Church News
Learn About the Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering on This Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
October 7, 2025 – Ina Gore, with the Texoma Gospel Music Association, dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to discuss the “Fall Gathering” Gospel Festival scheduled for October 10th through 11th, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Ina and John Mark chat about the Texoma Gospel Music Association, Gospel Music today, Buddy Gore, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode below.
Grace Methodist Church Breaks Ground on New Church Home in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, Texas — September 24, 2025 — Grace Methodist Church marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new church home, drawing approximately 150 people to celebrate this next chapter in the church’s history.
The congregation of Grace Methodist Church currently worships at 876 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. The new facility—located on the land where the groundbreaking took place—will provide a permanent spiritual home for the thriving church community.
The event was a beautiful evening of worship, fellowship, and gratitude. Children, youth, and adults participated. Several speakers shared inspiring remarks about what God has done for Grace Methodist. Referring to John 1:16, Pastor Ed Lantz offered a heartfelt message to God and the community, saying, “We are the recipients of grace upon grace upon grace.”
Grace Methodist Church is known for its warm, welcoming congregation—people dedicated to serving God and their neighbors. This new building represents the next step in fulfilling their mission, vision, and their ethos: We believe God planted Grace Methodist to nurture generational and intergenerational relationships, to be formed by God’s Word, to hear the call of God upon our lives and be led by the Holy Spirit to respond as disciples of Jesus Christ, and to experience and live out scriptural holiness – loving God and loving our neighbors.”
Construction of the new church will be led by Paradigm Construction, a respected firm known for its quality craftsmanship and commitment to community projects.
For more information about Grace Methodist Church, visit https://ssgmc.org (https://ssgmc.org/) or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GraceMethodistChurchSulphurSprings
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs to Celebrate 175th Anniversary October 4th Through November 2nd
October 3, 2025 – The First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will celebrate their 175th Anniversary with special services October 4th, 2025 through November 2nd, 2025. The public is welcome.
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs Will Hold Their Fall Revival October 5th Through 7th
October 3, 2025 – Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold their Fall Revival, “The Mission” October 5th, 2025 through October 7th, 2025. Start times are 6:00pm that Sunday, and 7:00pm that Monday and Tuesday. The Church’s address is 711 Fuller Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482.
Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering to Take Place October 10th and 11th at the ROC
October 2, 2025 – The Texoma Gospel Music Association Fall Gathering Southern, Christian, Country, and Gospel Music event is scheduled to take place October 10th through 11th, 2025, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Admission is free. A Love Offering will be taken. Doors open at 10:00am both days. For more information, please call 940-736-7881.
Hopkins County Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025 is Under Way
October 2, 2025 – Fall is finally here! As temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to think about staying warm—both outdoors and at home. Unfortunately, not everyone in Hopkins County has the means to stay warm and comfortable during the winter months.
To meet this need, the Hopkins County community—through CANHelp—is kicking off the Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive 2025. Together, we can make sure everyone in our community stays warm this winter.
We are accepting new and gently used coats (all sizes) and new blankets beginning October 1st through Friday, November 21st.
Drop-off Locations:
CANHelp • AnyTime Fitness • TownCountry Clean • First Baptist Church • Central Baptist Church • First United Methodist Church • Journey Baptist Church • The Way Bible Church • St. James • Seymore Bible Church • Shannon Oaks Church • Luvin the Lyrik’s • Independence Baptist Church • Deep Routes • Guaranty Bank • Brashear Baptist Church • Grace Fellowship • SSMS (NJHS)
At CANHelp, donations are even easier—you can simply drive through and drop off items anytime from 8 AM – 8 PM at our drop-off barn located on the Davis Street side of our office:
613 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, TX
The Hopkins County Annual Fall Coat & Blanket Drive is a simple and meaningful way for individuals, families, schools, and organizations to come together to help our neighbors in need.
If you know someone who needs a coat, please send them to CANHelp.
We would also like to thank our sponsors and community partners for continuing to support this drive and helping our community thrive.
Dinner Bell Menu for October 8, 2025
September 30, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Texas Farm Credit
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.
If you are a farmer, a rancher or “country living is just for you”, Texas Farm Credit is able to help!!! Farm Credit Bank of Texas is part of the Farm Credit System (FCS) established by Congress in 1916 to support rural agricultural communities. It consists of cooperative banks and associations who provide credit to individuals and busi nesses throughout the United States.
The FCS assist the rural community and organizations of all types and sizes, ranging from small family farms to corpora tions with global operations and is a crucial source of funding for the agribusiness industry which is seen as “high risk” by traditional lenders.
The Federal Government initially funded the FCS to ensure American agriculture had a dependable source of credit. It is now self-funded and owned by its member-borrowers.
Texas Farm Credit of Sulphur Springs is community minded and sends a team to the World Championship Stew Contest. They partner with Dinner Bell to provide a nourishing meal to those who need a meal and we are grateful for their support.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Baked Ham
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Beans
Buttered French Bread Slices
Peach Cobbler Crisp
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. James Catholic Church of Sulphur Springs to Hold Dinner and Auction Fiesta Gala October 4th
September 30, 2025 – St. James Catholic Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will hold a Dinner and Auction Fiesta Gala Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm, and the Auction will begin at 7:00pm. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for children under 12. There will be an option to get plates to go.
Dinner Bell Menu for October 1, 2025
September 30, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health
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.
The beginning of nuns and hospitals in Texas dates back to 1866 when the Bishop of Galveston wrote a contact in France for help!
Three women of the new congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Incarnate Word sailed for Galveston and established Charity Infirmary (renamed St. Mary’s Infirmary). From Galveston to San Antonio three sisters established Santa Rosa Hospital in 1869 as Cholera was ravaging that area of Texas. In 1937, 16 sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth order arrived in Tyler to establish Mother Frances Hospital. It opened early to aid the victims of the New London tragedy that occurred in nearby Rusk County.
A merger of the Catholic health care system in Houston, San Antonio and Gaveston created Christus Health on January 28, 1999. In 2016 Christus became a major presence in East Texas by merging with Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Clinic.
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 will grace the Dinner Bell venue multiple times in 2025. They have been a partner with Dinner Bell Ministry since 2017 which fulfills one of its goals to improve the health and welfare of the communities it serves.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Crusty Baked Halibut
Parsley New Potatoes
Squash Medley
Garden Salad
Key Lime Pie
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 September 24, 2025
September 19, 2025 – COMMUNITY PARTNER: Alliance Bank
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.
Alliance Bank was chartered as Sulphur Springs State Bank on June 13, 1927. The bank turned a profit that year and has done so every year since then, 98 continual years! The bank building at Main and Gilmer was destroyed by fire in 1934, causing the Bank to move to its present location on the North side of the square.
In 1937, the Carnation Milk Plant opened and began buying Grade A Milk. The bank arranged attractive loans to cotton farmers to purchase dairy cows to sell milk to the plant. This started a relationship between the Bank and the Dairy Industry that continued for many years.
Sulphur Springs State Bank began serving Greenville and Hunt County in July 1990. With moving East, West and into the Metroplex, the Bank officially changed its name to Alliance Bank in October, 1996. In addition to banking Alliance Bank owns and operates Galyean Insurance Agency and a brokerage company, Alliance Financial Services. Innovative banking products that meet the varied needs of the communities it serves has kept its customers and added new ones to a bank with local people they can trust.
The Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry began its association with Alliance Bank on March 1, 2017, which continues today with four appearances yearly. For this relationship, the Dinner Bell is extremely thankful.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christ mas and New Years Day.
MENU:
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Arkansas Green Beans
Green Salad
Buttered Bread Slices
Lemon Cake to Die For
Take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices! We would encourage everyone to wear masks where re quired! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
