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December 27, 2021 - It’s the time of the year when we think of what we are thankful for and take time to count all of life’s blessings. There are many families that are much less fortunate than we are. The truth is, 1 in 4 seniors and 1 and 3 children of Shelby County do not know where their next meal is coming from.
Shelby County Outreach Ministries wants to honor those that have impacted our lives and made a difference in the world. For any monetary donation, you can sponsor your Star. This is a good way to give back in the memory and name of a lost loved one or someone who has impacted your life.
Deadline is Friday, December 31tst.
Our Stars will be displayed in the windows of Shelby County Outreach Ministries. All proceeds will help us continue to feed the hungry and assist the needy in Shelby County. Thank you for your support. For more information, come by 930 Shelbyville st. Center, TX 75935 or call us at 936-598-4990.
From left: (seated) Sue Russell, Jane Morrison, Billie Sue Payne, (standing) Janine Walker, Ginia Hooper, Nicole Faulkner, Kelly Snider, Mary Lynn Tinkle, Donna Holt, Dottie West, Monte Jones
December 27, 2021 - The Center Woman's Reading Club donated children's books to Operation Blue Santa during their December 2nd meeting. Accepting the donation on behalf of Blue Santa was Detective Nicole Faulkner with the Center Police Department and Kelly Snider with First United Methodist Church who both serve on the board of directors for Blue Santa.
The Center Woman’s Reading Club donates children’s books to Blue Santa every year.
December 27, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, December 2nd at the FUMC fellowship hall. Sue Russell gave a very interesting program on The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. Sue chose the book as it is a book about following one’s heart.
The Alchemist was originally written in Portuguese. It has been translated into 67 languages.
An alchemist is someone who practices alchemy, which is the practice of transforming things for the better whether real or imagined.
The Alchemist is the story about Santiago, an adventurous Andalusian shepherd. Santiago has a recurring dream every time he sleeps under a certain sycamore tree that has grown out of the ruins of a church. During the dream, a child tells Santiago to seek treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. Santiago consults a gypsy woman to interpret the dream, and to his surprise she tells him to go to Egypt. A strange magical old man named Melchizedek, who claims to be the King of Salem, echoes the gypsy’s advice and tells Santiago that it is his Personal Legend to journey to the pyramids. Melchizedek convinces Santiago to sell his flock of sheep and set off to Tangier. When Santiago arrives in Tangier, a thief robs him, forcing him to find work with a local crystal merchant. The conservative and kindly merchant teaches Santiago several lessons and Santiago encourages the merchant to take risks in business. The risks pay off and the merchant and Santiago become rich men.
Santiago decides to cash in his earnings and continue pursuing his Personal Legend to find treasure at the pyramids. He joins a caravan crossing the Sahara desert towards Egypt and meets an Englishman who is studying to become an Alchemist. Santiago learns a lot from the Englishman, including the secret of alchemy is written on a stone called the Emerald Tablet.
The ultimate creation of alchemy is the Master Work, which consists of a solid called the Philosopher’s Stone that can turn lead to gold and a liquid called the Elixir of Life that can cure all ills. The Englishman is traveling with caravan to the Saharan oasis of Al-Faiyum, where a powerful 200-year-old alchemist resides. The Englishman plans to ask the alchemist the secret of his trade.
The caravan must make an extended stop in Al-Faiyum in order to avoid increasingly violent tribal wars taking place in the desert. There, Santiago falls in love with Fatima, who lives in the oasis. Santiago eventually meets the alchemist who teaches Santiago about the importance of listening to his heart and pursuing his Personal Legend. As they travel together through the desert, the alchemist shares much of his wisdom. They are captured by a tribe of Arab soldiers and the alchemist tells the soldiers Santiago is a powerful alchemist who will turn into wind in three days. Santiago is alarmed as he has no idea how he can turn into wind. On the third day, after much thought, Santiago communicates with the wind and the sun asking for help. He prays and suddenly there is a sandstorm. At the height of the sandstorm, Santiago disappears. He reappears on the other side of the camp, and is freed.
Santiago continues on his journey. At the foot of the pyramids, Santiago starts digging for treasure only to be accosted. The men decide he has nothing to steal and leave him but before they leave, one of the men tells Santiago dreams are worthless and shares his dream about a treasure buried in an abandoned church in Spain where a sycamore tree grows. The church is the same one in which Santiago had his original dream and he finally understands where his treasure is buried. Santiago returns to Spain to find a chest of jewels and gold buried under the tree, and plans to return with it to Al-Faiyum, where he will reunite with Fatima.
Delicious refreshments were served and a time of fellowship followed.
Guests are always welcome. Please contact the club membership coordinator, Monty Jones, at 936-598-5757 if you are interested in visiting the club.
Submitted by Stephanie Elswick
December 24, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, November 18th at the FUMC fellowship hall.
Alease Copelin presented her report on Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggins. Alease chose this book because it has made a profound impact on her. She always saw people reading, especially an Aunt who read constantly. In December of 1967, her Aunt gave Alease her copy of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with a special note written on the front page. The book has always been a special part of Ms. Copelin’s life.
Similar to A Christmas Carol, in the fact there were no child labor laws in 1903 at the time of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Children more often worked in the factories rather than attend school. Kate Wiggins, the author, was a kindergarten teacher and knew the importance of education. Rebecca was one of seven children. When her father died, Rebecca was sent to live with aunts. It was difficult at first for Rebecca and the aunts – a vivacious young girl living with two stodgy older ladies. But over time, Rebecca changed the household for the better. She was eventually sent to a girl’s school and became a teacher.
Ms. Copelin loves the book for many reasons but to know Rebecca could have easily ended up in a factory rather than have a successful career as a teacher is important. An unexpected situation changed Rebecca’s life for the better. If Rebecca can be that person, so can anyone.
The book now has a special note to Camille, Alease’s granddaughter, from Alease on the front page, wishing her a love for the book and letting her know she can be anyone she wants to be.
Delicious refreshments were served and a time of fellowship followed.
Guests are always welcome. Please contact the club membership coordinator, Monty Jones, at 936-598-5757 if you are interested in visiting the club.
Submitted by Stephanie Elswick
December 22, 2021 - The Pine Terrace Property Owners Association are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Christmas Lights contest. Donna Holt, president of the association, was excited about the number of Pine Terrace home owners who decorated this year which made it a hard decision to pick the winners. She expressed that so many did a wonderful job!
First place - Randy and Benita Collard Family
Second place - Ben and Nikki Postell Family
Third place - Jesus and Christy Rodriguez
Fourth place - Bob and Terri Latcher
Signs have been placed in the yards signifying the winners.
William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas brought toys to donate to Operation Blue Santa
December 22, 2021 - The Sons and Daughters of the Republic of Texas celebrated Christmas together for their December meetings.
The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas had a special guest, Sharon Bradberry, who is the DRT District Representative. During the meeting Bradberry gave a brief update on the National level of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas organization.
The Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas enjoyed welcoming several new members and having the opportunity to visit with one another.
Everyone enjoyed food, fellowship, and Christmas music sung by all with Janette Whittman playing the piano.
Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas
December 22, 2021 - Jared Tovar achieved the honor of being listed on the Dean's List of scholars at the University of North Texas (UNT) for the 2021 Fall Semester. He also achieved the same honor for the 2021 Spring Semester.
In a letter received from Marilyn Wiley, Dean of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas, it stated, "Please accept my congratulations for achieving at least a 3.5 grade point average for the 2021 Fall semester. In recognition of your outstanding academic achievement, your name has been placed on the Dean's List of scholars at the University of North Texas.
"As a Dean's List scholar, you join a very select group. Only 20% of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business undergraduate students earn this honor. This distinction of high scholarship should be reflected on your resume throughout your career.
"Your accomplishment is one in which you should take great pride. The faculty and administration of the University of North Texas are very gratified by your hard work and dedication. We are all proud of your outstanding performance."
Jared Tovar, Salutatorian for the Class of 2020 and the son of Erika and Jose Tovar, is a current junior at UNT entering his fourth semester this coming Spring. He is pursuing a major in accounting with a specialization in audit and will be interning with KHA Accountants in Flower Mound, TX under the audit department.
Tovar has received his UNT ring for completing more than 60 college credit hours. After receiving his Bachelor’s, he will then go into grad school and focus on taking the CPA exam!
December 21, 2021 - Students representing the Catherine Pinkston Scholarship Fund will be hosting a canned food drive for Shelby County Outreach Ministries today, December 21st, from 10-6 at Brookshire Brothers in Center.
Statistics show that 1 in 3 children and 1 in 4 senior citizens in our County do not know where their next meal will come from. Please stop by and show your support by donating canned food items. Shelby County Outreach Ministries is grateful for their support and thankful for every canned food item donated. God bless and have a Merry Christmas.
December 21, 2021 - Congratulations to Odessa Link the winner of the quilt.
The James-Antioch Community Center wants to thank everyone who purchased tickets this year. The ticket sales were over $2,900. The entire proceeds will go to the Community Center for upkeep and utilities of the building.
We also want to thank the quilters who participated in making of the quilt and all the ones who sold tickets. This was truly a group effort.
Thank you,
James-Antioch Community Center
December 21, 2021 - Sabine State Bank is hosting a Christmas Open House on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 10am until 2pm. There will be refreshments, calendars, and giveaways! Be sure to stop by and enter your name in the drawing to win one of our beautiful Christmas wreaths!
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