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FEBRUARY 20

New Community UMC celebrates Black History

New Community United Methodist Church and its pastor, the Rev. David Daviss Sr., invites the public to the church’s Black History program at 3 p.m., Feb. 20. The speaker will be the Rev. Horace Williams, pastor of Sweet Union Baptist Church. Sponsors for the event are Sis. Jearlene Dennis and Sis. Elzie Daviss.



FEBRUARY 26

New Beginnings Church hosts health and wellness seminar

Dr. J. Chris Hubert, East Texas wellness expert and radio personality, will be at New Beginnings Church, 415 W. Pine St., Hwy. 175, in Frankston, at 3 p.m. Feb. 26, to host a health and wellness seminar. The public is welcome to bring their helth questions for Dr. Hubert to give health answers.



FEBRUARY 27

Faith Holy Tabernacle sets prayer and praise service

Faith Holy Tabernacle Church in Rusk, 485 N. Main, is having a prayer and praise service on Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Speaker of the hour will be Evangelist Martha Heggins of Tyler. You can hear her on radio every Friday on KGLD 1330 AM. Come one, come all. For information, contact Mattie at (903) 683-5720.



MARCH 26

Texas Gospel Music Hall plans concert

The Mark Trammell Quartet and New Grace Trio will be in concert at 6 p.m. March 26 at the Texas Gospel Music Hall, Hwy. 19 S. Palestine St. in Athens. Ticket outlets are First State Bank in Athens and The Scroll in Tyler. Seats are reserved. Call 903-677-2492 for more information. Review the 2011 concert schedule at www.texas-gospelmusichall.com. Major credit cards are accepted, and special group rates are available for groups of 10 or more.



 ONGOING

First United Methodist needs items for food pantry and readiness school

The First United Methodist Church, 1031 SE Loop 456 needs the following items for its food pantry and the readiness school: Food pantry peeds  juice, canned meat/tuna, oatmeal/cereal, hamberger helper, macaroni and cheese, dried beans/rice, flour, shortening, sugar, desserts/cookies. Pick up some supplies during your next trip to the grocery store. All help is appreciated. Readiness School could use Kleenex, leatex gloves, copy paper, Ritz crackers, vanilla wafers, paper towels, wet wipes, saltine crackers, goldfish crackers, pretzels. Sharing any of these items with the Readiness School will be most appreciated.



River of Life certified to train veterans

River of Life School of Ministry is certified to train veterans. Veterans may recieve their GI benefits for financial aid. We are able to train our soldiers for a whole new and different spiritual battle. Please call 903-683-3132  for more informationof  how to use your GI Bill benefits.

Central Baptist offers divorce recovery seminar

DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group:  Meets at Central Baptist Church in Jacksonville each Monday at 7 p.m.  Child care is provided through 6th grade.  The church is located at 1909 East Rusk St. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics.  Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “Depression,” “New Relationships,” “Kid Care,” and “Forgiveness.” The companion group, DivorceCare4Kids, for children of divorce ages K-6th grade will also meet at the same time.  DC4K helps these children deal with similar issues through an age related curriculum that helps them understand that divorce is a grown-up problem that is never their fault. For more information or to register, call Central Baptist Church at 903-586-2215.



Break Free Recovery held

Woodland Heights Baptist Church will host Break Free Recovery, a 12 step Christ-centered program for those who are suffering from hurts, habits or hangups. The program will meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and meetings begin at 6 p.m. The church is located at 273 Hwy. 204 in Jacksonville. For more information, call the church at 903-586-6019 or  call Bernie Hutson at 903-714-9540, or e-mail rebels4christ@netzero.net.



St. John’s UMC seniors hold fellowship time

The St. John’s United Methodist Church seniors hold a fellowship group at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Games, dominos, etc., and a light meal are included in the activities. All are welcome to come for the free fun and fellowship at Terrific Tuesday.



Eagle’s Nest youth center hours

The Eagle’s Nest Christian youth center is open for Jacksonville youth from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The center is at the corner of Nacogdoches and Ragsdale streets in Jacksonville. Call operator Larry McGlade, 903-539-1996, for more information or to donate to the center.



Healing Room offered

River of Life Christian Church in Rusk has recently opened a Healing Room in which they offer prayer free of charge to anyone in need of healing. If you would like to come for prayer, the Healing Room is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday though Thursday or by appointment. Call 903-683-3132 for details.



Our Lady of Sorrows offers tax preparation help

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is sponsoring training to help you learn how to prepare EZ tax forms for low income, elderly or the disabled.  IRS will send in trainers and provide access to on-line training, to help you learn to prepare EZ tax forms for others or for yourself.  The training is free.  You can help your neighbors prepare and file their tax.  If you make a mistake, relax, you are not liable for mistakes. This is a great opportunity for college and high school students, retirees and others willing to help our neighbors. Please see or call Fr. Mark  at 903-258-3911 or 903-586-4538, for more information.  Time is essential.  The tax season is not far away and the training is important.



Ministerial Alliance meets

The Ministerial Alliance provides an opportunity for the leaders of local churches to meet for prayer, fellowship and planning. All pastors are welcomed. This is a great chance to meet and hear the concerns and needs people face as well as the many ways God blesses them in the community. If anyone has questions, they can call Jackie Spraggins at 903-625-0924. Please forward your e-mail to: pastor@oloschurch.com.



Eagle Scout wants community support

Dustin Simmons, a Jacksonville boyscout is looking to finish his eagle scout project, a prayer garden on the campus of Jacksonville College. The prayer garden is encompassed with personalized bricks which have a etched and sealed area with personalized text. These bricks are to remember or honor a family member, a child, a friend or yourself. Bricks are $35 and can have 45 characters engraved. While the project is underway the bricks are significantly discounted, after the project is completed brick prices may go as high as $100. Donations are accepted. For more information call 903-586-2850.