Published: June 26, 2008 10:26 pm            

Church News 6/27/08

Grace Community Church, 227 N. Beaton St., has announced that it has issued a call to Steve Hayes to be the senior pastor, and he has graciously accepted.

Hayes was born in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1972, and shortly thereafter moved to Lake Charles, La., where he grew up. Hayes moved to Texas in 1993 and married his beautiful wife, Kim, in August 1996. They have four children, Trent, age 9; Cale, age 7; Pierce, age 5; and Jillian, age 3.

Hayes’ formal biblical studies started in 1996 at The Criswell College in Dallas, and continued until May 2002. He studied Greek and Hebrew and honed his skills in creative writing, biblical interpretation and homiletics — the art of preaching or writing sermons. During this time he also developed and refined his skills in research, technical writing and biblical analysis. After completing his studies, he was conferred with a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies, and a Master of Arts in New Testament.

During his years of study, Hayes gained a tremendous amount of practical experience serving in a variety of positions. From 1996 to 1998 he served as a youth intern for Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall. During this time he planned events, taught classes, built teams, recruited and formed authentic relationships. In 1998 through April 2002 at the same church, he served as a singles intern where he built upon his experience with the youth. During this time he also led many meetings and began to gain experience in communications and marketing.

Starting in May 2001, and for almost four years, Hayes served as pastor of students and worship at Grace Community Church. During this time, Hayes planned the worship services and led the worship team with great success. He was also responsible for planning all the youth services and events, leading this area of the church in what many feel has been the most successful period in the church’s history. During this time Hayes also preached on occasion, taught classes at Grace University, worked on marketing and promotions, and was intimately involved in the mini-church program. Hayes’ greatest legacy, however, has been his success in building long-term, authentic, sustainable relationships with those whose lives he and his family had touched

during this time.

In February 2005, Hayes accepted a call to serve at Irving Bible Church where he eventually became the head pastor of Bible Communities, the on-campus equivalent of Grace’s off-campus mini-church program. Hayes was responsible for developing the vision and curriculum for this program, as well as leading all program teams. This included managing 17 Bible Communities classes, 80 leaders and 50 teachers. Hayes also continued preaching, teaching, planning events and counseling.

Hayes’ credentials are buttressed by his membership in several professional organizations. He serves on the board of directors for the “Share the Well Foundation,” which is dedicated to providing resources and raising awareness for the oppressed people of India. He is also a founding member of “The Cartel,” which is a group of Dallas-area pastors who focus on sharing information and experiences that benefit ministry geared toward emerging generations.

Hayes has also served as a creative consultant for “The Fusion Conference,” which is an experience designed to ignite emerging generations in such a way that they will fuse their faith and life to change the world for Christ.

Hayes has a true shepherd’s heart, and loves people. The key passage in scripture that Hayes strives to flesh out on a daily basis is Luke 10:27. When asked what motivates him as a pastor, he said, “I am a people person. I love listening to them and their hearts, and then serving them.” His family life and service to the community all reflects well his heart for Christ.

Grace Community Church looks forward to having Hayes lead it as Grace continues to reach out and have a positive impact on Corsicana and the surrounding area.



Bethel AME Church will have missionary Sunday at 11 a.m. June 29. The speaker will be the Rev. Sherry Vest of Tyler, who was “born again” 27 years ago at the age of 21. She has been on an exciting journey with the Lord since that life-changing day. She is the founder of Solid Foundation Ministries.

Vest is the administrator at Kerens Care Center. Her job is not just a job, but a ministry, not only to the residents but to her staff also. She is married to Jimmy Vest and has two daughters and five grandchildren.

A lifelong resident of Tyler, she is a graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler. She carries a license in social work and has ministered to others through counseling on the job and off. She is committed to sharing the gospel of Christ and ministering to the body of Christ through word and song to encourage each Christian to be all that the Lord has called them to be, and to call Christians everywhere back to the heart of worship and relationship.

Introduction of speaker will be given by Sister Carrie Mae Holt. Missionary presidents are Sister Mable Scott and Du’Ane Yancy. Sister Kaye Emanuel is the missionary supervisor and the Rev. Ray Charles Emanuel is the pastor. All ladies are asked to please wear white clothing. The public is invited to attend.



Northside Baptist Church, 2800 N. Beaton St., will host an incredible evening of inspirational Christian music and worship when its doors are opened for Shiloh with a concert beginning at 6 p.m. June 29.

Shiloh is a group who is definitely on the rise in Christian music today. With over a decade behind them, this Texas-based trio is known for their unique and progressive sound that combines inspirational, praise and worship, progressive southern gospel, and many other styles of music with an added special Texas flare that Shiloh audiences have come to appreciate.

For more information, call (903) 872-5601. Make your plans now to join Shiloh for an amazing event filled with a life-changing message.



Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church has announced the call of Brother Charles McBryde as its pastor. He has a lovely wife, Debbie, and two sons, Joshua, 14, and Noah, 12.

McBryde was born and raised in Pine Bluff, Ark. When he married Debbie in 1991, she moved him to her hometown of Rison, Ark., where they remained until the Lord moved them to Zion, Ark., to pastor Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

McBryde says he grew up in church and even became a member of a Baptist church at a young age, but it wasn’t until he was 30 years old that he realized “church membership will not get you anything but a nice warm spot in hell.” It was then that he repented of his sins and asked Jesus Christ to save him. Three years later God called him into the ministry. McBryde is a graduate of Faith Bible Institute and has attended seminary at Central Arkansas Bible Institute in Benton, Ark.

McBryde is thrilled to be a member of this fine community and said, “If you are looking for a warm, caring, loving church home, come see us. You will be glad you did.”

Sunday school for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Worship begins at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Adults have Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Youth also meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

At Second Avenue, the main mission is to do what Jesus commissioned followers to do in Matthew 28:19-20, and that is to “go and make disciples” of Jesus Christ. Second Avenue also believes in a strong family unit, Christian fellowship and helping each other. The church teaches and stresses that the word of God is to be the divine rule for each individual life. Membership will go to added lengths to make you feel welcome.

If you would like to know more information about Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, or if you need a ride to any of the services, please call the church office at (903) 874-6813.



Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 125 S. Fifth St., where Bishop K.D. Davis Sr. is pastor, invites you to the CD release of “For the Best Results Follow the Instructions.” The CD release by Davis and his 94-year-old grandmother, Missionary Viola “Big Momma” Davis, will be held at 7 p.m. June 27 at Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, 1257 E. Harvey Ave., Fort Worth; at 7 p.m. June 28 at Calvary Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, 4703 Sunnyvale St., Dallas; and at 6:30 p.m. June 29 at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church.

The June 29 event will feature master of ceremonies Pastor P.A. Rischer and Elder Carlos Daniels, Sixth Avenue Mass Choir, Freedom Fellowship Mass Choir and Elder J. Williams, Lifeline Church Mass Choir and Pastor Ricky Walter, The Guys, Phase II and the Williams Singers, Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ and Supt. F.G. Taylor, the Kelly Sisters, the Rev. Larry Williams, The Gospel Five, Greater Renfro Memorial COGIC and Elder William Lewis Jr., the Ellison Sisters, the reunion of Eternity, Evangelist Machleann Grant, and many more. For more information, call (903) 874-4873.



Bethlehem Baptist Church, 409 N. Third St., where the Rev. Dairy Johnson Sr. is pastor, invites the public to its fifth Sunday program at 11 a.m. June 29. The theme will be “Come Woman of Faith” from Romans 16:1-3. The speaker for the morning will be Sister Sheretta Lewis. Come and be blessed by the word of God. President is Sister Sarah Roberts.



Corsicana Ministerial Alliance will meet at 1:30 p.m. July 2 at Emhouse United Methodist Church. All ministers in the area are invited. The program will be the Genesis Center from Kaufman. For more information, call (903) 875-1084.



Faith Temple Ministries, North Highway 75, Fairfield, where P.A. Rischer is pastor, will host its annual brothers program at 3:30 p.m. June 29. The speaker will be Pastor Cumby of Behind the Veil Ministries of Fairfield. Other guests will also appear on the program. Everyone is welcome to come. You owe it to yourself to come out and hear and see the brothers worship the Lord in spirit and truth. For more information, call (903) 389-9030 or (903) 389-5153.



First Independent Baptist Church Women Missionary Society will present a skit, “A Hat Affair,” at 10:50 a.m. June 29. Characters for the skit will be the narrator, table talkers, strife, peace, thief, long-suffering, fear, faith, impatient, giving, complaining, joy, truth, envy/jealousy, love, and born again. You are invited to come and see what hat you wear. The Rev. Donald Lacey is pastor and Sister Alice Venters is president.

First Independent Baptist Church officers and members will observe their pastor Donald Lacey’s eighth anniversary July 6, 10-11 and 13.

At 3:30 p.m. July 6, Pastor Dairy Johnson and Bethlehem Baptist Church will be the guests.

At 7 p.m. July 10, Pastor John Baker and Harmony Baptist Church will be the guests.

At 7 p.m. July 11, Pastor Donné Watson and New Cornerstone Baptist Church will be the guests.

At 10:30 a.m. July 13, Jerry Wordlaw, associate minister of Shiloh Baptist Church in Plano, will be the guest speaker.

Guests for the 3:30 p.m. July 13 anniversary hour will be Gregory Foster, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in Richardson.

You are invited to join in and receive a blessing from these dynamic pastors and churches.



Greater Haynes Memorial Church, 601 N. Denton, Mexia, will have Evangelist Gertrude Perkins Richardson as the speaker at 11 a.m. June 29. She is a licensed missionary, an anointed singer and founder of Church Without Walls Ministry. Expectations are high as this wife, mother and grandmother has a way of leaving an audience blessed. Everyone is invited to come and be blessed. For more information, contact Elder Charles Washington, pastor, or Gwen Washington, first lady, at (903) 874-1970.



Kelly’s Temple Church of God in Christ, 501 N. Third St., where Elder Billy Joe Kelly, will have its women’s day program at 11:30 a.m. June 29. Come and be blessed by a woman of God, Prophetess Loyce Johnson of Sweet Home Baptist Church in Mexia, where the pastor is Bryon Randell. Come and hear this woman of God. The theme will come from John 9:4. Come and be moved by the Spirit of the Lord.



Lighthouse of Praise, 200 E. Collin St., will have Apostle Jim Hodges as the speaker at 10 a.m. July 6. He is the president and overseer of the Federation of Ministers and Churches International. The public is invited. For more information, call (903) 872-7379.

Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County invites you to join in at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday for worship service at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22.

Due to construction delays, the church will not start meeting at its new location on State Highway 22, one mile west of the expo center, until July 20. All of the afternoon activities originally planned for June 29 will also be postponed until July 20.

Weather permitting, team roping practice is held at 7 p.m. Mondays at Randy Springer’s arena. For more information, contact Jarvis Smith at (903) 879-5824, Jon Coe at (903) 872-1670 or visit the Web site at www.lonestarcowboyfellowship.org.



Mega Praise will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. June 28 at Bunert Park, sponsored by Single Believers Ministries and City of Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department. The event will feature Evangelist Shirley Lucas, New Life, Templo de Avivamiento, Pastor Pedro Aceves, Minister Ramon Aceves, Words of Exhortation, Tambourine Praise Dancer, CLAP, Taylor Horne, Tillman Family of Dallas, Erica Grant and the Grant Brothers, COGIC District Steppers, and Bishop K.D. Davis Sr. who will serve as master of ceremonies.



Memorial Baptist Church, 1700 N. 45th St., across from Corsicana High School, has planned summer fun for everyone. If you are looking for good, clean, Christian fun, great opportunities await you.

At 10 a.m. June 28, MBC will have a picnic at Wolf Creek Park at Navarro Mills Lake. The church will provide meat and buns. Bring the “fixins” for hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, dips, drinks, dessert, lawn chairs and outdoor games of your choice.

Beginning at 6 p.m. July 4, a cookout will be held at the church. The church will provide meat and buns. Bring the “fixins” for hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, dips, drinks, dessert, lawn chairs and outdoor games of your choice. You can eat, have fellowship, play games, and enjoy the fireworks at dark just across the way at I.O.O.F. Park.

“Movies Under the Stars” will be held throughout the summer. The next movie will be July 18.

For more information, call (903) 872-9701.



Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast meets at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Lone Star Room of the Walker Dining Hall on the Navarro College campus. This meeting is open to all men in the community. The main emphasis is prayer for the community with interceding for leaders, schools, institutions, government and churches in the community. For more information, call (903) 874-5561.



Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church will observe its mission program at 11 a.m. Sunday. The scripture for the hour will be Isaiah 56:7. Mistress of ceremony will be Sister J. West. Devotion period will be by Sister A. West, Sister K. Wade, Mother J. Alexander and Sister S. Gatalin. To welcome everyone to this blessed event will be Sister D. Miller. Mission statement will be by Sister R. Turner. Introduction of keynote speaker will be done by Sister F. Kitchen, president of the mission. The speaker for the hour will be Sister L. Harbert.

Harbert is a native of the Corsicana area. She is a graduate of Corsicana High School. She is married to Brother J. Harbert, and they have four children. She says she walks with Jesus every day. She is a member of Straight Way Church family where her pastor, A.E. Smith, encourages all the members on what the theme is about in Isaiah 56:7.



Thirteenth Avenue Christian Church, 817 E. 13th Ave., where Clyde Chambers is pastor and Allen Campbell is assistant minister, will have a free clothing giveaway beginning at 8 a.m. June 28. There will be clothes of all sizes — babies, children and adults. You are invited to come and be blessed. Everything will be free.



Open Bible study and gospel singing is held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave., Corsicana. Peggy Smith is the teacher of this class, and there is no cost to attend. Requirements are an open mind and an open Bible. For more information, call activity director Fred Biltz at (903) 654-4980.



Taylor’s Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1624 E. Fifth Ave., where Elder Floyd G. Taylor is senior pastor, will have a time of renewal and breakthrough revival with Bishop Helen Pradia at 7:30 p.m. July 16-18. Pradia is an anointed woman of God who pastors Praise Temple Church in Brenham. She preaches a message of renewal, healing and deliverance. Her life portrays faith and trust in God. Her motto is “Take the limits off of God.” Your breakthrough is waiting for you. You are invited to come and receive what God has in store for you in these power-packed services.



The Word Church, 2708 W. Eighth Ave., will have its Angel Food distribution day June 28. Also, Angel Food orders for July’s distribution will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. June 28, and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 12 and 14. For more information, call (903) 872-5673.



Trinity Christian Fellowship, 2410 W. Sixth Ave., will have a singing at 7:30 p.m. June 28. Featured will be the Coble family of Cleburne. Everyone is invited.



Unity Baptist Church, 406 S. 34th St., where Brother Chad Owens is pastor, invites you to services: Sunday — Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m., worship and children’s church at 11 a.m., Bible study classes at 5 p.m., and worship at 6 p.m.; and Wednesday — prayer meeting at 7 p.m. King’s Kids Class meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. A nursery is open for all church services. For transportation for any services, call the church at (903) 872-2861 and leave your name, phone number, address and how many people need a ride. At 10 a.m. Tuesdays, a group of people from Unity visits shut-ins. Also, at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, there is a Bible study at Northwest Apartments Community Center. This Sunday will be Pastor Owens and wife Paula’s 18th wedding anniversary. Cake and ice cream will be served after the evening service to celebrate.



Westside Baptist Church, 1522 N. 24th St., provides van pick up and drop off for services and Sunday school. For a ride, call (903) 874-4640. Westside will have a “neighborhood cookout” from 4 to 7 p.m. June 28. There will be hot dogs, trimmings, drinks and snow cones. There will be good fellowship, good music and games for kids. Vacation Bible School will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. July 14-18 at Westside Baptist Church. For a ride to VBS, call the phone number listed above.

        

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