Shelby County Today

March 11, 2019 - Love and peace from our brother Jesus. Sunday was the First Sunday in Lent. Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, which begins the forty-day period of Lenten devotion. Our Sunday school lesson was titled “A Costly Call.” Ms. Fannie explained it well, and the “hard sayings” of Jesus in Luke 14 were important for us to hear. Gene read the scripture from Mark 1 and Luke 14. In Mark we are told how Jesus called Simon and Andrew and then James and John to be his disciples. They immediately followed Jesus. In the Luke Gospel Jesus tells the high cost of discipleship, a list that makes us uncomfortable. Jesus tells the large crowd to be sure to weigh the heavy cost before becoming a follower of Jesus. Lent is a good time to think about that cost, trying more faithfully to follow in Jesus’ footsteps.

The Holy Gospel for this Sunday was Luke 4: 1-13. Luke takes Jesus from the baptismal waters to the wilderness of temptation. After the forty days of fasting and prayer, Jesus is ready to set his sights on Jerusalem and to proclaim to all who will listen that God’s Kingdom is right around the corner.

Daylight Savings Time took effect this weekend, and we lost an hour of sleep. I guess we will enjoy the extra of daylight at the end of the day—once we get over the “jet lag” of the hour change. This Thursday we have our ministry at Focused Care. All this month we will be collecting cans of chili for Community Christian Services. 

Whoever you are, in whatever faith you were born, whatever creed you profess; if you come to this house to find God you are welcome here.” Paxton United Methodist Church is an inviting church that takes to heart the idea of “Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Minds.” Sunday School starts at 9:30 and Worship begins at 10:00. Our email address is paxtonumc@yahoo.com. If you would like the weekly email newsletter about Paxton Methodist you can send me your email address to the Paxton email address and I will add you to the list. God’s Speed.

March 11, 2019 - When Jesus, our Lord, ascended back to the Father in heaven he left his disciples that were there with him this instruction. He told them to stay there in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father, which he had told to them when he said, “for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” (Acts 1:5)

And then he said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

And so the Apostles stayed in Jerusalem for seven weeks and on the seventh Sunday after the resurrection, came the day of Pentecost, (in the Greek, the fiftieth day). They were all together with many, many people that day.

“And suddenly, there came from heaven, a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the house where they were sitting.” (Acts 2:2)

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:4)

“And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in their own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language?” (Acts 2:6-8)

“Both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians - we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” (Acts 2:11)

And so the work of the new church of “The Way” began its ministry and its miracles with the Apostles preaching the gospel of our Lord to all who would listen.

Peter, always being the most outspoken leader of the Apostles rose and began to speak to all who were there, saying, “Men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know - this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.” (Acts 2:22-24)

“Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both and Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” (Acts 2:36)

“Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37)

“And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38)

And that offer still stands today for all who would come forth in repentance, accepting Jesus Christ as their own personal Lord and Savior.

Will you stand up today and accept him as your Lord? Only through Jesus can one find eternal life in heaven, only through Jesus Christ can one be saved. Come today…
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March 6, 2019 - St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Center, Tx and Pastor Rev. Winston Kibbles invites everyone to come fellowship at their Friends and Family Day Celebration on Sunday, April 7th at 2:30pm. Special guest is Rev. Cedric Grace who is Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church San Augustine, Tx.

Theme: “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in Unity.” Psalm: 133

March 4, 2019 - First Baptist Church, Timpson, welcomes Trey Wilson in concert at 6pm on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Trey Wilson will also lead the music during the morning service.

Born and raised in the Lone Star State, power house vocalist, songwriter, producer and Christian recording artist Trey Wilson first began singing in a small Baptist church at the age of three and over the past two decades has enjoyed unparalleled success in both the gospel and country music industries. He has shared the stage with gospel artists such as The Cathedrals, The Kingsmen Quartet, Gold City, The Florida Boys, The Perrys, The Blackwoods, The Stamps Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance, The Mark Trammell Quartet, Phil Cross & Poet Voices, Naomi & The Segos, The Hoppers, Greater Vision, The Isaacs, The Statesmen Quartet, The Dixie Melody Boys, The Nelons, The Dixie Echoes, The Southmen, The Inspirations, Squire Parsons, the late Dottie Rambo and was honored to sing lead for three years with Louisiana Ambassadors of Goodwill, the prestigious Southern Plainsmen Quartet. At only 14 years old, he was and continues to be the youngest lead singer in Southern Plainsmen history.

In 2003 Trey began a decade long career as lead vocalist with the Branson, Missouri based quartet, New South. During this time he would become widely known for his powerful vocal ability and charismatic personality by many throughout the entertainment industry. He has shared the stage with a collection of musical legends including Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Andy Williams, The Righteous Brothers and Bill Medley, Moe Bandy, Neal McCoy, Mickey Gilley, The Oak Ridge Boys, Leroy Van Dyke, John Conlee, Michael Peterson, Jim Stafford, Barry Williams (Televisions Greg Brady), Roy Clark, Barbara Fairchild, Mary Lou Turner, Daryle Singletary, T.G. Sheppard, Ronnie McDowell, Andy Griggs, Doug Stone, John Anderson, and Restless Heart.

During the fall of 2010, Trey along with Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Page (The Oak Ridge Boys & Chuck Wagon Gang) and highly acclaimed bass vocalist Mark McCauley (Loretta Lynn, Mel Tillis, and The Blackwood Quartet) would together form gospel music favorites, The Downing Street Boys. Over the next three years they would be joined by Gospel Music Hall of Fame members and tenor singers Jerry Trammell (The Florida Boys and J.D. Sumner & The Stamps) and Johnny Parrack (The Kingsmen Quartet) to form what many would call a quartet sound reminiscent of the golden years of southern gospel music.

On August 17, 2013 in front a sold out crowd in Branson, Missouri, Trey Wilson took his final bow as lead singer of the critically acclaimed New South Quartet. During his decade long career, he headlined more than 7,000 shows in Branson, singing to more than two million fans during this time.

Trey currently resides in Webster, Texas, a city within the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area. He continues to tour the country singing southern gospel music and to this day is recognized as one of the greatest gospel voices of his generation.