CHURCH NEWS
NEW SERVICES
Haney Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Ashdown, Ark., is accepting resumes for a pastor. Info: 903-334-9783 or 314-517-8424. Solid Rock World Wide
Ministries, 2729 New Boston Road Suite 50B, Texarkana, Texas, will begin service times at 11 a.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays, with William Cooper. Info: 903490-7736.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Williams Memorial United
Methodist Church will have a celebration of The Gifts of Christmas at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. The 4-States Fusion Chorus will perform, refreshments will be served, admission is free. Info: 903-277-7836 or 903-278-0816.
Central Baptist Church will decorate its Christmas tree at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 2. Families are invited to bring one ornament for the tree, which may be taken home after Christmas Eve services. Please put name on ornaments. Info: 870-7731947.
First Assembly of God will have its fifth annual drivethrough live Nativity from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8. Admission is free. Info: 903-949-6884.
MUSIC
Holy Temple COGIC will have its annual choir day musical at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: 903792-3370. Christ Nations Church hosts Rodney Len presenting “Breakout Room 1130” benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday. Performers include Geoffrey Golden, Sunday Best Season 7 winner, and a variety of other appearances. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and free for ages 12 and under. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. First United Methodist Church will have a handbell and organ concert at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Info: 870-772-6931. New Town Baptist Church will have its annual pre-Christmas musical at 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Info: 870-772-0788. Spring Lake Baptist Church will have a Christmas concert with Donnie Rankin performing at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Admission is free. Info: 903-794-5327 or 903-832-1232.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Haney Creek Baptist Church, Ashdown, Ark., will have its 136th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The special guests will be the Rev. Michael Griffin and Bright Star Baptist Church, Schaal, Ark. Info: 903-334-9783.
New Zion Baptist Church will have its 99th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. The speaker will be the Rev. Ronnie Keener of St. Mathews Baptist Church, Foreman, Ark. Info: 903-7925229. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will have its annual men’s day program at 3 p.m. Sunday. The speaker will be the Rev. Johnny Jones of Providence Baptist Church Full Gospel, Hope, Ark. Info: 903-799-0920 or 903-244-2252.
Greater Shiloh COGIC, Nash, Texas, will have its 82nd anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday. The speaker will be Elder Glen Morgan of Harris Temple COGIC, Ogden, Ark. Info: 903838-8350 or 903-838-8360. Atlanta Street Church of Christ will have a 43rd pastor anniversary for Steve Williams at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. The speaker will be Billy Moore of Ruleville, Miss. Formal or semi-formal attire. Greater Trinity COGIC, Ashdown, Ark., will have a family and friends day at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Macedonia Baptist Church, Triggs community, Ark., will have its 158th anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2. The special guests will be the Rev. Andrew Hill and Eleventh Street Baptist Church.
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.