Cross Point Baptist Church

Sunday Review

Our message this week, given by Pastor James Bridges, was entitled Satan's compromises. Pharaoh symbolizes Satan and Egypt symbolizes the world. Compromise is unacceptable in Christian life. Jesus knows our sorrows. God calls His children out of this world. We do not conform to this world. We, as Christians, are called to be different. If we are saved, God has met with us. We must come in full humility and repentance before God. First is sacrifice, then service, then fellowship. Service and fellowship go hand-in-hand. Satan would have us compromise our faith, service, doctrine, trust, family and possessions. Satan will have us dictate who God is, based upon our circumstances. Egypt, a prosperous nation at this time, served many gods.

Does our faith blow in the wind? We must stand firm upon Jesus. People who are not saved do not see the value of serving God. Our emphasis should be on church. Let God take care of the rest. Service to the Lord should be number one in our lives. "Give the Lord all ya got!"

Sunday

Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening Service 5 p.m.

Wednesday

FALO Youth 6:30 p.m.

Cross Point Kidz 6:30 p.m.

Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Information

For more information call Pastor James Bridgesat at (940) 231-3672 or (940) 726-3613 or Cross Point Baptist office at (940) 665-7877.

Transportation is available.



First Baptist Church

Easter Eggstravaganza

Kids, don’t miss the biggest egg hunt in Cooke County! On April 3 at 11 a.m. , FBC will host a egg hunt in Heritage Park! Bring your Easter basket and be ready!

Prime Time

Every week, at noon on Thursdays in the FBC Fellowship Hall, those in the Prime Time of life come together for a free meal and a Bible Study led by Rev. Hubert Wright. Currently, the study is on the miracles of Jesus. If you are in the prime of life, come join us as we grow together!

Sermon on the Mount

Rev. Hubert Wright and Rev. Mark Fuller have begun a verse by verse teaching through the Sermon on the Mount on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Join us as we strive to live a kingdom life in the real world!



Grand Avenue Baptist Church

We wished Bud Synoground and Heather Sandmann a happy birthday. Happy anniversary to Don and Audra Harmon. Our Minister of Youth told of a camping trip organized by his assistant Joshua Carpenter and how much fun the boys had.

Al Latham and Bud Synoground took up the offering as Suzanne Carpenter played “Without Him” on the grand piano.

Bro. Bill Black's sermon was from John 13:1-17 where Jesus washed the feet of His followers. This should serve to remind those of us who preach the Gospel that none of us are indespensable. Our position is on loan from God. It was the lowest slave in the house who washed the feet. Jesus pointed out that to be truly great, one must be a servant. It is an honor from God to deliver His message. That message is more important than the messenger. Jesus even washed the feet of Judas, knowing he would betray Him. Whatever your position of service may be, you should be satisfied there and do your best. As He said, the last shall be first and the first shall be last.

Marcia Porter gave the benediction.

GABC is located in the 600 block of North Grand Ave. Off-street parking and entrances are on the east side, on Clement Street.

You will find a warm welcome at Grand Ave. Baptist.



Harvey Street Baptist Church

The family at Harvey Street Baptist Church invite you to join us in worship and in fellowship. There are many exciting things taking place at Harvey Street Baptist Church, and many opportunities for new visitors!

Our Sunday School classes meet on sunday mornings at 10 a.m. with the kick off service beginning at 9:45 a.m. There are classes for all ages, including a nursery provided during Sunday School and through the morning service.

Sunday Morning Message Series (The Theology Of Missions)

During our time together in the Word on Sunday Mornings We Are Doing a Verse-by-Verse Study Of The 10th Chapter of the Book of Romans Where We Find The Apostle Paul Sharing His Burden That His People Would Come To Faith in Christ (The Israelites). As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ today We Have Been Commanded By Him To live missionally (That Is To Realize That As Christians We Have Been Called By Our Lord To Share The Good News Of The Gospel With The People Of North Texas)

March 7-The Burden Of Missions (Romans 10:1-5)

March 14-The Message Of Missions (Romans 10:6-13)

March 21-The Methods Of Missions (Romans 10:11-15)

March 28-The Scope Of Missions (Romans 10:16-21)

Come Join Us At 11 a.m. On Sunday Mornings.

For all those who love to sing, or just have a good time, the Harvey Street Choir is the place for you! The choir is led by Jerry and Janie Neighbors, and are currently preparing music for the Easter service. New faces are always welcome! The choir practices on Sunday afternoons at 5 p.m., with a nursery provided during choir practice and through the evening service.

Sunday Night Message Series

On Sunday Nights We Are Doing A Verse By Verse Study Of the Eighth book of the Bible, The Book of Ruth. Throughout This Study We Have Been Learning and Are Continuing to Learn about God’s Sovereignty, Kindness, Grace And Longsuffering With Us As His People. We See Those Truths Played Out Clearly As We Join Together Every Sunday Night.

Come Join Us At 6 p.m. On Sunday Nights.

On Monday nights, our men's and women's Bible studies meet. The men are led by Kerry Johnson, and are involved in a study concerning the Baptist Faith and Message. Our women are led by Nola Moore, and are involved in a study of the book of Joshua. Child care is provided.

There is a place for all ages during our Wednesday night service. The RA's (1st-6th boys) are led by Pastor Jordan Johnson and meet at 5:00.The GA's. (1st-6th girls) meet at 6 p.m. and are led by Ronda Baldwin. Our youth (junior high and high school) are led by Bret and Nola Moore, and meet at 6 p.m. along with the adults.

Wednesday Night Message Series

On Wednesday Nights We Praise The Lord together As We Share How He Is Working In Our Lives and Then We Spend Time In Prayer For The Needs Of Our Church Family And Needs Within Our Community. In Our Time Together In The Word We Are Studying The Book of Origins (Genesis). In The Beginning God Created The Heavens And The Earth…(Genesis 1:1) We Believe And Unapologetically Teach That Everything That Was Created Was Created By God Himself. Come Join Us On Wednesday Nights As We Praise, Pray And Study the Creation Account

On Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. a discipleship class is led by Pastor Jordan Johnson. It elaborates on what it means to be a christian, and how we are to serve christ in our daily lives. It is a great learning experience for new christians and for those wanting to learn how to have a more intimate relationship with christ.

We are excited about the many exciting things God is doing in our church, and look forward to meeting new visitors! Whether you are looking for a church home, or just want to pay a visit, we look forward to meeting you!



Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

North American Missions

The Easter season is coming, and it is also time for Christians to support the Annie Armstrong North American Missions. Pastor David Hartwig is showing videos of the missionaries before his Sunday sermons and on Wednesday nights during Bible Study.

Wednesday

This coming Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. is the monthly business meeting. The deacons will meet with the pastor at 6 p.m.

Ladies Bible Study

Marsha Hartwig needs to be contacted if you are interested in the Ladies Bible Study, which will begin soon. She needs to order books for those who will attend.

Sunday Review

On this rainy Sunday, Pastor David Hartwig gave a sermon titled, "The Other Two Men," referring to the two thieves who were crucified with Jesus. His main scriptural references were Luke 23:32-43 and Matthew 27.

Three crosses were described in the sermon. They were the cross of rebellion, represented by the unrepentant thief; the cross of reception, which was the cross of the thief who confessed his sin and repented; and the cross of redemption where Jesus suffered and died to redeem us.

Only three things are necessary for salvation. They are repentance, faith, and a savior.

Easter Sunday

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church invites you to visit on Easter Sunday, April 4. There will be no Sunday School. An old-fashioned country breakfast is being planned by Jim Batten and Spencer Bevers. Times will be announced next week.

Welcome

The church also invites you to visit our Sunday School classes at 9:45 a.m. There are seven classes to fit every need. Be sure to stay for the Morning Worship Service at 11 a.m. Guests are also welcome to visit the Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m. It is a casual study of the Bible in a relaxed atmosphere.

Mt. Pleasant is located at 14777 S FM 372 in the Mountain Springs community. The church telephone number is (940) 637-2371. Find our website at www.mtpleasantbaptistchurchonline.net.



Prairie Grove Baptist Church

Please join us in worship at Prairie Grove Baptist Church, God's House in the Country, located a 1723 Prairie Grove Road, Valley View. Church phone number is (940) 665-6834. Our pastor is Ray Trumbull and our music is led by Chuck Alexander.

Sunday School begins at 10 a.m, and Morning Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. We have a Wednesday evening service beginning at 6:30 p.m. for Bible Study and prayer. In a month that has five Sundays we have a service at 6:30 p.m. on the fifth Sunday for favorite hymn singing followed snacks in Fellowship Hall.

We provide a Nursery and Children's Church each Sunday.

On Sunday, March 7 Brother Ray Trumbull's sermon was from Jeremiah 18:1-17, "The Plan of the Devine Potter". Our Thought for the Week is "Church Membership...Is not...An elevator to Heaven."

Once again, please join us in any or all of our Worship Services.



Temple Baptist Church

“Reaching Out In Love”

Temple Baptist Church would like to invite you to come and worship the Lord with us.

Sunday

8:15 a.m. Early Service

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

10:45 a.m. Late Service

3:30 p.m. Youth Worship Team

4:30 p.m. Adult Choir

5:30 p.m. Youth Discipleship

5:30 p.m. AWANA

6 p.m. Evening Service

Calendar of Coming Events

Children’s Bible Study

Children’s Bible Study are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Building.

Community Needs Survey (CNS)

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, is our Community Needs Survey (CNS). Interested in meeting new people, learning about

our neighbor’s needs, wanting to be a part of the ministry of the body of Christ, or joining our church wide outreach team?

March Events

March 14 is the day to set your clocks forward one hour.

March 20, Senior Adult trip to Granbury, from 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. The show begins at 2 p.m. Sign up by March 7.

March 27-28, Area wide Easter presentation

April Events

April 4, Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. There will not be an 8:15 a.m. service.

April 11-14, Revival with evangelist Dennis Hochgraber and music evangelist Chris Lovejoy.

April 17, “You and Your Girl,” featuring Vicki Courtney. For 3rd through 12th grade.

Sermons are Online

Our sermons are now online at www.tbcgainesville.org for download or playback.

Angel Food Ministries

If you would like to volunteer to help with Angel Food Ministries, please call the office or go online at www.gainesvilleangelfood.org and sign up.

Information

For any information concerning these programs contact the office at 665-9789 or go to www.tbcgainesville.org.



Vilott Baptist Church

Welcome

We want to invite you to join us at Vilott Baptist Church for Bible studies and prayer groups. These groups are the chance to become involved in the Lord’s work. Even if you are not a member here, you can attend one of these groups. Get involved; do not sit on the sidelines of life. We know there are a lot of people in the area who have time on their hands. We open our doors many times during the week to accommodate our friends and neighbors.

A question was asked and needs to be shared. When does a person become a Christian? When they accept the Lord as their Savior.

When and how do they become Baptist? The moment someone becomes a Baptist is when they arise from the baptismal waters. This public profession of faith of being buried in His likeness and arisen new and fresh from the water starts now.

Easter Sunday is in just a few weeks. Please find a church to remember exactly what Jesus did for you on that day. Christ loved you enough to give His life on the Cross. He was buried and arose to show us the way to His Father. We still get to make the choice of accepting Him, or not. Do you want to find out more, come to church?

We at Vilott want to extend open arms to all who wish to join us. The doors of our church are open several times a week for Bible studies and prayer. Our regularly scheduled times start on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. with a fellowship breakfast followed by Sunday School. The worship service is at 11 a.m. beginning with old-fashioned gospel music. We are the old-fashioned Bible-believing, loving, and caring kind of church. There other Bible studies and small groups open to the public. We do not have closed services; all are welcome. Everyone from each walk of life, the doors are open to you. Call our pastor Rick Isham if you need further information at (940) 665- 1629.

There are churches all around and in every direction. There is no excuse not to be in a house of worship if you want to be. We hope to see you at Vilott Baptist Church. We invite all to come. No one is turned away.

We are located on FM 678 north of Highway 82.



St. Mary’s Catholic

Fourth Sunday of Lent

The elect and candidates of the RCIA will once again assemble for the Second Scrutiny this coming Sunday at the 11 a.m. Mass. Patsy Henry and Will Bezner along with Father Jim Pemberton will proclaim in parts the Gospel of John 9:1-41; from the Cycle “A” readings. The gospel is about the man born blind. The story’s plot centers on the question: “Was it his sin or his parents’ sin that caused him to be born blind?” and on how the blind man came to know Jesus in the process.

At the other Sunday Masses, the reading will be taken from Cycle “C” readings. The Gospel is the story about the younger son leaving his father and an older son who remain home with his father and how they related to their Father. The focus is on the loving and compassionate Father who represents God. It is about God’s deep and constant love for each of us no matter who we are or what we have done with our lives up to this point.

Worship Committee Meeting

On Thursday, March 4, the Worship Committee met to discuss the Holy Week Services. Palm Sunday (March 28) will begin at the parish hall where the gospel reading will proclaim Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. Parishioners and participants will carry the blessed palms as they enter the church together and enter the Holiest Week of the Church year. Holy Thursday and Good Friday services will be at 7 p.m. The Easter Vigil will begin at 8 p.m. on Holy Saturday. The Easter Sunday Masses are at 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m. and the 1 p.m. Spanish Mass.

Spring Break

St. Mary’s School will have their Spring Break March 15-19. The parish office will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Spring Break. In case of emergency, call the parish phone number: (940) 665-5395.

Vocation Discernment

If you are discerning or want to know more about a religious vocation, you are invited to the Vocation Awareness program at St. Patrick’s Cathedral from 7 to 9 p.m. On Mondays, there is a special program for men and on Tuesdays, there is one for women. For more information, call Kyle Walterscheid at (817) 560-3300 ext. 105 or e-mail Father at kwalterscheid@fwdioc.org.

Women’s ACTS Retreat

This weekend fifty Hispanic women are attending the ACTS retreat at Camp Copass from March 11-14. They will gather at St. Mary’s Parish Hall around 5:30 p.m. and leave together on a bus at 6 p.m. for the three-days retreat and return Sunday for the 1 p.m. Spanish Mass.



Católica de St. Mary’s

Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma

Los elegidos y candidatos del RICA una vez más se reunirán para el Segundo Escrutinio este próximo domingo en Misa de las 11 A. M. Patsy Henry y Will Bezner junto con el Padre Jim Permberton proclamarán en partes el Evangelio de Juan 9: 1– 41; de las lecturas del Ciclo “A”. El evangelio es de un hombre que nació ciego. El argumento de la historia centrado en la pregunta: “fue su pecado o pecado de sus padres que causó que el naciera ciego” y en como el hombre ciego viene a conocer a Jesús en el proceso.

En las otras misas del domingo, la lectura será tomada de las lecturas del Ciclo “C”.

La historia del Evangelio es acerca del hijo más joven dejando a su padre y al hijo mayor que permaneció en casa con su padre y como ellos relacionaron a su Padre. El enfoque está en el amoroso y compasivo Padre que representa a Dios. Es acerca del profundo y constante amor de Dios por cada uno de nosotros no importa quienes somos o que hemos hecho en nuestras vidas en este punto.

Junta Comité de Adoración

El jueves, 4 de marzo, el Comité de Adoración se reunió para discutir los Servicios de la Semana Santa. El Domingo de Palmas (28 de marzo) empezará en el salón parroquial donde la lectura del evangelio proclamará la entrada de Jesús a Jerusalén. Feligreses y participantes cargarán las palmas benditas cuando ellos entran a la iglesia juntos y entran a la Semana más Santísima del año en la Iglesia. Los servicios del Jueves Santo y Viernes Santo serán a las 7 p.m. La Vigilia Pascual empezará a las 8 p.m. el Sábado Santo. Las Misas el Domingo de Pascua son a las 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m. y la Misa en español a la 1 p.m.

Descanso de Primavera

La Escuela St. Mary's tendrá su Descanso de Primavera del 15 al 19 de marzo. La oficina parroquial estará cerrada el miércoles, jueves, y viernes del Descanso de Primavera. En caso de emergencia, llame al número de teléfono de la parroquia: 940-665-5395.

Vocación Entendida

Si usted está entendiendo o quiere saber más acerca de una vocación religiosa, usted está invitado al programa de Conciencia Vocacional en la Catedral de St. Patrick’s de 7 p.m. a 9 p.m. El lunes, hay un programa especial para hombres y el martes, hay uno para mujeres. Para más información, uno puede llamar al Padre Kyle Walterscheid al 817-560-3300 ext. 105 o por correo electrónico a kwalterscheid@fwdioc.org.

Retiro de Mujeres ACTS

Este fin de semana cincuenta mujeres Hispanas estarán atendiendo al retiro ACTS en Camp Copass del 11 al 14 de marzo. Ellas se reunirán en el Salón Parroquial en St. Mary's alrededor de las 5:30 p.m. y se irán juntas en un camión a las 6 p.m. por los tres días de retiro y regresarán el domingo para la Misa en español a la 1 p.m.



Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Ward Temple Night

The Ward Temple Night is on Saturday, March 13. Be at the church at 3 p.m. for carpooling. We have the 5 p.m. session.

Stake Youth Dance

Saturday, March 13 is the Stake Youth Dance at the Stake Center at 8:30 p.m. It is a 50s Sock Hop. Come and have fun.

Gospel Doctrine Lesson

The Gospel Doctrine Lesson for Sunday, March 14 is "Birthright Blessings: Marriage in the Covenant." It is taken from Genesis 24-29. Abraham emphasizes the importance of marriage in the covenant through the selection of a worthy wife for Isaac. Rebekah receives a revelation concerning her unborn twin sons. When these sons are grown, Esau sells his birthright to Jacob. Isaac and his descendants are promised the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant. Jacob marries Leah and Rachel in the covenant. How might some of us make errors similar to Esau's, choosing things that bring immediate gratification rather than things that have eternal value?

Single Adults Fireside

On the evening of March 14, the Single Adults Fireside will be held at the Malone Building, 1801 Malone St. in Denton. Bring a side dish.

Ward Conference

Our Ward Conference will be held on Sunday, March 21 in the Gainesville Chapel. It begins at 10 a.m. and will not be having separate Sunday School and auxiliary meetings. After the conference we will "Linger Awhile" for a pot luck in the Cultural Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Young Women's Broadcast

Young Women ages 12 to 18, their mothers and all Young Women leaders are invited to participate in the General Young Women Meeting on March 27. The meeting will include addresses by a member of the First Presidency and by the Young Women general presidency. Where possible, young women, their mothers and their leaders are encouraged to meet together in chapels to view the broadcast. The theme for this year's meeting is, "Be Strong and of a Good Courage" (Joshua 1:9).



St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church welcomes you to come and experience a community of Christians truly striving to “worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 96:9). We are located in downtown Gainesville just east of the Cooke County Courthouse on the corner of California and Jefferson. Every Sunday we offer Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Continuing this Sunday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. and ending by 10:15 a.m., Fr. Hough, our priest, will be offering a Christian Education forum. We are at the end of a ten week series on the 10 Commandments given by God to His people. Each week we will look an individual commandment and discuss how we as God’s people strive to follow God’s most holy ways. We hope that you will come and participate, so that together we may uphold the Faith of the Christian Church.

This coming Wednesday, March 17, beginning with Mass at 6 p.m., St. Paul’s will begin its annual Wednesday Night Lenten Series. This week the meditation will be on “Accepting the Cross” and will highlight the Passion story through the eyes of the Roman Centurion at the foot of the cross. Please come and join us as we strive to observe a Holy Lent.

Wednesday Evening

6 p.m. Mass

6:40 p.m. Stations of the Cross

7 p.m. Soup & Salad Supper

7:30 p.m. Meditation and Discussion

8 p.m. End

Finally, this Thursday, March 18, beginning with Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall (located directly north of the Church), Fr. Hough will be offering a weekly Thursday morning Bible Study on the Acts of the Apostles. Our study will conclude no later than 11 a.m. Please come and study the Word of God and how it influences our everyday life.

Information

Please come and visit St. Paul’s historic Church. For more information call the Church Office at (940) 665-4705, e-mail us at stpaulgtx@att.net or visit our website at www.stpaulsgainesville.com



First Christian Church

Welcome

First Christian Church is located at 401 N. Dixon in Gainesville. Sunday School for all ages starts at 9 a.m., with worship at 10 a.m., where we celebrate the Lord’s Supper with an open communion table each Sunday. Sunday’s message by Rev. Mark Loewen is titled, “A Long Way From Home.” The Scripture reading is Luke 15:11-24.

FLEX Worship

FLEX worship begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center.

Lenten Bible Study

You’re one step away from the adventure of your life. Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, “Come?” There’s just one requirement: if you want to walk on water, you’ve got to get out of the boat. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Lunches

The Ministerial Alliance invites all people to the Lenten Lunch Series during the Wednesdays of Lent. It is held at noon at First Presbyterian Church. Each week a different church will provide a light lunch and a devotional. There is no cost, however, all donations will go to Abigail’s Arms in their efforts to build a domestic violence shelter.

Men’s Breakfast

Some of the tremendous life lessons that have been passed on at the Men’s Breakfast are: “It is what it is,” “Nothing more nothing less” and “You gotta do what you gotta do.”

Here’s the latest: “You know, you’re going to be somewhere anyway so it might as well be at the Men’s Breakfast,” on Saturday, March 13 at 9 a.m. The Men’s Breakfast: Good Food, Good Company, New Challenges.

Praying with Purpose

FCC is a congregation committed to prayer. We are offering a new opportunity to “pray with purpose” with others. The goal and vision of this group is, simply put, to pray for results. For this ministry to lift off, those who come will be challenged to pray for specific needs, continue to pray when we depart and to be observant for the work of God in our prayers. We will be gathering from noon to 1 p.m. on Mondays.

Contacts

First Christian Church is a place to engage your faith and allow God to mold you. If you have any questions about First Christian Church, please contact us at (940) 665-2053, email us at fccoffice@sbcglobal.net or go to our website at www.firstchristiangainesville.com.



Gainesville Bible Church

Sunday Schedule

9:30 a.m. Sunday School

Discipleship class - “Foundations for the Family”

Men’s class - Corinthians

Women’s class - Spiritual Strength

Children’s class - Bible Promises

Babies class - Bible stories

10:30 a.m. - Worship Service

Wednesday

7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study (1 John)

Hope Inn Christ

March 21 - During the Sunday School hour, Don and Cindy Willis will be here to discuss the home, Hope Inn Christ, to be built in Decatur for the boys at Gainesville State School that do not have a home to go to after they are released. This will be followed with a birthday celebration at Gainesville State School from 3 to 5 p.m.

Easter Sunday

March 28 - Easter! During the Sunday School hour, we will have an Easter Brunch. This will be followed with Joe Knox, past pastor of GBC, delivering the sermon.

Information

Gainesville Bible Church is located at 601 North Radio Hill Rd. in Gainesville. Our office number is 668-2781. For more information visit our website at www.gainesvillebiblechurch.com or email us at info@gainesvillebiblechurch.com.



Grace Friendship Baptist Church gave a dinner to honor Bro. Morris and Karen after worship service.

The worship message was powerful regarding highway and Heaven. Matthew 7:13-14.

Come join our worship service

Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday Bible Study - 11:00 a.m.

Grace Friendship Baptist Church is located at 1816 N. Luther Lane in Gainesville.



Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Church invites everyone to join our worship service on Sunday morning. The traditional service will begin at 9:00 a.m. The sermon will be based on the Gospel of Luke 15:1-3a, 11-32. The contemporary service will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday School for children and youth and Bible Study for the adults will begin at 10:15 a.m. The Adult Bible Class will be led by John Morris, who will continue the study of the book of Ecclesiastes this Sunday. For those who wish to arrive at 8:45 a.m., coffee and fellowship will be shared. A nursery will be provided.

Need Transportation?

Would you or a family member like to attend church or Sunday School, but you don’t have transportation? Do you know someone who would like a ride to church? We can help. It’s simple; just call the church at 668-7147 or Mischa Brown at 641-1231 before noon on the day prior to the day the ride is needed. A carpool volunteer in your area will be contacted to make it happen. We are excited for you to attend our services at Faith! Please don’t let transportation difficulties keep you from joining us. We would love to have your company and fellowship.

Ladies Bible Study

On Wednesday, March 17 the Ladies Bible Study group will meet at 9:30 a.m., continuing their study of Jesus’ ministry according the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The choir will meet for practice at 5:30 p.m.

Lenten Service

Lenten Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, preceded by a light meal in the fellowship hall at 5:45 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study

On Thursday, March 18 the Men’s Bible Study group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Helping Hands of Faith Thrift Store.

Helping Hands of Faith

Helping Hands of Faith, a mission of Faith Lutheran Church, is located at 719 Smith St. in the old Frankie Schmitz Shoe Factory building. Run by volunteers, this thrift store uses its profits for donations to the church and community. Funds are donated to organizations such as Stanford House, ABBA Women’s Center, Cooke County Home Hospice, CASA, CPS, Camp Sweeney, VISTO and several area Volunteer Fire Departments. Regular store hours are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. If you have items to donate, bring them to the store on regular store days. If you have large items that need to be picked up, call 668-4393.

Information

If there is any way that Pastor Scott Sundbye or Faith Lutheran Church can serve you, please let us know. The church number is 668-7147 and Pastor Sundbye’s home number is 612-5552.



Callisburg United Methodist Church

Sunday Review

Our acolyte for this Sunday was Clay McKenzie.

The Children’s program for this Sunday was presented by Barbara Smith.

The birthdays for this week include Trent West, being observed on March 7, John Papaionnou, being observed on March 9 and Jodie Knight being observed on March 13.

There were no anniversaries this week.

Our ushers were Ray Robertson and George Eierdam.

Our Liturgist, Dr. Fonda Huneycutt, read from the book of Mark 14: 32-42.

Barbara Smith, our music director, led the singing for the Sunday morning service.

Reverend Gordon’s message for this Sunday was “He Saw us in the Cup”.

Announcements

Sunday, March 14, we will be honoring all Girl Scouts in the Callisburg area.

We are getting another care package ready to be sent to our service people. Please bring your non-perishable items with you next Sunday, March 14.

Welcome

If there is anyone in the Northeastern part of Cooke County, looking for a new church home, please consider coming to visit us at 123 Oscar Cole Street here in Callisburg. We are a loving and caring group, and you are cordially invited to come to see for yourself.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Church Service: 11 a.m.

Children’s Program

The Children’s program for March 14 will be presented by Jane Stout.

The Children’s program for March 21 will be presented by Dale Hassell.

Information

Our Pastor’s name is Reverend Gene Gordon, and his cell phone number is (940) 735-1599. If you would like to more information about our little church, feel free to call him and/or you can arrange to meet him at our church.



First United Methodist Church

Welcome

First United Methodist Church welcomes you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:45 a.m. We are located at 214 S. Denton Street. Childcare is available for ages 5 and under.

Lenten Luncheons have begun on Wednesdays from noon-12:50 p.m. through March 24. First Presbyterian Church will host the luncheons and the light meals and devotionals are provided by local churches and pastors. The Lenten Luncheons are sponsored by the Gainesville Ministerial Alliance.

Methodist Men United meets on Saturday, March 20, at 9 am to work on some projects at the Second Time Around store. All men are invited.

GriefShare grief recovery group will begin on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 113-A. GriefShare is a 13-session study and offers biblically-based resources for those coping with the death of a loved one. This group will be facilitated by Jo Brannan. The group is open to all adults and open to the community. Child care will be available by registration prior to attending the group. Please call the church office at 665-3926 if you are interested or contact Jo Brannan at 612-2982 or (940) 395-3405..

The Children on Wednesday (C.O.W.) program is in progress. If you are interested in your child (ages 3through 5th grade) attending the Children on Wednesday program you will need to fill out a form in order for your child to have a ride from outlying schools. All GISD students must sign up before attending and contact Andrea Byars at 665-3926 to coordinate a school bus stop at the church. This program is open to the community. There is a registration fee of $30.00 for the months of January through April. For each additional child in the family the fee is only $15.00. Forms are available in the church office. There will be no COW the week of March 15-19 due to Spring Break.

George and Cindy Bryant will be hosting our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Many different activities are planned and light snacks will be provided. In the event of rain this event will be held in our church Fellowship Center. Directions will be available in upcoming Sunday Bulletins or from the church office.

The Learning Tree Preschool will have enrollment for Methodist families on Thursday, March 25. Registration will be open to the public on Sunday, March 28. Registration will be held at First United Methodist Church. Please call Connie Hoberer for times at 665-3926.

Second Time Around is a re-sale ministry that carries a wide variety of gently used clothing, books, household items, and furniture and has been serving the community and those in need since the 1970’s. Eula West was responsible for starting what was a small mission service and it has grown to serve more than just Cooke County. Profit from Second Time Around sales is given to mission projects of the church which include global-wide missions. Many needy persons are also helped free of charge. The store is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Second Time Around is located at 105 S. Denton Street and welcomes donations and shoppers.

On Sundays all youth meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Sr. High UMYF will meet on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with snack supper at 5:00 p.m. On Wednesdays the Jr. High UMYF will meet from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with snack supper at 5:00 p.m. Call Shawna Brinkley at 665-3926 to sign up for snack suppers. The UMYF has made a choice to “Go Green” and have placed recycling bins throughout the church. Please “think before you throw” your trash in a regular container. The Youth will have a fun day on Wednesday, March 17 when they travel to DFW Adventure Park to play Paintball games. Cost is $25.00 per person plus $10.00 for dinner afterwards. Please eat lunch before arriving at the church at 11:45 p.m. The group will return at 8:00 p.m.

Confirmation Class for youth in the 6th grade and older has begun. The class is meeting on Wednesday afternoons from 5-6 p.m. and is led by Pastor Don Yeager. Please call the church office for more information.

To receive more information about our church or any ongoing activities, please feel free to call the church office, 665-3926, or visit our website, www.fumcgainesville.com.



Whaley United Methodist Church

Trying to find "balance" in any family is often like a circus act. No matter what the shape of the family, "group dynamics" are always at work in each person's unique personality. Whether it is "power" struggles, "hide and seek", "secrets", "conspiracies", "selfishness", "illness", "rejection", "jealousy" or anything else, families are always doing a “balancing act”.

This Sunday at Whaley we will be exploring the ways God helps every family find "balance".

Maybe you think your family is a "family circus" also. Ha. Many are. Come and be with us this Sunday at Whaley as we seek to learn from God together. Can God help bring "balance" to the "family circus"? We won't know unless we let God be the "Ring Master".

Pancake Breakfast

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour this Saturday night before going to bed. Pancake Breakfast this Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., sponsored by the Whaley X-men. The public is invited to join Whaley members for this “Daylight Savings Time Pancake Bonanza!”



New Beginnings Fellowship Church

Bible Study Review

Subject: Giving to the needy. When you give to the needy, do it in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. This study is found in the books of Matt.6: 1-4; Matt. 5: 14-16; 1 Pet. 1: 22-25; Deut. 15: 10-11; Matt. 23:13-29; Prov. 16: 18-19 Ps. 25: 8-9. Your motives for all you do is known to God. The praise from man is very short but the rewards of God are eternal. All men are like grass and all their glory is like the flowers of the fields; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.When you give to the needy, do so without a grudging heart;and the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. God guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. All our words, actions & deeds are known to God. We can hide nothing from Him.

Sunday Review

March 7, we learned "The Importance of Patience In Our Lives" Scriptures being Ps. 37: 1-9; Phil. 4: 4-7;Ps. 40: 1-4; Rom. 5"1-5; Prov. 3: 5-8; Heb. 10: 1-4 God offers us help for today and hope for the future. Unwaivering confidence in God is our anecdote for fear & lonliness. How can our patience be strengthend? Through prayer, hardships & difficulties.If you trust in the Lord, have patience and wait upon Him you will have the peace of God in your heart and will know that you can face any trial here on earth, simply because you know God is with you always." Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding."

Welcome

You are invited to join us for Bible Study on Wed. evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. at our temporary location at the Buffalo Bill Theater at Lone Oak Ranch located at 8484 So. FM 372, Gainesville.

Contact Information Pastor Lewis Acrey at (214) 767-5518 or (972) 242-3764.



New Life Bible Church

NLBC is growing with each passing week, in numbers, but more importantly, spiritually. Pastor Andy Anderson is helping the church fellowship learn to listen to the Spirit, who causes them to grow closer to Christ. All who want to experience this growth are invited to worship and fellowship with this body of believers on Sunday morning.

Adult Bible Fellowship

Pastor Andy Anderson leads an adult bible study each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in room 204. This is an interactive Bible study which helps all those attending to increase their understanding of God’s Word. The fellowship is currently studying the book of Hebrews.

“Teach Me Your Way”

Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. youth pastor Robert Kelley is teaching a study on surrender to Christ and submission to his way. The goal of New Life is to deepen our students’ knowledge of God’s word, thereby encouraging Christ-likeness. All area youth are invited to participate in this study.

Young Women’s Ministry

Amy Dulock and Anna Gleaton invite all area high school-aged young ladies to join their growing class. Their goal is to present the gospel and teach the girls how to make the Word of God applicable to the life of teen-aged girls today, as they study from the book, “A Young Woman After God’s Own Heart” by Elizabeth George. This class starts at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday morning.

New Life Family Prayer

Each Sunday morning those wishing to join in corporate prayer are invited to come together in one of the front hall Sunday school rooms from 9 to 9:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to lift our church and our leadership up in prayer, as well as others who come to mind.

Music in the Morning

Children ages Nursery through 6th grade are invited to join in on our music program every Sunday morning in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. Children learn to worship the Lord through lifting their voices in song. After this special time of worship, the youngsters are dismissed to their Sunday school classes, where they learn the word of God through bible lessons designed for their individual age groups.

Praise and Worship

Steven Dulock and the praise team (Amy Dulock, Anna Gleaton, Robert Gleaton, Charlie Hadel, and Bradley Salinas) lead the congregation in contemporary praise and worship every Sunday morning before the church receives the Word of God. Everyone is invited to experience this time of praise, lifting your voice to our Creator.

AWANA

NLBC believes in preparing the young people for battle as they go out into the world. AWANA encourages children and youth to learn God’s word through memorization, reinforcing lessons, and fun games and activities. The AWANA program is on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and includes children who turned three by Sept. 1 as well as Junior High and High School age students.

Monthly Men’s Breakfast

The first Saturday of every month NLBC men meet at the church for breakfast, fellowship, and a time of study and prayer. The next fellowship is April 3 at 7:30 a.m. Come, and bring a friend to this growing fellowship.

Every fourth Sunday of the month members of New Life Bible meet after church to minister to the young men at the Gainesville State School. If you feel called to participate in this ministry, please see Robert Gleaton at the church.

Church Vision

New Life Bible Church exists to glorify God by introducing people to Jesus Christ, to develop them in Christian living, making a positive impact in our generation and in the world. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., and the morning worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. A nursery is provided from 9:30 a.m. to noon each Sunday. New Life Bible Church is located at 3901 E. Broadway (about a half mile from Radio Hill Road on FM 678 just before the Gainesville State School).

You may contact us by e-mail at newlifebiblechurch@suddenlinkmail.com and you can find us on the web at newlifebible.com.



First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville

Welcome

You are welcome to visit or join the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville under the direction of the Rev. John Hare at 401 S. Denton at Church St.

Saturday

The Boat Safety Class is at 9 a.m.

The Prayer Quilt Ministry meets at 10 a.m.

Sunday

Adult Sunday School is at 9 a.m.

Services are at 10:30 a.m.

The Children’s Sunday School is from the sanctuary after the Children’s Sermon.

On March 14 the Fellowship Ministry Committee will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon after services.

Baked potatoes are on the menu and green is the color of the day.

Lenten Study is at 7:00 p.m.

Sermon

The sermon for Sunday is, “No More Glamping in Gilgal.”

Sunday Review

Pat and Katie Price are the greeters for March; and Christi Weems is Pulpit Assistant.

Tuesday

The Session meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

The Lenten Study group meets at 10 a.m. in the church parlor.

At noon there will be a Lenten Lunch.

The BATTLE (Be All That The Lord Expects) group for middle school youth meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Choir practice is at 7 p.m. with Barbara Brady, director of music and organist.

Thursday

All newsletter articles are due in the church office by noon.

The Reflections Circle meeting is at 7 p.m.

Hygiene kits are being collected for Haiti.

Peanut Butter, Jelly (in plastic jars), and toilet paper or any other donations are requested for VISTO.



Westminster Presbyterian Church

Please join us this weekend as we will have a Missions meeting with Gene and LuAnn Bowman who are the leaders of the border ministry called BEAMM. (Border Evangelism and Mercy Ministries)

Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. will be soup and desserts with a program from the Bowmans.

Sunday morning during Sunday School the Bowman's will talk about the border and what we can do to help.