UMME

On April 8, the United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiasts (UMME) held a “Ride for the Risen” to benefit the Arrow Project. The UMME are motorcycle riders who have formed chapters within their home church to promote the fellowship of Christians through a common interest. UMME gives Christian riders the fellowship and safe riding experience that so many are looking for. This year, they raised $1,000 to benefit the Arrow Project, a Christian foster/adoption agency. The Arrow Project has been in existence since 1992 and opened its Corsicana office in 2004. The scripture foundation of The Arrow Project comes from Psalm 127. Mark Tennant, CEO and founder of the Arrow Project, grew up in foster care and his foster parents often repeated the words of this scripture. You can learn more about fostering and/or adopting these precious children by calling (903) 872-1505 or going to www.arrow.org.



Harmony Baptist District Association

The Laymen’s Department along with the Women’s Department of the Harmony Baptist District Association will sponsor a men and women’s conference May 20 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where the Rev. A. Cox is pastor. Registration will be $25 and it will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Intercessory prayer will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. led by Minister Sharron Wilson of Love Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The conference session will begin at 9:45 a.m. The theme will be “Bridging the Gap” from Ezekial 22:30. The conference speakers/facilitators will be Sister Tammy Jacko and Brother Hugh Collins.

Jacko serves as an active member of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Port Arthur under the leadership of Pastor Randy G. Vaughn. She is the director of Christian education at Mount Sinai and the founder of Mount Sinai Bible Institute of Port Arthur. She works extensively with various departments of her district association, state convention, the Southwest Regional Region of the National Congress of Christian Education and the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc. She was appointed as a consultant for the Women’s Auxiliary of the Old Landmark Baptist District Association, and the third vice president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Texas State Missionary Baptist Convention.

She has a B.A. of social work from Lamar University; elementary reading certification, Lamar University; and a bachelor of theology from Triumph Bible Institute of Southeast Texas. She is also the proud mother of Fabian Keith Jacko II, a junior at Lamar University.

Collins hails from Navarro County and graduated from G.W. Carver High School in Dawson in 1956. He went on to attend Butler College in Tyler. He has been married to Ruby Miller Collins for 44 years and from this union they were blessed with a daughter, Renetta Collins.

Collins confessed Christ at an early age. He has served as member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Fort Worth for 40 years, currently under the leadership of Pastor Bruce Datcher. He serves as chairman of deacons, a Sunday school teacher and in other areas of the church. He is the first vice president of the Laymen’s Department-Galilee Griggs District Association. He also serves in various areas in the state and national conventions.

Lunch will be served following the conference. The community is invited. Brother Tinnis Manning serves as laymen president, Minister Florine Hubbard serves as women’s department president and Larry L. Polk Sr. serves as moderator.



New Bethel Baptist Church

Come and join in at 3 p.m. May 21 for “The Moss Family and Friends Day” at New Bethel Baptist Church, 700 Elm Flat Road, Goodlow, where Earnest Betts is pastor. Special guest will be the Spiritual Disciples of Dallas featuring Minister Johnny Moss. Moss will also be the guest speaker for the occasion. Everyone is invited.



Taylor’s Memorial COGIC

The public is invited to Taylor’s Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1624 E. Fifth Ave., where Floyd G. Taylor is pastor and Elder Willie G. Brown is assistant pastor, and celebrate its 59th church anniversary at 7 p.m. May 19. Guest churches will be Open Door COGIC, Elder David Thompson; Johnson Memorial COGIC, Elder Joseph Johnson Sr.; and Kelly’s Temple COGIC, Elder Billy Joe Kelly. Elder Myron Williams will be the keynote speaker.

The official day will be at 4 p.m. May 21. Guest churches will be Heavenly Gospel of Fort Worth; Faith Temple COGIC of Fairfield, Pastor Patricia Rischer; and Faith Tabernacle of Palestine, and Pastor Carlos Daniels, who will be the anniversary speaker.



Northside Assembly of God

Singing Bragg Family will present a gospel music concert for the whole family at 6 p.m. May 21 at Northside Assembly of God, 115 Max Ave., Corsicana, (903) 874-5172.



Macedonia Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church, located at Ross and Marsh streets in Streetman, where the Rev. J. Hubbard is pastor, invites you to its annual men and women day at 3 p.m. May 21. Guest will be Bishop K.D. Davis Sr., pastor of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. For more information, call (903) 599-2434.



Second Mission Baptist Church

Members of Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. Fifth St., have entered their new edifice. Their first worship service in the new structure began May 5. A formal dedication will be held during a seven-day observance at 3 p.m. May 21, 7 p.m. May 22-26, 11 a.m. May 27, and 3 p.m. May 28. Guest will be Pastor J.T. Harris Jr., undershepherd to the shepherd at Bethlehem Baptist Church of Carthage. Guests for the May 28 service will be Pastor Bruce Datcher and Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

XYZ (Xtra Years of Zest) will meet at 11:45 a.m. May 23 in fellowship hall at Westminster Presbyterian Church. A timely and informative program, “Trinity Clinic Update,” will be given by Dr. Linda Timmerman. Gaylord and Dorothy Edling, co-moderators, invite everyone to attend the luncheon. Men and women of all ages and faiths are encouraged to attend. A meat dish and beverages will be provided. Bring a salad, vegetable dish or a dessert and your friends. Come for warm fellowship, good food and a super program.

Also, Presbyterian Women are inviting all ladies of the church and their guests to the annual birthday celebration supper at 6 p.m. May 22 in fellowship hall at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Nancy Smith will review “God’s Secretaries.” Reservations may be made by calling the church office at (903) 872-3781.



The Word Church

The Word Church, 329 S. 37th St., will distribute the May Angel Food from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 20. The line will begin on Park Row headed west, turn right (north) on 37th Street, then right (east) on Eighth Avenue to enter into the driveway. June menus will be available and June Angel Food orders will be taken during distribution. For more information, call (903) 872-5673.



Bethlehem Baptist Church

The women of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 409 N. Third St., will observe their annual women’s day May 28. The speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Sister Barbara James of Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church. Guest speaker for the 3 p.m. service will be the Rev. Donné Watson, pastor of New Cornerstone Baptist Church. Pastor Dairy Johnson Sr. and the Bethlehem family invite you to come and be blessed.



Grace Temple AME Church

Grace Temple AME Church, 402 E. 14th Ave., will observe friends and family day at 3 p.m. May 21. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Joann Donaldson. The theme will be “Innocent Blood.” The scripture will be read by Sister Peggy Deeds. The special guests will be The Guys, Faith, Bethel AME and several soloists. The public is invited. Chairmen are Constance Brooks, Lula Mae Williams and Ella B. Deeds. The pastor is the Rev. C.E. Williams.



Move Ministries

The “June Jam Free Concert” will be held from noon to 7 p.m. June 10 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 801 N. 13th St. Featured groups will be Little Acorns Puppet Ministry, First Baptist Blooming Grove Praise Band, Soul Fire Band, and The Cost Band. There will be a special guest speaker. There will be food, refreshments and door prizes. All area youth leaders are encouraged to bring their groups. Everyone will be welcome to attend. Everything will be free. It is important for the community and the youth to work together for those that love the Lord and to reach out to those who need fellowship in a Christian environment. For more information, call the Rev. Elvin L. Sikes at (903) 872-9611 or e-mail to movemin@sbcglobal.net.



Bethany Baptist Church

At 3:30 p.m. May 21, Bethany Baptist Church will celebrate the third pre-anniversary of pastor and wife, Derrell and Veronica Anderson. Guest churches will be Harmony Baptist Church and Bishop John Baker, who will be the speaker, and Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church and Pastor G.R. Moore. Come help celebrate this joyful occasion.



First Baptist Church of Corsicana

“Arctic Edge” will be the theme of Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin St., Corsicana, held June 5-9. Children will need to arrive at the Family Life Center, located on West Fifth Avenue and 15th Street. Vacation Bible School for children who have completed kindergarten through third grade will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. “Very Big Sport Camp” will be held for those who have completed fourth and fifth grades beginning at 9 a.m. Dismissal times will vary with each day’s activities. “Very Big Sport Camp” for those who have completed sixth through 12th grades will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m.



Church in the Park

Church in the Park cordially invites the public to come to Fullerton-Garitty Park at 1 p.m. May 21 for a dedication of the prayer garden in memory of Dr. David Hale. Southern Joy will sing. Bring your lawn chairs and come and enjoy the music. Regular services are held from 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays in the park pavilion. Come as you are. Casual dress is accepted.



Campers for Christ Ministries

The Texas Genesis Chapter of Campers for Christ Ministries will be holding a rally at the American RV Park May 24-28. Meetings will begin at 10:15 a.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will be a gospel concert at 7 p.m. Saturday. The Sunday service will begin at 9 a.m. Those from all faiths are welcome. Campers for Christ Ministries International celebrated their 25th anniversary this past September in Albuquerque, N.M. The ministry is non-denominational and has 20 chapters, including Texas, located in the United States and Canada. Many chapters provide chaplain service to campgrounds throughout North America. Rallies are held across the United States and Canada to provide opportunities for those who are traveling away from home to enjoy fellowship and church-type services with others who have recreational vehicles. The American RV Park is located at 4345 W. State Highway 31 in Corsicana. Call (903) 872-0233 for directions or other questions about the park.



Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church

Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church, 100 S. Parham, where Elder Harold L. Evans Sr. is pastor, will have its annual women’s day program at 3 p.m. May 28. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Arthur C. Faulk, pastor of Wilgo Baptist Church. Choirs are asked to render A and B selections. Dinner will be served.



Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church

If you feel a need to be refreshed, if your parched heart longs for the delightful waters of forgiveness, faith, peace and joy, then you are invited to come to a time of refreshing at 10 a.m. May 20 at Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church, 308 E. 11th Ave., where Erma J. Young serves as pastor. Depart your lonely, dry landscape you find yourself in for oneness with your creator God. Scripture reference for the time of refreshing will be John 7:38.

The desert places of your heart can be refreshed by streams of living water through repentance and belief in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Living water will refresh the most parched and desolate of hearts if you believe in the one from whom these streams flow. Come and hear a fresh word from God and be refreshed. Guest speakers will be Apostles Cecil Cooksey and Ray Tippol from New Life Church in Dallas.



Women-n-Power

Women, Men and Teens-n-Power will meet at 10 a.m. May 20 at Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana for the monthly breakfast mixer ($7.95 per person). Women-n-Power is primarily an online ministry without walls whose mission is “people helping people.” There are no monthly dues or fees. Register free at www.womennpower.com and learn more and to see all the benefits available to members.



Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast

Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will meet at 6:45 a.m. May 24 at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. 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) 872-7299.