Church News
Dinner Bell Menu for November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER:
The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry will not be preparing meals on Wednesday, November 26th so our dedicated volunteers may share the Thanksgiving Holiday with friends and families.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. Enjoy the time with your loved ones! See you December 3rd for food and fellowship!
MENU:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We encourage everyone to take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices! Wear masks where required! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted.
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
Dinner Bell Menu for November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Knights of Columbus
A partner with Dinner Bell since 2017, the Knights of Columbus have smoked our Thanksgiving meal turkeys since 2018. The Knights of Columbus was organized in Connecticut in 1882 to serve their church, community, and family with virtue.
Fraternity and patriotism were added to the Knights founding principles of charity and unity in 1885 and 1900 respectively. In 1951 the Knights initiated the adoption of the phrase “under God” as an addition to the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America. This adoption occurred in 1954. The Knights advocate for Catholic causes and provide a wide range of philanthropic and support services to Catholic institutions worldwide.
The Knights were organized locally at St. James Catholic Church in 1987. Besides supporting local activities at St. James Cath olic Church, it presently helps Meal-A-Day, Dinner Bell and Wreaths Across America. Our gratitude is extended to the Knights of Columbus for supporting the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry for an extended period of time.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
THANKSGIVING FEAST
TURKEY-DRESSING-GRAVY-CRANBERRY SAUCE
ARKANSAS GREEN BEANS
HONEYCRISP SALAD
HOT ROLLS
PUMPKIN DESSERT
We encourage everyone to take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices! Wear masks where required! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted.
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
Dinner Bell Menu for November 12, 2025
November 4, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Alliance Bank
The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m.
Alliance Bank was chartered as Sulphur Springs State Bank on June 13, 1927, by the two largest shareholders of First State Bank which had failed. Located at the Southwest corner of Main and Gilmer Streets, the bank was profitable that first year and has remained profitable ever since. A fire at the original location in 1934 facilitated the move to the North side of the Sulphur Springs square where the bank has maintained a permanent presence.
Cotton Farmers became dairymen as attractive loans by the bank enabled them to change agricultural careers.
Sulphur Springs State Bank came to Hunt county in July 1990 and from there began moving east , west and into the metroplex. Those movements necessitated a name change to Alliance Bank in October 1996.
The bank purchased Galyean Insurance Agency and opened a brokerage company—Alliance Financial Services—to meet the business and personal needs of its customers at home or with their businesses.
“The best is ALL we do” is the motto that undergirds the decisions and actions of a banking institution that will soon celebrate one hundred years of service in Sulphur Springs and its vicinity.
We are blessed to have the Ministerial Alliance as Greeters at Dinner Bell. We plan to continue fellowship and dining inside every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Parking is available at the church parking lots.
MENU:
Ham & Cheese Sliders
Potato Salad
Chips
Gooey Butter Cake
Take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices. We encourage you to wear masks where required! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
Winners Announced for the 11th Annual George Dorner 42′ Tournament
November 5, 2025 – The eleventh Annual George Dorner 42′ Tournament was held November 1st, 2025. Twenty six teams competed. The event was held at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church, in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will be used to buy Bibles for Sulphur Bluff Graduating Seniors of the class of 2026. The winners were…
In first place, Jerry Pritchett and Jimmy Dale Fite. In second place was Anne McConnell and Travis Patridge. In third place was Tommy McConnell and Floyd Pool. KSST would like to congratulate these winners!
Dinner Bell Menu for November 5, 2025
October 30, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health & Junior Waverly Club
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.
In July 2016 the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of the hospital building, its employees, and the medical services of the hospital.
Christus Health can trace its history to 1866 with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas, by the Sisters of Charity. In 2016 Christus merged with Trinity Mother Frances hospital and Clinics (itself a product of a merger of two Catholic-based systems) in Tyler, Texas.
Christus Mother Frances is a partner with Dinner Bell many times yearly. The relationship to feed those needing a meal in Sulphur Springs and its vicinity dates back to 2017. Thank you Christus Health!
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The Junior Waverly Club was organized for women in 1925 by the Waverly Club which disbanded in 2021. The Club held it’s 100th Anniversary Celebration on March 29, 2025 with as many as able former presidents in attendance.
Over the past century this group of community involved ladies has sponsored candidates for Dairy Festival Queen and built floats for them. Should there be an activity or cause for civic improvement in Sulphur Springs, a member or mem bers of the Junior Waverly Club are involved, usually in a leadership position.
Our servers today are from Junior Waverly who we so appreciate and enjoy having them join us!
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Meat Loaf
Mac & Cheese
Black-eyed Peas
Garden Salad
Assorted Desserts
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 !!!
Dinner Bell Menu for October 29, 2025
October 26, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Toliver Auto Group
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.
For nearly a century, the Toliver name has stood for more than selling vehicles, it’s stood for serving people.
What began as a small Dodge-Plymouth dealership in Haskell, Texas in the 1920s has grown into Toliver Auto Group, a family-owned network of seven dealerships across Northeast Texas and Southern Oklahoma. We built our business on integrity, transparency, and long-term relationships. From our Lifetime Warranty program to our hands-on community involvement, we believe in taking care of people first – our customers, our employees, and our neighbors.
Supporting organizations like The Dinner Bell reflects the heart of who we are: a family-driven company committed to giving back and helping our communities thrive.
Dinner Bell welcomes and thanks Toliver Auto Group as one of their community partners in 2025!
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Jambalaya
Garden Salad
Buttered & Toasted Rolls
Bread Pudding
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 !!!
The 11th Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament is Coming up November 1, 2025
October 16, 2025 – The 11th Annual George Dorner “42” Tournament will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, beginning with registration at 9:00AM. Play starts at 9:30AM.
The event will take place at Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds go toward Bibles for Sulphur Bluff graduating Seniors. Early registration is open until October 21, 2025, at $10.00 a person.
After October 21th, registration is $25.00 per team. The top three teams will win metal plaques. Pizza, drinks, and a dessert will be offered for a donation. “If you do not play, come eat, and be a part!” For more information, please call Jimmy Dale and Jamie Fite at 903-335-3068.
Dinner Bell Menu for October 22, 2025
October 15, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Signature Solar
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.
Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. Electricity and heat are the two forms of energy generated through the use of solar panels placed on house rooftops to “Solar Farms” stretching over acres of rural land.
Signature Solar was founded in Sulphur Springs in 2019 by James Stowalter to make solar power accessible and affordable for DIY installers by providing solar kits and comprehensive online education.
Signature Solar emphasizes empowering customers with the knowledge and support to achieve energy independence, offer ing design services, retail store products and lifetime customer support to facilitate energy needs
Dinner Bell welcomes and thanks Signature Solar as one of their many community partners in 2025!
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Hopkins County Stew
Cheese Sticks
Pickle Spears
Crackers
Salad
Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
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 !!!
St. Philip’s Fall Fest and Hot Dog Cookout to be Held October 22nd
October 12, 2025 – St. Philip’s Episcopal Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will host a Fall Fest and Hot Dog Cookout on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The event will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, in the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church parking lot located at 1206 College Street, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Hot Dogs and drinks will be provided along with music and games. Everyone is welcome.
Dinner Bell Menu for October 15, 2025
October 12, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: State Farm Insurance Agencies
Bear Littleton and Julia Wilhite
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.
In 1922 George J. Mecherle, a retired farmer, created a mutual automobile insurance company in Bloomington, Illinois. He founded the company on the basis of fairness, seeking to provide lower auto rates for farmers, who were a lower risk than urban drivers. By 1929 the company expanded beyond car insurance to life insurance. By 1935 home and property was offered. In 1971 Barry Manilow penned the jingle “Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is there” that defines the company’s brand identify.
Today it is a diversified financial services company offering not only property and casualty insurance but also life and health insurance, annuities, and mutual funds. Being a mutual company it is owned by its policy holders.
From its initial mission to provide fair rates to farmers, State Farm grew into the largest insurer in the U.S. It still emphasizes its original mission to operate fairly and to do right by its customers.
The Bear Littleton Agency began serving its “Good Neighbors” in Northeast Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas and Oklahoma in 2011. Insurance professionals are prepared to guide persons to protect what matters most to them and their future through dedicated services. The future is unpredictable; plan to protect it with insurance on home, auto, recreational vehicles, per sonal property or anything that is important.
The mission of this agency is to fulfill and anticipate the specific and ever-changing insurance and financial services of our customers by providing a full range of quality products and unmatched level of customer service.
Location: 1769 Westwood Drive (off Hwy 19 at I-30); or call: (903) 885-8900.
The Julia Wilhite State Farm Agency began serving her “Good Neighbors” in Sulphur Springs and the greater East Texas area in 2019. She offers all types of insurance such as auto, home, life, health, renters, business, motorcycle, personal property, pet and banking products. Anything of value to a person can be protected by a type of insurance coverage.
The mission of this agency is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. This agency cultivates strong customer relationships and insurance plans for customers and their families. As part of the Sulphur Springs community this agency serves the East Texas State Farm customers, providing a multitude of insur ance products.
Always glad to help, come to 1030 Gilmer or call (903) 885-8686.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Chili
Seasoned Beans
Garden Salad
Cornbread
Lou’s Pineapple 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 !!!
