancy Gambrell for more details at 903-729-0196.

Youth News: High School Community Night is Saturday. The church youth will go to Fire Mountain for fun and will eat in Tyler. Bring a friend. Thursday is the Girls’ Bible Class at the church. Sharron Jones and Peggy Marchant will teach the class over “Developing Christian Character.” This class will focus on “Becoming a Young Woman of God.” The class will start with dinner at 6 p.m. and then class which will finish at 8 p.m. Fall Retreat is scheduled for Dec. 4-6. Contact the Youth Minister Adam Dickson for more information at 903-729-0196.

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 UMC

selling meat

Grace United Methodist Men will be selling smoked meats for a building fund-raiser for the holidays. What a great way to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday but to have someone else prepare the meat for your family meal. The orders will be cooked and ready for pickup on Nov. 21.  You can place your order by contacting Grace United Methodist Church at 903-723-6143. 

Here is the menu: 10-12 lb. smoked turkey, $30; 10-12 lb. fried turkey, $40;  8-10 lb. smoked ham, $30; smoked brisket $5 a pound;  smoked pork loin $5 a pound

All are invited to join in for W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday) at 6 p.m. for a covered dish dinner, fellowship, praise and worship. These evening gatherings are for anyone wishing to come together in praise and worship and Christian fellowship. The second and fourt Wednesdays are more youth friendly.

The Anderson County Community Chorus and Orchestra and Youth Chorus presents "The Glad Tidings,” a Christmas celebration at 6:30 pm Dec. 13 at the Palestine Civic Center. 

The Men's Reunion prayer group will meet at 6:30 a.m. Monday at Whataburger and again at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace UMC. 

 The Women’s Reunon prayer group will meet at non Tuesday at the church.



Grace Baptist

services slated

Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by praise and worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday and Wednesday services are at 6 p.m. The ladies meeting is at 10 a.m. every second Saturday of each month. Grace is located at 1020 E. Palestine Ave.



Westwood Baptist

events planned

Westwood Baptist Church Sunday morning services begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m..; evening service begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m.

The Youth Department will host a Fifth Quarter following the Westwood vs. Palestine football game Friday night. All junior high and high school students are invited for free food and fun. 

The Women of Westwood will hold their annual Heart for the Holidays Brunch at 10 a.m. Nov. 14.  Ladies are asked to bring homemade cookies to be packed in military care packages.

AWANA Clubs for children, 3 years to 6th grade meet each Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. A Tropical Thanksgiving Night will be the theme for the week.



Long Lake

events slated

The ladies of Long Lake Baptist Church will meet for their regular monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Bring a sack lunch. Suzanne Moseley is the leader.

At 6 p.m. Nov. 14, Lewis & Lewis will be in concert at the church. The duo are song writers and well known performers. They are well known for their song “Come on Down to the Farm” a spoof on same sex marriage, plus a lot of songs.

The Rev. Max Martin is the church pastor.

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



Flint Hill

to honor Tillis

The members of Flint Hill Baptist Church will honor their pastor and wife, the Rev. and Mrs. Timothy Tillis on his 16th anniversary beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Rev. W.T. Arthur, pastor of the New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. All churches are invited to attend.

Dinner will be served.



Sheridan Terrace

to honor veterans

Sheridan Terrace Baptist Church will honor veterans in the 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service with prayer and appreciation. Their photographs will be displayed.

The fall festival was a great activity for children. Thanks to all who participated and donated, especially Darrell, the chairman.

Sunday services begin with Bible classes for all ages at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Children’s church is offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer service and Bible classes begin at 7 p.m.

The nursery is available for all services. The Rev. Jacob Richardson is the church pastor.

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



Green Bay A.M.E.

garager sale set

Green Bay A.M.E. Church will hold a fund-raiser garage sale and bake sale this Saturday beginning at 7 a.m.

The church is located on U.S. 79 in Tucker. The Rev. Terry Copeland is the church pastor.



Prayer breakfast

at Southside Baptist

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Southside Baptist Church will meet at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall. The cost is $2.75 each. Call the church office for reservations.

Women of Grace Fellowship will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the fellowship hall. A soup/chili supper will be provided by the youth of Southside.

220 Connection (Single Adults) fellowship will be held Nov. 14 with dinner-and-a-movie. Contact Jason Wilder in the church office for more information.

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are being collected until Nov. 15. Filled shoeboxes need to be turned in by that date. (The $7 shipping fee has been generously donated by a member, so no need to include that.)

Southside Church Family Thanksgiving Celebration will be a pot luck lunch in the fellowship hall on Nov. 22 following the morning worship services. Turkey and dressing will be provided, bring sides to go with this.



FBC Neches

services slated

In the morning worship service at First Baptist Church Neches, the Rev. Nathan McBride’s message is entitled “The Resurrection and the Life” from John 11:1-44

The Sunday evening worship services will be “A Night to Honor Israel.” The services begin at 6 p.m.

McBride has been a Holy Land tour host several times and will be presenting “Discover Israel” a video and slideshow presentation, Israel in Prophecy Bible study, Israeli-Messianic music, display of geological/archaeological items from Israel, serve Israeli/Jewish food and give information for an Israel Tour in June of 2010. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet at 8 a.m. Nov. 15. Men and boys are encouraged to come for prayer, fellowship and breakfast.

The study in the book of Psalms continues on Wednesday evening. The Hilltop Singers and youth meet at 7 p.m. as well.

Coffee with the pastor is held at 10 a.m. on Mondays.

Children’s church meets each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. A nursery is provided for all services.

Bible study on Sunday begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Midweek services begin at 7 p.m. At 5 p.m. on Sundays is choir practice and on Thursdays at 10 a.m. is Paint and Praise.

The church is located at 200 Anderson St. in Neches. Call the church office at 903-584-3453 for more information or for anyone that needs a ride to the church.



Broyles Chapel

services scheduled

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

This Sunday in the 6 p.m. service is the regular monthly business meeting. The pastor’s search committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. prior to the business meeting. On Nov. 13 is the regular monthly dominoes game beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The ladies will not meet for their ladies night out this month or for the month of December.

On Nov. 15, Dr. Mike Smith will be speaking in the morning worship service. Smith will be bringing a message on the Lottie Moon Mission Fund. November 20-21 is the church’s weekend at the Hospitality House. For more details on where you can be used in this ministry see Joe Blaha.

The church is seeking a pianist. If you know of someone who would be willing to play the piano for services see Lorie Nied or the Rev. Willie Reagan.

AWANA meets at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays followed by prayer and Bible study at 6:30 p.m.

Thank you goes out to the men and those that participated in the breakfast last Sunday.



Anderson Chapel

special event set

Anderson Chapel A.M.E. Church will host its annual Feast of Harvest Service beginning at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The church is located at 84 East to 1137.

The Rev. Z. Bell, Sr. is the church pastor.

The Rev. Oscar Purvy of Evan Springs Baptist Church in Neches will be the guest speaker.

For more information call 903-723-4708.



Morning Star

program slated

Morning Star Baptist Church located at 1500 W. Palestine Ave. will hold its second annual Pastor’s Aide program this Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. The Rev. Frank Jackson, pastor of Cedar Branch Baptist Church in Grapeland, will be the guest speaker.

Refreshments will be served.

Tracy Oliver is the Pastor Aide president. The Rev. D.R. Barrett is the church pastor.

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21, Morning Star Baptist Church will hold a Community Health Fair. Blood pressure, oxygen level, weight and blood sugar level checks will be available. There will be registered nurses and LVN’s on site to answer questions and handout literature on adult services, home health program, medications, diet, swine flu and etc.

For more information contact Jo Ann Pierson, R.N. at 903-391-3526 or Eleanor Marie Stephens at 903-729-8096.



City Wide Ushers

to meet Nov. 14

The City Wide Ushers meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at Morning Star Baptist Church.



Evangelistic Temple

series continues

Dr. Barry Roberts, church pastor of Evangelistic Temple, will continue with the series of messages “X-Trials-Taking Life to the X-Treme. Dr. Roberts will bring the message “Divine Healing” at the Saturday 6 p.m. worship service and Sunday’s 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. worship services. The text is from James 5:13-20.

Each Saturday at 6 p.m. Junior High Surge meet with Riley Higgins, Junior High Youth pastor, in the youth building. On Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Senior High Youth small groups meet with Jason Harris, youth pastor. All youth meet each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the youth building.

Radiant Ladies, a women’s Bible study group, meet each Thursday at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The present study is “Living Beyond Yourself” by Beth Moore.

The Inside-Out Ministry and Outreach Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the church. You can find various ministries and community outreaches that need someone just like you! At noon the church’s Junior High Youth Department is having its chili cook off.

The Senior Fellowship group will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19 in the fellowship hall. Travis Higginbotham is in charge of the cooking.

The sixth annual Once Upon A Christmas Women’s Vineyard Auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the fellowship hall. This will be a time of fellowship, a delicious dinner, getting many decorating ideas and a chance to bid on beautiful table decorations. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from any table hostess. For more information call Irl Gray at 903-729-1225 or Julie Thompson at 903-391-5608.

Visit the church’s Web site at www.etpalestine.com for more information about the church activities.



Union Hope

event set

Union Hope Baptist Church welcomes all to its 24th Annual Senior Citizen Day on Sunday.

The guest speaker will be the Rev. Michael Thompson of St. James Baptist Church in Elkhart.

Lunch will be served.



Women’s Day

at St. Paul UMC

St. Paul United Methodist Church will have its annual Woman’s Day service at 3 p.m. Sunday. The theme is “The Role of Women in the Church Today.” The guest speaker will be the Rev. Elnora Nunnally of Fairfield.

St. Paul is located at 215 N. Texas Ave. and the Rev. Benny Reynolds is the church pastor.



Tabernacle Baptist

holding shower

At 3 p.m. Saturday, a baby shower for a local couple will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Elkhart/Redtown. They are having a girl. Ladies can bring a snack tray to go with the refreshments. For more information contact Shasta, who is in charge of this event.

This Sunday after the 5 p.m. services the church will have an evening of celebration for Megan Stagner. This is her graduation celebration. Bring finger foods to this and bring your favorite games.

On Monday, the ladies will be feeding the college students lunch at UT Tyler Palestine campus next to the DPS office. If you can help serve, be there by 11:30 a.m. Joann Steadman is in charge of this event.



Harvest Day

at Old Bethel

Old Bethel Baptist Church located in Tennessee Colony welcomes all to its Harvest Day program this Sunday. In the 11 a.m. worship service the guest speaker will be the Rev. B.T. Barrett of Houston. In the 3 p.m. service the guest speaker will be the Rev. Arthur Faulk, pastor of Greater Wilgo Baptist Church of Corsicana.

The Rev. Dr. E.N. Fulford is the church pastor.



Fall Bazaar at

Bethlehem Lutheran

This Saturday, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, will hold its annual Bazaar at the church, located at 1515 S. Loop 256, across from Palestine High School. The Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ladies will be selling craft items and baked goods. A lunch, including sandwiches, soups, desserts and beverages will also be available. Funds raised will be used in various mission projects sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through the ministry of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, the church body of which Bethlehem congregation is a part.

The people of Bethlehem gather on Sunday for fellowship, study and worship, beginning with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 a.m. In the 10:15 a.m. service, the Rev. David R. Bergman’s sermon will be “The Greater Gift,” based on Mark 12. Following the service the LWML women’s group will hold its monthly meeting.

On Tuesday at 7 p.m. the church council will meet.

Wednesday midweek activities at Bethlehem include junior confirmation instruction for grades six and seven at 4 p.m. Choir practice is at 5:15 p.m. followed by a potluck fellowship meal at 6 p.m. Bible Bunch classes for children meet at 7 p.m. as well as an adult class that is nearing the conclusion of their study that has been reading through the book of Genesis.



Mount Vernon

services slated

Church school at Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church will open at 9:45 a.m. for a discussion of the lesson, “Chosen to Proclaim,” as it is written in 1st Peter 2:1-17. Members are urged to be present for the reorganization of the church school at Mt. Vernon, located at 913 Calhoun St.

The youth will lead the second Sunday services with readings and with songs. The Rev. Hamilton assisted by the Licentiate, Bobby Carwell, will officiate during the divine praise services.

The midweek activity schedule includes prayer service, Bible study, pastoral teaching and lesson review from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The 136th church anniversary will be celebrated with a 3 p.m. public program on Nov. 22.



Guest speaker

at Faith Tabernacle

Overseer Wickware from New Birth Church of the Living God in Jacksonville will be the guest speaker at 3 p.m Sunday at Faith Tabernacle Ministry.

Mistress of ceremonies will be Valerie Horn of Taylor Memorial Church of God In Christ.

For more information contact Evangelist Tiffany Carwell at 903-731-4775.



Fish dinner

at Pilgrim Hill

Pilgrim Hill Baptist Church Building Fund for Lyfe Fish Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church. The dinner consists of fried fish, potato salad and bread. Drinks also re available. Dine-in or take-out is available. The cost is $6.50 per plate and proceeds go toward Building for Lyfe.

The Rev. J.L. Bass, Sr. is the church pastor. The church is located at 301 Lowe St.



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.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. at New Life Community Church located at 2320 Texas155 North in the old skating rink building. Childcare is provided and a little meal will be served after the meeting.

For more information contact Jeff Gills at 903-391-7830.



Grant Chapel

event planned

The choirs of Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church will come together to give its musician a Musical Appreciation beginning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14.

All choirs, groups, soloists and praise dancers are welcome.

For more information call Shirley Starr at 903-922-6918 or Kim Hutchinson at 903-922-9201.



Jasper Baptist

celebration set

The Fill My Cup Ministry will hold its fourth year anniversary celebration with “One Night With the King” at Jasper Baptist Church located at 2319 Anderson County Road 403 N. Link Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Ella Tharpe, co-pastor of The Berea Church of Dallas. Soloists will be Homer Smith, Cassandra Berry and others. Praise dancers will also be performing. The Rev. Theresa Hamilton and Carolyn Finley will also be joining in the celebration.

Jerusha Smith is the founder and director of The Fill My Cup Ministry. A love offering will be taken. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.



Events planned

at Dogwood Hills

Chordsmith Quartet performed last Sunday at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church.

Regular services will be Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worhsip at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Awana and youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednedays with adult Bible study at 7 p.m.





This week the Sunday school classes of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are invited to hear a presentation by John Dee German, one of the scientists who was part of a team that examined the Shroud of Turin. This will be at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

The canned food drive for the food pantry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church will focus on “something red.” The collection basket is by the outside entry door to the Education building.

The FCC board meets at 6 p.m. Monday. This is an open meeting.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) celebrates the Lord 's Supper by serving communion in worship service beginning at 10:40 a.m. each week.



First Methodist

services planned

Join in Sunday at First United Methodist Church with its contemporary service at 9 a.m., Sunday school following at 10 a.m. and the regular service at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Bruce Hay will be bringing the message, “If The Lord Wills” taken from James 4: 13-17. The nursery is available for children 3 and under. Church for kids is offered during worship for children ages 3-6.

The music ministry at FUMC is hosting a food drive to benefit families of the community. Everyone is asked to bring non perishable foods.

Youth Group (grades 7-12) will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Also, the Glory Bells (handbell) will rehearse at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday followed by the Chancel Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. Kid's Praise Choir will be meeting every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to get ready for the Christmas program. Any child interested in being in the program needs to attend Kid's Praise Choir.

Ironmen meet on Thursdays at 6 p.m. or Fridays at 6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study group meets Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. for breakfast and a morning bible study. Come join the men in one or all of their Bible Studies.

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



McDonald COGIC

fund-raiser Saturday

McDonald Church of God in Christ’s youth will hold a bake sale and car wash Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Harris Food Store in Westwood. Donations will be accepted.



Women on Mission

to meet Tuesday

First Baptist Church of Elkhart’s Women on Mission will meet Tuesday for study, prayer, coffee and conversation. The focus will be missions and missionaries working in the Czech Republic.



First Baptist

schedule slated

First Baptist Church of Palestine has Bible study groups for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays with the worship gathering following at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Jay Abernathy continues a November sermon series “We're Alive” with a sermon titled “Hero” from Hebrews 9:24-28.

Sunday afternoon begins at 4 p.m. with the Ladies Bible Study; Mom-to-Mom Bible study at 4:30 p.m.; Christmas Musical Rehearsal at 4:45 p.m.; and the Evening Gathering, Bible Drill and Bible Buddies at 6 p.m.

Churchwide prayer time starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday followed by Adult Bible Study groups at 6 p.m. Youth Pastor Scott Dishman, invites youth in grades 7-12 to Cultivate which meets each Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

First Baptist Church of Palestine has a growing worship choir. Rehearsal begins at 6:45 p.m.

A new college age Bible study group started meeting, using the book “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan. The group meets at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the Youth Room.

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

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