Published: July 10, 2009 11:08 am      

Church News 07/10/2009

Bear Head Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School

The Bear Head Baptist Church will have their Vacation Bible School on Saturday, July 11. We will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

It is for children from ages of 5 years to those going into the 6th grade this fall. Each site will be different from the last. There will be Bible stories and lessons, crafts, music, fun, games, snacks and refreshments.

If anyone needs a ride they can call 940-612-2163 or 940-763-6173. We will be glad to pick your children up and bring them home if you need it. We will have a ‘family time’ from 3-4 p.m., where we encourage a;; parents to join us to see what their children did and enjoy some cookies and refreshments following ‘family time’.

Our Bible School will be led by pastor, Brother David Whittington. Brother David and his wife Linda just celebrated their first anniversary as the pastor of the Bear Head Baptist Church. They reside in the Moss Lake Estates. Their address is 20 Falls Creek Circle.

Welcome

If you live in the area we would love to have you come and worship with us. Our service time is 10 a.m. for Sunday morning Bible study and 11 a.m. for Worship Service.

Wednesday night Prayer Meeting is at 7 p.m. We are doing a study in the book of Revelation on Wednesday nights.





Calvary Baptist Church

Branches of the Vine

Branches of the Vine, a gospel singing group will be in concert at 11 am on Sunday, July 19th. Everyone is invited to join us for this special concert presentation. There is no admission charge, however; a “love offering" will be taken.

Egg Cartons Needed

A local individual is donating farm fresh eggs to our food pantry. We are in need of egg cartons to place them in. If anyone has some, please drop them by the church office between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Home Baked Goodies

The children are selling homemade cookies and brownies in the kitchen before Bible study for a donation to the Children's Camp Fund." Buy a goodie--satisfy your sweet tooth and satisfy a child's need to go to summer camp. What a deal!

CBC Regular Worship Times

Sunday

9:45 a.m. Bible study

11 a.m. Morning Worship

5 p.m. Adult Choir Practice

6 p.m. Evening Worship

6 p.m. Kingdom Kids Class

Wednesday

6 p.m. Prayer Meeting

6 p.m. Children & Youth Activities

Friday

9 a.m. Men's Prayer Time

Welcome

Calvary Baptist Church is a loving church where people from every walk of life feel comfortable and at home. You are invited to join us this week for worship as we "Lift Up The Name of Jesus" and demonstrate the love of Christ to those in attendance.





Cross Point Baptist Church

Sunday in Review

Our message this week was brought by Brgeso. Gerald Bridges. It was based on Isaiah 45. Isaiah is quoted more times in the New Testament than any other Old Testament book. Its first 39 chapters deal with the judgment of nations. God called Cyrus by name before birth, just as He did each of us. We were individuals before birth, not just pieces of flesh. Jerimiah 1. Psalms 139. God knew everyone before they were born. God is a forgiving God. John 3:18. We are not living in a universe ruled by chance. God knows all that we think, do,or say. No child of God should be talking about luck. God patiently and firmly molds us. Our greatest need is forgiveness of sin and redemption in Jesus. Just as there is a Heaven for the redeemed, there is Hell for the lost. Revelation 20:15. We each make our own choice between Heaven or Hell.

Prayer Requests

The President and all our leaders, our military men and women, all youth in our community, Brother Johnny and his family, Brother James and his family, all the youth and children's workers, bus ministry, our church, mission trip, VBS, and those who are traveling.

Announcements

VBS is July 27-31. Let Mary know how you can help.

Need a teacher for children or youth on Wednesday evenings.

www.pocketpower.org

Sign up for nursing home visits the first Sunday of each month.

Sunday Schedule

Bible study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

FALO Youth 5 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule

Prayer and Bible study 6:30 p.m.

Crosspoint Kidz 6:30-8 p.m.

Information

For more information call Brother Johnny Moore at 940-736-5342 or Brother James Bridges at 940-231-3672.

Transportation is available.







Cross Point Baptist Church

Sunday in Review

Our message this week was brought by Brgeso. Gerald Bridges. It was based on Isaiah 45. God called Cyrus by name before birth, just as He did each of us. We were individuals before birth, not just pieces of flesh. Jerimiah 1. Psalms 139. God knew everyone before they were born. God is a forgiving God. John 3:18. We are not living in a universe ruled by chance. God knows all that we think, do,or say. No child of God should be talking about luck. God patiently and firmly molds us. Our greatest need is forgiveness of sin and redemption in Jesus. Just as there is a Heaven for the redeemed, there is Hell for the lost. Revelation 20:15. We each make our own choice between Heaven or Hell.

Prayer Requests

The President and all our leaders, our military men and women, all youth in our community, Brother Johnny and his family, Brother James and his family, all the youth and children's workers, bus ministry, our church, mission trip, VBS, and those who are traveling.

Announcements

VBS is July 27-31. Let Mary know how you can help.

Need a teacher for children or youth on Wednesday evenings.

www.pocketpower.org

Sign up for nursing home visits the first Sunday of each month.

Sunday Schedule

Bible study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

FALO Youth 5 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule

Prayer and Bible study 6:30 p.m.

Crosspoint Kidz 6:30-8 p.m.

Information

For more information call Brother Johnny Moore at 940-736-5342 or Brother James Bridges at 940-231-3672.

Transportation is available.







First Baptist Church

Jesus’ Crowd

What kind of people do you like to spend time with? This Sunday, we will ask that question of our Lord. Join us for either morning worship experience, at 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. The message will be “Jesus’ Crowd.”

Summer Prime Time

This Thursday, July 16, we will have our first summer event for seniors. Our normal Prime Time Bible Study occurs every Thursday over lunch, September through May. This summer we are offering two special events, staring July 16. If you are over 60, join us! Come for a great program and lunch, starting at 10:30 a.m.

New Community

Every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. we offer our special “New Community” service for all ages. The service includes a time of prayer, great worship, and verse-by-verse teaching through the Word of God. Join us each Wednesday for “New Community.” We will save a seat for you!





Grand Avenue Baptist Church

Sunday Review

As we entered the auditorium Sunday morning Carol McConnell was playing “Showers of Blessing” on the grand piano.

Choice Stephens opened the morning worship with prayer. We wished Ginger Latham a happy birthday,

Al Latham and Bud Synoground took up the offering and C. J. Oldaker collected the pennies in the little red wagon.

Carol McConnell played “Onward Christian Soldiers.”

Bro. Bill Black's sermon was from Exodus 33:13-23. Moses had found favor with God and he asked to see God's face. But, verse 20 says no man can see God and live.

Bro. Black quoted Max Lucado's thoughts on this passage. God hid Moses in the cleft of the rock, covering him with His hand. Moses caught a glimpse of God's back as He passed by. Shouldn't we, like Moses, be asking for a glimpse of God's glory? We are told to seek His face and His glory, to draw closer to Him. But, we must be the best we can be when we seek His face.

Al Latham and Kevin Sandmann assisted Bro. Black in serving the Lord's Supper. After we sang a hymn we were dismissed.

Church Camp

Church Camp meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Barbara Roberson and MariahSmith are leading the children in a variety of activities.

Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group meets on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. and anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to come.

Church Schedule

Sunday

9 a.m. coffee, breakfast and fellowship

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

10:40 a.m. Morning Worship

6 p.m. Prayer Meeting and study of Psalms in little chapel.

Wednesday

7 p.m. Prayer Meeting and study of Acts led by Assoc. Pastor Benny Strong

7 p.m. Youth Get Together with Assoc. Pastor Kevin Sandmann and Assoc. Youth Director Josh Carpenter

Information

GABC is located in the 600 block of North Grand Ave with off-street parking and the entrance on the east side of the Church on Clements St.







Grace Friendship Baptist Church

Mary Fay Jackson and Mike Culpepper Host Morning Service

Grace Friendship Baptist Church cordially invites you to attend our worship service Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Mary Fay Jackson and Mike Culpepper will lead us in song of praise and worship to our Lord Jesus.

Sunday Services

We want to invite you to worship with us Sunday mornings at 9:45 am, Morning Worship Service 11 am, Evening Worship Service 6 pm. Wednesday Bible Study 6 pm and Thursday Bible Study 11 am. Larry W. Huffman, Pastor. Church located at 1816 Luther Lane in Gainesville. For more information call 940-668-6363.

Mike Culpepper and Mary Fay Jackson have co-written several songs that have charted in the top 20's by Christian Country Music Association (CCMA) in Power Source Magazine of Nashville, Tennessee.

Mary Fay is a well-known songwriter, recording artist, musician, television producer and promoter. She is the host of an award-winning television program called Texas Country Gospel. The program airs weekly on the Gospel Music Television Network and is broadcast over Sky Angel Network, Glory Star Satellite, Promiseland Television Network, and over 300 cable companies and independent TV stations, plus international broadcasts in India and the U.K

Mike Culpepper of Burleson is a dynamic Country Singer and chart topping songwriter. A talented performer with a resounding, unique "country" voice.



Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Sunday Review

Pastor David Hartwig told us the highlights of the story of Joseph, beginning in Hebrews 11:22. Joseph earned a spot in the "Hall of Faithfulness," as Hebrews 11 is called, by exhibiting trust in God's promises. The sermon's information about the life of Joseph came from Genesis 30-50. A lesson that may be learned from Joseph's life, other than the value of faith in God, is that favoritism within a family is harmful.

To hear insightful sermons such as this one, visit us at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 14777 S. FM 372 in the Mountain Springs Community. You are also invited to join us for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Morning Worship Service at 11 a.m. We have a well-equipped nursery for babies up to two years. Special packets of quiet activities are kept in the foyer for the older children. We are a child-friendly church.

Bible Study

The church also invites visitors to its Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. It is a time to come in casual dress, Bible in hand if you have one, for an informal study of God's Word.

Angel Food Ministries

Mt. Pleasant Church is an Angel Food Ministries provider. This program sells food boxes filled with good, nutritious food at an affordable price. Anyone can buy these boxes; no income restrictions apply. For more information, call Sally Teel at 637-2220. Menus for July are available at the church. The last day to order from the July menu is July 12. The food will be distributed on July 25.

Women of Faith Conference

A group of women are planning a trip to Oklahoma City for a Women of Faith conference on October 30-31. Contact the church at 637-2371 if you are interested in going.

Performing Special Music

Anyone who is interested in performing special music with the Second Sunday Singers should meet for practice at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary on Sunday, July 12.

Happy Birthday and Anniversary

Happy Birthday to Taylor Boaz on July 3. Happy Anniversary to Spencer and Linda Bevers on July 6.

Information

To learn more about Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, visit our website at www.mtpleasantbaptistchurchonline.net.





Temple Baptist Church

“Reaching Out In Love”

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

Next Sunday

8:15 a.m. Early Service

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

10:45 a.m. Late Service

5 p.m. Falls Creek Parents Meeting

5:30 p.m. Girls Youth Discipleship

6 p.m. Boys Youth Discipleship

6 p.m. Evening Service

7 p.m. Youth Encouragers Training

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 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?

July Events

July 26, F3 Food, Fun, Fellowship, Classic games.

August Events

Aug. 3-7, Kids Camp, at Riverbend, Glenrose, Tx. For 3rd through 6th grade.

Aug. 23, F3 Food, Fun, Fellowship, Movie Night.

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 665-9789 or www.tbcgainesville.org.







Vilott Baptist Church

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20 -NIV).

Practice for Musical

Attention all kids!! We are practicing for our annual summer musical, “Boldly Proclaim.” You don’t want to miss being a part of this. Come on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and join the fun. And everyone is invited to the performance on August 16.

Business Meeting

We’ve got some other special things coming up this summer that you will want to put on your calendar. This Sunday night we will be having our business meeting. There are a lot of things to discuss, and we want your input.

Family Fun Night

July 17 at 7 p.m. come join in for Family Fun Night. We will have games, movies, and snacks. We are also doing something new this time, Christian karaoke. Everybody will get the chance to participate. You can take the microphone, or you can join in and sing along. We’re going to have a great time, and we would like you to be there, too. So tune up your instruments and warm up your voice and get ready for some singing and praising the Lord.

Sunday Services

We want to invite you to attend our worship services that begin Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with a fellowship breakfast. Sunday School starts around 10 a.m. and the regular worship service is at 11 a.m. Our Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m.

Services During the Week

We have services several times a week for people who live busy lives. We have Wednesday evening services that start with a meal at 6 p.m. and youth services and prayer meeting at 7 p.m. We have something for all ages. There is a Thursday small group Bible study at 10 a.m. that concludes with a meal. We have something nearly every day, so there is no excuse not to come and get involved.

Vilott Better Breathers

The Vilott Better Breathers hold their monthly meetings at the Whitesboro Library. If you want more information, please call Linda Kirkpatrick at 903-564-9335.

Welcome

Come sing with us, pray with us, worship with us. We love you and want to be a part of your life.

You may call on our Pastor Rick Isham with questions or other spiritual needs.

You may call the church office at 940-665-1629.







Christian Science Society

On Sunday, July 12, the subject for our weekly Bible lesson is, “Sacrament“ which will include quotations from the Bible and correlative passages from “Man” by Mary Baker Eddy, our founder, which explains the readings from the Bible, from a spiritual perspective.

Welcome

Our services are held at 115 East Hird Street, at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is cordially invited. Our reading room is always open to all before our services.

For any additional information call Bob Schafer at 903-564-7449.







Church of Jesus Christ

Sunday School Corner

Sister Penny Green

I recently learned some alarming statistics pertaining to suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 15-24. Suicide rates for ages 10-14 have increased by 51 percent between 1981 and 2004. Each week in the United States we lose approximately 100 young people to suicide, and four out of five have given clear warning signs. Why? Why do so many young people think that ending their life is the only answer to escape their pain? Why are they so hopeless? Don’t they know Jesus loves them? Don’t they know that someone cares about them? Don’t they know that someone somewhere wants to help them? The answer is “no” they don’t know. My goal as Sunday School Superintendent is to make sure the young people in our community, in our church, and in our homes don’t become just another number in the statistics. Our kids need love. They need God’s love, and every member of the church can make a difference in the life of a child. It’s not just a job for the Sunday School teacher. I am so proud to be a part of such a loving church. I truly believe we can show that much needed love to this world because I see that love each week. In a sister’s warm smile, in an elder sharing a piece of candy, in the usher opening a door, in the minister’s welcoming hand shake, in a teen’s friendly hug, in a worship leader’s heartfelt song, in the little things you may think go unnoticed.

Schedule of Services

Sunday Morning adult and children's Sunday School -- 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship -- 11 a.m.

Sunday Night service -- 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night "The 12 Steps for Christians" -- 6 p.m.

Wednesday Night service and Youth Support -- 7 p.m.







The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Welcome

Everyone is welcome to the Sunday services at the Gainesville Ward and the auxiliary lessons that follow the Sacrament Meeting -- Sunday School (We are studying in the Doctrine and Covenants this year), and Relief Society and Priesthood.

The primary children meet from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Young Men and Young Women and Relief Society and Priesthood meet the last period of the day, from 12:15 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fourth of July Activity

On the 4th of July, the Scouts raised the flag at the LDS Church in Gainesville. The activity began at 8 a.m. and there was a pancake breakfast afterward in the Cultural Hall of the Church.

Patriotic Activity Day

On July 10, the Primary (children’s organization) of the church will be having a Patriotic Activity Day beginning at 2 p.m. Decorate and wear your crazy hat. We will be singing patriotic songs and a parade.

Ward Temple Trip

The ward temple trip will be the second Saturday of July at 5 p.m. We will carpool from the church.

Single Adults

On Sunday, July 12 the Single Adults will be having their Potluck and Fireside at the Malone building in Denton.

Cannery Trip

A visit to the Cannery in Carrolton is planned for Monday, July 13. We will carpool and leave in time to start at 9 a.m. Contact person is Sharon Carlile at 940-580-3414.

Empty Nesters

Empty Nesters will meet on July 13 at the Bramblett's home at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish.

Denton Jubilee

Denton Jubilee -- It's Coming! July 24-25. Visit www.dentonjubilee.org for information. Enjoy all the events planned for the members. The Banquet at the Stake Center, the Road Shows performed by the Youth ages 14-18. A Fireside with guest speaker, President of the Young Women of the Church Elaine Dalton. The Fireside will be held at Guyer High School at 7501 Teasley Lane in Denton. The Service Project will be held on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. On Sunday, July 26 the Stake will have the Sacrament Meeting together. The broadcast will start at 10 a.m. and be in all the chapels of the Stake.

There will be a Combined Stake Sacrament meeting on Sunday, July 26 at 10 am. As a fitting close to the Jubilee Celebration, The stake will hold a joint, stake-wide sacrament Meeting. This will be broadcast from the Stake Center to all the buildings in our Stake. Members will be privileged to receive messages from Sister Dalton, Young Women President and Elder Jim Martino, and President Steve Petersen. Following the broadcast, the members may return to their homes.

Service Projects

The Service Projects performed during this 50th Jubilee Celebration included preparing and donating 50 Hygiene Kits to Cooke County Family Crisis Center, presenting a Genealogical Seminar for the community co-sponsored by Cross Timbers Genealogical Society and North Central Texas College and free equine lessons to children of the Cooke County 4-H Clubs Equine classes at the Gann Ranch.

Genealogy Library

Make a trip to the Family History Center in Gainesville at the LDS church to search for your ancestors. There is no charge for this service. We have knowledgeable members to help you. The FHC is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact person is Darlene Denton at 665-7791.

Food Storage

Do you have your one year of food storage? Members are encouraged to store essential foods to sustain life in cases of emergencies. A visit to the cannery in Carrolton is planned for Monday, July 13. We have to leave in time to start at 9 a.m. contact person is Sharon Carlile, 940-580-3414.





St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Welcome

We invite you to come join us at Gainesville’s historic St. Paul’s at 411-415 E. California St. You can contact our church at 940-665-4705 for more information, send us an email at stpaulgltx@att.net or visit our web site at www2.nortexinfo.net/StPaul.

Sunday Schedule

Services are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.







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 the Reverend Mark Loewen is entitled, "How to Worship God without Getting Zapped." The Scripture reading is 2 Samuel 6:1-23. Come and join us! You will be welcomed with open arms!

Men’s Breakfast

Our Men’s Breakfast will be Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. at the church. After successfully pulling off the best fellowship meal FCC has ever experienced, it’s time to rest, relax, and bask in the glory. The Men’s Breakfast, where the bacon is crispy, the pancakes are round, and the eggs are yellow. Don't miss this opportunity for fun and fellowship!

Wedding Shower

You are invited to a church-wide “Come and Go Display Shower” honoring Delilah Warren and Johnny Maples. It is Saturday, July 11 from 2-3:30 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall.

Ice Cream Lick and Slurp

Homemade ice cream galore! Bring your freezer full of your favorite homemade ice cream to share with other ice cream lovers. This Sunday at 6 p.m. we will gather in the Christian Life Center and celebrate God’s blessings through ice cream, games and fun.

Contacts

If you have any questions about First Christian Church, please contact us at 940-665-2053, e-mail us at fccoffice@sbcglobal.net or go to our website at www.firstchristiangainesville.com.







Gainesville Bible Church

Veggie Tale Movie

Join us for a day of fun and excitement. Parents shop ‘til you drop. Bring the kids and let them enjoy the newest Veggie Tale movie, “A lesson on Confidence.”

The Veggie Tale premiere movie begins, at 11 a.m. this Saturday at Gainesville Bible Church at 601 N. Radio Hill Rd. Open seating available.





Faith Lutheran Church

Sunday Sermon

Sunday Service The sermon is based on the Gospel of Mark 6:14-21.

Anniversaries

Dominic and Courtney Quinones, Jason and Alicia Rupert and Rich and Jan Worstell.

ACT

ACT (Active Christians Together) will meet at the church Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of good food and fellowship.

Camp Faith

The Last Day for Camp Faith will be July 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m., for boys and girls 10 years and older. The purpose of the camp is to provide youth with opportunity for community service, development of life skills and values, growth in faith and to have fun. It is important to pre-register by contacting Faith Lutheran at 940-668-7147.

Ladies Morning Bible Study

On Wednesday, July 15 the Ladies’ Morning Bible study Group will meet at 9:30 a.m. This group is studying the life of Christ according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, comparing and contrasting the accounts.

Helping Hands of Faith Mission

Helping Hands of Faith, a mission of Faith Lutheran Church, is located at 719 Smith St. in the old Frankie Schmitz Shoe Factory building. Regular store hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have items to donate, Helping Hands will accept donated items on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. If you need to have items picked up, call 668-4393.

Welcome

Faith Lutheran church invites everyone to join our worship services on Sunday morning. The early traditional service will begin at 9 a.m. The new contemporary service begins at 10 a.m. Sunday School for children and youth and Bible Study for the adults will begin at 10:15 a.m. Leading this group are John Morris, and Mark Lippe. The Adult Bible Study from the contemporary service is studying the Mission of Our Church. For those who wish to arrive at 8:45 a.m. there will be coffee, juice, doughnuts and fellowship shared. A nursery will be provided for all services.

Contact Us

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. Faith Lutheran’s website is www.faithlutheranlcms.com.

Bible verse for the Week: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).

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 to 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.







Callisburg United Methodist Church

Sunday Review

Our acolyte for this Sunday was Clay McKenzie and Cody Pollard.

The Children’s program for this Sunday, July 5 was presented by Barbara Smith.

The ushers for the month of July, are Mike and Doyle Smith. Our Liturgist for the month of July is Norman Minor.

Barbara Smith, our Music Director led the singing during the Sunday Morning Service.

The AFFIRMATION of FAITH, the Apostles CREED, and our scriptural readings which were from Luke 13: 6 - 9 was read by Norman Miner.

Reverend Gordon presented a very inspirational sermon today which was entitled “The Barren Victory”.

Children’s Program

The Children’s program for the following Sunday, July 12 will be presented by Jane Stout.

The Children’s program for the following Sunday, July 19 will be presented by Dale Hassell.

Birthdays

The birthdays for this week are Mike Smith, being observed on Thursday, July 9, 2009 and Lenora Conaway, being observed on Friday,

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 St. here in Callisburg.

We are a loving and caring group, and you are cordially invited to come and see for yourself.

Sunday Services

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Church Service: 11 a.m.

Wear Red on Fridays

We ask that you continue to wear red on Fridays to show support for all of our service people, including all military, fire, and police, who willingly place themselves in harms way in order to protect our freedom, safety, and security. May we never take these people for granted.

Information

Our Pastor’s name is Reverend Gene Gordon, and his home phone number is 940-686-0380. If you would like to more information about our little church, feel free to call him at home and/or you can arrange to meet him at our church.

“Most people don’t care how much you know - Until AFTER they know how much you care “







Collinsville United Methodist Church

Welcome

Everyone is invited to worship with us. Come join us.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship Service 11 a.m.

Bible Study

Bible Study is Monday morning at 10 a.m.

Vacation Bible School

Wow! What a great week of Vacation Bible School down on the Bayou with the tadpoles, crawfish, gators and crocs. We had 41 children in these four groups of Bayou denizens.

“Flash,” the firefly, told the children to "Fear Not! God is with us;" JocLa Croc said, "Fear Not-God is powerful." Belle the long billed bird said "Fear Not- God does what He says He'll do." Blossom the opossum said "Fear Not-God gives us life;" Tucker the turtle said "Fear Not-God cares for us."

Teresa Stopher, the organizer of VBS, and fifteen staffers did a wonderful job in presenting a week of encouraging the children to be always mindful of God's presence in their everyday lives. The Mission Collection of $243 was given to the organization of "Children Helping Children."

Sunday Review

Sunday, June 5, our worship service remembered the birthday of our great nation and those who had fought for our freedom. Especially our freedom to worship God without fear of persecution. Jim Blankenship read the Declaration of Independence while Sherrie Worthington played background music "My Country Tis of Thee."

Dr. Philip Coats and family were out of town visiting with relatives that just returned after living in China for the past two years. Mr. Carl Garrison, a Lay Speaker for Methodist Churches, took his text from II Samuel 5:1-5, 10-12. The scripture tells us how David looked to God in leading the Israelites to unite all the tribes of Israel and become a great kingdom. Mr. Garrison compared that to America's many wars and how we look to God for leadership in bringing peace to our great nation, and throughout the world. This was a very inspiring message.

We look forward to having Dr. Coats return to the pulpit this Sunday, June 12.







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.

This Sunday

This Sunday, July 12, Rev. Don Yeager will continue a sermon series titled, “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart”. This week’s sermon is titled, “When God Asks You to Obey,” based on 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19.

Kids Day Out

Kids Day Out has begun for children age five through 5th grade. Children under five may attend only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. On July 15 the children will go to the Leonard Park Zoo and the Muenster Pool. A $5 registration fee is required and a nominal fee of $5 for each event is also required. Registration forms are available in the church office. This program is open to the community.

Summer Events

Other upcoming summer events for children and youth include Music Camp July 13-19, led by Daniel Banke, Director of Music at FUMC, children and youth summer camp at Lake Bridgeport, and the Junior High Mystery Ramble, July 29-August 1, along with other fun and faith-filled events.

Second Time Around

Our Second Time Around resale store is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and carries a wide variety of gently used clothing, books, household items, jewelry, and furniture. Come and check out our bargains. Second Time Around is located at 105 S. Denton St. and welcomes donations and shoppers.

Youth

On Sunday the youth meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Our new summer hours for Wednesdays are as follows. UMYF will meet beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. with no snack supper provided. Sundays will start with Snack Supper at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Any youth needing a ride to UMYF needs to contact Shawna Brinkley at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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