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Past Contributing Writers: Mike Mills, Spring Hill Church | Doug Fincher | Pastor Randy and Sue Smith | Mike Belgard
Faith
July 9, 2026 - You are invited to VBS "God’s Amazing Love" July 13-15, 2026, 6pm to 8pm at Blount Chapel B.C. 298 County Road 3760 Center, TX.
Join us for three nights of Faith, Fun and Friends! All children are welcome!
Fun games, Bible lessons, crafts, snacks and more.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son. John 3:16
July 9, 2026 - Mt Zion CME presents the 8th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Richard Edwards. Come and honor the faithful leadership, love, and service of Pastor Edwards Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3pm.
Guest speaker will be Elder Paul Coutee Bountiful Blessings Ministries Lufkin, Texas.
July 9, 2026 - During the “Golden Age of Radio” there was a popular program known as “The Shadow.” The opening catchphrase was spoken by a booming, eerie voice saying, “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men, the Shadow knows.” Well, when you think about it, the one who really knows the deepest secrets and longing of our hearts is God. He knows everything about us.
You see, the heart houses secrets that we will never see nor know and people are good at covering up their feelings. Smiling faces often disguise hearts that are about to break in two. Often just when we think we have someone figured out, we discover just how much has been hidden from us. Behind so many smiling, happy and joyous faces is often a life being lived in pain beyond belief.
To be sure, stories of hidden heartbreak are legion. In our world today, we are surrounded with superficial talk and causal relationships. We must remember that a smile does not necessarily mean “I’m happy” and the polite answer of “I’m fine” may not always be the truth.
However, there is someone who knows the depths of our heart. God and God alone knows. He sympathizes with our weaknesses. He knows our joys and he knows our sorrows. He knows our victories and he knows our struggles. He understands our heartaches and loves us through it all. For those living their lives within his will, he is the God of all comfort.
It’s something to think about... tbp
Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
July 8, 2026 - Lydia Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting, “Emerald Crossing, an Irish adventure through Psalm 23.”
This vacation bible study will be held on July 12-16 from 6pm to 8pm for two-0year-olds through 8th grade.
If you have any questions call, 936-368-2462.
July 7, 2026 - Huxley Helping Hands drive thru food pantry will be Saturday, July 11, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Center, Texas. Must be in line by 8:30am to receive a box. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
July 6, 2026 - St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual 2026 Homecoming and Revival. Homecoming activities are Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:30pm with Evangelist being A.L. Horton of Reed Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, Texas. The theme is ‘One Way Home’ John 14:6.
Revival schedule for July 27-29 at 7:30pm nightly:
- Monday, July 27 - Pastor Authur Douglas, Jr., Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA
- Tuesday, July 28 - Pastor Timothy Teal, Bell Chapel Baptist Church, San Augustine, TX
- Wednesday, July 29 - Pastor W.R. Ricks, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lufkin, TX
St. Paul MBC is located at 617 Hopkins Street, Center, Texas 75935 with Pastor Freddie D. Wilson.
July 6, 2026 - Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church located at 2925 FM 417 East Shelbyville, TX 75973 will be hosting revival starting Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 each night beginning at 7:00 p.m. Speakers are as follows:
- Monday - Wednesday : Bro. Lamar Denby
- Thursday : Bro. Jordan Jackson
- Friday: Bro. Mike Belgard
July 6, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, July 6.
On July 6, 1785, Congress unanimously voted that the official legal tender of the United States would be the dollar. And Americans have been chasing after the dollar ever since! Don’t forget what the Bible says, “Money is the root of all evil”.
But wait! That’s one of those scripture verses that’s often misquoted. What I Timothy 6:10 actually says is, “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil”. And so, in that context, money is no different than anything - power, position, pleasure - that we’re tempted to put ahead of God in our lives. Anything that we give a higher priority to than Him can lead us down the road to evil.
That said, the Bible does give special warnings about wealth. Jesus famously (and humorously) said, “It is easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven”.
So, if God has blessed you financially, give Him the glory, give back to Him to bless His kingdom, and guard your priorities.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
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July 2, 2026 - Have you ever walked through a cemetery and taken the time to look, really look at the tombstones there? It is often quite interesting to walk among the old tombstones and see the epitaphs that have been written by men.
Often, in older cemeteries you will find some very ornate tombstones and monuments. Perhaps it has been erected in honor of a child taken far too soon from his or her parents. It might be a man or woman taken in the springtime of life. Then again, it might be an aged father or mother, respected and honored. You see a name and you find some verse of hope on that tombstone or monument.
Today, you usually find only the name and the dates. You see the year they were born and the year they died and there is a small dash in between. The dash is what we do between the time we are born and the time we die. That’s what is most important. You see the dash is critical because it is your identity. It is who you are, husband, wife, mom, dad, teacher. The dash is your influence, how you touch the lives of others.
The dash is your legacy. It is what you leave behind to future generations. When your life is over, when the pale horse and his rider cross your threshold, when your love ones erect a monument to you in some cemetery, what will your dash represent?
It’s something to think about. . . tbp
Center Church of Christ
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
June 30, 2026 - Bro. Adrian and Elder Faye Dell Allen and Strong Triumph Church wants to send a Big Bless Shout Out to everyone that came to make our Family & Friends Day a Remarkable Day. A Special Shout Out to our Family and Friends, Abundant Love Ministries!
Min. Jamie Cartwright spoke from above, What a Friend we have in Jesus! Thank You and God Bless!
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