Church News
Young at Heart; First United Methodist Church
I recommend the Hungarian Goulash. Young at Heart meets on the third Monday of each month, rain or shine, holiday or not. A pot-luck lunch of dishes you can not get at a restaurant and fellowship is offered. Did I mention the Hungarian Goulash? If you’re a grandma, a grandpa, or just miss your grandma’s cooking, join them each month at the First United Methodist Church. All denominations welcomed, even Baptists like me can get in. Here’s a pro-tip; be careful what you say about The Cowboys.
Goulash…. Peanut butter pie…. Deviled eggs….
Truman and Clydene Wilkerson, Billie Grace Reynolds, Jody Johnson, Susan Smith, Ursula Campbell, Jackie McGlamery, Mary Grey (birthday girl), Joanne Johnson, Nell Furney.
Saturday Lunch at MLK Church of Christ
Martin Luther King Church of Christ Community Outreach Program offers a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The food pantry will also be open at the church building during that time.
For more information, contact lunch ministry and food pantry coordinators Sequita Mosley, Katie Robinson or Bettye Harrison or Amanda Wilkins at 903-885-8511.
Today Only; Lunch at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ
Friday’s best lunch will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing until it’s all gone at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, 402 South Jackson St. Offered for a donation of $7 or more per meal will be a chopped beef sandwich, chips and a drink. Dine in or carry out available. Delivery also available for orders of two or more lunches per location in Sulphur Springs. Church members offer thanks in advance “to all our loyal customers.”
Call (903) 885-0338
Ring that Dinner Bell
I finally made it to the Dinner Bell. I must admit I was a little apprehensive. Anyone who views me from the side will attest to my lack of need in the food department. I was scared it would be awkward for a well fed man like myself to partake.
First United Methodist Church welcomes all. There was nothing to be afraid of. All demographics and probably every religion known to man can be found serving or being served. They ring the bell every Wednesday at 11:45AM.
Here’s a pro-tip… Be on time.
Christus Sulphur Springs also offers blood pressure checks. An on site nurse helps patrons maintain a log they can review with their primary physician.
Community Outreach Lunch
The Hood Is In; First United Methodist Church
New oven and a much needed Vent-A-Hood
Things are looking up in the kitchen at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. A gigantic Vent-A-Hood now has dominion over heat and fire safety. The kitchen where Dinner Bell makes it weekly meals is nearing completion. In addition to the ventilation and fire safely upgrades a new commercial double oven stands ready.
Head cook Judy Gilreath gives a tour to remember. Highlights include the washing station, the French “industrial food processor” and the time saving Iced Tea machine. “It’s a community event each Wednesday”, says Gilreath. Cooks and helpers from different denominations help in the preparation and delivery of meals.
Support for the Dinner Bell come from many sources. United Way helps foot the bill as well as a weekly sponsor. The sponsor provides food and helpers. Sponsors can be a business, a group, or even in memory of a loved one. Sunday School classrooms have a jar where church members make donations as well.
Diners come from all walks of life. The dinning room is wheelchair accessible. Young, old, needy or just hungry… Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to come.
Dinner Bell is on for January 11th after a 3 week hiatus due to the essential upgrades to the kitchen.
Remodel Delays Cause Dinner Bell Cancellation for Wednesday January 4th, 2017
An unprecedented 3 consecutive cancellations of the Dinner Bell are due to kitchen remodeling delays. A larger capacity Vent-A-Hood was installed to deal with excessive kitchen heat. Electrical, plumbing and other systems are often more complicated in older buildings. Several groups that use the First United Methodist Church facilities have been shifted to other parts of the complex, but the Dinner Bell simply could not be accommodated. FUMC is confident that everything will be back to normal for the January 11th, 2017 Dinner Bell.
The Wannabees!
KSST stopped by the League Street Church Of Christ and met with the Wannabees this morning.
The Wannabees are a group of ladies that come twice a month from and work on their individual projects. They are there the first Thursday and the third Tuesday of each month. The ladies of the Wannabees explained to KSST that they work on their own personal projects, they might get a big project from the Quilt Guild and work on it all together but its not often.
Today there was only 5 ladies, but there are usually 10-15 ladies there at a time. Due to Christmas coming in a few days the other ladies are out shopping and talking with their family and friends getting there Christmas plans ready and set for Christmas Day. The Wannabees said they come twice a week talk, quilt, snack, and visit. They gather at 10 a.m. and leave whenever they please. The Wannabees also wanted to mention that they would love for new people to come and join them anytime for a wonderful time.
Free Lunch December 10th, 2016 at Church of Christ on MLK
M.L.K. Church of Christ Community Outreach Lunch and Food Pantry Ministries. We will be open to the community this Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church building located at 154 M.L.K. Jr. Drive here in Sulphur Springs, TX.
For more information call 903-885-8511 church office.
Upcoming Information Meeting For New Foster/Adoptive Parents
Anyone interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent is invited to an information meeting at The Way Bible Church located at 674 FM 2560 in Sulphur Springs, Texas on January 9th, 2017 at 5:30 PM. This will be a collaborative meeting with Azleway Child Placing Agency. “In our local community there is a tremendous need for foster parents… Our children need your help and anything you can do will be much appreciated,” stated Laci Alexander, Foster & Adoptive Home Developer for Child Protective Services, in an email to local news outlets and churches. According to the Department of Family and Protective Services in 2015 alone, 27,895 Texas children were placed into CPS custody. 23.5% of those children were under the age of 3 years old.
