RELIGION
Thursday, August 8, 2013
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Only God can fill the holes we have in our lives Christi and I had a new adventure this past week. We rented a booth at the Country Barn Flea Market out on 103E, and we had a good time. We got to see the vendor side of the flea market. We met a lot of interesting people there, both vendors and visitors alike. I had always wanted to do that, and so we did! We made a little bit of money and had a lot of fun. I saw folks that I had not seen in a while, and folks that I even went to high school with. The flea market is like the market place in the Bible. All kinds, all shapes, and all sizes came through. The good, the bad, and the ugly, I guess you could say that. However, I
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Jan Allbritton didn’t really see any ugly ones come through. After all, we are all God’s creations, and He doesn’t make junk. To minister in the market place took on a whole new meaning. I did manage to witness to a few, prayed with a few, and counseled with a few. I was thinking just this morning that if we hung up a sign saying “Anybody need prayer?” that we might get a few requests. Just a
thought! As Pastor Andy said Sunday morning, we are to be the church. We are to be a life-altering place. Isn’t our body the temple of God? If it is the temple of God, that makes it a church. If it is a church, then wherever we go, there is a church. If there is a church, then we should be ministering to others, even at a flea market. I know that this may sound silly, but I made it a point to wear a Christian shirt each day that I worked the booth. That way, others will know where I stand. I prayed with one lady for physical healing, and another for emotional healing. Working at the flea market I
came to this conclusion. Guys and gals, people all around us are hurting so desperately, and you and I have the answer. We have Jesus, and it is just unacceptable that we don’t share the cure to what ails them. A dear old-time friend just died from cirrhosis of the liver, and it just broke my heart. I just could not fathom why when he had the world by the tail. He had a beautiful, loving wife and two wonderful kids. He was highly educated with a great career and lovely home, but it wasn’t enough. He ended up losing it all to the mistress of alcohol. I was thinking about him and about a guy that was a good friend of my dad’s. This guy, his wife, and
four kids were very close to our family when we were growing up. He had a beautiful wife, a very successful business, four great kids, and he lost it all to that ugly mistress. Alcohol finally took his life also. When that guy died, my heart was broken, and to this day, he is the main reason I don’t drink. I was talking to God about these two men and that ugly mistress of alcohol, and I told Him that I just didn’t get it. God used Pastor Andy to remind me of what I had forgotten for a moment. You see, everybody is made with this God-shaped vacuum that only God can fill. We try to fill that TEACHER cont’d p. 6
Pray that God is a leading factor in young lives “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.” - 2 Timothy 4:3. This past weekend, the youth at church had a lock in. They spent Saturday night and didn’t go home until after church on Sunday. I would like to give a “shout out” to our new youth director, Daniel Rigsby. He did a great job, and the kids had a blast! On Saturday night, I dropped off my son, Jake, at the lock in around 7. He had a bag with video games, snacks, and drinks. He rode in the back of my car, so when he was getting out, I looked at him
Apostolic
First Apostolic 158 FM 2108, Burke 936-829-2700
Assembly of God
Clawson Assembly 5569 N. U.S. Hwy. 69, Pollok 936-853-2727 First Assembly 100 E. Borden St., Diboll 936-829-4250 First Assembly 1700 N. Home St., Corrigan 936-398-2235 First Assembly 605 S. Hwy. 69, Huntington 936-635-4677 Glad Tidings Assembly 2511 E. Lufkin Ave., Lufkin 936-632-1517 Templo Emanuel Asemblea de Dios 305 Oak St., Diboll 936-639-4955
Baptist
Burke Tidwell Rd., Burke 936-829-4455
Concord Missionary FM 2743 Rd., Zavalla 936-897-2494 Cornerstone Ryan Chapel Rd & FM 304, Diboll 936-829-4023 Fairview 3742 FM 2108, Lufkin 936-637-1466 First Baptist 208 Devereaux St., Diboll 936-829-5299 First 1034 E. Main St., Zavalla 936-897-2566
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through the rear view mirror. The reflection I got of him was quite different than a few years ago, and it took me by surprise a bit. You see, Jake is quite grown up now. I didn’t have that little round face looking up at me from his car seat holding a Sippy cup anymore. I came to the realization, at this moment, that I
Huntington First 702 N. Main St., Huntington 936-422-4311 Johnson Missionary 26534 US Hwy 69 S., Zavalla 936-897-8147 Jubilee 723 Dennis, Diboll 936-829-0465 Lakewood 3497 State Hwy. 147, Zavalla 936-897-3075
had a full- fledged teenager – complete with a changed voice, facial hair, and even stinky feet! I now have a kid in high school! Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday I was in high school without a care in the world. Now I am a grownup with grownup responsibilities. I have a husband, a job, and two kids to take care of – along with a “well lived in” house to run. WOW! I know Jake is growing up – way too fast I might add. He has matured into a good hearted young man and for the most part, makes good choices in his life. He doesn’t know this, but I still go check on him at night. I go into his room, make sure his pillow hasn’t fallen on the floor and make sure he has plenty of covers. I look down at
Shiloh Baptist 100 Pine St., Diboll 936-829-4158 Solid Rock Missionary Baptist 16663 FM 2109, Zavalla 936-897-3099 Wakefield Baptist 3253 FM 357, Diboll 936-829-3988
Catholic
Our Lady of Guadalupe 100 Maynard Rd., Diboll 936-829-3659 936-829-2690
Church of Christ
New Center Prospect 534 New Prospect Cemetery Rd., Pollok 936-853-3468
Church of Christ 100 Arrington, Diboll 936-829-3285
Oak Flat 3447 FM 2109, Huntington 936-876-2063
St. Cyprian’s Episcopal 919 S. John Redditt, Lufkin 936-639-1253
O’Quinn 7433 N. US Hwy 69, Pollok 936-853-2319 Primera Iglesia Bautista de Diboll 1113 N. Temple Dr., Diboll 936-465-8736 Pine Grove 5632 FM 1818, Diboll 936-829-3289 Pollok 1053 Paul Townsend, Pollok 936-853-2835
Episcopal
Methodist
Allentown Congregational 2339 FM 843, Central area 936-671-2468 Beulah Congregational 12182 FM 58, Lufkin 936-829-3584 936-634-7840 Burke United 124 Blue Jay St., Burke 936-829-4491 Faith Community Ministries 8166 S. US Hwy 59, Diboll 936-829-4799
Prairie Chapel 308 Silva Rd., Diboll 936-212-0806
First United 401 S. Hines St., Diboll 936-829-4470
Prairie Grove Missionary 155 Prairie Grove Rd., Diboll 936-829-4586
Huntington United 458 S. Hwy 69, Huntington 936-422-4362
Redtown Missionary Hwy 7, Pollok 936-853-2064
Harmony Odell 2928 Knight Wood Rd. Huntington
Salem Missionary Baptist 965 Ralph Nerren Rd., Huntington 936-876-3211
Highway S. Main & Franklin Huntington 936-422-3652
Shawnee Prairie 14792 FM 1818, Huntington 936-422-3769
Perry Chapel CME 1114 Cypress St., Diboll 936-526-9685 Pine Valley Congregational 1472 FM 304, Diboll 936-829-1114 Ryan Chapel 555 FM 2497, Diboll 936-829-3818 Shady Chapel Hwy 147, Zavalla 936-897-9988
him and smile. I often picture my little boy running, playing, and enjoying his childhood, but I am coming to understand that my baby is growing up. It is my prayer for him to find happiness in his life, to find a career that fulfills his dreams, and to find the spouse that God has for him. I pray he remembers the path that God wants him to take without succumbing to the temptations of the world around us. Life is confusing now. Things aren’t easily right and wrong anymore – according to society. Kids, young people, and even adults can be confused; conflicted on the true values of Christianity due to the “grey areas” we have now. I pray that Jake can see clearly- the clear vision of Jesus Christ. Jake is just
St. Paul’s United 1505 S. John Redditt, Lufkin 936-634-7810
Nazarene
Lufkin First Church of the Nazarene 1604 S. Medford, Lufkin 936-634-9443
starting out in his journey to young adulthood and will face decisions, conflicts, success, and failure. I pray he is strong and will succeed in all areas in his life. Please pray for all our young people out there. Pray that God is the leading factor in their lives. Try to be the good role model and be there for the kids. They need good leaders. They need God. They need prayer. Join me today and pray for our kids. They are our future! *** The sixth annual Back to School Bash is here! On Saturday, Aug. 10 from 2-4 p.m., the bash will be up and running. Bring your kids to play games and win free school supplies. There is no charge and snacks will be provided. Thank SISTERS cont’d p. 6
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