Church News
Dinner Bell Menu For October 31, 2018
Dinner Bell October 31, 2018
Community Partner:
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Menu: Our meal is guaranteed not to frighten you!!!
Baked Pork Chops and Rice
Mediterranean Carrots
Garden Salad
Hot Rolls
Assorted Cookies
Citrus Cottage Pudding
No ghosts or goblins will be present to scare you–maybe a friendly jack o lantern! Same time (11: a..m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope to see you
Pizza at the Dinner Bell
A local pizza restaurant provided the main course for the Dinner Bell community meal today.
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 October 24, 2018
Dinner Bell October 24, 2018
Community Partner:
Pizza Inn
Menu: Look at the Community Partner and the main item on the menu is obvious!
Assorted Pizzas
Super Salad (salad with additional vegetables)
Peach Cobbler Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Baked Peaches (a no sugar added dessert)
No matter the weather join us for a Pizza Party! Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Your lips will surely smack with this menu!
Dinner Bell Provided and Served by Nations Lending
Nations Lending in Sulphur Springs provided and served this Wednesday’s Dinner Bell Meal. A free community meal is served each Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church. If you or your organization would like to sponsor a meal, given them a call at 903.885.2185.
Central Baptist Church Invites Kids, Families for Autumn Events in October
According to Melinda Henderson of the Children’s Ministry at Central Baptist Church, two exciting October events are in place for local kids and families! On Saturday October 20, “Pick of the Patch” will begin at noon immediately after the end of the Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade. At Pick of the Patch, free hot dogs will be cooked by members of the Sheriff’s Department, and youngsters can enjoy bounce houses, slides, pumpkin painting, face painting and more. Families will receive free pumpkins which were raised at the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department farm and donated to the children’s ministry. Pick of the Patch will be held from 12 noon til 2 pm on Saturday October 20, 2018, free of charge at Central Baptist Church, 840 Connally Street, across from Buford park.
Then on Wednesday October 31 from 6-8 pm, Central Baptist Church will host “Treat Street”, a family-friendly trunk or treat event. Treat Street will be set up at the back of the gym in the south parking area of Central Baptist Church. Parking will be available on the north parking area of the church on Connally Street. Volunteers will be handing out bibles to the people who attend and offering a free 5X7 photo during this event. There will be games, bounce houses, slide, and photo booth. Everyone is invited for safe, friendly fun, free of charge!
Dinner Bell Menu For October 17, 2018
Dinner Bell October 17, 2018
Community Partner:
Nations Lending Corporation
Menu:
Chicken Parmesan
Rice Pilaf
Roasted Vegetables
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread
Lemon Cake To Die For
Lemon Pudding (a no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope you join us for this nourishing meal.
Dinner Bell Menu For October 10, 2018
Dinner Bell October 10, 2018
Community Partner:
In Remembrance of Sharon Hughes
Menu:
Chicken and Dumplings
Black eyed Peas
Garden Salad
Cornbread Muffins
Banana Pudding
Sugar Free Banana Pudding (no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Do hope you can join us for Sharon’s family favorite menu.
SW Dairy Museum Sponsors Dinner Bell Menu
The Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs, TX provided dairy products for the weekly community meal. Dinner Bell’s Wednesday meal featured cheesy lasagna, and ice cream for desert.
Museum staff also helped to serve the meals. You could easily spot them due to their stylish aprons.
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
The Pumpkin Patch at Shannon Oaks Church Open Each Saturday in October!
Eric Godwin, Pastor of Shannon Oaks Church and his son Evan stopped by the KSST Studios during the Good Morning Show to share some great news…the long-awaited Pumpkin Patch is about to open! In fact, it will be open to the public every Saturday in October from 10am until sunset. “We want the citizens and families of our area to come out and have a full share of wholesome Pumpkin Patch fun, games, activities. There’s about 3,000 pumpkins and gourds out there, so the color of the pumpkins and flowers really give it an inviting appeal. You can even bring a picnic and enjoy a meal together at the outdoor seating area. And, admission to the Pumpkin Patch is affordable, only $5 per person, ages 2 and up”.
As Evan Godwin explained, activities on the grounds include hayrides, a hay maze and a massive hay slide with at least four separate slides. There’s a newly-built dual-car barrel train for 12-14 persons which takes a looping course around the grounds. And there’s horse rides, too! You can put on “hamster wheel races” with friends in the three different human-sized hamster wheels. In the Pumpkin Patch, meet special scarecrows “Scare”, “Crow” and “Patches” in the Pumpkin Patch, and you can take part in a “Jack Attack”. According to Pastor Godwin, all the attractions were designed and constructed with an emphasis on safe fun by the church’ Pumpkin Patch design team. “There’s activities for all ages, young children through teen-agers and adults. There’s a concession stand, tree-shaded seating areas, open play areas and room to just stroll and enjoy the Autumn displays. And you can pick from a huge assortment of pumpkins and gourds for sale. There’s baking, carving, Jack o’Lantern and princess pumpkins, plus various interesting colors of gourds”. For photos and details, visit: facebook soc pumpkin patch
Pumpkin Patch is actually a church fundraiser, with this year’s yield earmarked for a twofold purpose; funding facility/grounds development and for global church partnerships. The initial year of Pumpkin Patch in 2017 was successful, with proceeds used to help retire the church debt. Pastor Godwin admits that Shannon Oaks is blessed with a congregation of people who love to help and who display a joy and willingness to share their talents and resources. “They can team together and take ownership of projects like this, which in turn bless God’s people and the community”.
