Published: July 17, 2008 11:54 pm            

Church News -- 07/18/08

The Gospel Five will be in concert at 7 p.m. July 19 at Kelly’s Temple Church of God in Christ, 501 N. Third St., where Elder Billy Joe Kelly is pastor. Everyone is invited. The Gospel Five recently released its new CD titled “I Got a Friend,” which is available at The Ark, from group members or by calling (903) 874-4155.



Abundant Life Fellowship, 3900 Farm-to-Market Road 744, located across from Corsicana High School, will host a benefit singing for Suzanne Castanon at 6 p.m. July 20. The featured group will be Royal Bloodline. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call Judy Draper at (903) 851-9291.



Community Baptist Church, located at 125 County Road SW3040 and West State Highway 31, Corsicana, will have a two-day revival at 6 p.m. July 21-22. The church will also host the Navarro County BMA meeting the same two evenings. You are invited to come join in. For more information, call (903) 872-5295.



Dayspring Apostolic Network will host its seventh annual conference “What the Holy Spirit is Saying to the Church” at 7 p.m. July 18, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 19, and 10 a.m. July 20 at Lighthouse of Praise Ministries, 200 E. Collin St., Corsicana, where Dan Layne is pastor. Scripture passages will be 1 Corinthians 2:10 and Revelation 2:29. Everyone who has an ear to hear is invited. For more information, call (903) 872-7379 or (903) 872-8227.



Faith Baptist Church, located at 109 Farm-to-Market 2452 and West State Highway 31, where Brother James D. Huffstetler is pastor, invites you to its Sunday services at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday school and worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Wednesday services at 7 p.m. Also, the church has hard-back ringed cookbooks with lots of good recipes for sale at $15 each which can be purchased at The Ark or at the church. Proceeds will go toward the Women of Faith at Faith Baptist Church. For more information, call (903) 872-1820 or (903) 874-5977.



Greater Haynes Memorial Church of God in Christ in Mexia will give a third appreciation to Minister and Missionary Ernest Clay at 3 p.m. July 20. Elder Myron Williams of Trinidad will present the message. Marlin Church of the Living God will be on the program. Many great soloists, guests and friends will attend as well. All are invited. For more information, call Elder Charles Washington at (903) 874-1970.



Harmony Baptist District Association Congress of Christian Education will convene July 21-24 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2105 E. Jones Ave., where Alfred Cox is pastor. The theme will be “Jesus Only.” The sub themes will be “Being Christ Centered” from 1 Corinthians 2:2 and Ephesians 4:4 and “Christ in my Space” from Romans 12:1-2. Congress president is Earnest Betts, congress dean is James Borkchum, and district moderator is Larry L. Polk Sr.

A youth picnic will be held at 11 a.m. July 21 at Jester Park. The service at 7 p.m., will have introduction of speaker by Larry L. Polk Sr., district moderator. The youth evangelistic message by Pastor Miller Parrish of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Ennis.

The youth conference will begin at 9:30 a.m. July 22 with the message by Pastor Charles Douglas of New Bethel Baptist Church of Kerens. A short program by district churches will be at 10 a.m. Life directives will be given by Chester Jones III. Following lunch, the youth program at 1:30 p.m. will include an inspirational singing, Bible drill and talent program. At 7:30 p.m. Sister Ruby Williams, youth directress, will give her annual address. Invitation to Christian discipleship will be given by Pastor Joe Hubbard Sr. There will also be a presentation of awards and the king and queen review.

Sessions will begin at 9 a.m. July 23 with opening words given by Earnest Betts, congress president. Bible lesson will be given by Minister Sharron Wilson. There will also be a 1:30 p.m. session. The thematic address will be given by Sister Euradela Yarbough and speaking on the theme will be Chester Jones. At 7:30 p.m., Deacon James Borkchum, congress dean, will give his annual address. A lecture on “Godly Stewardship” will be given by Pastor Monroe Allen.

The 9:15 a.m. July 24 session will have “Life Changing Experiences” by Sister Birdie Howze, with alternate Sister Christine Whitehead, and “The Role of Godly Women in the Home” by Sister Carol Burgess. Following lunch, the 1 p.m. session will include departmental works, reports and emphasis, inspirational singing, and five-minute Bible preaching by Minster Arnold Carter of Mount Olive Baptist Church and Minister Corey Crawford of New Cornerstone Baptist Church. Earnest Betts, congress president, will give his annual address at 7:30 p.m. followed by an invitation to Christian discipleship by Pastor Donné Watson.

Harmony Baptist District Association churches include Hopewell Baptist Church of Dawson, Pastor Monroe Allen; Love Chapel Baptist Church, Pastor David Wilson; Macedonia Baptist Church of Streetman, Pastor Joe Hubbard Sr.; Mount Olive Baptist Church, Pastor Alfred Cox; New Bethel Baptist Church of Kerens, Pastor Earnest Betts; New Cornerstone Baptist Church, Pastor Donné Watson; Rockhill Baptist Church of Richland, Pastor Charles Kelly; Second Mission Baptist Church, Pastor Larry L. Polk Sr.; and Wilgo Baptist Church, Pastor Arthur Faulk.



Kelly’s Temple Church of God in Christ, where Elder B.J. Kelly is pastor, will be in its 21st church anniversary at 7:30 p.m. July 18 and 3:30 p.m. July 20. The theme will be from Psalm 150:1-6. Guests will be Church of the Living God, Pastor J.D. Morgan; Church of the Living God PGT, Pastor R. Newsome; Crossway COGIC, Pastor D. Houston; Open Door, Pastor D. Thompson; Renfro Memorial, Pastor William Lewis Jr.; Taylor Memorial, Pastor F.G. Taylor; Greater Deliverance, Pastor D. Williams of Waxahachie; and The Gospel Five.



Life in the Word Bible Church, 1408 N. Beaton St., where Don and Emma Jessie are pastors, will celebrate family, friends and neighbors at 10 a.m. July 20. Guest minister will be Anthony Brown, who has joined the church under watch care. He is a graduate of Cedar Hill High School and is currently enrolled in Cedar Valley College pursuing a degree in business administration. Come and enjoy fellowship, fun and food.



Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County invites you to join in for worship at 10 a.m. this Sunday at the new church location, 4495 W. State Highway 22, one mile of the Navarro County Exposition Center. Following the worship service, a brisket lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., there will be a Lil Wranglers rodeo with mutton busting and stick horse races. Other activities will include music provided by the worship band, hay rides, pony rides and water wars. All activities will be free of charge, and the public is invited to join in for a day of fun and fellowship. Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. July 23 at the new church building. 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 or Jon Coe at (903) 872-1670 or visit the Web site at www.lonestarcowboyfellowship.org.



Love Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 400 N. Benton St., where David E. Wilson is pastor, will observe its choir annual at 3:30 p.m. July 20. Guest church will be Greater Liberty Hill Baptist Church of Waco, and the spoken word will be brought by Pastor Emmitt Jones. The public is extended an invitation to fellowship with Love Chapel at this service.



Memorial Baptist Church, 1700 N. 45th St., across from Corsicana High School, has planned summer fun for everyone. “Movies Under the Stars” will be held 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.



Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 598 FCR 381, Oakwood, will have an installation service for the Rev. Johnny Moss at 3 p.m. July 20. The speaker will be the Rev. J.R. Moss of New Creation Christian Center, Dallas. For more information, call (903) 654-0597.



New Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, 1808 W. 10th Ave., will host the annual choir day at 3 p.m. July 20. The choir is under the direction of Sister Denise McDonald. Sister Trina Green serves as choir president, and Sister Teresa Blair is the vice president.

Guest church will be Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church and the Rev. A.E. Smith will be the guest speaker. Sister Joann Green will extend the welcome and Sister Trina Green will be the mistress of ceremony. The occasion will be done by Sister Lois Ballard. The scripture reading can be found in Psalm 149. The theme will be “Walking in newness, seeking God’s favor.” Come and be a part of this great praise and worship service and the powerful teaching and preaching ministry of this man of God.

Come and be blessed in the house where the weak is made strong. You are invited to “get your praise on” at New Cornerstone. The Rev. D.R. Watson is pastor, the Rev. M.L. Green is assistant pastor and the Rev. D.L. Barton and Minister Corey Crawford are associates.



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.



Providence Missionary Baptist Church, where Randall Evett is pastor, will host a three-day revival at 7:30 p.m. July 21-23. Evangelist will be Brother Adrian Neal from Huntington. For more information, call (903) 874-7922.

Also, the church will celebrate homecoming July 27. Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish luncheon.



St. Luke and St. Andrew’s United Methodist churches will have Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 20-24 for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade at St. Luke UMC, 2308 Bowie Drive. A light meal will be served each day at 5:30 p.m. Come and join in for Bible stories, amazing science activities, cool songs, fun crafts and games. Bring your friends for a fun week. If you need transportation or more information, call the church office at (903) 874-4413.



Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 3045 W. Second Ave., will have Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:25 p.m. July 21-24. Closing program will be 7 p.m. July 25. Classes will range from age 2 to adults. The adult class will begin at 7:30 p.m. each day. Everyone is welcome, and a nursery will be provided for those attending the adult class.

Brother Charles McBryde also invites you to the regular scheduled services: Sunday — devotional at 9:45 a.m., Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and Wednesday — service at 7 p.m.

If you need a ride to VBS or church services or for any additional information about the church, call (903) 874-6813.



Single Believers Ministries will have the third annual fund-raiser/one night revival for Mary Peterson Day Care at 7:30 p.m. July 26 at Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1624 G.W. Jackson Ave. (formerly East Fifth Avenue), where the pastor is Bishop F.G. Taylor. The speaker will be Pastor Carlos Daniels of Faith Tabernacle Ministries of Palestine. Worship and praise will be by Minister Ramon Aceves. Special soloists will Steven Andrews, City of Corsicana Precinct 3 council member, and Misha Parker.



Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 125 S. Fifth St., where Bishop K.D. Davis Sr. is pastor and the Rev. H.P. Williams is associate pastor, invites you to tune in to its radio broadcast now held from 8 to 9 a.m. Sundays on KAND 1340 AM. You are invited to wake up to good gospel in the morning. Tune in and be blessed.

Bishop Davis will be the special guest for the Sunday school and BTU annual at 3 p.m. July 20 at Progressive Baptist Church, 3727 N. Westmoreland, Dallas, where the Rev. W.E. Wyatt is pastor. Davis will be the evangelist at the annual revival at First Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1009 Chase Ave., Cleburne, where the Rev. E.D. Ingram is pastor, at 7 p.m. July 22-24 and 10:30 a.m. July 27.



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. At 2 p.m. July 19, a group will sing and minister to Twilight Home residents. At 6 p.m. July 19, the church will have its monthly sing night. Singers will be Southern Joy and Mary Blackman. There will be an open microphone for approved music. There is no cost to attend, and the public is invited.

        

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