Published: November 05, 2009 07:00 pm      

What's News

Area Church Roundup

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FRIDAY

First United Methodist holds garage sale

First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville will hold a rummage sale 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1031 SE Loop 456. Furniture, kitchen items, toys, clothes, tools, books and lots more will be available.



Rusk First United Methodist Church holds chicken spaghetti luncheon

The Rusk First United Methodist Church will hold a chicken spaghetti luncheon 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at 255 S. Henderson St. Tickets are $6. For more information, call 903-683-4675.



SUNDAY

First Baptist Neches holds ‘A Night to Honor Israel’

First Baptist Church of Neches will lead “A Night to Hold Israel” beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 200 Anderson St. in Neches. Dr. Nathan McBride, pastor, will present “Discover Israel,” a video and slideshow presentation. There will also be an Israel in Prophecy Bible study, Israeli-Messianic music, a display of geological and archaeological items from Israel, information about an Israel tour in June 2010, and Israeli/Jewish food. The program is open to the public. For more information, call the church at 903-584-3453.



Nov. 23

Alliance holds Thanksgiving service

The Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a Community Thanksgiv-ing Service at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. The alliance urges all church families and the community at large to attend. The speaker will be Joel McMahon and the Jacksonville College choir, under the direction of Sheryl Hanna, will perform. An offering will be taken up to benefit HOPE and community hunger projects.

For more information, call HOPE at 903-586-7781, First Presbyterian Church at 903-586-4975 or First United Methodist Church at 903-586-2494.



ONGOING



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.



Quality, affordable Education for Children 3-5

Holy Family Early Learning Center begins its second year of providing a positive learning environment in a Christian setting. Aidell Hamilton brings more than 35 years experience as a professional educator as the center’s new director. The center provides a Christian environment and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages 3 to 5. It also provides professional and experienced teachers and staff who are CPR and first aid certified. Doors are open daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After school tutoring/care is available for school-age children. Financial assistance is available. Classes begin Aug. 17. All are welcome to come by and visit the center at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1023 Corinth Road, Jacksonville, or call 903-586-4538.



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 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday or by appointment. Call 903-683-3132 for details.

Ministerial Alliance

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.