Upcoming
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| Vacation Bible School at Lydia
Missionary Baptist Church in
Huxley begins Monday, August
9th thru Friday, August 13th
beginning at 6:00 p.m. each
evening. Everyone is invited
to join us for worship and fun
at Saddle Ridge Ranch. We will
have classes for all ages. Lydia
is located on FM 139 in Huxley.
Please call Bro. Wes Hall for
more information at 936-368-2462. |
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Hillcrest Baptist Church located at 901 Southview Circle, Center, TX, would like to invite everyone to attend Vacation Bible School the week of August 2th - 6th nightly at 6:30pm. This year's theme will be "Saddle Ridge Ranch" where kids will be ridin' the range and roundin' up questions like: "What is God's plan for me?" and "How can I be like Jesus?" At the end of the day, they'll discover that God's Word has all the answers.
There will be a pre-registration held Saturday, July 31th at 6pm with a hot dog supper. Come out and join the fun. |
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Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church invites everyone to their Homecoming Service on Sunday, August 1st @ 3:00p.m. with Rev. Richard Edwards of Nacogdoches, TX as the guest speaker. Revival Services will be held Monday through Wednesday, August 2 – 4 at 7:30pm nightly with Rev. Robert McBride of Jasper, TX bringing the message each night.
Elder Johnny Wilson, Sr.
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| Providence MBC is excited to invite everyone to our Revival Services Monday, August 2nd thru Friday, August 6th 7pm nightly. The speaker bringing the Word of God to us for the week of Revival will be Brant Lane. Providence MBC is located on CR 1265 off of FM 711. Pastor is Don Moore. |
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The Lone Star Baptist Church, located on Highway 87 South of Center, invites you to a service of praise with one of the most exciting groups emerging on the scene of Southern Gospel music. David's Song will be in concert August 8th at 11:00 AM.
David's Song, which consists of David McKain, David Huffine, and David Fowler were voted 2006 STGMA Horizon Award winner and Trio of the Year.
Don't miss this exciting time of praise and worship with David's Song at Lone Star Baptist Church at 11:00 AM on August 8th. |
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St. Therese Catholic Church
Annual Garage & Bake Sale
hosted by the Altar Society
July 29, 30 & 31
Come out and support St. Therese's Annual Garage & Bake Sale
There's something for everyone!
Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - Noon
We need rummage items from all parishioners. Donations accepted Jul 19th - 22nd & Jul 26th - 27th from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, also bring donations on Sunday Jul 25th.
VENTA ANUAL DE GARAGE
POR LAS DAMAS DEL ALTAR
Ven y ayuda a la venta de garage de la Parroquia
En cada venta de garage siempre hay algo interesante para todos!!!
Jueves 29 y Viernes 30 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sábado 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Necesitamos artículos revolver de todos los feligreses. Se aceptan donaciones 19-22 julio y 26 a 27 julio de 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, también traen donativos el domingo 25 de julio.
http://sttheresecenter.com |
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Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church will hold revival services July 26-30 at 7:00 PM.
The church is located at 177 CR 2450 in the Community of Huxley. Rev. Charles Williams, Pastor Alto, TX Missionary Baptist Church is the Evangelist. Truman Brown, Pastor (936) 368-2458. |
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Old Salem MB Churchs invites you to their Revival at 7:30, July 26 thru July 30. Good gospel singing and specials welcome.
Evangelist Cliff Durham of Bronson, Tx will greet you each night with the word of God.
Take Hwy 7 West from Center to Fm 711 to CR 1297 |
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There will be a Christian Women’s Gathering Thursday, July 29th 10 AM – Noon at:
Southwood Apartments Meeting Room
1600 Sweetgum Trail
Center, TX 75935
Phone 598-2332
We will present a Beth Moore DVD Series entitled “He Is”.
Each week we will have a 1 hour DVD followed by a roundtable discussion. This will be open to all denominations.
A light lunch will be served afterward.
For additional information contact Theresa Hume, 936-598-2976 |
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Happenings
at FUMC of Joaquin &
Paxton - July 26, 2010
Submitted by Randy
Smith, Pastor
Sunday was the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. The Epistle Lesson for this Sunday was Colossians 2: 6-15. The Colossian Jesus Community was just one of the many communities founded or helped founded by Paul. There were developing questions within the community about certain practices. We need to remember that these early communities were trailblazers and would help to mold future communities. Paul reminds them that they already have everything they need—Christ and his love. He urges these early believers to live in that love and not be distracted by things that were being added and so call new requirements for members.
We had a wonderful service at Paxton UMC. Joe and Gloria Fielder worked together to provide the music. Carolyn Umbrell read from Psalm 103. The Psalms seems to cover the entire range of human emotion and I think that is why the Psalms still speak to our hearts and minds and souls. We had a great crowd at Joaquin Methodist. We had many guests today. Maria Mu’tis, a friend of Gail and Nolan Sholar is visiting from Odessa . Maria is an accomplished violinist and she and Cynthia played our hymns together. Maria also played Ava Maria as a special. It was really wonderful! Doris Ogden, Gail’s aunt from Abilene worshipped with us and we certainly enjoyed having her. Gene and Syble had their son Kerry and his wife Rosanna. Also, granddaughter, Krisha came with her two children, Zeke and Evelyn. Jenie and Cody Evans were visiting from Keatchie Janet Boyter and her son, Nathan and granddaughter Addie were also visiting. Nathan is going to be a freshman at Joaquin High School next year. Welcome!
There was a short Trustees meeting after church. Next week, the Finance Committee will meet. Joel McMahon, the pastor at FUMC Center will conduct the Charge Conference for Joaquin & Paxton this year. I will get up Rev. McMahon and set a date this fall for our conference. Our Wednesday Night Bible is at 6:00 and will take up where we left off—John 12. Our Thursday Morning Prayer Breakfast is at 8:00.
Services at Paxton United Methodist Church begin at 9:30 with Sunday School at 10:30. Sunday School at Joaquin Methodist is 10:00 and worship service begins at 11:00. Our website is at joaquinumc.com. Our web master is Jason Gill. Our email address is at joaquinumc@hotmail.com and prayer requests may be sent to joaquinumc@gmail.com and we will post them on our website. Take care and God’s Speed. |
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| Pull
Up a Chair -
June 18, 2010
By Bro. Michael
From time to time a comparison is made between the United States and the old Roman Empire . But is that a fair comparison to view the United States and say that we are following the same path of destruction that Rome took. I want us to see this first from a spiritual perspective.
The Roman religion was transactional; I give my money and time to get a return from one of the gods. The Greek gods lived on Mt. Olympus , away from the lives of humans. In much the same way the Romans saw their gods living apart from humans only to occasionally do something good or bad for someone. The Romans adopted the Greek gods, changed their names and added emperor worship to their lists of gods. This addition was not for worship, but as a mark of loyalty and another transaction. Religion was like renewing your driver’s licenses something you had to do.
Christianity began to spread in the Roman world and before long became transactional. Priests became those who could help in the transactions with God. We now live in what is called the Postmodern World where all truth is personal and subjective, which means what may be true for me is not true for you. It really does not matter what you believe so long as you tolerate my ideas and beliefs. Again, we find most of religion is transactional.
Faith in Jesus Christ is not transactional but transforming. Some go to church in hope that God will bless them the rest of the week. We build our lives much like our homes, a room for God and a room for pleasure, room for my family and as long as God stays in His room my life is lived just the way I want it. Our Lord Jesus Christ is calling us to make him our King, not just a hobby; to yield all of life to Him then our faith becomes transforming. |
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| Center
First United Methodist
Church News - July 27, 2010
Composed by Mary Lynn
Tinkle
Rev. Joel McMahon preached on the pain of loss this passed Sunday. Loss can be the death of a loved one but there are also other types of loss such as loss of health, a child moving away from home, a job or anything you once had and now miss or need. Rev. McMahon said the most common response to loss or to ignore the pain, blame others, and withdraw. To heal from loss we must first face it honestly instead of ignoring it. We must first name the loss. By naming the loss we are able to specifically identify what we are mourning.
Rev. McMahon said the next step in dealing with the pain of loss is instead of blaming we must trust God. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Being a Christian does not exempt us from the pain of loss but as Christians we have our God with us to help support and care for us. When we trust in Him, God will help us cope with the pain of loss.
Rev. McMahon also stressed the importance of sharing our pain instead of withdrawing. Galatians 6:2 says, "Carry each other's burdens, and in His way you will fulfill the law of Christ. It is natural to withdraw from others when we are in pain but healing from loss is helped when we reach out for the support from our Christian family. This is why it is so important for us as Christians to reach out to those who are experiencing the pain of loss. Telephone calls, cards, visits and prayers are some of the ways we can reach out in the name of Jesus to offer support, friendship and a listening ear to those suffering the pain of loss.
Six prayer crosses were blessed before being sent to soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan including one sent to Specialist Issac Ja'Mal Trotty who is a 2009 Center High School graduate. His parents are Marketta and David Edmond and his grandparents are Jimmy and Frankie Arnold of Center. Please keep these brave soldiers in your prayers. To request a prayer cross please email prayercrosscenter@yahoo.com or call 936-591-0564.
This is another busy week in the life of our church. Council on Ministries meet on Monday at 5:15, Kids N Christ will have a day of church activities and go bowling, Education Committee also meets Tuesday at 5:00 followed by Church Council at 6:00. Exercise class is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30, the newly formed intercessory prayer group meets each Wednesday at 10:00 in Runnels Chapel and choir practice is at 6:00.
Twenty five people joined us for "Christmas in July" bingo last week. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful Christmas refreshments that included fruitcake cookies, John Griffin's toffee, Eleanor Ginn's punch and Terri Lacher's snickerdoodle cookies. Everyone left with at least one prize and the fellowship was enjoyed by all.
Pastor McMahon is reaching out to members and to others in the community in a variety of ways including the use of technology. He is on Facebook and Twitter. If you would like the latest church news please contact him or you can access us at www.fumccenter.org using the links provided.
The volleyball court that has been under construction and is now complete We will have plans in the near future for some friendly competitive games and hope this will serve as another outreach to bring people to church and to become a part of our many church activities.
The members of the First United Methodist Church wish you a blessed week and an open invitation to join us in worship and in the activities of our church. |
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Pointing
to God - April
13, 2010
Carla Reed , Pastor
of Shelbyville United
Methodist Church
I was unable to go and
see the movie that played
recently at the Rio Theater,
but I really wanted to
go because I had read
the children’s book
so often to my grandchildren.
The name of the book and
the movie is “Where
the Wild Things Are”.
It is the story of a little
boy named Max who got
in trouble and was banished
to his room without supper.
His mother called him
a “Wild Thing”
because he made such a
ruckus wearing his wolf
suit. Max’s room
became, in his imagination,
a forest with all matter
of wild animals roaming
about. But Max was able
to face off the fiercest
and soon frightened all
of them and became King
and the “most wild
thing of all”. Being
king was fascinating for
awhile, but soon was lonely
at which point Max returned
to the real world where
his supper waited for
him and he found he returned
to the place where someone
loved him best of all.
Okay Christian, my friend,
what are the wild things
we face privately and
publicly? They are temptations
of course. We are not
spared the temptation
to blend into the environment
in which we live for the
world in which we live
is laced with temptations
large and small. Even
Jesus was not spared the
wilderness of temptations.
Do you ever wonder why
we know about what happened.
He was alone with the
“wild beasts”
after all. He must have
shared the story with
his disciples to let them
know how to deal with
all the wild temptations
lurking about.
Jesus used three strategies
that are available to
us. He remembered who
he was (in Matthew’s
gospel, two of the three
temptations begin with,
“If you are the
Son of God”). Right
after Jesus’ baptism
that directly precedes
his temptation in Matthew’s
gospel, the spirit of
God descended saying,
“You are my Son,
…..in whom I am
well pleased”. We
can remind ourselves that
we all are the sons and
daughters of God. We are
not some riff raff relegated
to believing the things
this world might call
us. Our identity is firmly
within the hand of God.
The second strategy
Jesus used was that he
quoted scripture. Of course
the tempter could quote
scripture as well. We
all sometimes misuse scripture
to serve our purposes,
but how breathtaking and
eye watering it is when
scripture takes us for
Jesus’ use. What
a wonderful feeling it
is to be completely wrapped
in the wisdom of scripture.
It will guide us, discipline
us and keep us in the
loving fold of Jesus Christ.
The third strategy we
can use against the “wild
things” that tempt
us is to realize that
we are not alone. Jesus
was surrounded by angels.
Like Max in the children’s
book, we can turn our
face to the one who “loves
us the best”. Compared
to the love of Christ,
there is nothing sweeter.
His love is around us
in so many ways. The very
Spirit of God fills us
enabling us to lift up
our faces and behold the
love of God. Blessings
to all, Pastor Carla.
(Inspired by Strength
for the Broken Places
by James A Harnish) |
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| Viewpoint
- July 26,
2010
By Pastor
Steve Harris
Has God placed a special blessing on America?
As we look in retrospect at the blessings of God upon our young nation, we cannot help thinking that God does have a plan for our nation. I read that in The Light and the Glory, Peter Marshall and David Manuel asked whether God has a plan for America. They investigated the possibility of God’s special involvement with our country and stated the following:
“What if Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America had not been accidental at all? What if it were merely the opening curtain of an extraordinary drama? .... Like all those who have discovered the reality of the Living Christ, we knew that God had a plan for each individual’s life - a plan which could with spiritual effort, be discovered and followed. What if He dealt with whole nations like He dealt with individuals? What if in particular he had a plan for those He would bring to America, a plan which saw this continent as a stage for a new era in the drama of mankind’s redemption?”
George Washington summarized this thought when he said, “No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the indivisible hand which conducts the affairs of man more than those of the United States.” Those who study history and the Bible cannot help but notice there seems to be, as one looks at it from our vantage point today, a very definite indication that God does have a plan for America. That we do not have any direct reference to it in the Old or New Testament does not discount the fact that in His sovereign purpose, God could have included America as part of His overall redemptive plan. Please pray for America! It’s time for a grass roots revival! God Bless the U.S.A.!
(Steve Harris is pastor of Center United Pentecostal Church and host of the 1 hour weekly radio talk show, Living the Life, heard Fridays at 11:00 a.m. on KDET 930 AM) |
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From a Prayer Journey
- July
3, 2010
Submitted by Shirley
Goodwin
THEY NEED NOT DEPART!
Matt 14:14-21
14 And Jesus went forth,
and saw a great multitude,
and was moved with compassion
toward them, and he healed
their sick.
15 And when it was evening,
his disciples came to
him, saying, This is a
desert place, and the
time is now past; send
the multitude away, that
they may go into the villages,
and buy themselves victuals.
16 But Jesus said unto
them, They need not depart;
give ye them to eat.
17 And they say unto him,
We have here but five
loaves, and two fishes.18
He said, Bring them hither
to me.
19 And he commanded the
multitude to sit down
on the grass, and took
the five loaves, and the
two fishes, and looking
up to heaven, he blessed,
and brake, and gave the
loaves to his disciples,
and the disciples to the
multitude.
20 And they did all eat,
and were filled: and they
took up of the fragments
that remained twelve baskets
full.
21 And they that had eaten
were about five thousand
men, beside women and
children. (KJV)
Whenever life gives us
a situation with many
needs, we discover ourselves
feeling like the disciples
felt in Matthew chapter
14. The disciples were
filled with despair when
they realized the time
of day and that 5,000
men, plus women and children,
who were with them had
not eaten and needed food.
The disciples concluded
that the people needed
to go into the village
and purchase food for
themselves.
Can you imagine the disciples’
panic when Jesus told
them to give the people
food to eat? They told
Jesus, “We have
here but 5 loaves and
2 fishes.
Jesus told the disciples
to bring the multitude
to Him. Jesus, very calmly
told everyone to sit down
on the grass; took the
fishes and loaves, blessed
and broke them. He then
gave the food to His disciples,
who gave the food to the
multitude of people. Everyone
had more than he could
eat and 12 baskets of
leftovers remained uneaten.
Whenever life hands us
a situation filled with
urgency and the only things
we can see are the needs
involved, let us recall
Jesus’ words, “They
need not depart”.
While the disciples saw
many hungry people, Jesus
saw a situation in which
everyone needed to calmly
sit down and enjoy a refreshing
meal.
Sometimes, we need to
go to a quiet place and
sit down. Then, we can
silently, quietly or orally
talk to Jesus and sit
in His presence. He will
supply all of our needs.
Prayer for the day:
Jesus, I thank You for
Your blessings. I ask
Your forgiveness for my
sins. Father, help me
to hold fast to my faith
in You in times of difficulty.
Thank you for supplying
my needs. In Jesus’
name, I pray. Amen.
Email: shirley.prayerjourney.goodwin@gmail.com
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