Church News
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Again This Friday
St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, TX will be serving up fish on Fridays.
Last Fridays event may have been the biggest ever.
Battered cod or boiled shrimp will be available Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm from February 28 till April 3, 2020.
Prices range from $5 – 15 depending on your choices.
Dinner Bell Menu for March 4, 2020
Our generous Community Partner wishes to remain Anonymous.
Dinner Bell Menu
Ham and Cheese Vegetable Soup (truly a meal in a “bowl”)
Super Salad
Yeasted Drop Biscuits and Butter
Banana Cake
Sauced Banana Cake (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). This soup is oh so good, a full meal in a bowl! You will definitely want seconds!
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
First Presbyterian Church Sign Being Installed
First Presbyterian Church should soon be able to list service information on the new church sign, which a crew was installing earlier today.
The sign was donated to replace an old sign that was in such bad shape it had to be taken down. However, the church’s initial request to the city zoning board to put up the sign was denied.
The sign required approval of a variance. The church members were told following a Nov. 19 zoning meeting the request was denied due to the size of the sign and the fact that it would or could have animated images, which was not thought consistent with the historical appearance for the property. The sign is 6.27 feet; the rule is for 6 feet.
However, Tuesday, Jan. 21, after speaking with church members and further investigation into the matter, city staff recommended granting the request to allow the church to place the sign on their property.
Sulphur Springs Community Development Director Tory Niewiadomski told the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals that letters had been sent to the 12 property owners around the church who would be most impacted by the sign. Only two returned letters regarding the request, and one was undecided.
Niewiadomski said church members were not represented at the November meeting, but were present Jan. 21 to discuss the matter.
City Attorney Jim McLeroy told the board that he believed had there not been a breakdown at the meeting, which the church members did not attend, the request never would have been presented to the ZBA.
ZBA member James Litzler asked the church members if they were willing to make adjustments to meet the qualifications, including reducing the sign to six feet and asked if it would be a color to match the brick on the building.
Lee Teetes said the sign would be pretty close in color, although the exact color of the building would be hard to match. The brick on the building is more than 100 years old, the length of time the church has been on the property.
Teetes said unfortunately, the sign, which is 6.27 feet can’t be reduced in size because it has already been purchased and is stored inside the building. The $10,000 was donated and the sign was purchased and given to the church.
The city attorney said the boundary lines, which include overlays for the tax reinvestment zone, were established 10-15 years ago with the intent that additional funds would be raised from improved property values within the reinvestment zone to pay for bonds used to fund improvements on the square.
“We tried to identify properties that would have enhanced value. The whole city was affected, but some properties were more directly affected,” McLeroy said.
The church doesn’t fit into that category for increased tax value, even if significant changes were made to increase the property value because it is a church, McLeroy explained.
Litzler pointed out that any lighted sign would be out of character historically for the building due to the age of it.
After further discussion, the church was granted the variance permitting the sign to be installed at First Presbyterian Church. A crew was on site Thursday to install it.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Starts February 28, 2020
St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, TX will be serving up fish on Fridays.
Battered cod or boiled shrimp will be available Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm from February 28 till April 3, 2020.
Prices range from $5 – 15 depending on you choices.
Dinner Bell Menu for February 26, 2020
Bear Littleton State Farm Agency and Julia Wilhite State Farm Agency are this weeks Community Partners.
Dinner Bell Menu
Hopkins County Stew and the Usual (Cheese, Pickles and Crackers)
Cornbread Muffins and Butter
Super Salad
Lou’s Pineapple Cake
Orange Gelatin Dessert (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). It is still nippy outside. Enjoy a bowl of our country’s best with us. Hope you can join us!
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
Evening Chapel C.M.E. Friends and Family Day
Evening Chapel C.M.E. Friends and Family Day will be February 23rd, 2020 at 3:30PM. Lunch will be served from 1PM till 3PM.
Dinner Bell Menu for February 19, 2020
Diversified Storage Systems is the Community Partner
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY! COME AGAIN NOT ON A DINNER BELL DAY!
Mexican Lasagna and Our Own Salsa
Pinto Beans
Tortillas and Butter
Salad with a Mexican Flair
Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
Baked Pears (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
We always need rain, but not on Dinner Bell Day! Hope to see you on Wednesday.
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
Annual 5th Grade Bash February 15th, 2020
The annual 5th Grade Bash will be held at the ROC, 115 Putman St. in Sulphur Springs from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The event is a fun filled night of games for all 5th graders in our community.
Kids Celebration of Afton Oklahoma, will be leading the game. Instead of individual games spread around the facility, Kids Celebration puts on a game show. They work to get everyone up on stage and involved during the evening. “It’s the largest group of 5th graders we have even seen!” says Bill Buchanan. “Our game show is boys v.s. girls. That age group really gets into it.” Bill’s company travels the country conducting events with fun games and activities for state fairs, schools, churches and other events.
Free Pizza Inn pizza will be served and thousands of dollars in door prizes will be given away.
Some of the prizes include
- Segway Mini Pros
- Hoverboard Go Karts
- drones
- electric scooters and wheelies
- arcade games
- gift certificates to Shenaniganz
- gift certificate to Academy sports
- Six-Flags Family Packs
- Splash Kingdom
- I-Fly Vouchers and more.
All fifth graders in our community are invited to attend. Everyone will leave with a $25-plus gift to take home. Contact First Baptist Church at 903-885-0646 or visit ssfbc.org for additional details.
Crossroads Church in Greenville Hosts Christian Wrestling
Crossroads Church in Greenville will be having a missions fundraiser. The event will feature Christian Federation Wrestling and concessions on February 22nd, 2020.
Dinner Bell Menu for February 12, 2020
Hopkins Rains County Farm Bureau is the Community Partner celebrating FARM CONNECTION WEEK. This week celebrates connecting producers with consumers to their mutual benefit. We must thank our farmers, ranchers and dairy producers for keeping us (consumers) healthy and fed with an abundance of products.
Our Anniversary Meal– starting the ninth year of weekly meals at DINNER BELL
Meatloaf and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Garden Salad
Yeast Rolls
Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Pineapple Cream Cheese Dessert (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Come celebrate Farm Bureau and Dinner Bell!
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
