Will Graham is keynote speaker at tonight’s launch party

In preparation for the Trinity Valley Will Graham Celebration coming to Terrell on March 23-25, 2012, 36-year-old Will Graham, Billy Graham’s grandson, will be the keynote speaker at a launch party from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Terrell ISD Performing Arts Center, 400 Poetry Road in Terrell. Pastors are encouraged to bring their ministry […]

Ministerial Alliance welcomes community pastors ‘at the table’

The Rockwall Ministerial Alliance will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Rockwall Free Methodist Church at the corner of Dalton Road and Highway 205. The Alliance is introducing a new format this month. Community pastors are asked to come sit “At the Table” with them to share their stories of call and ministry insights. This […]

‘Christian Muslim Relations: Challenges, Possibilities’

FUMC Rockwall Wesley Arts lecture series presents Dr. Hunt (Rockwall) First United Methodist Church Rockwall will present the first of their Wesley Arts Lecture Series with Dr. Robert Hunt, director of Global Theological Education at SMU Perkins School of Theology in Dallas. He will discuss “Christian Muslim Relations in the 21st Century: Challenges and Possibilities.” Dr. Hunt is […]

United Methodist Women to host ‘Tis the Season Bazaar

(Rockwall) Mark your calendar for the Annual United Methodist Women Bazaar and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5 at First United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Yellowjacket Lane, across from the Rockwall County Library. This is a great opportunity for eager Christmas shoppers and vendors alike. There will be handmade crafts and home decor, plus yummy baked goods […]

First Baptist to host Candy Land: Trunk or Treat, a safe alternative

(Rockwall) First Baptist Church-Rockwall, located at 610 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall, will host Candy Land: Trunk or Treat, a fun and safe alternative for the whole family, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26.  Donations of candy are being accepted; place individually wrapped treats in the orange bins located throughout the church. For […]

Ivan Parker in concert at Northplace Church

Ivan Parker in concert at Northplace Church

(Sachse) Award-winning Southern Gospel singer Ivan Parker (“The Voice”) is coming to Northplace Church in Sachse at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. At ivanparker.com, Ivan’s bio relays how he was saved at age 9 at his father’s church, when an evangelist preached a fiery sermon on the rapture of the church and heaven. “I remember […]

FCC Rockwall adjusts services for Triathlon, Oct. 2

On Sunday, Oct. 2, First Christian Church Rockwall will have just one worship service at 11 a.m. (no Sunday School; no 8:45 a.m. service), due to traffic considerations with the Toyota US Open Triathlon happening in the area that morning. FCC will observe World Communion Sunday with a special communion service followed by a potluck fellowship dinner featuring […]

St. Anthony’s to host ‘Little White Church’ festival

(Wylie) St. Anthony Catholic Church, located at 404 N. Ballard St. in Wylie, will host its annual Wylie’s Little White Church Festival from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, complete with a 5K run, car show and all day entertainment. Enjoy a raffle and silent auction, live entertainment, train rides, games, food and fun for the […]

Of snakes & pumpkins: even a perfect fall day is better with prayer

Of snakes & pumpkins: even a perfect fall day is better with prayer

 Our Texas porches want pumpkins in autumn, temperatures notwithstanding. There might not be color in the trees yet, so we depend on pumpkins and chrysanthemums.  I’ll set my favorite yellow and deep orange mums atop a weathered bench on the front porch and add a few pumpkins to accentuate their glory. I’m only a fair-weather […]

Youth Abstinence Rally with Pam Stenzel, Jason Castro

‘Sex has a price tag’ (Mesquite) Mimosa Lane Baptist Church, 1233 N. Beltline Road in Mesquite, will host a Youth Abstinence Rally with presenter Pam Stenzel, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Atlantic recording artist and American Idol finalist Jason Castro will provide the musical backdrop for this event. Stenzel’s passion for […]