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September 5, 2023 - Clever Creek Baptist Church's annual Homecoming and Cemetery Celebration will be, as always, on the last Sunday in September -- September 24, 2023. We will share in fellowship with those who come to remember the founding of the church that still identifies as Clever Creek Baptist Church. This is our 120th anniversary.
Bro. Son Windham will be our guest preacher for this homecoming/cemetery celebration. There will be Sunday School at 10 am and then our morning worship with Evangelist Windham singing and preaching for us. Following the worship there will be a lunch served for all attending the meeting. Clever Creek is located at 199 CR 1042 at FM 417 W. All are welcome to worship with us.
September 5, 2023 - Bright Morning Star Baptist Church invites you to our annual Ushers Celebration, Sunday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. Guests will be Pastor Mario Osby and the Smith Chapel Baptist Church of Timpson, Texas.
Bright Morning Star Baptist Church is located at 623 Martin Luther King Drive, Center Texas 75935.
Rev. Anthony Jackson, Pastor/Teacher
August 31, 2023 - As tropical storm Idalia strengthened to hurricane status earlier this week, evacuation orders were issued in some areas in anticipation of the storm making landfall. When I hear about storms causing evacuations, it causes me to think of an incident in the life of Jesus when he was in a little boat with his disciples on Galilee. We read in Mark chapter 4 that a great storm of wind arose on the Sea of Galilee, the waves were beating into the ship and the disciples were afraid. Yet, in the midst of that horrific storm, Jesus was asleep in the back of the ship.
The storm with all of its fury could not wake Jesus up, yet, the fearful cry of His disciples woke Him. They asked Him if it mattered to Him whether they died or not. When they woke Him up, Mark tells us that Jesus rebuked the wind and said unto the sea, “Peace, be still”. We are told that the wind ceased and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39)
It was then that Jesus asked them, “Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?” Let’s face it, storms are going to come in our lives. Storms of doubt, fear, temptation, sickness and disease. Storms that threaten us with loss of health or loss of wealth. Whatever storm is blowing in our life, Jesus can calm that storm if we will make Him the Lord and master of our lives. Remember, if Jesus is not Lord of all of your life, He is not Lord at all in your life. Resolve today, right now, to make whatever changes need to be made for Jesus to be Lord of your life, all of your life!
It’s something to think about... tbp
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ or online www.centerchurchofchrist.com.
August 31, 2023 - The McWilliams-Rather Cemetery Association will meet on Saturday, September 23rd at 4:00pm. The meeting will be held at Todd Spring Baptist Church in Shelbyville at 532 State Highway 147, Center, TX 75935. We invite all to attend.
August 30, 2023 - Jackson Baptist Church in Joaquin will begin the opening of 2023-2024 Awana Year on Wednesday, August 30 at 6pm.
Awana will meet each Wednesday thereafter with meal beginning at 5:45pm and activities following. Awana is for Preschool thru 6th grade children.
Jackson Baptist Church is located at 11620 St Hwy 7 East, Joaquin, Texas.
August 29, 2023 - Unite Kids Ministry Kickoff Party is September 6th from 5:30-7:00pm. Enjoy three waters slides and free Granny B snow cones. Pre-K through 6th grades are welcome to come join the fun at First Baptist Church, 117 Cora Street, Center, Texas 75935.
August 28, 2023 - Pastor Dorene Hill and the members of Carroll Chapel CME Church in Shelbyville are hosting their Homecoming and three-night revival starting Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 3pm. The guest speaker will be Rev. Harold Harrington III of the Perry Chapel CME Church in Diboll, Texas.
Monday through Wednesday night services start at 7pm.
- Monday night, September 11: Apostle Cassandra Swindle of the Murry Chapel Pentecostal Outreach in Nacogdoches, Texas.
- Tuesday night, September 12: Elder Archie Thompson of Triumph The Church and The Kingdom of God in Christ (Todd Spring Community) in Shelbyville, Texas.
- Wednesday night, September 13: Elder Faye Dell Allen of Triumph The Church and The Kingdom of God in Christ (Strong Community) in Shelbyville, Texas.
Everyone is invited.
August 28, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, August 28.
I was all set to focus my devotion today on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the historic event that occurred on August 28, 1963, and featured Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. But then something happened last night that changed my mind, something amazing, something incredible, something exceedingly rare.
I was already asleep when, just after eleven, I was awakened by a thunderous clap of thunder. I got up, went out on my front porch, and witnessed a very strange weather phenomenon. In preparation for this devotion, I had to do some research on the internet. Apparently, the technical term for this phenomenon is . . . RAIN!
We haven't seen rain in over two months here in Tenaha, Texas. And the drought has been punctuated by a long string of brutal temperatures. It all adds up to an epidemic of fires. One of these was near my home just yesterday afternoon. Hopefully last night's rain, which radar indicated fell across our region, has greatly reduced that danger.
At my house, at least, we enjoyed several hours and several inches of refreshing rain. It was a long, slow, soaking rain - just what the doctor ordered. I Thessalonians 5:18 commands us to "give thanks in all circumstances", and so, this morning, we are thankful.
Thank you, God, for the long, slow, soaking rain.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
August 24, 2023 - Logansport Missionary Baptist Church. 1109 Main St. Logansport ,La. will be having revival September 11th-15th, 2023at 7pm nightly.
Bro. Levi Cohorst will be bringing the message each night. Please join them to hear Gods word. Specials are welcome.
August 24, 2023 - Open Mic Gospel Singing Friday September 1, 2023 at 6:00pm with doors open at 5:00pm for musicians setup. Temple of God Church 206 Yaupon St. Pineland, TX 75968.
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