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Jubilee Church

We live in a very busy world today. When I talk to folks about the urgency of making a life commitment to Jesus, the answer I often get is just that. Right now I am too busy preacher but one of these days I will. Folks really have good intentions about commitment to Jesus but just let all the cares of this life take priority.

The truth of God is that there may not be a "one of these days" in the life of everyone who intends to let Jesus rule in their life. The truth is, I almost wasted my last "one of these days" to be obedient to Jesus. I did make that commitment in 1972, but several years later God revealed to me that the day I did that was my last opportunity.

Jesus reminds us in John 6:44 No man can come to Me except the Father draw him. When I decided one day to look up the word Jesus used that was translated "draw" I realized that was exactly what happened in my life.

I had lived a pretty sinful life & had my own agenda. I wanted what I wanted and would do what God wanted when I got time. That original word was not defined like we normally think of God "drawing us to him." It is not a wooing, tugging, pleading, requesting, call. It is a drawing like a horse drawn carriage. To drag something over to a different place.

Suddenly I realized that is exactly what took place in my life. God loved me so much that He drug me to Jesus. All the time I was spiritually kicking & screaming, "not now Lord but when I get ready."

Many have told me the reason they do not care for church is that their Dad & Mom drug them to church as a child. Well, they were doing exactly what god had done for them. If you feel drug to the Church to hear the Gospel, why not quit kicking & screaming "not now Lord" and just enjoy the blessings that God has in store for those that willingly obey Him. At Jubilee Baptist Church we have fun with every thing we do to honor God.

If you do not have a church home and want to be a part of church that is obedient first & then understands second we invite you to Jubilee Baptist Church.

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 & we will ask the Father in Heaven to give you an answer.

Sunday School is at 10:00. Worship is at 11:00. Mid week worship is Wednesday evening at 7:00. We welcome you.

Huntington United Methodist Church

From our Minister, Martin Doran:

Easter Sunday is the "Highest and Holiest Day" in the Christian calendar. We welcome with Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors to all who worship with us this day. WELCOME!

March Birthdays: Wish them well. My nephew, Bowden Simpson and Ruth Jasek the 21st; Jean Nass 23rd; Jim McCarty and Kyle Davis the 28th and Jack Yokem March 30th.

April Birthdays: My niece, Dr. Bonita Simpson Jacobs the 1st; Linda Reynolds; Hubert Kirkland and Adam Greenly all the 2nd; Trudy Miller 4th. Also, Kippy Hopson 10th; Leonard Billeck and Virginia Abney the 11th. Linda Taylor 12th; Travis Mason Pinner and Cameron Aberle the 13th.

Anniversary Blessings to Kenneth and Julia, April 13th.

On behalf of Scott and Krista Baland, Lauren Holland, Jim and Janet Thomas: I thank th many of you who stepped up and became a part of mission and ministry of the church this past week as we encouraged that family in the mourning of their son, grandson and brother. They will miss Cody Holland in every part of their living. Blessings!

Juanita Hopson had her family in for their Easter supper, Saturday, March 22nd at 6:00 PM.

Kippy Hopson, Ruby Hurlburt and Heather Hopson. Kris and Tish; Trenton Pierre, Cole and Jason Todd Hopson. Also, Patrick Blake, his twins Britney and Whitney, and Sydney Hopson; Cade and Chase Ryan Hopson. Tammy Stephenson and Betty Donnell Lowery.

Juanita had lots of help.

Greta Redd Bolin of Ft. Worth and family Blake and Than were in last week to visit her parents, Tish and Kris Hopson.

The Easter Lilies were given in Honor of:

Frances Zimmerman and Bernice Maberry by Chuck and Lynda Zimmerman

Our Children by Paul and Sue Nerren

Our Family and Friends by Byford and Sandy Sheffield

Mary Terry, Juanita Hopson, Heather, Michael and Ashlee by Ruby Hurlburt and Kippy Hopson

Our children, Krista Wendy, Jason and Mark by Jim and Janet Thomas

Our grandchildren, Kaitlin, Eric, Parker and Logan by George Bill and Linda Perry.

Neal and Susan Cornett by Gerry Hovey.

Our Family by Sam and Bonnie Cain Gerry Hovey's 81st Birthday by Bill and Sharon Murrell; Neal and Susan Cornett.