Israel lecture deadline
for reservations Saturday
Dr. James Fleming will present a program called “Lessons About God From the Lands of the Bible” at St. John’s United Methodist Church on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with check-in at 8:30 a.m.
Fleming is a lecturer and director of Biblical Resources, LLC located in LaGrange, GA.
He has lived and worked as an archaeologist and educator in Israel since 1974 and has taught classes for the School for Overseas Students at Hebrew University and the Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem.
Fleming has developed courses in historical geography and biblical history, tying the studies with biblical text, with an emphasis on the theological implications. He is the author of several dozen notebooks and teaching materials that help pastors and leaders in the church.
For reservations and lunch call the church at 512-446-5853 or email saintjohnsumc@gmail.com. Deadline for reservations is Sat., Sept. 14.
iveaway rummage sale Saturday at Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Baptist Church is hosting a Free Giveaway on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. The items include household items, clothing, furniture, home décor and a host of other items.
Meadowbrook Fellowship Hall is located on Childress Street, across from RHS.
For more information contact Denice Doss at 512-760-5623.
Sunday Baptist church
celebrates its 11 year
Rising Star Baptist Church is celebrating its 112 year anniversary with a homecoming celebration Sunday, Sept. 15.
The two services set for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will be at 1055 Texas St., Rockdale.
Pastor Charles Ray Terry, a 1966 RHS graduate, and the congregation from the Greater New Birth Baptist Church of Plano will be guests.
Terry founded the church in Plano in 1978 with 12 members. They celebrated their 41st anniversary this year.
The family members of Edgar and Alice Davis are the 2019 homecoming sponsors. The Davis’s were longtime members of Rising Star.
Five-day tent revival
scheduled at Holy G host
First Assembly of God is holding a Holy Ghost Tent Revival from Sept. 16-20 at 7:30 p.m.
Revs. Randy and Rhonda Whited from the Army of the Lord Ministries will be preaching and ministering in music.
First Assembly is located at 310 Childress Drive. Contact Pastor Love for more information at 512-429-2821.
Breast cancer awareness comedy show in O ctober
In honor of breast cancer awareness month Oct. 26 at Rising Star Baptist Church, Tracie L. Davis will deliver a stand-up routine as part of the Jokes for Hope event.
To reserve a seat for church groups, organizations or individuals email morethanaconqueror29@gmail.com by Sept. 25.
Admission is free and seating is available for ticket holders only.
P olka worship service
Sunday in Bartlett
BARTLETT – Temple’s Praha Brothers Band will hold a polka worship service at St. John Lutheran on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Liturgy and hymns will be played by The Praha Brothers Polka Band from Temple. The service will be directed by Rev. Ardene Wuthrich.
A home-cooked German meal will be served following the service. Meal tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Takeout plates will also be available.
The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email kyle@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.
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