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Huntington United

Methodist Church

Jan. 20 was the second Sunday after the epiphany and the color was green.

Thought: Nothing or no one serves the purpose of God is unimportant. I Chronicles 16:19-21.

January Birthdays: Natalie Marie Webb the daughter of Samantha Taylor Webb and granddaughter of Donnie and Marilyn Taylor; Gladys Russell, Marie Hopson Christopher and Jake Brevall all Jan. 29. George Bill Perry and Tony Burnett Jan. 31.

Anniversary Blessings to Doyle and Rhonda Watson, Jan. 29.

United Methodist Women meet 2nd Monday of the month. Priscilla Circle meets the third Thursday. We appreciate all the work these two groups do. Priscilla focuses on local missions while U.M.W. focuses on global. Both groups have a hand in helping our youth go to camp Lakeview in the summer.

Mid-Winter Retreat forms are here. See Jamie for further instruction if you are planning on attending winter camp.

"You Matter More Than You Think" is a study that Priscilla Circle will begin working on in January. This is a great time for ladies wanting to be involved in a study and at the same time become involved with Priscilla Circle.

A new copy machine has been purchased by an anonymous donor. Thanks for the faithful and abundance of graciousness in giving.

Kids in Christ and Xtreme Teens continue to meet on Wednesday Evenings at 5:45. Priscilla Circle will meet on the third Thursday beginning the new Bible Study entitled "You Matter More than You Think."

Don't forget the Fourth-Sunday Luncheon this month: Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Featured will be some great homemade soups and chili.

The Scoop on Martin: Feb. 25 meeting with surgeon team and oncologist to discuss chemotherapy.

In Our Prayers are with Margaret Martin, Woody Wood's sister, Sue Holder, Amy Wigington, Byford Sheffield, Billie Billeck, Joe Mae, Church-wide Volunteeres, Shut- Ins, Our Troops and Care Givers, also Ruby Hurlburt.

New officers for United Methodist Women in year 2008 are: President Betty Hall; Vice President Janice Wilroy; Secretary Janet Thomas; Treasurer Winnie Hatch and Program Resources Janice Wilroy.

Mission coordinators are: Membership Nurture and Outreach, Gerry Hovey; Spiritual Action, Annie Laura Stewart; Spiritual Growth, Merlene Cowart and Education and Interpretation, Sandy Sheffield

Merlene Cowart will present the February program, "Call to Prayer and Self-Denial," Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall.

Jubilee Baptist Church

Endurance in the Kingdom of God is evidence of citizenship therein. Continuance in commitment to the work of Christ is a commendable trait that is not often found. Too often the work gets hard, time gets short, priorities get misplaced, and somehow the Kingdom work is unintentionally set aside.

I am so thankful for the spirit of endurance at Jubilee Baptist church. Today there are a lot of good starters but few finishers. The work on the fellowship hall and Sunday School Rooms is very near completion. There is one more Sunday School room left to finish floor covering.

Last Friday evening the Church had a "Kitchen Shower" for the Fellowship hall God has blessed us with. All the members & several visitors gathered for fellowship, finger food snacks, some games & the furnishing of the kitchen. The ladies that attend that ministry now have the tools to do an excellent job. The work continues because of enduring commitment of the people of God at Jubilee.

I am thankful to be a part of a church that has a heart to finish the job. If you do not have a church home and want to be a part of church that is committed to finishing the job God has called his people to do we would invite you to come join us in worship and work in the Kingdom of God.

Jubilee Baptist Church is located on FM 1818 right at the city limit sign. We are a country church with a heart for ministry. If you do not have a church home Jubilee welcomes you to worship services. If you have some trouble of life that is so big only God can help you with it, we invite you to Jubilee & we will ask the Father in Heaven to give you an answer.

Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Worship is at 11 a.m. Mid-week worship is Wednesday at 7 p.m.

St. Thomas Spirit and

Truth Ministries

Pastor Ernest Mitchell, First Lady Debbie Mitchell and the St. Thomas Spirit and Truth Ministries family invite everyone from far and near to join them as they Praise God and Lift up the Name of Jesus during their Grand Opening Celebration and Dedication Services of their new Sanctuary at 803 South Temple in Diboll. The Seven Celebrations begin 3 p.m. Jan. 27 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony sponsored by Commercial Bank of Texas at the new Sanctuary. A different Ceremonial Dedication will be conducted during each Celebration Service. Additional services are: 7 p.m. Feb. 2 ;

3 p.m. Feb. 3; 7 p.m. Feb. 9;3 p.m. Feb. 10 ; 7 p.m. Feb. 16; and 3 p.m. Feb. 17.

If you would like to place a congratulation announcement or a business ad in the Grand Opening Program Booklet, please contact Felicia Simmons or Virgie Hines at 829-4024. Please feel free to join us for one or more of these memorable services. For more information, or to RSPV; please contact Andre and Annysue Emmons, Grand Opening Chairpersons at 829-0413. We hope to see you there!