Church News
Dinner Bell Menu For July 10th, 2019
Alliance Bank is the Community Partner
Lasagna
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Garden Salad
Garlic French Bread
Assorted Cookies
Iced tea or water fits well with this menu of comfort (crowd pleasing) foods. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). We have a never ending supply of water/tea to drink, so please join us. 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
Peerless Cemetery Association Annual Cemetery Meeting and Lunch
The Annual Cemetery Meeting and Lunch of the Peerless Cemetery Association will be held Thursday, July 4th, beginning at 11:00AM. The Annual Memorial and Business Meeting will be held at the Peerless Cemetery, with a BBQ Lunch served following the meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Tira News For July 2, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
The Tira Homecoming is coming up this Sunday, July 7. The program, coordinated by Danna (Evans) Lewis, will begin at 11 a.m. in the Tira Methodist Church. She and Jerry Brandenburgh will be presenting the special music and leading the congregation in a couple of songs. Families of those who were buried in the Tira Cemetery during the past year will be recognized and there will be a brief business meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to share memories about time spent in Tira. Following the program, a covered-dish lunch will be shared at the picnic tables. Please plan to come for a time of good food and fellowship.
Joyce Dodd reports that the Tira United Methodist Church has a new pastor, Nick Lance. He will begin preaching on July 14 at 11 a.m. Also, folks will have a chance to meet him at the Tira Homecoming on the 7th.
I had a call from Don Withrow in Maryland, and he and several family members from various areas in the United States are making the trip to be here for the homecoming. I look forward to meeting them. I hope that there will be many people there that they can connect with to share stories.
Our great-grandsons, Rylan, Brailon and Slaiden Joslin, came for a visit on Saturday evening. After playing awhile at our house, we went to Sulphur Springs and had a picnic at Kids Kingdom. The boys had a good time playing at the park, and then we went downtown to watch the spectacular fireworks display! Slaiden (4) kept saying, “That was so cool!” They spent the night with us and went to church with us on Sunday morning. Chip’s mother and sister, Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn, joined us for lunch. The kids rode their bikes for a while before returning home that afternoon.
I don’t have much news this week. I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July holiday and that we all take some time to be thankful for our freedom. I look forward to receiving reports about activities and being able to include them next week.
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 3rd, 2019
Good News Sunday School Class is the Communiy Partner
Let’s have a Pre July 4 Celebration!
Ham Salad, Chicken Salad and Pimento Cheese on Croissants
Watermelon, Feta and Blueberry Salad (Our Colors–Red, White and Blue)
Assorted Bags of Chips
Frozen Lemonade Dessert
Skinny Funfetti Cupcakes (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and conversation plus a tall serving of tea or water on the hot days of summer. Please make plans to be here!
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
Central Baptist To Hold 70th Anniversary Celebration
Central Baptist Church’s 70th anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, June 30, with special guests, food and fellowship.
A combined service for all ages will begin at 10:30 a.m. No formal Sunday school will be held June 30, but all are welcome arrive early for fellowship at 9:30; breakfast will be provided.
Bro. Don Baier will be the special guest speaker and worship will be led by Jason Starrett for the anniversary service.
Lunch will be available in the Family Life Center after the morning service. Church families have been asked to bring at least two side dishes to share; meat will be provided.
An early afternoon service will immediately follow lunch. No eveing services are scheduled.
All current and past members, along with the community, are invited to these special celebratory anniversary services starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30.
Central Baptist Church is located at 840 Connally St., at the corner of Connally and League streets, across from Kids Kingdom. For additional information, call the church office at 903-885-3660 or visit ww.atcentral.org
Tira News for June 26, 2019
Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Everyone is welcome.
The Tira Food Pantry has been getting quite a bit of use. As always, I appreciate the council members who do a great job of keeping it stocked and all the people who donate food for the cause.
The storm that came through overnight last Wednesday caused a lot of tree damage in the area. We are thankful that there were no reports of injury.
The Tira Homecoming is coming up and will be held on Sunday, July 7th. I’m looking forward to the program that Danna Lewis is coordinating. We will have special music by Jerry Brandenburgh and Danna and we always have a time for folks to share memories of time spent in Tira. Also, there will be a brief business meeting. The program will start at 11 a.m. in the Tira Methodist Church and a covered dish lunch will be shared at the picnic tables afterward.
Our daughter and granddaughter, Tiffany and Jaidyn, drove in from Malvern, Arkansas, on Saturday evening. Jaidyn visited her dad, Malcolm, and her friend, Maygan and her family, who will be leaving to spend the summer in Pennsylvania with relatives. Tiffany attended First Baptist Church with us on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Posey Baptist Church at 11 that morning. While they were here, we enjoyed playing games and doing a little scrapbooking. Also, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden came and played with Jaidyn and Maygan for a while on Monday 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 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Dinner Bell Menu For June 26th, 2019
The Don Worsham Family is our Community Partner
Swedish Meatballs over Buttered Noodles
Mediterranean Carrots
Yeast Rolls and Butter
Garden Salad
Coconut Cake
Toasted Coconut Pudding (the no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for food and conversation plus a tall serving of tea or water on the hot days of summer. Please make plans to be here!
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
Mitchell Chapel COGIC Famous Brown Sack Lunch
This Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:30am, The First Lady Armor Bearers Of Mitchell Chapel COGIC Are At It Again. We Will Be Selling Our Famous Brown Sack Lunch. The Sack Lunch Includes: Chopped Beef Sandwich, Chips And A Drink For $7. But If You Feel Like 1 Sandwich Is Not Enough To Fill You Up, Well Guess What???? You Can Order 2 Chopped Beef Sandwiches, Chips And A Drink For $10. We Want To Make Sure You Will Be Full And Satisfied On Your Lunch Break. So Stop On By Mitchell Chapel Church Of God In Christ (402 South Jackson Street) And Grab You A Couple Of Sack Lunches. If You Can’t Pick Up, Then We Will Be More Than Glad To Deliver (2 Orders or more). Just call (903)885-0338 To Place Your Orders. Thank You To All Our Loyal Customers….
All Proceeds Go Towards Our Trip To The Church Of God In Christ National Aim Convention In Tampa, Florida.
Tira News for June 20, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family of David Lee, who passed away a few weeks ago. Kelly Fletcher, David’s niece, shared about his life and the memorial, which was held on May 11, 2019. David was the son of the late (David) Boyd and Catherine (Patterson) Lee, of Tira. Kelly commented that David was a great singer and guitarist and “a very fine house painter.” Kelly shares his love for music and played a trumpet solo at his memorial. Several close friends and relatives gathered for the service, which was held inside the Tira Methodist Church, due to the “terrible weather.” Kelly reported noticing the “beautiful new pews” and said, “The entire church is so pretty.” David is survived by his sisters, Nell Crowson and Margaret Fletcher; brother, Don Lee and his wife, Vicki; and several nieces and nephews. Please remember the family in prayer.
Regina Payton spent a few days visiting her mother, Martha Payton, last week. They went to the Reilly Springs Jamboree at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs on Saturday night, to mark the occasion of Martha’s birthday, which was coming up on Wednesday, June 19. Happy birthday, Martha!
Joyce Dodd reports, “We got about 12 bags of groceries today from ‘our angels’ and from Martha Payton and her brother Von. It is all stocked in the shelves and the pantry is full.” We always appreciate those who contribute to the pantry and those who volunteer to keep it stocked.
Don’t forget about the upcoming Tira Homecoming. It will be held on Sunday, July 7, with the program beginning at 11 a.m. in the Tira Methodist Church, and then a covered-dish lunch at the picnic tables on the grounds.
Malcolm and Kenden Joslin joined us for Father’s Day lunch on Sunday. Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn were here, too. Later that afternoon, our great-grandchildren, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon and Slaiden came for a visit. Dixie went home with Landon and Laiken for a special evening with them, before returning to her home in Sour Lake, near Beaumont, the next day. She was in Tira for 3 weeks and got to go with them all on their vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. While there, they went on hikes and scenic drives and saw beautiful mountains and waterfalls, as well as some bears, deer, and other wildlife. They, also, enjoyed playing in the water park at the resort. The boys spent Sunday night with us and went to Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church with Chip on Monday.
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].
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Serves Dinner Bell
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church was this week’s Community Partner. Members faithfully served food prepared by the always pleasant and caring Dinner Bell volunteers.
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
