Gainesville Daily Register
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Callisburg Church of Christ
The last month has been a busy one at the Callisburg Church of Christ! Our Vacation Bible School in June was a great success and we want to thank everyone who pitched in and helped out with the program, then we had a large group go spend an evening at the Ballpark in Arlington to watch the Texas Rangers, we had a great fellowship luncheon the end of June and this week had a movie and pizza night with the youth group! We’ll be having another fellowship meal on July 29 following morning services and are scheduling a movie night for the younger kids of the congregation as well. We have also been busy collecting fans for the needy to help out over the summer, and food for VISTO.
While we have a lot of activities going on our primary purpose at the Callisburg Church of Christ is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and worship God. We would love to have you come and join us! Sunday mornings sermon is entitled “Whose House Are You Building?” Please consider coming out and joining us. We have Sunday School for all ages beginning at 9:30 a.m. Worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. Come visit us soon, we promise you a warm welcome from a loving group.
Callisburg United Methodist Church
Again, you are invited to attend the Callisburg United Methodist Church located at 123 Oscar Cole St. in Callisburg. Our Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m. and church services begin at 11 a.m.
There is a correction for past issues of this newsletter. Our Pastor, Kathy Brown, is not from Sadler as previously stated. She is from Whitesboro, and was the Children’s Director at the church there. When Pastor Gowling could not be at the Sadler services, Pastor Kathy Brown spoke in his place.
This Sunday, July 15, Polly Williams had the children’s time. The Scripture reading this Sunday was from the Old Testament: II Samuel 6:1-15 and the New Testament: Luke 11:8-11.
The title of Pastor Brown’s sermon was “Practicing the Presence of God” and challenged the congregation to practice the presence of God.
Announcements:
Sunday, July 22: Administrative Council meeting after church.
Saturday, July 28: Baby Shower for Jami Hamilton, 2-4 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. It’s a girl! Selections at Target/Babies-R-Us/Wal-Mart.
Sunday, July 29: Trustee Meeting after church.
Saturday, Aug 18: Baby Shower for Karly Holder, 2-4 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall. It’s a boy! Selections at Target/Babies-R-Us/Wal-Mart.
Saturday, Sept. 8: Community Club Garage Sale — Proceeds will go to the Community Club, Parkhill Park and Callisburg Fire Department.
Pastor Kathy Brown can be reached at the church by calling 665-1985 or 940-300-1278. Pastor Bown will be in classes for the next three weeks and in her absence, you may contact Doyle Henderson (Sadler Pastor), Cell 903-227-7868 or Home 903-651-0068.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Welcome
Visitors are always welcome at our church services and activities at 1503 W. California Street.
On Sunday, our Sacrament Meeting is from 10 to 11:10 a.m.
Sunday School is from 11:20 a.m. to noon.
Priesthood Meeting, Relief Society, Young Men and Young Women meet from 12:10 to 1 p.m.
The Primary services for children ages three to 12 are from 11:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children meet together to sing and hear talks from children and meet in age-group classes for a gospel lesson and activities.
Nursery is for children from 18 months to three years old.
Youth Stake Dance
The next Youth Stake Dance is Saturday, July 21.
Potluck Goodbye
There will be a Potluck Goodbye for the Oakley family this Sunday after church. Please email Sister Brown or Sister Heather Lybbert as to what we still need.
Family Outing
The Ward Family Outing to celebrate July 24 starts at 6:30 p.m. on the 24th on the East Beach at Lake Kiowa. Bring a picnic dinner for your family and the ward will provide drinks and dessert. There are grills to cook your own hotdogs and hamburgers (bring your charcoal and lighter fluid). Sign up on the sheet at church to get on the list for the front gate so you can get in.
Clothing Exchange
This year’s Clothing Exchange is at the Stake Center on July 28 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a great program the Stake started a few years ago to help with school clothes. We will be taking the donations to the Stake Center earlier in the week. You don't have to donate in order to get clothes and shoes. Just arrive early because things go fast and they will close promptly at 11:30 a.m.
Cub Scouts CAN
The Cub Scouts of Troop 670 are still collecting aluminum cans as a fund raising event. Please keep all of your aluminum cans and bring them to church on Sunday mornings or to the church on Wednesday evenings between 7 and 8 p.m. Receptacles will be available for depositing the cans. Call Jim Peless at (903) 429-6535 for more information. Thank you for your support!
Work on Genealogy
The Family History Center is open for members and the public on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The center is at 1503 W. California Street and there is no charge to use the genealogy center.
Ward Website
The Gainesville Ward website is found under tools at www.lds.org.
Ward Missionaries
The Ward Missionaries can be contacted at 940-726-3808.
Visiting Teaching
Please work on getting your Visiting Teaching done for this month and report your teaching to Sister Shaklee by calling her at (940) 665-2569 or e-mail her at adshak@att.net.
Christian Science Society
On Sunday, June 24, the subject for our weekly lesson will be “Christian Science” which will include quotations from the Bible and correlative passages from “Love” by Mary Baker Eddy, our founder, which explains the readings from the Bible from a spiritual perspective.
Our service is held at 115 E. Hird St., at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is cordially invited. Our reading room is always open to all before services.
First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville
Welcome & Information
You are welcomed 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.
Call at 665-5153 if you have questions or information & leave a message or email:fpcgaines@sbcglobal.net or visit at www.firstpresbyteriangainesville.com.
Sunday
Adult Sunday School is at 9 a.m.
Sunday Services are at 10:30 a.m. & Children’s Sunday School is from the sanctuary after the Children’s Sermon.
The title of the sermon is: “XXX.”
Sunday Review
Greeters were Retha Bond, Ned & Tommie Newman. Steve Skupin was the Pulpit Assistant; Weslee Vance, baritone, & Nicholas Vance, bass, sang “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”; and the flower donation was by Janis Skupin in honor of Robert’s 75th birthday.
Creative Arts Camp for kids 8-12
The Creative Arts Camp registration continues & ends on Mon. July 30. This is for budding artists ages 8-12 years. Registration forms can be obtained from the church or on the church’s website: www.firstpresbyteriangainesville.com. The camp starts on August 6-10 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. There is a fee of $5 per student. Only the first 30 will have a spot. This year’s courses are: Sun Catcher, Water Color Painting & Quilting.
Tuesday
The Men’s Breakfast is at 7 a.m.
VISTO
VISTO requests 10 oz. cream of anything soup, 14 oz. broth, 10 oz. soup. Any & all donations are accepted.
First United Methodist Church
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.
Our 8:30 worship is a little more relaxed but always includes beautiful music. The 10:45 service is traditional and features hymns, organ, piano, and choir and also often includes music from our handbells, children’s and youth choirs. Children are welcome in worship and we include a Children’s Sermon at each service. We offer Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month.
During the month of July we are inviting everyone to come to church dressed comfortably for the warmer temperatures.
Join us this Sunday, July 22, for worship at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. This Sunday, guest preacher, Rev. J.H. Langley, will lead us in worship while Rev. Don Yeager serves as spiritual director at the Gainesville State School for their Epiphany Weekend. Rev. Langley’s sermon is titled “Be a Witness,” based on Matthew 17:14-27. Rev. Langley and his wife Margy have recently moved to our area after he retired in June as an ordained elder in the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Children’s Music Camp wraps up
Our Children’s Music Camp, was held last week. The children worked hard on the production, Spend Awhile on the Nile. The performance was held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13 in the Fellowship Center and was enjoyed by a large audience.
The Learning Tree Preschool
The Learning Tree Preschool has openings for both 3 and 4 year olds for the 2012-13 school term. Your child or grandchild must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, 2012 to be eligible to enroll in the program. For more information you may reach Connie Hoberer, Director, by calling the church office at 665-3926.
Second Time Around
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.
Youth schedule
On Sundays all youth meet for Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Youth hours for both Jr. and Sr. High during the month of July and some of August will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Any youth needing a ride please call the Church Office before noon on Wednesday. The week of July 23 through July 26 our youth will be out in the community during Youth Mission week. On Friday July 27, all youth mission workers are invited to the Rough Riders game. For more information, please contact Shawna Brinkley at the church office, 665-3926.
You can follow us on Facebook. Just look for “First United Methodist Church of Gainesville, Texas.”
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.
Gainesville Bible Church
We invite you to join us for worship this Sunday at Gainesville Bible Church. Our interim Pastor, Chuck Ballard (President: African Pastoral Training Ministries), will bring this weeks message “The Prayer of Faith” from James 5:13-18.
Weekly schedule
Sunday
9 a.m. Prayers for the Church
9:30 a.m. Bible Study Classes
Women’s Class — “The Book of Genesis”
Men’s Class – “The Book of Matthew”
10:30 a.m. — Morning Worship Service.
Friday
9 a.m. Pot of Coffee - Men’s fellowship & service (at church)
Directions
Gainesville Bible Church is located east of downtown on 601 North Radio Hill Road (FM-3092). Follow California east to Radio Hill Road. Turn left onto N. Radio Hill Rd. We are located one block on the left right beside Memories 1580 (KGAF) radio station and the city water tower. If you need to reach us, our office number is (940) 668-2781. Our web address is www.gainesvillebiblechurch.com. Contact us by email at info@gainesvillebiblechurch.com.
Grand Avenue Baptist Church
We have a family having financial problems due to medical costs. We will be taking up a love offering Sunday to help them.
We rejoice because we will be baptizing two new Christians, a brother and sister, this Sunday.
ABBA is opening their doors to anyone who would like to pray for our nation, to stop abortion, to take us back to our Christian values. Their times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ABBA is located at the intersection of Broadway and Taylor Streets.
Sunday review
Bobbye Stephens opened the Morning Worship with prayer. Betty Rhoades played the piano for us and she played “All That Thrills My Soul” as the offering was taken.
Several members of the Stephens family have birthdays this month so we wished them a happy birthday.
We welcomed our music director Benny Strong back from a vacation in Florida.
Bro. Bill Black’s sermon
Bro. Bill Black’s sermon was from 2 Peter 1:16-21. We are called to witness what we know as a fact. We do not follow clever fables. Here Peter reminds his readers that he was present on the mount and heard God’s voice saying “This is my Son whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We would all do well to pay attention to God’s word. No prophecy came from the will of men.
William Baldwin gave the benediction.
Our location
Grand Ave. Baptist Church is conveniently located in the 600 block of North Grand Avenue. We have off-street paved parking and entrance doors on the east side, on Clements Street.
Our schedule
We begin Sunday morning at 9 a.m. with coffee and breakfast in the Fellowship Hall followed by Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and the Morning Worship at 10:40 a.m. Evening Worship is at 6 p.m. in the little Chapel.
Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. our Grief Support Group meets in the Fellowship Hall.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and also our Youth Get-together.
Our church office is open from noon to 4 p.m. weekdays. Call 665 2951 for prayer requests or more information.
GABC is a praying and a caring church. You will find a warm welcome there.
Prairie Grove Church
On Sunday, Bro. John Woffard brought the message from Luke 15. Bro. John will be preaching now, and he is really working hard to build the church. He and his family are a great blessing to our congregation.
The ladies of the church went to the home of one of the members who was not able to attend Sunday School and had a special prayer time and visit with her during the Sunday School hour.
Reach out and help those who need our love. The visitation program has been a great time for those who have been involved.
The church is moving on full force. What an exciting day to see the pews filling up. We now have a web site, www.prairie-grove-baptist-church.org. We invite you to go to our site to see all we have to offer.
Fifth Sunday Singing will be held on Sunday morning, July 29, and a lunch will follow the morning service.
The mission team is gearing up for another trip to the Navajo Reservation. Furniture and household items are coming in, and the team is sorting, boxing and getting all ready for the trailers. This past week two of the friends we have made from the reservation have called us, so we know that we are touching and changing not only their lives, these contacts are also changing our lives. When God is in a work, it moves forward. We as a mission team do not know what God has in mind for us or our church, but our trust is in Him, our Savior. We watch and wait to see what God will do next. All we need to do is BELIEVE and God provides. Matthew 21:22.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Victor Cruz and parishioners of St. Mary’s Catholic Church invite you to join us for mass. Here, we gather to celebrate the Sacred Mysteries of our faith with the fullness of our beings. We invite you to come and pray with us any time. The staff and parishioners of St. Mary are committed to being hospitable and welcoming to all God’s people. We hope that you will join us…You would honor us with your presence, prayer, and participation in the Eucharistic liturgy. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 825 North Weaver Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240. Our phone number is 665-5395.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available at St. Mary’s. Each parishioner is invited to spend one hour of prayer before The Blessed Sacrament first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and First Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Adoration is a beautiful, quiet time to spend with Jesus in prayer or meditation.
Altar Society
The Altar Society is a ministry of women of the parish, who pray for each other and all of the parish family, maintain the Altar linens, candles, flowers and decorations used for the praise and glory of God our Father at the celebration of the Mass. Members of the Altar Society pray the rosary each Saturday before the 4 p.m. Mass, beginning at 3:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Book Club continues to meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 5 p.m. in the Rectory. Call Fr. Cruz for information on current & upcoming books.
Knights of Columbus
The mission of the Knights of Columbus, council 1167 is to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith through mutual encouragement, to promote closer ties of fraternity among them, and to set up an elementary system of insurance so that the widows and children of members in the group who might die would not find themselves in dire financial straits. Membership is open to practicing Catholic men 18 and older. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Grand Knight is Danny Wolf 940-736-3137.
Vacation Bible School
St. Mary’s Vacation Bible School is set for July 23-27 with Adventures on Promise Island! It’s not to late to get your kids and/or grandchildren registered for VBS! You can stop by the Pastoral Center for a registration form or check it out online at: www.vacationbibleschool.com/stmarysgainesville. Any questions, give Scott a call at 665-5395, ext. 117 or email him at scott.dougherty@stmaryscatholic.com.
Parishioner Email List -
Do you have an email address? Does the church office have it? More and more notices are being sent via email and we would love to include you! Send Sherri an email to sherri.haverkamp@stmaryscatholic. com and she will add you to St. Mary’s Church’s contact list.
We invite anyone interested in learning more about their Catholic faith to join us on Tuesday evenings in the Activity Center at 6:30 p.m. for a pilot faith formation program based on Fr. Robert Barron’s Catholicism DVD series. The first session was on Tuesday June 12th, although you are still welcome to attend the next session. It is not mandatory to attend all ten sessions. Catholicism is a groundbreaking documentary Film Series and Multi-Media Study Program. The ten, 50-minute DVD episodes take viewers around the world and deep into the Faith, spanning over 50 locations in 15 countries – stunning filmed in high-definition.
St. Mary's Catholic School news: First day of School is August 13th! The school bells will be ringing soon. Registration for the 2012-2013 school year is currently open. St. Mary’s School seeks to assist the parents in laying a firm foundation for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of the students. The integration of a strong academic program with religious truths and values distinguishes the Catholic school education and gives St. Mary’s its uniqueness. St. Mary’s Catholic School is a place filled with people and children that have a passion, commitment, and pride for their school.
As you consider the educational choices for your children, St. Mary’s Catholic would like to invite your family to visit us for a tour and school information! You may call us at (940) 665-5395 www.smsmustangs.com.
Friday, July 20
Daily Mass in the Chapel at 8:15 a.m.
Saturday, July 21
Mass Offered at Gainesville State School
Confession Opportunity
Anticipated Mass at 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 22
Sunday Masses at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Hispanic Sunday Mass at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 23
Vacation Bible School
Daily Mass at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel
Tuesday, July 24
Vacation Bible School
Catholicism at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center
Wednesday, July 25
Vacation Bible School
Daily Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 26
Vacation Bible School
Daily Mass at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel
Friday, July 27
Vacation Bible School
Daily Mass at 8:15 a.m. in the Chapel
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located in downtown Gainesville just east of the Cooke County Courthouse at 415 E. California St. Every Sunday we offer:
Said Mass (Rite 1) 8 a.m.; Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.;
Adult Sunday SchoolChoral at 9:30 topic “The Footprints of God.” Eucharist (Rite 1) 10:30 a.m.
On Wednesday Evenings Mass and Bible Study 6:30 p.m.;
Thursday morning Mass and Book Study 9:30 a.m.
Friday Noon - Adoration and Confession from 4-6 p.m. We invite you to attend our Wednesday evening services and share some fellowship with us at our service at 6:30 p.m.
Come visit St. Paul's and join us in praising and enjoying the living God, as we give glory and thanksgiving to our Creator and show kindness to one another, and take a tour of one of Gainesville's oldest Church's, come join us in the Parish Hall following the services in the Parish Hall and enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation. The doors of this House of God are open to one and all so that we may praise God as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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.
Vilott Baptist Church News
Summer is a great time to attend church at Vilott. Our love for the Lord and for you is warm, and our air conditioners keep the buildings cool. We have some great things planned for this summer, and the Lord has even greater things in store for us.
On Sunday morning, Vilott opens the doors at 9:30 a.m. with a fellowship breakfast. Come join in and have fun. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m., and there is something for all.
The worship service starts at 11 a.m. with gospel music, and then the message the Lord has for us is delivered by our Pastor Rick Isham.
Wednesday services begin at 6:30 p.m. with a meal. Then there are Bible studies and activities for the youth and adults.
The children enjoy Wacky Wednesdays as they study Bible lessons and learn how to live for the Lord. Of course, there are prayer groups also.
Thursday morning small groups meet at 10 a.m. followed with a meal.
If you need the services of our Pastor or Men's Group, call 665-1629.
Whaley United Methodist Church
Come experience Whaley UMC this Sunday. Mark 6:53-56 relates a scene where Jesus heals many people.
The passage reminds us of the many needs in the world. Christians can come together to meet needs, and in that we rejoice.
God still offers healing of body, mind, and spirit. We will look at how receiving God's grace fits into an overall context of our faith, which includes deciding what we believe and how to live.
Join us for "If All We Had to Do Was Heal." The service will include excellent music and "Kid Time" as well.
Sunday Schedule
9:15 a.m. Bible Studies for all ages
10:15 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship Time in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. Celebration Worship in the Sanctuary
Whaley UMC Kids' Day Out
Kids' Day Out Summer Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for children one year of age through fifth grade. Vacancies are very limited and filled on a first come/first served basis.
Registration forms for the summer program and for fall classes are available in the church office.
For more information call Misty Post at (940) 284-4921.
125th Anniversary Celebration
Former Whaley pastor Rev. Joe Ed Goolsby will return to fill the Whaley pulpit Sunday, Aug. 12 as part of our anniversary celebration. All former Whaley members and friends are invited to join us Aug. 25 and 26 to celebrate 125 years of worship and ministry in our community.
A Reunion Choir of former choir members and directors will rehearse Saturday Aug. 25 from 4:30 -6 p.m. At 6 p.m. all will gather in Fellowship Hall for an indoor picnic and old-fashioned Gospel Sing. Sunday, Aug. 26 Rev. Dr. W. Earl Bledsoe, Bishop of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, will bring the message for the Celebration Worship service.
He will be assisted by Rev. Dr. Marvin Guier, Northwest District Superintendent.
The Reunion Choir will sing for the service. A meal will be served for all in attendance following the service.
Ladies' Night Out
The women of Whaley UMC will enjoy their annual Ladies' Night Out Tuesday evening, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The evening is always a delight.
A light supper will be served followed by an entertaining program.
Welcome
Whaley United Methodist Church is located at 701 Rosedale Dr. in Gainesville. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the activities, missions, and ministries of Whaley UMC.
For information call (940) 665-5588.
“Come Home to Whaley UMC” this summer as we celebrate our proud past and look forward to a bright future.
