CHURCH NEWS
HOLIDAY EVENTS Mount Zion Baptist Church,
DeKalb, Texas, will have a Christmas banquet at 3 p.m. today at the Storm Shelter, 151 N. Runnels St., DeKalb. The guest speaker will be T. Rowe of Polly Chapel Baptist Church. Info: 817266-5328.
Cathedral Heights Church of the Nazarene
will have “The Pic and Bow,” a Christmas concert with Charles David Smart and Michelle Gawith of Kansas City, Kan., at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Info: 870-7747195.
Mount Zion First Missionary Baptist Church
will have “Gospel Choir Christmas Musical” at 4 p.m. Sunday. Area choirs are invited to attend. Info: 903-3199085.
Cass County Cowboy Church,
Atlanta, Texas, will have a Cowboy Christmas event at 6 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be served.
Circle J Cowboy Church will present “Simply Christmas” a children’s musical, at 10:30 a.m. A benefit for the Gorham family who lost their home and possessions in a house fire will follow, with the church serving a brisket meal.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
will have a Christmas play, “Christmas at the Cricket County Cafe” at 6 p.m. Sunday. Info: 903838-5558 or 903-277-2241.
Central Baptist Church will have a children’s Christmas program at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 17, and a Christmas program at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 with the adult choir performing “What A Beautiful Name”. Admission is free. Info: 870-7731947.
First United Methodist Church,
Queen City, Texas, will have a Christmas Cantata at 11 a.m. Dec. 17. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Info: 903-701-1310.
Grace Community & World Outreach Christian Center Church
will celebrate Youth and Adult Choirs Holiday Invitation Musical at 3 p.m. Dec. 17. All youth and adult choirs and groups are invited to render musical selections. Info: 903-319-7726.
Mount Orange Baptist Church
will have a Christmas concert annual extravaganza at 4 p.m. Dec. 17. Info: 903-792-6001.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
will have “Christmas in the Grove” at 6 p.m. Dec. 17. The choir will perform “At Last, Noel.” Info: 903-838-5558 or 903-2772241.
MUSIC
Eylau First Baptist Church will have its annual musical at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Lonoke Baptist Church will have its annual Junior Choir Musical at 3 p.m. Sunday. Junior choirs are invited to render an A and B selection. Info: 870-648-4677.
Macedonia Baptist Church will have a male chorus musical at 4 p.m. Sunday.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Friendship Baptist Church,
Redwater, Texas, will have Torah studies at 11 a.m. today. Info: 903-244-0931.
Greater Heights Ministries COGIC
will have a Celebration of Elevation banquet at 5 p.m. today. The speaker will be Bishop Steven Arnold of City of Grace Church, Little Rock. The event is black tie. Info: 903-278-3314.
Midway First Baptist Church
will hold “Walk Through Bethlehem” from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and Sunday, with alternate dates of Dec. 16 through Dec. 17 in case of inclement weather. Info: 903-334-9707.
Transformation Center International
will have a Founder’s Day event, beginning with a pre-celebration musical at 6 p.m. today with Brandon Morgan and Fresh Voices, and a celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday with guest speaker Brenda Jefferson of Covenant Faith Praise & Worship Center.
Zion District Eastend Laymen, Ushers and Laity
will have a fellowship breakfast at 9 a.m. Dec. 16 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church.
2101 Texas Blvd., Texarkana, Texas, will be holding a youth Christmas party and toy drive beginning at noon Dec. 16. Bring a wrapped $5 or $10 toy, book or gift to join in an exchange game at 5 p.m. Info: 903-793-2517.
Twin City Church of Christ,
Zion District Institute No. 1 will have a youth night at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Sunset Baptist Church. The speaker will be Dr. Corey Brown; and a men and women night at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Macedonia Baptist Church. The speaker will be the Rev. Orienthal Newburn Sr.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Pine Bluff Missionary Baptist
Church, Marietta, Texas, will have its family and friends day at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The special guests will be the Rev. Don Hill and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Daingerfield, Texas. Dinner will follow services.
Walker Chapel Church will have a ministry appreciation service at 3 p.m. Sunday. The special guests will be the Rev. Elroy Stewart and The New Life CME Church, Nashville, Ark.
St. James Baptist Church will host second Sunday fellowship for Ozan District Association at 6 p.m. Sunday. The speaker will be the Rev. Le’Tier Davis of Bright Star Baptist Church. Info: 903799-0920 or 903-244-2252. Macedonia Baptist Church
and Haynes Mortuary will have a memorial service and candlelighting service to honor people who have passed in the year 2017 at noon Wednesday at the church. The speaker will be the Rev. Leslie Brembry of Mount Orange Baptist Church. Info: 903838-7080 or 903-838-6000.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
Mandeville, Ark., will host 3rd Sunday fellowship for Mandeville area churches at 6 p.m. Dec. 17. Info: 903-799-0920 or 903-2442252.
GUIDELINES
The Texarkana Gazette invites readers to submit information about upcoming speakers, events and special services at area churches. Information must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday for publication in Saturday’s edition. Forms to help prepare announcements are available at the office. The Gazette reserves the right to edit all announcements.