Faith Baptist Chandler
by Melva Allison

Our worship services continue to be inspiring with challenging sermons and good singing. The sanctuary is almost filled to capacity each Sunday, and we always welcome the many guests in our services.

Justin Todd Herod performed in a concert Sunday night. In addition, several members from Faith Baptist also blessed us with great music. Providing special music were Jay and Bryan Hollifield, Wayne and Debbie Duke, Olga Little, Nelson Icenhower, David Darst and Brian Penny, along with our guitarist and drummer, and the youth band from Immanuel Baptist Church in Palestine.

A movie, "Me and You, Us, Forever," will be shown February 15 at the church.

Sunday, February 17 has been designated as Children's Ministry Day. The children will be hosting a "Soup Kitchen" immediately following the morning service. Everyone is invited and all donations will go toward the food pantry.

Children's Ministry Day will be recognized nationwide Feb- ruary 16. This is a day set aside for children to become involved in serving others and the community. The emphasis is on hunger. Hunger is not a foreign problem; hunger affects all communities, including Chandler.

The Wednesday night Children's Outreach, boys and girls preschool through 6th grade are helping get the food pantry off to a good start. The kids need your help. The following items are needed for the pantry: body wash/soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste/ toothbrushes, Q-tips, baby wipes, diapers, feminine hygiene products.

Twenty people from the "Top of the Hill Gang" enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Shed on February 8. Those present were Jerry and Joyce Houston, Paul and Betty Peavy, Stephen and Connie Giles, Jack and Maxine Barnes, Warren and Nita LeMaster, Chris Weeks, Benita Carver, Lee Godsey, Helen Shifrin, Bill and June Mays, Joe and Mary Waddill, and Paul and Dorothy McMillan. The next luncheon will be held at the Jalapeno Tree in Tyler the second Friday in March.

Congratulations to Paul and Betty Peavy who will be celebrating their fifth anniversary on February 14, and happy birthday to Warren LeMaster who will celebrate his birthday on February 28.

The Casserole Care group met Monday night for dinner and to prepare food for those who are sick.

Secret Sisters met Tuesday night for dinner and to choose new prayer partners.

A mission trip to Guatamala is being planned for April 16- 23. There are opportunities to serve in medical, women's/ children's ministries, evangelism, and music. The deadline to sign up is this week. Please contact Misty Bridges at 903- 849-3697 for additional information.

Rehearsals for a drama entitled "He's Alive" are currently underway. The drama will be performed in the morning worship service on Easter.

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

Sunday worship services include Bible study at 9:45, morning worship at 10:45, and evening worship at 6:00. On Wednesdays, there is a fellowship meal provided from 5:30- 6:30, youth Bible study, GAs and RAs at 6:15, and adult Bible study/prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7:00 p.m.