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March 17, 2026 - Jackson Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 105th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 11am. Join us for a special day of worship and celebration as we mark 105 years of God’s faithfulness!
Special guests are the The David Hallmark Family, a Bluegrass Gospel Music family from Mabank, Texas.
This talented family group shares a heartfelt blend of traditional bluegrass and gospel music. With a passion for ministry and a calling to serve through song, their music is sure to be a blessing and encouragement to all who attend.
Everyone is warmly invited! Come celebrate with us and be part of this special milestone.
March 17, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, March 17. We continue our week-long series leading to the first day of spring. And so it’s appropriate to celebrate a day that’s all about green - St. Patrick’s Day. We’re starting to see a whole lot of green here in deep East Texas. In San Antonio, Texas they dye their river green today. Growing up, if you didn’t wear something green to school on St. Patrick’s day - you got pinched!
Who was St. Patrick, the man? He was born in England in the 5th century and went to Ireland as a Christian missionary. Legend tells us that, among other miracles, he drove all the snakes out of the Emerald Isle. There is historical proof that there were no snakes on the island as early as the 3rd century - but never let the facts ruin a good story.
Patrick was also said to have used a three-leaf clover, the Shamrock, as a tool, a visual aid, to teach the doctrine of the Trinity. Three leaves, one clover - not a bad object lesson. The Trinity has always been a difficult concept for humans to wrap our minds around. How can the Father, the Son, and the Spirit each be unique and, at the same time, One? Believers in the 17th century were still grappling with this doctrine, and the classic hymn, “Doxology”, was written in response to that. Sing it again this morning as a testimony of faith, of trust, and of praise.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen. And Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com
March 17, 2026 - New Life Church presents the Easter Trivia Show, The Ultimate Final Answer! Join the fun on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11am. The fun includes drama, praise and worship, snow cones, hot dogs, jump house, games, prizes and giveaways!
March 16, 2026 - Strong Triumph Church Youth Revival is March 17-19, Tuesday through Thursday, at 7pm nightly.
Guest Speaker is Pastor J. R. Gatlin of Bonham,Texas and host Shepherd is Elder Faye Dell Allen.
The church is located at 2611 County Road 2545, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
March 16, 2026 - First Baptist Church Shelbyville will be hosting our 2nd Annual "He is Risen" on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 11am to 2pm. Bring your family and enjoy bounce houses, games, prizes and most importantly, the Story of Jesus. This is a free event. We will have catfish, fries, chicken strips, popcorn, funnel cakes, ice cream, dirty sodas, and much more.
March 16, 2026 - Woods New Hope Baptist Church will be hosting 5th Sunday singing on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 5pm.
Join in for worship and music. A meal will be provided after the singing.
For more information, please contact Justin Pierce at 903-754-1496.
Woods New Hope Baptist Church is located at 120 CR 425, Tenaha, Texas.
March 16, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, March 16.
The first day of spring is just five days away. It’s this Friday, March 20. And so, our devotions this week will center on this hopeful season, a time of year that symbolizes new beginnings, fresh starts, rebirth.
The Latin term for the first day of spring is vernal equinox - “vernal” meaning spring, and “equinox “ meaning equal night. On Friday, the hours of darkness will approximately equal the hours of light. It happens in September too - the autumnal equinox - but that one leads to a cold winter. The celebration at the end of this week leads to warm summer sunshine! Ready for that?
And are you ready to give our Creator praise for His creation? A creation that we see all around us right now, as nature wakes up from her long winter’s nap. And a creation that can occur within us as well. These words are found in Ephesians 4:22-24.
You were taught, in regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, to be made new in the attitude of your mind, and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Thank God for His creation! Thank God for new beginnings! Thank God for spring!
Meet you back here tomorrow,
David
cindertex50@yahoo.com
March 13, 2026 - The McWilliams-Rather Cemetery Association invites you to attend and participate in our Fundraising Drive and Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, March 22nd at 3pm at Todd Spring Baptist Church.
We need your involvement to continue to maintain the resting places of our family members for the upcoming year. McWilliams and Rather Cemeteries have enjoyed many years of support from the community and beyond, and we need that support now more than ever.
March 12, 2026 - The habit of faultfinding is a bad habit that many people fall in to. The tragedy is that it is easily acquired and not readily broken. In case you haven’t noticed, we live in an imperfect world. Everything is flawed and defective. Institutions all blunder and fall short of the ideal. People are all erring creatures and sometimes we are offended by their faults. However, we should not pay so much attention to the faults and failures of others. Neither should we dwell on the defects of the world we live in.
If we are not careful, we can become chronic, carping, fault-finders. When that happens, we take the next step and become grumblers. Then, if we are not careful we will become a growler. Folks who growl long enough end up being cynics. When that happens, we are no good to ourselves or anyone else.
To my knowledge, no one ever wakes up one day and says, “I think I will become a cynic”. It happens when we begin to find fault and the habit takes root in our hearts. It then grows until our mind becomes twisted and our heart becomes sour.
It is no wonder the wise man said, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones”. (Proverbs 17:22)
It’s something to think about... tbp
Center Church of Christ
110 Hurst Street, Center, Texas
www.centerchurchofchrist.com
March 10, 2026 - The Roberson family will be at Old Home Baptist Church Sunday, March 29th at 11am. The family will be bringing the music and Timothy will be preaching the Word. Everyone is invited to come and join us. You will be blessed!
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