Church News
Dinner Bell Menu For August 21st, 2019
The Dinner Bell Ministry wishes to thank the HOPKINS COUNTY UNITED WAY for continued support.
MENU
- Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic
- Always Requested Cornbread Salad
- Bacon Infused Green Beans
- Garden Salad
- Buttered French Bread
- Flapper Pudding ( a revised version of a popular 1920’s dessert)
- Pineapple Yogurt Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Beat the heat with iced tea or water and enjoy a great lunch! Same time (11:45 a.m.) Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 14th, 2019
Young Parents Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church is the Community Partner
Chicken and Rice Salad on Lettuce Leaves
Green Beans with Fried Almonds and Feta Cheese
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Apple Sour Cream Cake
Sauteed Apple Slices (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Say “no” to the heat and enjoy the cool surroundings and opportunities for visiting at Dinner Bell. Hope to see you.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 7th, 2019
ADVANCED EYE CARE is the Community Partner
MENU
Tuna Salad on a Lettuce Leaf
Three Pepper Pasta Salad (colorful but not HOT/SPICY)
Fresh Fruit Melange
Buttered Toast Pieces
Banana Pudding (original and no added sugar)
It is AUGUST! That is almost hard to believe. Summer is closing down and school will soon START!
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and visiting around the tables. HOPE TO SEE YOU!
Dinner Bell Menu For July 31st, 2019
BAKED POTATO BAR with butter, sour cream, diced green onions, chopped red onions,
jalapenos, homemade chili and cheese as topping offerings (all, some or few to select)
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Orange Cottage Cheese Cups (the no added sugar dessert)
The Lutheran Church Youth will also distribute bottled waters to the guests.
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food, conversations and an opportunity to escape the heat!
Bountiful Blessings Served Weekly At The Dinner Bell
Sheriff’s Office Recognized For Assistance To Community
Bountiful blessings are served up each week at the Dinner Bell by volunteers, sponsors and patrons.
July 24, 2019 – Each Tuesday a group of dedicated volunteers from First United Methodist, St. Philip’s Episcopal and other churches gather to chop, stuff, dress and otherwise prepare what is often more than 100 pounds of vegetables and meats. They are then joined Wednesday by more community members, who dedicate their time to help cook and serve lunch to Dinner Bell patrons.
“We’re happy to do it. It’s a wonderful thing to be involved in,” said Judy Gilreath with Dinner Bell.
People from community businesses and organizations too get in on the blessing by helping to sponsor the costs of food for the weekly meal and helping serve those who partake of it.
“If you want to help, we want you,” said Gilreath.
This week, Dinner Bell Chair Jimmy Jones extended special thanks to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and the sheriff’s office for “all the assistance given to the community.” One of the many ways that’s done is through the sheriff’s office’s trustees program.
Jones expressed appreciation to the county employee and jail trustees in the program for their help each week at Dinner Bell, as well as the sheriff and staff for providing it.
Male trustees, under the supervision of a county employee, arrive early each week to set up tables for Dinner Bell patrons, eat with them, then take down and store the tables and chairs so they’re returned to order for other church activities. This week, Dinner Bell volunteers were also joined by a group of female trustees, sheriff’s office staff and emergency management personnel, who were excited to have the opportunity to help out serve.
“They are a service to us. Thank you, sheriff’s office, for providing this service to us,” said Jones said prior to the July 24 meal.
Anyone or business interested in volunteering or sponsoring a Wednesday Dinner Bell meal is encouraged to call 903-885-2185.
The Dinner Bell ministry was started to help combat hunger in Hopkins County by providing fresh, hot, nutritious meals to anyone in need of a lunch on Wednesdays. The first meals were served on Feb. 1, 2012.
On average, 175 plates are served to people of all ages, from children to elderly, who visit FUMC’s Fellowship Hall each Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. This week, 205 plates of food were served at Dinner Bell.
Usually, 25-30 of the meals are put in take-out containers and delivered by volunteers to FUMC church members who are home bound. The rest are served on-site.
No one is turned away, and patrons who want seconds can go back through the line again.
“There’s no questions. If you walk in the door, we’re glad to see you,” Gilreath said.
Volunteers greet and welcome all equally. And, anyone who arrives and is identified as handicapped or in need of assistance are helped to and served their meal at their table.
Donations are accepted for the meal, but there is no fee or other requirement for the a plate of food — just show up when Dinner Bell opens, take a plate and eat.
A blessing is said prior to the meal and prayer requests are taken from among the gathering for whatever needs are voiced.
And, no food is wasted. If there’s any food left over after all patrons are served, it will be packaged up and taken to Lil 4’s where it will be used to children who attend.
Tira News For July 24, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible Study at the Tira Methodist Church will be on July 30 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
She adds, “Our little food pantry has been emptied almost daily this summer. With kids being home, it takes more food. We have some very generous people who help us out on a regular basis, but we are still running low. If anyone feels moved or is interested in helping out, we would appreciate any help they can give. We need non-perishable foods, such as canned meats, veggies, fruits, cereal, peanut butter, etc. No fresh foods or foods that can’t be in the extreme heat without spoiling.”
If you would like to make a donation or have questions, please call Joyce Dodd at 903-945-2155. As always, we appreciate everyone who donates and those who keep the pantry stocked.
Malcolm Joslin went with a group of friends from work on a guided fishing expedition on Lake Texoma on Saturday. They had a great time and caught a lot of fish! They are looking forward to going again sometime.
Tiffany (Vaughn) Gilbert and her daughter, Jaidyn Joslin, drove in from Malvern, Arkansas on Sunday morning and picked up Jaidyn’s friend, Eden Lewis, and then they went to McKinney and met Tiffany’s friend, Stephanie Weaver. They spent the day at Hawaiian Falls Water Park in The Colony and then enjoyed a meal together, before Tiffany & the kids came back to Tira. Jaidyn spent Sunday night with Eden, and then she and Tiffany visited with Laiken, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon and Slaiden before heading back to Arkansas on Monday.
Chip and I took a little belated anniversary trip to Lake Texoma over the weekend. We went on a dinner cruise on Friday evening and a sight-seeing/history cruise on Saturday afternoon. We, also, enjoyed driving around and seeing the big boats and marinas. On the way home, we stopped in Paris and ate at the Fish Fry. Chip’s mother, Grace and Malcolm joined us for lunch on Sunday.
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 July 24th, 2019
Sheriff’s Department is being Honored for Service Given Dinner Bell
The Dinner Bell Ministry is grateful that each week the dining hall is set up and taken down by Trustees. This weekly endeavor creates a hospitable atmosphere for mealtime.
Shepherd’s Pie
Roasted Carrots in Tarragon Butter Glaze
Okra and Tomatoes (from Tom Young’s garden)
Salad
Yeast Rolls
Lemon Cake To Die For
Skinny Lemon Cupcakes (the no added sugar dessert)
Come help us thank the Sheriff’s Department for ALL the assistance given to the Community. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us, please!
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 July 17th, 2019
We remember Ann and Quinton Rasure at Dinner Bell this week.
Baked Chicken Salad
Zesty Napa Toss
Blackeyed Pea Salad
Peach Cobbler Crisp a la Mode
Peach Pudding Dessert (the no added sugar dessert)
Buttered French Bread
Oh yes, it is hot and getting hotter! Cool off with ice tea or water in our air conditioned room with friends and neighbors. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you!
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
Weaver Baptist Church – Rolling River Rampage VBS
Weaver Baptist Church welcomes everyone to attend their Rolling River Rampage Vacation Bible School.
Free registration Wednesday July 10th, 6:30 PM. VBS starts Friday July 12, 6 – 9 PM. VBS continues on July 13th from 10AM – 3PM, and July 14th from 10AM to 12PM.
