Published: June 18, 2009 06:44 pm      

Church News

Macedonia Baptist Church, located on the corner of Ross and Marsh streets, Streetman, has announced it will show honor and appreciation for its pastor and wife, the Rev. Joe D. Hubbard and Minister Florine Hubbard, at 3:30 p.m. June 21, as they celebrate 20 years of loyal and faithful service at Macedonia Baptist Church. The theme for this occasion will be “Laborers of Faith, Love and Patience.” Guest churches will include Johnson Memorial Church of God in Christ, Pastor Joseph Johnson Sr.; Bethlehem Baptist Church, Pastor Dairy Johnson; Church of the Living God P.G.T., Pastor Annell Haney; Love Chapel Baptist Church, Pastor David Wilson; Woods Chapel Primitive Baptist Church and Harmony Baptist Church, Bishop John Baker. The spoken word will be brought by Baker. Pastor and Minister Hubbard are faithful servants and supporters at Macedonia Baptist Church and they are also faithful supporters of other churches in the community and surrounding areas. You are welcome to come and praise the Lord during this service.



Brown Chapel Church, Farm-to-Market Road 744, Pelham, where the Rev. Rosa Rea is pastor, will have its third quarter for the year on June 21. The presiding elder, the Rev. Dr. Marshall Hobbs Sr., will be in attendance. He presides over 30 churches and pastors in the Paul Quinn District. He will be the 11 a.m. worship speaker. You are welcome to come and worship and hear this inspiring speaker.



Central Baptist Church youth are currently conducting a fund-raiser through June 26 for camp. They are selling Rada Cutlery products. If interested, please contact any youth of the church, youth director Danny “Quim” Miles at (903) 695-1537 or Karen Davis at (903) 695-2559.



First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., will have Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26 for children who have just completed kindergarten through fourth grade. The theme “Rome” will immerse learners of all ages in Bible-times culture, helping children explore what it might have been like to live as the church was just beginning. Children will experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts and crafts projects, and discover that God’s love is the most powerful gift, saving them from their sins. For more information, call (903) 872-7473.



First Independent Baptist Church officers and members will observe Pastor Donald Lacey’s ninth anniversary June 28 through July 12. The pre-anniversary service will begin at 3:30 p.m. June 28 with Bishop K.D. Davis Sr. of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church presiding. Guest churches and pastors also on the program for that afternoon will be New Bethel Baptist Church, the Rev. Earnest Betts; Greater Wilgo Baptist Church, the Rev. Arthur Faulk Jr.; Harmony Baptist Church, Bishop John Baker; and Greater Love Outreach, Elder William Lewis.

At 3:30 p.m. July 5, the Rev. Dairy Johnson Sr., pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, will speak. Guest churches and pastors also on the program for the afternoon will be Mount Olive Baptist Church, the Rev. Alfred Cox; Second Mission Baptist Church, the Rev. Larry Polk; New Cornerstone Baptist Church, the Rev. Donné Watson; Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, the Rev. Gary Moore; and Bethel AME Church, the Rev. Ray Emmanuel.

At 10:50 a.m. July 12, the first anniversary hour will be held. The guest will be Minister Cedric Barber of New Millennium Baptist Church of Dallas. The 3:30 p.m. July 12 speaker will be Dr. Gregory Foster Sr., pastor of First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park from Richardson. The theme will be “A Pastor for Times Like These” from 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

You are invited to come and receive a blessing from these dynamic pastors.



Greater Love Outreach Ministry Church, where Elder William Lewis Jr. is pastor, will have its annual “Feast of the Lord” and “Clothes Off My Back” giveaway beginning at 11 a.m. June 20. Every group home of Corsicana is invited to come and have fun. This will be the 11th year of the celebration. There will be free food, free clothing and lots of fun. The public is welcome. For more information, call (903) 851-9546 or (903) 872-3947.



Greater Wilgo Baptist Church, 621 E. First Ave., where Arthur C. Faulk serves as pastor, will observe its family and friends day at 3 p.m. June 28. The spoken word will be brought by Minister Otis Tolliver of Mount B. Zion Baptist Church, where Nathan Carter serves as pastor. Everyone is invited to worship on this glorious occasion.



Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County, 4495 W. State Highway 22, invites you to join in at 10 a.m. each Sunday for worship. At 7 p.m. June 19 there will be a ranch sorting in the arena. For $20, you can sort all you want. The first hour will be clinic format and will be followed by jackpot format. On June 20, there will be a trail ride at Lake Bardwell in Ennis. Riders are to meet at 10 a.m. The next roping event will be June 27. Books will open at 6 p.m. and roping will start at 7 p.m. Buckles go to high point header and heeler roping. Weather permitting, team roping practice is held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays followed at 7 p.m. by roping. At 7 p.m. Wednesdays, there is Bible study. At 7 p.m. Thursdays, there is barrel racing practice. For more information, contact Jarvis Smith at (903) 879-5824 or visit the Web site at www.lonestarcowboyfellowship.org.



Love Chapel Baptist Church, 400 N. Benton St., will celebrate the fifth anniversary for its pastor and wife, David E. Wilson and Minister Sharron D. Wilson. A pre-anniversary service will be held at 7 p.m. June 27. The spoken word will be brought by Pastor David Williams of Greater Deliverance Church of God in Christ from Waxahachie. The anniversary celebration will be 3 p.m. June 28. The spoken word will be brought by Pastor Erma Young of Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church. The public is cordially invited to come and fellowship in these services.



Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at 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.



Open Bible study and gospel singing is held every Thursday at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave., Corsicana. There is no cost to attend. Singing with Patrick and Nancy McCurrin on guitars and Virginia Terry on piano is held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Bible study is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Peggy Smith as the teacher of this class. For more information, call activity director Fred Biltz at (903) 654-4980.



Open Door Church of God in Christ, 1201 E. Eighth Ave., where David B. Thompson is pastor, will have its second women’s conference, presented by the women’s department, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20 at the Corsicana Inn, 2000 S. U.S. Highway 287. Registration fee will be $20. The theme will be “Women that are Bold and Beautiful Walking in the Lord.” For more information, call Evangelist Shirley Lucas at (903) 879-2103 or (903) 874-8280 or Missionary Joan Thompson at (903) 872-3618 or (903) 654-2448.



Praise in the Park will be held at 6 p.m. June 27 at Bunert Park, sponsored by Single Believers Ministries and Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department. The event will feature recording artist Tommye Young West of Dallas, emcee Evangelist James Henderson of God’s Property/Kirk Franklin, New Life, Spiritual Disciples of Dallas, and Minister Jason of Bethel AME Church.



Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church, 100 S. Parham St., (903) 872-2741, invites you to come and worship the Lord as the members celebrate their pastor and wife, Elder Harold and Sister Ada Evans, in anniversary services at 7:30 p.m. June 24-26 and at noon June 28. The theme will be “Faithful Leaders” from 1 Corinthians 9:9. Guest churches and pastors will be: June 24 — Open Door Church of God in Christ, Pastor David Thompson; June 25 — Love Chapel Baptist Church, Pastor David Wilson; June 26 — New Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Donné Watson; and June 28 — Greater Love Outreach Church, Elder William Lewis Jr.



Roane Church, 5012 Farm-to-Market Road 3041 (Roane Road), will have a free give-away from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through June. There will be clothes, toys and various items.



Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. Fifth St., where L.L. Polk Sr. is pastor, will have Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. June 22-26. The theme will be “Xtreme Spiritual Makeover” from 2 Corinthians 5:17. For more information, call (903) 872-1462. For transportation, cal (903) 874-3994.



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.; Tuesday — visitation to shut-ins at 10 a.m., and Bible study at Northwest Apartments Community Center at 7 p.m.; and Wednesday — prayer meeting at 7 p.m. King’s Kids Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. At 2 p.m. June 20, a group from Unity will sing and minister at Twilight Home. Then at 6 p.m., the church will have its monthly sing night. Guest singers will be Brand New Touch and David Patterson. The nursery is open for all services. For transportation to services, call the church at (903) 872-2861 and leave your name, phone number, address and how many people need a ride.



Westside Baptist Church, 1522 N. 24th St., will host a five-day club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22-26 for children who have completed first through sixth grades. The club will consist of songs, Bible verses, Bible stories and games. A free lunch will be provided each day. The five-day club will be sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship of Corsicana, where Patsy Harmon is director. For more information, call (903) 874-4640.



Word of Life Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 200 E. 18th Ave., where Elder Lee J. Keeton Sr. is pastor, will have a “Praise is What I Do” program at 3:30 p.m. June 21, sponsored by the women’s department. Scripture reference will be Psalm 34:1. You are invited to come and be blessed by the word of God. The topics will be “Attitude of Praise,” “The Power of Praise,” “It’s in Your Praise” and “We Must Praise.” Four great women of God will speak on these topics.

Also, the church will have Vacation Bible School from 8 a.m. to noon June 29 through July 3. Children from age 3 to 16 are invited to come be a part of the school, and learn more about God. On July 3, it will be “fun day” and certificates will also be given on that day.