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Sat, May 18
May 2, 2024 - The 3rd Annual Women’s Conference will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10am at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 617 Hopkins Street, Center, Texas 75935. The conference theme is “In Spirit and in Truth.”
Speakers are LaDonna Martin Stevenson, Evangelist Cindy Gatlin, Evangelist Stephanie Hicks, and Evangelist Marilyn Lister-Thompson.
A $15 offering is welcomed.
St. Paul MBC is located at 617 Hopkins Street, Center, Texas 75935 with Rev. Dr. Freddie D. Wilson, Pastor.
Sun, May 19
April 24, 2024 - Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church is delighted to extend a cordial invitation to join the Baccalaureate Service of the Graduating Class of 2024. This special occasion will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 11am at the Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church located at 921 Martin Luther King Drive in Center, TX.
The Baccalaureate Service is a cherished tradition that marks the culmination of a students' academic journey and offers an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. It is a time to come together as a community to honor the achievements of the graduating class and to offer them blessings and well wishes as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Following the service, there will be a reception where attendees can mingle, congratulate the graduates, and enjoy light refreshments.
We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us for this meaningful occasion. Your presence will undoubtedly add to the joy and significance of the day for our graduates and their families.
Thank you for your support and for being a part of this special moment in the lives of our graduates. You may contact Kristi McClelland at (936) 591-4268, Anita Williams at (936) 332-7847 or Veronica Berry at (936) 488-8096 for further information.
Warm regards,
Baccalaureate Service Committee
May 6, 2024 - St. John Baptist Church and Pastor Winston Kibbles are hosting their Annual Usher Program at 2pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The program’s theme is “Take a Stand” from Psalms 84:10.
Guest speaker is Pastor Anthony Jackson from Bright Morning Star Baptist Church.
The church is located at 2308 Co Rd 2050, Center, Texas 75935.
Faith
May 16, 2024 - The wise man would write in Proverbs 10:18, “He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool” Then we read in James 4:11 where James writes, “Speak not evil one of another, brethren.” Yet, how often do we jump to conclusions and spread falsehoods and rumors that damage the character and reputation of another?
It reminds me of a story I read the other day of a lady who invited friends to a mushroom steak dinner at her home. When the mushroom can was opened, a light scum was on top. The guests were expected soon and the lady suggested, “Give the dog a little and if he eats it, it is probably all right.” The dog liked it, and begged for more; so the dinner was completed and served.
After the main course, the maid hurriedly whispered to her employer, “Ma’am, the dog is dead.” There was only one thing to do. Sometime later the guests were reclining after the use of the stomach pumps. The lady asked the maid, “Where is the dog now?” She replied, “Out on the front steps where he fell when the car hit him.”
So, before we spread rumors, before we start spreading lies, falsehoods and half truths about others, perhaps we should investigate rumors and statements before we jump to conclusions!
It’s something to think about. . . TBP
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day
Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
May 15, 2024 - Upcoming weekend events at Still Waters Cowboy Church in Carthage at 1699 TX 315.
- Friday, May 17, 2024 - Dummy Roping in SWCC Youth Building. Contact Gus Harris at 903-690-4325 for information. Presented by SWCC Youth Arena Team, books open 5:30pm, roping starts at 6pm.
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Team Roping in SWCC arena. For information, contact Clint Lawhorn at 903-754-2564.
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Dirt Derby for all ages, sign-up starts at 12noon, events begin at 1pm. Concessions will be available. Contact Stormy Shelton at 903-692-2453 or Kolton Worsham at 903-690-2282.
May 15, 2024 - St. John Baptist Church hosting it annual Pastor and Wife Appreciation for Rev. Winston Kibbles Sr. and 1st Lady Terri Kibbles on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:30pm. Special guest is Rev. Ronderick Kirkendoll, Sr. from St. Luke Baptist Church of Logansport, LA.
You are invited to worship with us!
St. John Baptist Church is located at 2308 CR 2050, Center, Texas 75935.
May 14, 2024 - House of Refuge Apostolic Ministries is hosting Soul Saving Conference 2024 at 7pm nightly, May 15-May 17.
Speakers are:
Wednesday, May 15 - Ionnia Hubbard
Thursday, May 16 - Sis. Stephanie Hicks
Friday, May 17 - Evangelist Zorona Skinner
There will be local vendors and more. Everyone is invited by the Conference host Lady Pearl Nash.
House of Refuge Apostolic Ministries is located at 215 Church Street, Center, TX 75935.
May 13, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, May 13.
On May 13, 1767, the composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, wrote his first opera. He was eleven years old. He began writing music at the age of four. At four, I was learning to tie my shoes. When he was eight, Mozart finished his first symphony. I was doing a serious study of Saturday morning cartoons.
We mere mortals can't hope to accomplish what geniuses do. But we, like young Mozart, can make a start. You've heard the old saying, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step". And I'm reminded of the famous speech President John F. Kennedy gave at his inauguration in January 1961. After listing a series of lofty goals, he famously said, "All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even, perhaps, in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.
Is there something that God wants you to begin? Maybe He's leading you to reach out to mend a broken relationship. Perhaps He's placed it in your heart to start a daily quiet time of Bible study and prayer. Maybe there's a particular ministry that He's pointing you towards. Whatever it is, there's no time like the present.
Let us begin.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
May 13, 2024 - “After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.” John 13:5 (Please read verses following verse 5)
Moving back to East Texas in 1990 fulfilled a fifty year dream that meant….along with other things…that we’d live near Mother again. Our living only 18 miles from her in San Augustine, Texas made it easy to make frequent visits with her in Center. We talked every day on the phone and when she called us, she’d always ask, “Are your beans burning?”
As Pam and I were visiting with her one day, her eyes suddenly welled up with tears as she quietly said, “Hen Doug, I’ve been thinking….I was often too hard on you as you were growing up.” “Would you take off your shoes and let me wash your feet”. I didn’t let her wash my feet but I embraced her and told her how much I loved her.
We’ve passed Mother’s house many times since she passed away in 1999. I always envision seeing her raking and burning leaves in her yard and begin thinking how wonderful it would be to talk to her again. And I know what I’d say: “My dear Mother….Thank you for all your love and care for us.” “I’m so sorry I was hard on you at times as I was growing up.” ”Please let me take off your shoes….
….. and let me wash your feet”.
May 9, 2024 - To forgive is one of the greatest expressions of the human spirit. To be sure, it is a God-given capability. Certainly, Alexander Pope was not engaged in the idle use of words when he wrote, “to err is human, to forgive, divine.”
Have you ever thought of the difference forgiveness made in the lives of those who came in contact with Jesus? One moment the thief on the cross was without hope. The next moment he was full of hope of eternal life. When the woman was brought to Jesus who had been caught in adultery, Jesus told her, “neither do I condemn thee, go and sin no more.” Forgiveness made a tremendous difference in the life of Peter. He had denied the Lord with cursing and oaths. Joy left his heart and he wept bitterly. Then, one morning after the resurrection Jesus forgave him by the sea shore. The joy returned to Peter’s life and he became the great preacher of Pentecost.
Forgiveness is one of the most tender and beautiful words in our language. Yet, forgiveness is not something that comes easy. However, think of all the things that forgiveness can accomplish. Forgiveness restores broken relationships. Resentment, ill-will, anger and hatred are all cast out. Happiness, peace and love come in to abide in our lives. To heal the wounds of friendship, bind up the spirit of the broken-hearted and transform hatred and indifference into attachment and love – is this not the spirit of Christ? Forgiveness does, indeed, make a difference.
It’s something to think about... tbp
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ or online at www.centerchurchofchrist.com.
May 8, 2024 - A community candle light prayer service for Kutter Milford and his family is this evening, May 8 at 6pm at Roughrider Stadium in Center. Kutter Milford was in a car accident at the end of April and is in the hospital fighting to recover.
He is a 2020 graduate of Center High School and is engaged to Roxie Taylor.
May 8, 2024 - Open Door Baptist Worship Center is hosting the 2024 Youth Revival “Slaying Giants” from May 13 through May 15, 2024 at 7pm nightly.
Guest speakers are:
- Monday night - Pastor Anthony Jackson, Bright Morning Star BC
- Tuesday night - Min. Cameron Cloudy, Abundant Love Ministries
- Wednesday night - Pastor Johnny Jones, Pleasant Grove BC
The church is located at 900 Cotton Ford Road, Center, Texas 75935.
May 6, 2024 - St. John Baptist Church and Pastor Winston Kibbles are hosting their Annual Usher Program at 2pm on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The program’s theme is “Take a Stand” from Psalms 84:10.
Guest speaker is Pastor Anthony Jackson from Bright Morning Star Baptist Church.
The church is located at 2308 Co Rd 2050, Center, Texas 75935.
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