Church News

Mission Possible, an organization which gives many area youth the opportunity to give back to the their communities, were in a week-long service week June 14-19. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana has worked with Mission Possible for seven of its 13 years. Over 1,400 youth from the Dallas Diocese donated their time to area communities that included Corsicana, Ferris, Waxahachie, Duncanville and Grand Prairie. This youth-fueled group served many organizations such as these in Corsicana: The Salvation Army, Family Service, Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Corsicana Independent School District Clothing Center, James L. Collins Catholic School, Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County, and Innovative Therapies. Youth that participated were Lucas White, Laura Star, Cheyanne Pease, Elizabeth Caton, Meg Funderburk, Max and Nicholas Snodgrass, Ben and Hailee Crocker, Raymond Hurtado, Elida Hinojosa, Jaime Ibarra, Ty Davis, Cody Carroll, Claudia Altamira, Sydney Bartlett, Bianca Cerda, and Lauren Hawkins.





Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. 15th St., where A.E. Smith is pastor, will have a summer revival at 7 p.m. July 22-24. Guest evangelist will be Pastor Tyrone T. Steals from Beacon Liberty Street Temple Church of God in Christ in Meadville, Pa., and is the assistant superintendent over seven churches in the Erie District.

Steals is an anointed visionary in the kingdom of God. Under his pastoral leadership and ministry, God has done great and mighty things. Through his “It’s a New Season, It’s a New Day” vision has come the complete renovation of the church sanctuary along with the establishment of a praise team, youth ministry, minister’s training, mime ministry, deaconess/missionaries training, music ministry, CD/DVD ministry, marriage ministry, singles ministry, evangelism/outreach, prison ministry and www.beaconlibertyministries.com.

Steals is also a renowned evangelist who travels across the land with a life-changing word of deliverance, healing and blessing by the power of the Holy Ghost. He has a clear prophetic word in his mouth for this hour, and also is in demand for revivals, conferences, and retreats across the nation. The focus of the ministry is taking the anointing to the world, crossing denominational lines and racial barriers.

Steals and his wife Tracy have four children: Tyonna, Tyrone, Tyra and Tynesha. He has appeared on radio as well as several local and international television ministries sharing his testimony and preaching the word of God.

He has a powerful testimony of how God has brought him from prison to the pulpit. He was facing 25 years in prison for selling drugs and lost a chance to play professional basketball in Spain, but God brought him out in seven years to proclaim His word all over the land. He is a native of Aliquippa, Pa., and is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a bachelor’s degree in communication.

The public is invited to come hear what the Lord is saying to the church. Come expecting signs, miracles and wonders. Come expecting a blessing. For more information, call (903) 872-3299 or (903) 872-7100.



(photo 7-17 Tyrone T. Steals)



Central Baptist Church will have a fish fry beginning at 5 p.m. July 18 at the Lion’s Den in downtown Blooming Grove. Everyone is invited and donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go toward funding for the youth’s annual camp in Florida to begin on July 27.



Chatfield United Methodist Church, 4937 Farm-to-Market 1603, invites children and adults to E.D.G.E. Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 19-23. Light supper will be included. Lots of activities for children. Childcare will be available. Adults will be exploring the basic beliefs of all Christians. Everyone is also welcome to join in on Sundays for Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. and worship service at 9:30 a.m. led by the Rev. Arlene Infante Turner.



Dayspring Apostolic Network will have its eighth annual conference, “God’s Kingdom and the New Apostolic Reformation,” July 17-19 at Lighthouse of Praise Ministries, 200 E. Collin St., where Pastor Dan Layne is pastor. Apostolic commissioning will be 7 p.m. July 17. Speakers will be Jim Hodges at 10 a.m. July 18 and Bob Long at 7 p.m. July 18 and 10 a.m. July 19. Worship will be led by John Autry. For more information, call (903) 872-7379.



Greater Love Outreach Fellowship, 700 E. Park Ave., where Elder William Lewis Jr. is pastor, cordially invite you to worship in its family and friends day. The celebration will be held at 3:30 p.m. July 19. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Myron L. Williams. All friends are more than welcome to participate on the program through song or whatever the Lord puts on your heart.



House of Praise Church of God, 1345 W. 13th Ave., will have its “Kid’s Crusade” for kindergarten through fifth grade from 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 27-29. Registration will be at 5:45 p.m. July 27. For more information, contact Norma at (903) 345-9020.



Kelly’s Temple Church of God in Christ family and Pastor Billy Joe Kelly would like to extend an invitation to all as they celebrate the church’s 22nd anniversary at 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 3:30 p.m. July 19. Guest speakers will be the Rev. David Williams from Greater Deliverance COGIC of Waxahachie and the Rev. J.D. Morgan from Church of the Living God of Corsicana. Corsicana’s own The Gospel Five will perform during the July 17 services. You are invited to come out and fellowship as people come together once again to give God the praise.

You are also invited to the church as Brandon Washington of Houston will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. July 25. He is the grandson of Sister Helen Grant. Come out and worship on this special occasion as this young man exalts God through songs and praise.



Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County, 4495 W. State Highway 22, will have a ranch sorting drawpot series at 7 p.m. July 17. Drawpot entry fee is $15 per person. Exhibitions before drawpot is $5 per run. Seventy percent payback after cattle cost. For more information, call Katie Smith with the ranch sorting ministry at (903) 229-7413. You are also invited to join in at 10 a.m. each Sunday for worship. Weekly activities include Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and barrel racing practice at 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, contact Jarvis Smith at (903) 879-5824 or visit the Web site at www.lonestarcowboyfellowship.org.



Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Lone Star Room of the Walker Dining Hall on the Navarro College campus. This meeting is open to all men in the community. The main emphasis is prayer for the community with interceding for leaders, schools, institutions, government and churches in the community. For more information, call (903) 874-5561.



New Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, 1808 W. 10th Ave., where the Rev. D.R. Watson is pastor and the Rev. M.L. Green is the assistant pastor, will have the choir’s annual day at 3:30 p.m. July 19, hosted by the music department. The chosen scripture will be Psalm 34:1. The officers of the choir are Sister Trina Green, president; and Sister Teresa Blair, vice president. The choir will render several selections accompanied by Sister Deniece McDonald, minister of music, and Brother Vincent Jones, guest percussionist. Special guest church will be Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church and the Rev. A.E. Smith will be the hour of power speaker. Mistress of ceremony will be Sister Teresa Blair, with the welcome by Sister Paula Watson. Sister Trina Green will do a short reading. Also adding to the program will be the New Cornerstone Praise in Motion praise dancers.

New Cornerstone invites you to come out and worship, not just on special occasions, but at any time. The doors of the church stand open if you are looking for a peaceful place of worship. The church’s motto is “The congregation will greet you, the ushers will seat you, and our ministerial staff will feed you. There is a blessing in this house, believe and receive; New Cornerstone, where the weak is made strong.”



Open Bible study and gospel singing is held every Thursday at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave., Corsicana. There is no cost to attend. Singing with Patrick and Nancy McCurrin on guitars and Virginia Terry on piano is held from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Bible study is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Peggy Smith as the teacher of this class. For more information, call activity director Fred Biltz at (903) 654-4980.



Rockhill Baptist Church of Richland, where the Rev. Charles Kelley is pastor, will observe its church anniversary at 3 p.m. July 19. Guest churches will be St. John Baptist Church, Woods Chapel Baptist Church, and Macedonia Baptist Church. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Monroe Allen of Hopewell Baptist Church of Dawson.



St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2308 Bowie Drive, will have Vacation Bible School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 26-30 for children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The theme will be “Camp Edge.” A light meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each day. Come join in for Bible stories, amazing activities, cool songs, fun crafts, and games. Bring your friends for a fun week. If you need transportation, call the church office at (903) 874-4413.



Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 3045 W. Second Ave., where Brother Charles McBryde is pastor, will have Vacation Bible School from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. July 19-23 for ages 2 through sixth grade. The theme will be “Passport to the Promised Land.” There will also be an adult class at 7 p.m. July 19-22. For more information, to pre-register, or if you will need a ride to VBS, call (903) 874-6813.



Westside Baptist Church, 1522 N. 24th St., will have Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 20-24 for children who have just completed kindergarten through sixth grade. The theme “Rome” will immerse learners of all ages in Bible-times culture, helping children explore what it might have been like to live as the church was just beginning. Children will experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts and crafts projects, and discover that God’s love is the most powerful gift, saving them from their sins. For more information, call (903) 874-4640.

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