Church News
Dinner Bell Menu for September 7th, 2022
The Cross Country Cowboy Church is a repeat partner for the Dinner Bell Ministry. The members of the Cross Country Cowboy Church have supported this food endeavor for many years and numerous times each year. For their generosity we at Dinner Bell are extremely grateful.
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 Wednesdays.
MENU
King Ranch Chicken
Seasoned Pinto Beans
Mexican Corn Salad
Tortillas
Sopapilla Cheesecake
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 August 31, 2022
The United Way has been a supporter of The Dinner Bell feeding ministry for many years. The Dinner Bell is very grateful and gives a loud “shout out” to the United Way and wishes great success on its upcoming financial campaign. This meal is a thank you to the United Way.
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
Turkey Tetrazzini with Broccoli
Garden Salad
Homemade Hot Rolls
Crumb Cake
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! 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 August 24, 2022
The Woodmen of the World are the Community Partner for Dinner Bell for August 24. We gladly welcome their support for our feeding ministry.
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
Baked Chicken Salad
Nutty and Fruit Filled Wild and Long Grain Rice
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Iced Brownies
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! 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
Texoma Gospel Music Association Annual Gathering at The Roc
The Texoma Gospel Music Association is holding its annual Gathering at The Roc in Sulphur Springs on October 7th and 8th, 2022. We are very excited to have this 2 day event in our beautiful town and are hoping for a great turn out of locals to enjoy the music of some great award winning and charting artists from several states.
We are encouraging local artists to join the organization and perform along with our long time members.
TGMA is 46 years old and comes under the umbrella of the International Country Gospel Music Association.
Buddy and I are long time members of both TGMA and ICGMA and were recent recipients of the Prestigious 2022 “Living Legend Award” from the ICGMA.
Dinner Bell Menu for August 17, 2022
Dinner Bell is grateful to Rhey and Marsha Nolan for being the Community Partners for this week’s meal!
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 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Chili Mac (aka Chili Macaroni and Cheese)
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Banana Pudding
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! 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 August 10, 2022
The Alliance Bank is a four-times-a-year Community Partner with Dinner Bell. For this week and the other three weeks of the year we thank the bank, its employees and officers, for supporting Dinner Bell and its ministry to feed those in need of a meal in Sulphur Springs.
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
Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Jambalaya
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Garlic Buttered French Bread Slices
Chocolate Revel Bars
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! 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
Divorce Care Meetings Start August 3rd
Divorce Care meets every Wednesday beginning August 3 and runs for 13 weeks.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: FUMC follow signs for room
Contact persons: Tom Young 903.413.1673
Debbie Young 903.303.4771
Dinner Bell Menu for August 3, 2022
John and Mary Heilman are the Community Partners for this week’s meal. They are a repeat sponsor. For their support we are extremely grateful!!!
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 starting around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Ham
Mexican Hominy
Fried Cabbage
Buttered French Bread Slices
Garden Salad
Dream Bars
BE CAREFUL AS THE PANDEMIC IS STILL IN OUR MIDST! 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
Meet the Teacher at Little Lambs Parent’s Day Out
The Little Lambs Parent’s Day Out program at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Sulphur Springs is hosting a Meet The Teacher Event Friday July 29th, 2022. The events runs from 4:30 to 6:30.
You can leave your little lamb, ages birth to 5 years of age, with Sara and her staff on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
There is a waiting list for some age ranges, but openings are available. The 2022/2023 program starts officially on August 1st. As long as there are openings, little lambs can join anytime during the year.
Little Lambs director Mrs Sara encourages people to attend the Meet the Teacher event today. “Anyone interested should get on the waiting list.” says Sara, “If there is enough need, additional days and times may be opened.”
The program is available for the entire year, and is paid for on a monthly bases.
Membership in the Lutheran Church is not required for participation in this program.
Church Garage Sale in Emory
We are raising money for our new church construction.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory, Texas is holding a garage sale today through Saturday, July 30 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Come check out lots of women’s and men’s clothing and shoes, children’s items, housewares and bedding, and new fishing tackle.
Find us at 551 E. FM 2795, Emory, TX (off Hwy. 515)
