Shelby County Today

February 6, 2017 - Sunday was the 5th Sunday of the Epiphany.  The Gospel Lesson continues with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We find a similar story only in the Luke Gospel in Luke’s Sermon on the Plains. Matthew’s telling of the story is more difficult and much more Jewish.  In Matthew’s telling Jesus has a problem with the Temple and those that serve the Temple.  In today’s lesson, Jesus tells those listening that they are the salt of the earth and the light that will bring brightness into the world.

It was raining Sunday morning.  Fannie went to see her great-grandchild baptized today, so the folks at Paxton had to put up with the preacher for both Sunday school and worship.  This quarter all of our lessons came from the Psalms and all dealt with praise.  Today’s lesson was Paul’s letter to the Galatians.  Paul established this church, but word has reached him on his missionary travels that trouble brews.  In the church at Galatia, some are teaching that in addition to believing in Jesus, a follower also has to keep the Mosaic Law.  This was the first known split in the early Jesus movement: This letter has often been called Magna Carta of Christian Liberty. 

Even though it was a cold, rainy morning, we had a nice crowd at worship.  Susan, Laura, and Joe have become regulars, and we all so enjoy them.  Today was Keith’s birthday, so we sang Happy Birthday to him.  Joe and Hilda had us rocking through two peppy hymns.  After the “Service of the Word” we celebrated Holy Communion.  We appreciate Fannie preparing the “bread and wine”—the elements of communion—for us.  Tomorrow we go to Green Acres Nursing Home for our monthly outreach.  We are so thankful to Hilda for organizing these outings.  This month we are collecting soap and shampoo 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!

December 27, 2016 - St. John's Missionary Baptist Church Women's Department is hosting an evening of elegance, dinner, music and comedy at their annual Valentine's Banquet held at the John Dean Windham Civic Center on February 4, 2017 at 6:00pm.

Catering will be provided by Tome' Catering with music by "Soul Flake" Band, Raquita McCollister and The Flash. Individual tickets can be purchased for $25 or a table of 8 can be reserved for $200. Contact any SJMBC member for more information.

February 3, 2017 - On Sunday, February 12, 2017, the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of (BOBO) community will be observing 100 plus years Church Anniversary at 3pm. Pastor Brandon Owens and the New Pleasant Grove will bless us with the message. We would like to invite everyone who can to come out and worship with us.

Thank you from Pastor Jeremy Moore, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. For more information, you can contact Theresa Pitts at 936-553-2976.

February 3, 2017 - This recovery plan works!

Through the pages of the 90-day workbook, A Daily Choice, Overcoming Life-controlling Problems, people from all backgrounds are finding freedom from addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, codependency issues, eating disorders, sex addictions, violence and criminal behaviors. Daily lessons help you discover root causes of emotional and spiritual road blocks that have kept you trapped in a cycle of confusion, addiction and wrong choices. These practical solutions for healing of the total person have been powerfully demonstrated in the lives of Charles and Sharon Burton since 1971, through their personal victories over alcoholism, abuse, bitterness and a broken marriage.

Their ability to explain the simplicity of God’s life-changing principles can transform your life. You can overcome your failures, regain your self-respect and take control of your future.

To learn more about the program you can check out the web-site at recoverysupport.org

Overcomers Recovery Support Program is an accredited program that is used in many rehab and prison facilities. The program hours can be used for probation, community service and many other avenues requiring certified hours of completion. However, you may not need the program in this way; you may just need some help and understanding with life’s issues. The class is conducted in a confidential manner, in a safe environment and instructed by caring Christian facilitators. 

This program is an outreach ministry of Timpson First Assembly. Meetings are held in the Fellowship Hall in Timpson, Texas. We meet on Wednesday nights @ 6PM. We are located at 652 Houston Street Timpson, Texas 75975. If interested in signing up please call 936-254-2999 and leave a message or just come to one of our meetings. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.