ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Beginning January 4, 2015, The Church at Buffalo Creek, a new faith community in the Rockwall-Heath area, will meet in the Fellowship Hall building at Chisholm Baptist Church. Services will be held at 1388 Highway 205, Rockwall, TX 75032 in the small, red brick building along Highway 205. There are signs […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 26, 2014) The American holiday we call Thanksgiving is filled with concepts that seem, for many, to originate from a land long ago and far, far away. The idea of humbling oneself before a higher being and expressing gratitude is rapidly becoming an extinct dinosaur, laid on the ash heap along with […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) It’s time to dust off the turkey platter and polish the silver. But wait…we can use the casual dinnerware. No need for silver spoons. I’m good with laid-back gatherings on Thanksgiving Day. My growing-up years featured holiday dinners laid out in the garage, with tables lined up cafeteria-style to hold […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) It’s simply amazing all of the good that can stem from one simple little conversation amongst friends. At least, that’s what Rachael Ortiz discovered not too long ago while talking with a couple of other moms from Heath. The conversation topic: what they would like to do together someday in […]
ROCKWALL, TX (November 13, 2014) Todd Phillips spent the last day of July watching a country shut down. Government offices and schools closed; stores and marketplaces emptied. The Ebola outbreak had turned parts ofLiberiainto ghost towns—practically overnight. Dr. Phillips, of Rockwall County, is Executive Director of The Last Well, a ministry that provides clean water […]
ROYSE CITY, TX (October 26, 2014) First United Methodist Church of Royse City will host “Lord’s Acre,” a 42-year-old tradition that includes a Country Store showcasing baked goods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures, a basket raffle, silent and live auction. Bring friends and family to Family Life Center, 200 Plum St. in Royse City, on Saturday, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 26, 2014) Formed from the idea that Rockwall needed to offer a distinctly Christian education that prepared students for college and was independent of any church or organization, Heritage Christian Academy was born. HCA opened its doors in 1995, and now celebrates its twentieth anniversary. In honor of the school’s new accomplishment, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (October 24, 2014) Maybe you’ve noticed — worship services don’t just happen on Sunday morning at the local church anymore. Often these days, worship happens in front of a computer screen. But online worship is still relatively new, and church leaders have many how-to questions. So, where can they go to learn about […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (October 23, 2014) Nearly 30 people from First Christian Church Rockwall made it to Coventry Reserve in St. Paul (north of Wylie) Sunday morning, Oct. 12 as the US Open Triathlon made its way through Rockwall and Heath, inspiring church members to find a different way to serve. Coventry Reserve is a program […]
In case of emergency… ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (October 16, 2014) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints youth group recently prepared 260 emergency food boxes for Meals On Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County. Twice a year, the youth group gets together to assemble cardboard boxes and to pack up all manner of […]