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July 17, 2026 - Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church will have revival services July 29, 30, 31 at 7pm each night. Wednesday and Thursday evenings will be blessed by the preaching of Bro. Levi Cohorst.
Southern Gospel music veteran Trey Wilson will appear in concert on Friday evening.
Everyone is welcome to come fellowship with us and be blessed with wonderful preaching and singing.
July 17, 2026 - The cross on Calvary’s hill was already casting its shadow on Jesus when he told his disciples to “love one another” (John 1:34) and then He said, “by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples if ye have love one to another.” (John 13:35)
Sadly, of all the commands Jesus gave, this is more talked about and less obeyed than any of them. If we mean anything when we profess to have love for our brothers and sisters in Christ, it should show itself in our dealings with them.
Love is to be the grand characteristic and distinguishing mark of the followers of Jesus. Notice, Jesus does not name gifts or miracles as being the mark of a Christian. He does not tell us that “Holy Ghost Baptism” is the mark of a Christian. He says it is love. A grace within the reach of the poorest, lowliest believer on the face of the earth.
We can have sound doctrinal opinions, we can be completely orthodox in our view of the Gospel and still be wanting in the eyes of Jesus. If we in our daily lives, give way to ill-temper, malice, envy, quarreling, squabbling, bickering, surliness, passion, snappish language and cross words, we are not exemplifying Jesus in our lives. It is useless for us to talk about justification and regeneration unless others can see in us practical Christian love as Jesus commands.
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” How are we doing with that?
It’s something to think about... tbp
Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
The descendants of William Humphries will gather for the thirty-ninth annual reunion at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church located at 500 Hurst Street in Center, Texas on July 25, 2026, from 11am to 2pm. We ask attendees to bring covered dishes to share with all in attendance, and tea, water or soft drinks for their family unit. We invite all Humphries descendants, especially those still living in Shelby County, to come and share stories, pictures, laughter, and great food on July 25.
William Humphries married Mary Ann Barr while they lived in England. They settled in Shelby County in 1874 where they raised six children: Elizabeth, Emma, Thomas, Charlie, Polly and Amanda. Four years after Mary Ann's death, William married Ellen Eliza McCauley and they raised eight children: Johnny, Maggie, Alice, Ben, Wiley, Joe, Fannie and George. William helped with the work on the Shelby County courthouse and old county jail.
July 15, 2026 - First Methodist Church - Center will have their Vacation Bible School (VBS) on July 20-23 from 5pm until 7:30pm.
Looking for mountains of fun? You otter be there.
New friends, Amazing experiments, Creative games, Super-fun snacks, Surprising adventures, Incredible music
For more information call 936-598-2707, visit www.centerfirst.org or church office.
First Methodist Church - Center is located at 211 Porter Street in Center.
July 15, 2026 - 11th Shepherd and First Gentleman Appreciation Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 6pm honoring Shepherd, Elder Faye Dell Allen and First Gentleman, Bro. Adrian Allen
Speaker will be Pastor Steven G. Standley, East Liberty Missionary Baptist Church.
Strong Triumph Church is located at County Road 2545 Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
For more information, call 936-368-2611 or 936-572-5810
July 9, 2026 - Blount Chapel Baptist Church invites you to join them for their 12th Annual Pastor and Wife Anniversary Celebration Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3pm.
The event is in honor of Pastor Byron Coutee Jr and First Lady Sis. Larissa Coutee and will be held at Blount Chapel Baptist Church, 298 County Road 3760 Center, Tx.
Speaker of the hour will be Pastor Derrick White Bethesda Baptist Church, Lufkin, Texas.
Scripture: 1st Thessalonians 5:12-13
July 14, 2026 - St. John Baptist Church Center. Tx Pastor, Rev. Winston Kibbles invites all to join them for their Annual 2026 Homecoming and Revival Services Sunday, July 19, at 2:30pm Rev. Steve Standley East Liberty Baptist Church.
This will be followed by a three night revival: Mon-Wed (July 20-23) at 7pm nightly, Rev. Cedric Grace Mt. Zion Baptist Church San Augustine, T×.
Revive, Revive, Revival!
July 13, 2026 - Please come and join us for “Revival” Services at Ramah Baptist Church in Tenaha, Texas from Sunday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm nightly.
Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? ~ Psalm 85:6
July 13, 2026 - Tennessee Cemetery Homecoming will be held July 19, 2026.
The meeting will be at Tennessee Presbyterian Church at 11:30am for a business meeting and dinner at 12-noon. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy visiting with old friends.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
If you can’t attend and would like to donate to the upkeep of the cemetery you can mail a denotation to:
Tennessee Permanent Trust
% Jeanie Rhodes
1434 CR 4916
Timpson, TX 75975
Tennessee Working Committee
% Billie Jackson
7607 FM 947
Gary, TX 75643
July 13, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, July 13.
What’s the greatest book in the Bible? There’s many possible answers to that question since each person’s choice would be pretty subjective. Some would probably say Psalms. Others might say Revelation or the Gospel of John (my choice). But recently a large group of theologians were asked this question and the most votes for greatest Bible book went to . . . Romans.
A good choice, certainly. This scripture powerhouse, penned by the Apostle Paul, may have more verse for verse spiritual truth than any of the other 65 books in the Word. And if Romans is the greatest book, then perhaps its eighth chapter is the greatest chapter. And verse 28, its greatest verse. You know it. “And God works all things for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose”.
Great words. A great promise. A great comfort.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com
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