JACKSONVILLE — Get your church or religious organization’s fundraisers and other events in the Daily Progress’s What’s News calendar free of charge by e-mailing event information to editor@jacksonvilleprogress.com. The newspaper reserves the right to edit any submission for space and content.



FRIDAYS DURING LENT

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Knights of Columbus are having their Fish Frys Fridays through April 15 at the church, 1023 Corinth Road from 5:30 to 8 p.m., dine-in or carry out. Tickets are $10 adults and $7 for children.



APRIL 9

Women’s life presentation planned in Mixon

The Seasons of A Woman’s Life, hosted by FBC Mixon is scheduled April 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Dr. Lori Salierno is the guest speaker. Registration is $20 before April 4 and $25 at the door. Registration is just $5 for teenagers and childcare is provided along with breakfast and lunch. For information, contact the church office at (903) 842-3776 or visit www.fbcmixon.org.



APRIL 9-10

Randy Demain to minister

Evangelist Randy Demain will minister at River of Life Christian Center April 9 at 7 p.m. and April 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Demain has been preaching and conducting crusades for more than 25 years. He regularly speaks at conferences and desires to see the Body of Christ delivered not only in Word but deed. Registration is free but seating is limited. Register by calling (903) 683-3132.



APRIL 10

New Prospect sets Usher Day

New Prospect Baptist Church will have its annual Usher Day at 3 p.m. April 10. Speaker for the occasion will be Pastor L.R. Davis Sr., of Hope of Glory Fellowship Church in Jacksonville. All are asked to come and worship with the congregation in this special occasion.



APRIL 10-17

Gallatin Church of Christ holds revival

The Gallatin Church of Christ will hold a Gospel revival April 10-17 outdoors at the Gallatin Community Center, weather permitting. The preacher fo rthe revival will be Dee Teel, evangelist. Sunday services will be 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Monday through Saturday services will be at 7 p.m. An ice cream supper will follow Friday night’s service. For more information, call 936-537-2448 or email chasepalmer13@hotmail.com.



APRIL 14-15

St. Paul Baptist holds youth revival

St. Paul Baptist Church, 558 North Main St., will hold a youth revival at 7 p.m. April 14 and 15. All youths and adults are welcome. This two-night revival will provide an amazing journey in the depths of God’s Word with a dynamic young minister of God, Nicholas Ornick of Ibeniah Missionary Baptist Church. For more information or to arrange for transportation on the church van, call the church at 903-586-6006.



ONGOING

St. Paul Baptist Church needs musician

St. Paul, located at 558 N. Main in Jacksonville, is looking for a musician to enhance the praise and worshi service. Interested applicants can contact the church at (903) 586-6006 or (903) 586-3245.



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.



Cove Springs UMC potluck

Join us at our 11:00 AM service to enjoy fellowship and a potluck lunch immediately following at noon the second Sunday of each month. Cove Springs UMC is located on CR 3406 off HWY 175, five miles West of Jacksonville.(903)477-8803



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.