Church News
Dinner Bell Menu for October 26th, 2022
A big shout out and THANK YOU to Alliance Bank and employees for being a Community Partner once again.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Spaghetti Casserole
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Special Salad
Homemade Rolls
20 Minute Chocolate Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for October 19th, 2022
City National Bank is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Dinner Bell is so grateful for their continued support.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Lasagna
Roasted carrots with herbs
Buttered french bread
Garden Salad
Do Nothing Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for October 12th, 2022
Dr. Andrew Yoder and Staff at I Focus Vision Center is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Dinner Bell is so grateful for their continued support.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Blackeyed Peas
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Peach Cobbler Crisp
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
The Texoma Gospel Music Association Convention and Gathering to be Held in Sulphur Springs October 7-8
Buddy and Ina Gore announce the Texoma Gospel Music Association Convention and Gathering will be held October 7th and 8th in Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be over 40 artists from many states attending.
The Texoma Gospel Music Association, (TGMA), began in 1977 and is one of the oldest Gospel Music organizations in Texas and Oklahoma (thus (TGMA) and now includes many other states. Originally, Country Gospel was the main forte and TGMA came under the umbrella of the International Country Gospel Music Association (ICGMA) which is now the Oldest Awards show in the United States, 66 Years strong. Buddy and Ina Gore are members of both organizations and have been recognized with several awards from ICGMA including recently inducted into the “Hall of Fame” and most recently received the “Living Legend Award.”
The best in Christian, Southern, Country, and Gospel music, The Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering and Convention will be held at the ROC of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, 115 Putman, October 7th and 8th, 10am to 8pm each day. There will be filming for TV shows, live interviews with DJ Marty Smith of “Heavens Country”, and so much more. Admission is free to the public. A Love Offering will be received. Come join in the fun!
Dinner Bell Menu for October 5th, 2022
Jim Helfferich is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell for the first Wednesday in October. “Thank you, Jim.”
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Fried Cabbage
Cornbread Squares
Garden Salad
Southern Pecan Praline Sheet Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
The St James Fiesta and Auction to be Held October 8th
The annual St. James Fiesta and Auction will be held Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at the Hopkins County Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A delicious Tex-Mex meal will be prepared by the Aguilar family. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12. Meal service begins at 5:30pm. The Live Auction begins at 7:00pm. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, and much more.
Dinner Bell Menu for September 28th, 2022
Legacy Ag Credit is the Community Partner for this meal. This institution is a repeat Partner. Dinner Bell appreciates the support of Legacy Ag Credit.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Beef Stroganoff
Seasoned Italian Green Beans
Special Salad
Hot Rolls
Cookies
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
HCUW To Continue History Of Helping Others With 2022-2023 Campaign To Raise $150,000
Hopkins County United Way volunteers kicked off the 2022-2023 campaign to raise $150,000 Wednesday, with a workers luncheon. The organization has “A History of Helping” others which continues this year with the fundraiser which will benefit 18 local agencies serving county residents of all ages and segments of the community by helping meet critical needs and providing enrichment activities.
Deanna Landers, whose involvement with HCUW includes having served as a past campaign chair and president, offered a prayer to open the kickoff luncheon. Landers’ legacy of service over the last few years has continued by her daughter Kristy Landers Moseley, who headed the 2021-2022 campaign and currently serves as HCUW president. Mosely introduce this year’s Campaign Chair Emily Glass.
The HCUW officer offered thanks to:
- Southwest Dairy Center for use of the family for the workers’ luncheon,
- the 40 or so volunteers who donate their time to distribute packets to local businesses and collect donations,
- Edward Jones Financial -Chris Voorheese for sponsoring the meal,
- Sandy Wallace and staff at Plain ‘n’ Fancy for providing the meal,
- Mike Horne (former campaign chair and president) and Latson’s for the time and attention he and staff put in to the printing of all HCUW campaign materials,
- Dinh Tran with VOSH Graphics for all of the time leant to filming and editing a video which shows and explains how the campaign helps local organizations,
- the HCUW Budget and Allocations Committee for spending 2 days listening to presentations, and determining based on information gleaned during that time how to best maximize the campaign funds raised,
- Board of Directors
- Moseley for her leadership and making the process easy, and
- Executive Secretary Susan Berning, who is the “heartbeat of United Way.”
“We are all here for one reason to make the Hopkins County campaign successful. Thank you for agreeing to help,” Glass said to the campaign workers present at the Sept. 21, 2022, kickoff.
HCUW has a village mentality of helping others locally, by supporting organizations that help and/or enrich lives, by choosing to serve as a campaign worker or donating. Focusing on the community as a whole is very important to HCCUW. Funding raised by HCUW annually stays local to improve the quality of life for individuals in all walks of life, with the exception of 1% designated for membership in to United Way Worldwide, a cooperative effort which makes the local effort more viable.
Berning asked that cards within the packets be filled out completely and returned with donation packets with the business and worker’s names and contact information, and intended follow-up date to collect packets.
She noted that in addition to flat donations from companies or individuals, businesses also have the option of offering payroll deductions. This would allow their employees to commit to a set contribution goal, then determined how much of it to take out of each paycheck, which then is turned in to HCUW.
Moseley and Glass are available to answer questions or if a business or group wishes to speak to employees or members about the HCUW campaign.
The HCUW officers said they anticipate another great year blessing others because of the work of the volunteers and those who give generously to the campaign.
HCUW 2022-2023 campaign allocations include:
- Bright Star Baseball, $1,500
- CANHelp, $18,250
- Circle Ten Council of Boy Scouts of America, $1,000
- Community Players, Inc., $1,500
- East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA), $1,500
- Heritage Christian Counseling Center, $8,000
- Hopkins County 4-H, $2,750
- Hopkins County Christian Alliance on behalf of Community Cupboard
- Hopkins County Community Chest, $40,000
- Lake CASA, $10,000
- Lakes Regional Community Center on behalf of Our Place, $4,500
- Meal-A-Day, $8,000
- Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center, Inc. (NETCAC), $3,500
- Shelter Agencies for Families in East Texas (SAFE-T), $5,000
- Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center, 4,000
- Sulphur Springs Symphony League, $1,000
- Teen Court, $2,500
- The Dinner Bell, $5,000
- United Way Worldwide, $1,500
- Administrative Expenses, $23,500
Any new business who has not been contacted that would like more information about or already want to participate in the United Way campaign should call 903-243-4066. Donations may also be made in honor or memory of others. Those who are retired or otherwise not associated with a business or organization involved with HWUC may mail personal donations to the HCUW Campaign Headquarters, PO Box 735, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483, or call the number listed above. Additional information about HCUW, including an option to contribute via PayPal is also available at www.hcuw.org and on the group’s Facebook page.
HCUW will honor the lead donors to the 2021-2022 campaign next week at a special luncheon hosted in their honor.
Report meetings will take place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office on Houston Street beginning at 9 a.m. on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Oct. 4
- Tuesday, Oct. 11
- Tuesday, Oct. 18
- Tuesday, Oct. 25
- Tuesday, Nov. 1
- Wednesday, Nov. 9
Dinner Bell Menu for September 21th, 2022
Our Community Partner, a loyal and repeat supporter of Dinner Bell, is Christus Mother Frances Hospital. We are so grateful for its continued support.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Chicken Pot Pie
Fruit Ambrosia
Garden Salad
Cookies
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! KEEP DISTANCES! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED AND BOOSTED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
Dinner Bell Menu for September 14th, 2022
Water Oak is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Their support is greatly appreciated.
GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Barbequed Chicken Legs
Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Buttered French Bread Slices
Brownie
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN! GET INOCULATED!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
