Jacksonville Daily Progress
JACKSONVILLE —
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JULY 16
St. John’s UMC holds VBS
St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold vacation Bible school 6-8 p.m. July 14-16. Friday, July 16, will be family night. Ages for VBS are 3 years to fifth grade. This year’s theme is Saddle Ridge Ranch. For more information about St. John’s UMC’s VBS, call 903-571-9278.
JULY 19-23
Calvary Baptist holds VBS
Calvary Baptist Church, 122 W. Tena St. in Jacksonville, will have Vacation Bible School July 19-23, 2010 Monday thru Friday from 6:30-8:30 PM. Children from Pre-K thru 6th Grade will enjoy a week of learning, playing games, making crafts, singing new songs, and eating wonderful snacks all centered around “The Colors of the Gospel”. Parents are invited to register their children, visit with their Team Leaders, and remain with them to enjoy the fun or return at 8:30 to pick them up. Pastor Bob Huddleston and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church are excited about “The Colors of the Gospel” and eager to share it with the community. If you have any questions please call 903-586-1081.
Mt. Hope Missionary holds revival
Mt. Hope Missionary Baptist Church will be holding revival services Monday thru Friday beginning July 19th thru the 23rd with services beginning each night at 7:00pm. Evangelist each evening will be Bro. Davy Hobson. Pastor, Bro. Don Copeland. Pianist, Sis. Norene Loden. Song Leader, Bro. Jack White. Your invited to come and worship with us. Come praying for revival, expecting revival and feel the sweet Holy Spirit and you will find a loving church family.
JULY 26-30
Mixon First Baptist holds VBS
First Baptist Church of Mixon invites all children ages 3 years- 5th grade (completed) to set sail on a “High Seas Expedition” at this year’s Vacation Bible School. VBS will be held July 26-30 from 6:00-9:00 PM each night. The church is located in Mixon (approximately 10 miles north of Jacksonville at the corner of SH 135 and FM 177). For more information about VBS or to request transportation, please call the church office at 903-842-3776.
AUGUST 7-8
Peoples Church hosts water works park
Peoples Church, on U.S. Hwy. 79 in Jacksonville, will host a water works park 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7-8. Registration wi be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Come ride in the wave of God’s love with a full day of waterslides, food and fellowship.
AUGUST 13-15
Randy Demain ministers at the River
Randy Demain will minister at the River of Life Christian Center Aug. 13-15. Services will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 13-14 and at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15. Demain has been preaching the Gospel for more than 25 years and regularly conducts harvest and healing crusades, training events and speaks at conferences worldwide. Please register for this event ASAP since seating is limited. To register for free, call 903-683-3132 or visit riveroflife-church.org.
ONGOING
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.
OLOS needs tax assistance program volunteers
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The volunteers are needed to help prepare EZ tax forms for low-income residents. The computers and computer-based training are held at the church, 1023 Corinth St. For information, call 903-586-4538.
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 the Rev. Mark Kusmirek at 903-586-4538 or Paul Pavletich at 903-586-2291. Please forward your e-mail to: pastor@oloschurch.com.
