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August 2019
The Compassionate Friends Monthly Meeting
The Compassionate Friends, Tyler Chapter, is a self-help organization for families that have experienced the death of a child.
Find out more »Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted
7-week DVD Bible Study authored by Priscilla Shirer Starts Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, July 10at 9:30 a.m. What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Often we run! Jonah did! In this upcoming 7-week DVD Bible Study on Jonah, author Priscilla Shirer shows that interruption is actually God's invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams. He saved a city! This Bible study runs in parallel once time a week at two different locations: One…
Find out more »Caring Hearts/Helping Hands Plastic Bag Sleeping Mats — Weekly Workshops
We need your caring heart and helping hands to help make plastic bag sleeping mats for the homeless We encourage your participation at any or all of the workshops below Church membership not required Free training is provided Please come see what you can do with a caring heart and a bunch of plastic bags Even when you help a little … it helps a lot! Weekly Wednesday Workshops -- Meet in the Family Life Center January 9, 16, 23,…
Find out more »Pray for My Kids
Since most schools in East Texas start school close to the same time, we want to come together to pray for everyone! Our goal is to encourage people to pray with us as we pray for students, teachers, administrators, parents, etc., as school starts again We know this is a stressful time for a lot of people, so we're here to help however we can! Keep in mind that some parents are sending their children to school for the first…
Find out more »Back to School Bash
Back to School Bash Featuring Christian DJ Andre Thompson This will be an 80's theme. It will be fun and we'll have food and drinks!
Find out more »Bible Based Recovery Group
A Bible-Based Recovery Group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at First Lutheran Church, 3901 Bill Owens Parkway in Longview If you or a family member is suffering from addictions, you are invited to be a part of this group for encouragement and support For more information you may call the church office 903-295-7423
Find out more »Recovery Road at Lake Fork Baptist Church
We meet every Friday night from 6:30-9 We eat at 6:30, worship at 7 followed with a lesson or testimony There is child care available It is for anyone recovering from anything, not just drugs and alcohol, but from any issue, such as anger, over eating, domestic abuse...anything that takes us away from God It is a Christ-centered recovery program that is for one and all
Find out more »Re-Imagine Aging Weekend
Event is Friday night featuring Christian comedian Al Fike, local talent and dinner Saturday morning will include Al Fike again, snacks, and small group sessions of interest to those 55+. $10 for both days, including dinner Friday night and snacks Saturday
Find out more »Stitching an Heirloom Garden – Learning Landscaping from My Grannie’s Old Quilts
A Lecture and Heirloom Quilt Show featuring the inaugural showing of Greg Grant's, Smith County Horticulture Extension Agent, extensive heirloom family quilt collection. Featuring Greg Grant and Jo Helen McGee (Quilt Preservation) Registration 8:30 a.m. Presentations begin at 9 $15 pay at the door
Find out more »Bengali’s 24th Birthday
Come tour the big cats while enjoying a petting zoo and water slide! Special guest for the day: Say Cheese and Kona Ice will be there! Stop by the Visitor Center to purchase your limited-edition Birthday Package and don’t forget to sign Bengali’s birthday card 10:30 - Introduction of 3 baby tiger cubs 11:30 - Bengali's Celebration
Find out more »Breakout Fundraiser at FBC Poynor
Build your own basket! Hamburger or corn dog Chips or fries and a drink are included Purchase your food ticket in advance for $7.50 at KB's Do you have a dessert you're known for? Enter the dessert contest and win a prize! If you'd like to judge a food contest, we've got a place for you! A $5 entry fee allows you to judge 3 desserts Activities Bounce house Games Door prize drawing every hour Dessert contest & auction About…
Find out more »Community Table Games
All are invited to attend the Community Table Games (42, Mexican Train, etc.) on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 16292 FM 849, Lindale This is a community event Please join us Thank you to St. Luke’s Church for letting us use their fellowship hall Coffee served Bring snacks if you'd like And please let others know Call Alice at 903.520.3490 if you have questions
Find out more »CityFest’s Sex Exploitation Forum
East Texas is not immune to prostitution and sex trafficking Please join Congressman Louie Gohmert, Representative Matt Schafer, Senator Bryan Hughes, Sheriff Larry Smith, FBI Agent Josh Mathews, DA Jacob Putnam, and many of our local agencies as they share the state of this issue in our community Our leaders will provide information and resources to equip us to be informed and provide us ways to take action. We will have two panel discussions followed by a Q&A session We…
Find out more »Calvary Commission Breakthrough Conference
Calvary Commission will celebrate 42 years at its annual Breakthrough Prayer and Missions Conference August 29- September 1 at the World Commission Center located on the Lindale Campus All sessions are open to the public There is no cost for registration or attendance, according to Joe Fauss, President and International Director The Conference Theme is “Hope For The Future” It will focus on missionary testimonies, times of projected prayer, training and equipping for missions, and musical and dramatic productions The…
Find out more »Pray for My Kids
Since most schools in East Texas start school close to the same time, we want to come together to pray for everyone! Our goal is to encourage people to pray with us as we pray for students, teachers, administrators, parents, etc., as school starts again We know this is a stressful time for a lot of people, so we're here to help however we can! Keep in mind that some parents are sending their children to school for the first…
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