February 10, 2026 – WEEK OF: February 18, 2026
COMMUNITY PARTNER: City National Bank, Sulphur Springs (CNB)
The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal.
As this is Ash Wednesday those in attendance will have an opportunity to have Ashes placed upon their forehead or upon the back of their hands. This is strictly optional.
The City National, the oldest bank in continual service in Sulphur Springs, was chartered in 1889 and has locations in Hopkins, Wood, Rains, Van Zant, Gregg, Upshur, Cass, Morris and surrounding counties. It has 241 employees at 18 locations. It is the 75th largest bank in the State of Texas. The original lot in the corner of the Sulphur Spring Square and Connally Street was purchased for $3,350. The two-story building, the bank’s home until 1968, was built at a cost of $5,390. The original vault door is still in use today and is in perfect working order.
The South Town Branch was acquired through purchasing First National in 1998. A Mortgage Branch was opened on South Broadway in 2000. Expansion continued with banking operations going to Wood County (Yantis and Quitman), Mineola, Mt. Vernon, Emory, Wills Point, Grand Saline, Canton, Naples, Queen City, and Pittsburg. Having over $1Billion in assets as of March 31, 2021, this banking institution can offer and does offer many different financial products to and for its customers.
The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry has been blessed with a Partnership with City National Bank since June 8, 2016. For several years, the bank has supplied financial support on a quarterly basis, with associates serving meals. For this dedication and the realization of helping feed those who need a meal, The Dinner Bell Ministry is extremely grateful.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday except for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Ham & Cheese Vegetable Soup
Homemade Rolls
Marinated Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Pineapple Dessert
Take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices. We would encourage you to wear masks where required! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted.
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
