May 12, 2026 – WEEK OF: May 20, 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.
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 in 17 locations and 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 is able to 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. The Dinner Bell Ministry is extremely grateful for this dedication and the realization of helping feed those who need a meal.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetables of the Day
Garden Salad
Homemade Rolls
Southern Pecan Praline Cake
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!!!
