Church news

Jubilee Church

All of us have experienced some dark days in our life. In John 8:12 Jesus says he is the light of the world. I think it is important that he said this right after His ministry to the woman who had been caught in adultery. I think this was probably the darkest day of her life.

The Pharisees brought her to Jesus but let her partner in sin get away. She was singled out, in trouble, and all alone. There is little doubt that since she was caught in the very act, and the Pharisees wanted to emphasize this that they surely did not let her put on her best Sabbath go to Temple Meeting dress before dragging her out and taking her to Jesus. This had to be the darkest day of her life.

After her heart was repentant, Jesus forgave her and instructed her in a new lifestyle of Godly living. As soon as He gave this instruction He told her & all gathered there how to chase the dark days of your life away. When Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world," He is telling us He will light up the roadway of our daily life so we can see clearly where to step. The potholes of trouble can be avoided. The smooth way can be seen and chosen.

If you happen to be in one of the dark days of your life we invite you to Jubilee Baptist Church where the Light of Jesus will chase away that darkness.

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 will welcome you to our 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 and 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 evening at 7 p.m. We welcome you.

Huntington United

Methodist Church

February 10th was the First Sunday of Lent and the color is purple.

Thought: Deep roots make us strong when storms come. Those who trust in the Lord shall be like a tree planted by water. Jeremiah 17:8

February Birthdays: Erick Vincent; Wayne Hargrove 18th; Faye Helton and Jana Clark 19th; Guy Nun 20th; my friend Bobbie Goolsbee 21st; Patti Perry, Wanda Guidry, Dominique and Sandy Sheffield the 23rd also Ronald Hall the 23rd.

Anniversary Blessings to Jim and Margaret Lightfoot, February 17th; Ricky and Betty Sammons and John and Pat Bingham all the February 22nd.

We were all so happy to have Heather Hollingsworth back in church with her sister Haley and mother Wanda, wearing a back brace. A few weeks ago while performing a school cheerleading act she fell and broke her back. I think she probably came home from the hospital early because her mother is an RN and Huntington School nurse.

Heather Hopson's school friend Jessica, now living in Houston has a sweet baby Krystalynn Marie Brown born December 26th. Heather and her mother Karen drove down for her baby shower.

In our prayers: Margaret Martin, Woody Wood, Charlene Evans, Sue Holder, Byford Sheffield, Billie Billeck, Joe Mae, Hubert Kirkland, Heather Hollingsworth, Rebecca Taylor, Chuck Zimmerman, Al Frick, Beta Urbanosky, Ruby Hurlburt, Richard Smelley, Margaret Lightfoot, Annette Martin, Martin Doran, Robert Page, Kaye Alexander, volunteers, shut-ins, our Troops and care givers, Keith, too.

United Methodist Women meet every 2nd Monday of the month. Priscilla Circle meets on 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.

"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.

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."

Our first cousin, Annette Clark Owens of Spring, TX came up for a visit and spending the night with Fern Nerren.

Juanita Hopson received an interesting Christmas card and letter from my dear first grade teacher and friend, Lois Travis, who now lives in Pflugerville near Austin to be near, son Dicky and family. She usually calls me by phone. We taught first grade many good years here in Huntington. She is 98 and I am only 85.