Amelia Barton Church of the Living God, 917 G.W. Jackson St., Corsicana, is having an event, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 14. Fish plate lunches are a donation of $6 and come with fresh fish fillets, potato salad, home cooked pinto beans, cornbread or white bread, and home-made pound cake. Hot link baskets are a donation of $3.50 and come with hot links, fresh fries, pickle, bread and a cold drink. The event will be inside the building. Free delivery (903) 875-2463.    



    Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 101 N. 4th Street, Corsicana, and the Rev. Keith Gavin present The Dennis Johnson Women’s Missionary Society’s Annual Day, beginning at 3 p.m., Aug. 29. The theme will be “Missionaries on the Move.” Guest Speaker will be Sis. Janice M. Brown, WMS President of the Northwest Texas Conference, from Anderson Chapel AMEC of Kileen, with the Rev. WM Campbell Jr., Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jessica K. Ingram, 10th District Episcopal Supervisor of Missions, Sis. Brenda Hobbs, Missionary Supervisor of Paul Quinn District, NW Texas Conference, the Rev. Keith and Sis. Sylvia Gavin, Pastor and wife, and Sis. DuAne Yancy, Dennis Johnson WMS, President. For more information call Penny Liggins at (903) 654-7732.



    Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church 700 E. Park Ave., and Pastor and wife, Eld. William and Sis. Marylyn Lewis, Jr., invite everyone to a “Fun Day” for youth going back to school beginning at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18. School supplies, backpacks, and clothes are some of the things that will be given away. For more information call (903) 874-7273.



Greater Wilgo Baptist Church, 621 E. 1st Ave., and Pastor Arthur C. Faulk, invite you to observe its Family and Friends day 3 p.m., Aug. 15. Special guests will be Eld. Harold Evans, Sr., and the Roane Chapel Full Gospel Church. Everyone is invited to worship on this glorious occasion.



    Johnson Memorial Church of God in Christ celebrates the 20th Pastoral Anniversary of Eld. Joseph Johnson, Sr. with a banquet, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Lifeline Fellowship Family Church, 5301 W. State Hwy. 31, Corsicana, led by Pastor Rickey Walters. The banquet is $20 and includes guest speaker Eld. H.B. Horn of Greater Mt. Calvary COGIC, Dallas. There will also be an Anniversary Service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Johnson Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1700 S. Business 45, Corsicana, Pastored by Joseph Johnson. Guest speaker for the service will be Eld. William Lewis Jr. of Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Ministry, Corsicana. For more information contact Sis. Bettye Barge-Calhoun (903)872-0780, Sis. Bridgett Jennings (903) 875-0632, or Sis. Petrina Pipkins (903) 493-0697.    



    Kelly's Temple Church Of God In Christ, 501 North 3rd St., and Pastor Billy Joe Kelly, invite you to the 11 a.m. Sunday morning service, with special guest speaker Eld. Terry Washington of Houston, and praise and worship leader Brandon Washington. Eld. Washington serves as Associate Minister of Maranatha church, with Pastor Milton C Jones. He also serves on the Church Executive Board of Directors, is President of the Helping Hands Ministry, supports the Married Couples Ministry, is on the Ways and Means Committee, and is the Choir Music Director. He is a graduate of James Madison High School in Houston, and Navarro College . He is married to Pamela Grant Washington, and they are the parents of Brandon and Chelsea Washington. Eld. Washington is employed at Fort Bend I. S. D., in Sugarland.



    Kerens Missionary Baptist Church announces information on regular services of the church: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship Service, 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service, and 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service. At 2:30 p.m., on the first Sunday of each month services are held at Kerens Care Center. Wednesday evening services focus on the study of different books of the Bible. It is the churches’ desire and privilege to minister to those in Kerens who are not attending other churches regularly. A warm welcome is awaiting those who worship at Kerens Missionary Baptist Church.

    

    Love Chapel Baptist Church 400 N. Benton St., Corsicana, with Pastor David E. Wilson and Minister Sharron D. Wilson, will be observing the 90th anniversary of the church 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15. The spoken word will be brought by Pastor Alvin E. Smith of Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church. The youth ministry will be having a gospel explosion 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 13. Everyone is cordially invited to fellowship in these services.

    

    Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast will meet at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, in 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.

    Mildred Baptist Church is holding Vacation Bible School Parents Night 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. with awards and refreshments. For more information, call Mildred Baptist Church Office at (903) 874-7928, Pastor Tony Neal (903) 874-5152, or Director Elaine Jernigan (903) 872-4022. Register online at www.mildredbaptist.org.



    Northside Baptist Church, 2800 North Beaton St., is beginning a program called Grief Share, a non-denominational weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The finality of death is hard to accept, and Grief Share is a place to be around people who understand the pain of loss. This support group will begin meeting 5 to 7 p.m., Sept. 12, in the Fellowship Center (small white house across from the parking lot) 222 Forest Lane, Corsicana. Meetings will consist of three components: Video seminar, Grief Share workbook, and group discussion. The Grief Share group is open to everyone. The only expense is the $10 workbook. Childcare and refreshments will be provided. For more information call (903) 874-3277.



    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 will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with Patrick and Nancy McCurrin, Hugh Parrish on guitars, and Virginia Terry on the piano, then from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Peggy Smith is teaching Bible study. For more information call activity director Fred Biltz at (903) 654-4980.



    Petersburg Baptist Church, 301 Margaret Dr., Kerens, is hosting the Round Prairie Memorial Service 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. For more information call Christine Bryant (903) 396-7641.

    Single Believers Ministries and First United Methodist Church are presenting a Back to School Gospel Fest fund-raiser at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at Greater Love Outreach Fellowship Church, 700 East Park Avenue. Sunday Best Martha Buries will be in concert. Please bring a non-perishable food item or school supplies to this free event. Everyone is welcome. Host pastor is William Lewis.



    Taylor’s Memorial Church,1600 G.W. Jackson Ave. in Corsicana, will be hosting a benefit musical for the C.D. Washington family at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27. The event will be given on behalf of Donell Washington who is in Baylor Hospital. The Washington’s are the ministry leaders at the Greater Haynes Memorial Church in Mexia. Many anointed singers and musicians will be appearing on the program to help raise funds for the family.  Love gifts may also be sent directly to the Washingtons at 712 Northwood Blvd., Corsicana, Texas 75110, or to Pastor P. A. Rischer, 102 PR 1279, Fairfield, Texas 75840.  Any contribution will be received with much gratitude.



    The New Revelation Ministries 700 Hwy. 31 West, Chandler, and Bishop D.L. Barton, Pastor, Elect Lady Lisa Barton, and Associate Minister, the Rev. Kelvin J. Blains, invite the public to an explosive summer revival beginning Thursday, Aug. 19. Guest speakers will be there throughout the week beginning at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 19 with Evangelist L. Shead of Frankston, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 20, 21, and 22 with Evangelist Barbara Calloway of McKinney, 11 a.m. and again at 3 p.m., Aug. 21 with Prophet Sequina Moore of Dallas, and 3 p.m., Sunday. Aug. 22 with Evangelist Barbara Calloway. For more information call (903) 515-2424.

    The Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 South Fifth St., will observe the Fifteenth Year Recognition Service of Pastor Larry L. Polk, Sr., 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. Minister Gary Floyd of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston will deliver the morning worship message. Pastor Donald R. Parish, Sr., of True Lee Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas will proclaim the gospel message for the 3 p.m. afternoon service. The congregates are elated to invite all to share in this celebration.

    

    Unity Baptist Church, 406 S. 34th St., Corsicana, and Pastor Chad Owens, announces service information: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship service and children’s church, 5 p.m. Bible study classes, and 6 p.m. evening worship service, 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting and Kings Kids meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Tuesday a group from Unity visits shut-ins. Bible study is held at Northwest Apartments Community Center 7 p.m. every Thursday. The Brotherhood Breakfast will be 8 a.m. and  Monthly Sing Night is 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. David Nelson Teaches at Twilight Nursing Home 9 a.m. every Sunday. Vacation Bible School will be held 5 to 8 p.m. starting Monday, Aug. 16. The nursury is open for church services. For transpotation to services, call (903) 872-2861.



    Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 N. Beaton St. will host an old-fashioned homemade ice cream and cake supper beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. The cost is $6. For more information call (903) 872-1877.