Church News
Dinner Bell Menu for September 25th, 2019
City National Bank is this week’s Community Partner
Vegetable Frittata
Navy Beans with Ham
Cornbread Muffins with Butter
Peach Crisp with Whipped Cream
Peaches in Sugar Free Peach Jello (the no added sugar dessert)
Another Fall type of menu BUT when will Fall come upon us?!!
Same time. (11:45 a.m.) Same place (Fellowship Hall of The First United Methodist Church).
If you don’t come you will miss the good food and the great fellowship
Southside Church of Christ in Sulphur Springs Hosts the next Gospel Meeting Sep. 22-25
Tira News For Sept. 11, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
The Tira City Council met on Thursday, September 12th at the Tira Community Center for their quarterly meeting. The group voted to cancel the council election for November 5, 2019, since Mayor Allen Joslin and council members, Joyce Dodd and Janie Lewis were unopposed. Janie Lewis gave an update on the recent repairs at the center. Joyce Dodd shared that the Tira Food Pantry is running low. The quarterly financial report was presented by Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary. Allen Joslin gave a report on the Tira Volunteer Fire Department activities and finances. The Community Christmas Party was scheduled for Saturday evening, December 14th. Please mark you calendars. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 2nd.
Since the meeting, Joyce Dodd reports that some donations have come in for the pantry. We want to express our appreciation for the contributions. If you would like information about helping with the cause, you can contact any council member or contact me at the phone number or email address below.
Kim and Lee Beck traveled to see friends, Mike and Melanie Newton, at their ranch in Lipan, Texas over the weekend. Kim reports, “Mike was on Season 8 of Master Chef and they hosted a BBQ and dove hunt, so you know it was delicious fun!”
Shelia Boyd shared, “Michael and I were able to get out of town with some friends last week. It was a blast! We flew into Denver, met our friends Mike and Margaret Stahl, spent the night with them in Castle Rock. Colorado, then drive down to Red River, New Mexico to meet our other Peerless friends from Sulphur Springs who drove up (the Harrys and the Dicuses). The weather was awesome…Michael didn’t want to leave…but the friendship and time spent together was the very best thing! We marveled at God’s creation each day from across the valley river bed to the mountain top views.” Shelia adds, “I ate way too much and laughed more! Thanks to our friends for making the journey with us and for the Stahl’s for having their crazy Texas Peerless Rednecks for a visit!”
The North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming is coming up on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The event will start at 5:30. A tour of the campus is scheduled, so that attendees can see the progress and changes that are being made to enhance the education of the students. A catered barbecue meal will be served. There will be a slide show honoring the Classes of 1969, 1979, and 1989, for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion and door prizes will be given. A dance is planned for 7-9 p.m. All former students, teachers, and their guests are invited. Please help spread the word.
Our great-grandsons, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin, spent the night with us on Friday, and then, on Saturday, we all went to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to watch our granddaughter, Jaidyn Joslin, play volleyball for the Rising Rams of Lakeside Middle School. She had a great game! Her dad, Malcolm Joslin, had driven up for the day, too. After the game, the kids played on the playground for a while, and then we went to Jose’s Mexican Restaurant for lunch. Our daughter, Tiffany, had to work at the volleyball games until 2:00. We picked her up and went to the Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo after she finished. Everyone had a great time, in spite of the heat.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Dinner Bell Menu for September 18th, 2019
V F W Post 8560 is the Community Partner
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Honey Balsamic Roasted Yellow and Zucchini Squashes
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Assorted Cookies
Same time (11:45 a.m.) Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). The weather is still warm!!! Enjoy a good meal in cool surroundings. Hope to see you.
Tira News For Sept. 11, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
Last week, I received the following note from Terry Sampite: “It is with great sorrow that I inform you of the death of our mother, Joyce Allayne Callaway-Schwartz, on March 11, 2019. Mom often spoke fondly of growing up there. My brother and I were pleased to visit Tira in 2015 and pause briefly at the Callaway headstone behind the church. The experience adds to our memories of her.” You can read the obituary at www.GlenAbbeysandiego.com. We extend our sympathy to this family. Please remember them in prayer
Robert, Yvonne and Wesley helped celebrate Daniel and Desirea Velasquez birthdays Saturday by going to bowl and then to Braum’s. Yvonne shared, “The kids had fun.” The week before, Yvonne got to see all four of her grandkids by babysitting on Thursday night, Friday and Sunday. She commented, “The little ones change so fast.” Joyce Dodd and Yvonne went to see Greater Tuna at the Main Street Theater in Sulphur Springs on Sunday and they really enjoyed it.
Joyce Dodd would like to invite everyone to the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church. It is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sept.17.
Our great-grandson Brailon Joslin (6) and his uncle, Kasen Gammill (12), celebrated their birthdays with family and friends at Kasen’s home on Sunday, Sept. 1. The kids enjoyed swimming and everyone was treated to a delicious taco bar and birthday cake.
The North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Classes of 1969, 1979 and 1989 will be honored for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion. Please help us pass the word. The homecoming is for all former North Hopkins School students and teachers and their guests. Watch for more details, coming soon.
Our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, Tiffany, Perry and Jaidyn of Malvern, Arkansas, came for a visit on Labor Day weekend. They attended the early service with us at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, and then went to Posey Baptist Church. We all attended the birthday party for Brailon and Kasen that Sunday afternoon.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Dinner Bell Menu for September 11th, 2019
ALLIANCE BANK is the Community Partner
It may be September but it screems SUMMER outside!
Tuna Salad in Lettuce Cups
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Fruit Melange (we will have summer’s bounty while it lasts)
Crusty Bread Slices
Coconut Cake
Lemon Chiffon Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). You will be cool (air conditioning works well)! Hope to see you.
Cornerstone Baptist Church Revival September 8-12
Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 207 E. I-30 Service Road in Cumby, Texas, will hold a Revival Praise and Worship Event September 8th through the 12th. Praise and Worship will be held from 6:30 to 7:45PM each night. A fellowship meal will be served Sunday, September 8th, beginning at 5:15PM. Everyone is welcome.
Dinner Bell Menu For September 4th, 2019
The City of Sulphur Springs Law Enforcement is the Community Partner
We are serving a Dinner Bell favorite! You won’t want to miss!
Chicken Spaghetti
Mediterranean Carrots
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Lemonade Dessert
Citrus Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Hope to see you. Weather is still warm. Remember we are AIR CONDITIONED!
League Street Church of Christ Special Sunday
The League Street church of Christ is having their annual Connect / Reconnect Sunday, September 8th, and they would like to invite everyone to come out for a special day with the church. Bible classes for all ages will begin at 9:30am and a special hour of worship will begin at 10:30am. After worship, the church will serve a free meal to all who can stay around for lunch. If you’ve not been to church in a while this will be a great day to start back.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 28th, 2019
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is the Community Partner.
Cool food for a hot summer day!
- Taco Salad with chips donated by Tierra Del Sol Restaurant
- Watermelon Cubes
- Grape Salad
- Chocolate Cherry Cake
- Chocolate Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Come enjoy this hot weather meal at Dinner Bell and beat the heat in our air conditioned hall. Hope to see you.
