Book Signing, Musical Performances Highlight Church Events
The Rev. Kim Beckham will be featured at a book signing from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Scroll Christian Bookstore, 2752 E, 5th St.
Beckham has written "Letters to the Heart" for those "interested in strengthening their relationships," said information from the author.
"The assumption that our loved ones know we care about and love them lead us to ignore the need to communicate on a regular basis," said Dr. William Crowe, president of Tyler Junior College. "I highly recommend this book as a must-read for everyone."
Beckham holds a master's degree in biblical counseling from Louisiana Baptist University. Call 903-571-8442 for more information.
MUSIC
The Hubbard Family will perform at a benefit at Byrd Lane Baptist Church, 3993 Byrd Lane, at 6 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will go to raise money for needy families in the community for the Christmas holiday and orphans in Monterey, Mexico," said information from Byrd Lane.
"Our church has been involved with this orphanage for the past six or seven years," said Pastor Charles Strength. "We've been helping to build a second story this year."
The concert is free. A love offering will be taken.
The Hubbards will also play from 11 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at New Life Baptist Church, 3575 County Road 384.
St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 408 N. Border Ave., will present the CME Church of the Central Texas Conference Choir at 7 p.m. Sunday. The choir is under the direction of pianist/organist Mary Stewartmyers, Mamie McDow, Nettie Williams, Rose Caddell and Patricia Cross.
Bongo and the Point will perform at Mercy Ship's Anchorage Cafe, 156862 Texas Highway 110 North, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
"Look for the big, white anchor at the entrance of Mercy Ships," said information from the cafe. "We're the first building on the right." Call 903-939-7164.
EVENTS
The New St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Whitehouse will celebrate a "pastor and wife second anniversary appreciation" service at 3 p.m. Sunday for the Rev. E.L. Lockett. An open invitation for entire memberships or choirs is extended. Call 903-593-8777 for information.
The Center Baptist Church will hold eighth anniversary services for the Rev. and Mrs. W. Scott Pannell beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev W.C. Beasley will be the guest speaker. The Rev. E.A. Collins will be the guest speaker at 3 p.m. and attended by members of the Hopewell Valley Baptist Church of Swan.
A pre-anniversary musical will be presented at 7 p.m., said information from the church. Choirs from Dallas, Tyler and Longview-area churches will be featured.
River of Life Christian Center of Rusk, 677 S. Dickinson Drive, will present the free Christmas program "Born For Such a Time as This" at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17.
"This is a program that brings you hope," said information from the church. Call 1-888-683-3132.
The Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 2502 N. Broadway Ave., will celebrate its 61st church anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. C.L. Taylor, pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, will be guest speaker.
The Rev. M.D. Hood, pastor of Morning Star, said, "We thank the Lord for giving us a building to worship him, and a membership for sharing the Good News of the Gospel."
The Galilee Baptist Church of Flint will honor Sharon Bayonne with a "musician's appreciation" service beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Willie M. Houze will be guest speaker and members of College Hill Baptist Church will be guests.
The Rev. Anthony Williams is the host pastor.
The deadline for submissions to Around East Texas is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Send items to religion@tylerpaper.com.
Beckham has written "Letters to the Heart" for those "interested in strengthening their relationships," said information from the author.
"The assumption that our loved ones know we care about and love them lead us to ignore the need to communicate on a regular basis," said Dr. William Crowe, president of Tyler Junior College. "I highly recommend this book as a must-read for everyone."
Beckham holds a master's degree in biblical counseling from Louisiana Baptist University. Call 903-571-8442 for more information.
MUSIC
"Our church has been involved with this orphanage for the past six or seven years," said Pastor Charles Strength. "We've been helping to build a second story this year."
The concert is free. A love offering will be taken.
The Hubbards will also play from 11 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at New Life Baptist Church, 3575 County Road 384.
"Look for the big, white anchor at the entrance of Mercy Ships," said information from the cafe. "We're the first building on the right." Call 903-939-7164.
EVENTS
A pre-anniversary musical will be presented at 7 p.m., said information from the church. Choirs from Dallas, Tyler and Longview-area churches will be featured.
"This is a program that brings you hope," said information from the church. Call 1-888-683-3132.
The Rev. M.D. Hood, pastor of Morning Star, said, "We thank the Lord for giving us a building to worship him, and a membership for sharing the Good News of the Gospel."
The Rev. Anthony Williams is the host pastor.
The deadline for submissions to Around East Texas is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Send items to religion@tylerpaper.com.






