The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.
RSBC to host revival, play in future weeks
Rising Star Baptist Church, 1055 Texas Street, Rev. Royal Johnson, pastor, has a number of activities planned in upcoming weeks.
The church is currently conducting a drive for new and gently used tennis shoes for students of the Rockdale ISD.
Donations will be accepted after 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Oct. 31 at the church.
FMI: 512-446-3242.
PLAY—At 7 p.m. Nov. 3, the church’s Fine Arts Ministry will present a faith-based play written and directed by Stanley Miller. Co-director is Joyce Ford.
Title is “The Life of Emma Pearl/The Burial of Old Jack Devil.” Donation is $5 per person.
VETERANS DAY—Special guest speaker during the 11 a.m. service on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, will be Willy Culberson (U.S. Army, retired) of Smithville.
FOOD FOR KIDS—Rising Star holds a “Food for Kids” meal at 5 p.m. each fourth Wednesday. Anyone wishing to donate to this effort can call Rev. Johnson,
512-576-4483.
New grief ministries set at Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Baptist Church is sponsoring new ministries for the community entitled “GriefShare.”
Three new grief groups are being added in the next few months as follows:
• Nov. 3—Surviving the Holiday, a 2-½ hour seminar.
• Jan. 7, 2019—Loss of a Spouse, a 2-½ hour seminar.
• Jan. 14-April 8, 2019—GriefShare, a 13-week video program taught by 46 of the top leaders in grief and recovery.
FMI: www.griefshare.org.—Malda Burns, program director.
Thorndale FBC plans Fall Fest for Sunday
THORNDALE—First Baptist Church of Thorndale has set its annual Fall Fest/ Trunk or Treat for 6 to 8 p.m Sunday.
Activities will include carnival games, candy, a hot dog supper and more.
Costumes are welcome and the public is invited, according to a church spokesperson.
Thorndale FBC is located off US 79.
Thorndale church plans benefit banquet Nov. 3
THORNDALE—Mount Zion Baptist Church of Thorndale, Rev L.E. Caldwell Sr., pastor, is having a benefit banquet Saturday. Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Thorndale Chamber of Commerce Hall, 120 South Main.
Tickets are $15.
Contact: Patricia Hawthorne 512-352-5506 or Laverne Caldwell 512-365-8612.
New Jerusalem plans ‘Hallelujah Festival’
New Jerusalem Church will host a Citywide Hallelujah Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, located a 103 Mulberry.
Rev. Dr. Dennis Brooks, pastor, said the festival is “a time for everyone of all ages to come together and share in fellowship games and fun.”
It is being termed a “Sweet Treat For the Soul.”
For more information contact Denitra Rideaux at 512-626-6583.
Rockdale Christian sets revival Nov. 5th-9th
Rockdale Christian Church will hold a gospel meeting (revival) Nov. 5-9.
Service time is 7 p.m. each evening.
Bro. Artie Carnes of Kiamichi Mountain Christian Missions will preach each evening and there will also be a time of praise and worship.
Billy Bob Cox will be song leader for the services with Elaine Simpson playing the piano.
Rockdale Christian Church is located on the corner of Sager and Rock-dale Road in northwestern Rockdale.
First Presbyterian sets car show for Nov. 10th
First Presbyterian Church has scheduled its second annual Classic Car Show and Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Awards will be announced at 1 p.m. There will be “goodie bags” for pre-registered cars and there is a $20 entry fee per vehicle registration: www.fpcrockdale.com.
Other upcoming events:
• Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays in Fellowship Hall, led by Pastor David Puss-man.
• Sunday School resumed for pre-schoolers through 6th graders on Sunday; choir practice at 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat, 5:30 p.m., parking lot under new pavilion.
• Nov 4: Dedicate new pavilion after All Saints Day worship service.
• Nov. 13: Women of the Church meet at the home of Annette Griesbach; coffee at 9:30 a.m., meeting begins at 10.
Pre-service coffee and fellowship, Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
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