Faith Baptist Chandler
by Melva Allison

Bro. David has been preaching a series of sermons on Christian service that reminds us all that we are to be working for the Lord. These messages are very timely since our new church year begins September 1.

We have been blessed to have good attendance and many guests in our services. We welcome Eva Shelby and Thelma Fletcher as new members.

The Magdalene Sunday School class hosted a party for the senior adult ladies classes on Saturday, August 25. A delicious dinner was served, and the tables were beautifully decorated. Our thanks to the Sisters Gift Box for providing centerpieces for the tables. Joyce Houston won the door prize. She received three CD's of hymns along with books telling about the hymns and authors.

After dinner, ministry plans were made for the upcoming new church year. Those in attendance were Melva Allison, Maxine Barnes, Benita Carver, Thelma Fletcher, Freda Forrester, Joyce Houston, Dot Jenkins, Nita LeMaster, June Mays, Sue Pitts, Bettye Redfearn, Eva Shelby, Helen Shifrin, Pat Sweeney, Mary Waddill, Chris Weeks, and Marie Wilson.

There will be a "Fifth Sunday Singing" on September 30, at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. featuring the Digger Davis and Tombstone family band from Oakwood, Texas. Members of Faith Baptist will provide music the first 45 minutes, followed by the featured singers. Contact Jay Hollifield at 903/849-5992 or 903/286- 2946 for additional information. The community is invited to attend.

The adult game night and fellowship is scheduled for Friday, September 7, at 6:00 p.m. Come join in the fun and enjoy a delicious meal.

The Women's Ministries will be sponsoring a booth at the Pow Wow. Baked goods will be for sale. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support this worthwhile ministry.

The children's activities are in full swing with the start of school. All children are invited to come be a part of these ministries.

Children's Church called "Kingdom Kids" is being held for children in kindergar- through fourth grade on Sunday mornings following the song service.

On Sunday nights, Becky Darst is teaching a class for the children.

Children's Choir will begin Sunday, September 9, from 4:45 - 5:45. A pizza party will be held in the fellowship hall to kick off the new church year. They will be practicing on their Christmas musical entitled "Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch" every Sunday at the same time.

Mission Friends, GA's and RA's are held each Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

We invite all those who do not have a church home and who would like to be part of a loving church family to join us in our weekly worship services and activities.

Sundays - 9:45 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. morning worship; 5:15 p.m. adult choir practice; 6:00 p.m. evening worship.

Wednesdays - 8:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study; 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. fellowship meal (to be resumed in September); 6:00 p.m. Youth Bible Study; 6:15 p.m. Adult Bible Study/ Prayer Meeting.

Thursdays - 7:00 a.m. Men's Prayer Breakfast; 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. Women's Prayer Group.