Religion

Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road, will present “Sing & Ring III” for children, grades K-5, from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 4-7. The musical “camp” is free and registration can be done by e-mail or phone.

“This is a great way to get children to think of church music as more than a collection of musical pieces and performances,” said David Luna, director of music and fine arts at the church. “Music is a great way to express the Christian faith. We emphasize reading and athletics to children, but you’re not going to sing kids football plays at bedtime. Through song they can remember scripture. Put theology to a catchy tune, and they’ll remember it.”

It’s also a great way to introduce children to music, he said.

“There are a million ways to express faith and at least we can expose kids to something they might not otherwise have a chance at. We strive to give biblical foundations for musical expression in worship, while incorporating the basics of good musical tone and foundations of musical education.”

The general schedule will be 9 to 9:30 a.m., warm up and assembly. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. will be Tone Chimes and Chorus, in two groups. A snack break will be held at 10:30 a.m.

From 11 a.m. noon, the Tone Chimes and Chorus groups will swap students and continue.

There are 15 children already signed up for the class, Luna said.

“Parents, please prayfully consider attending,” said Luna. “We trust is will be well worth the time to come.”

To register by the Sept. 31 deadline, call Luna at 903-597-2571 or by e-mail to davidluna@pollardumc.com. Or visit the church office and fill out a registration form.

“This is a very unique spiritual and musical program,” said information from the church. “It follows a patriotic theme this year.

Call Dan Bolin at 903-567-4787 for information.

Tickets are $10 in advance and “slightly higher at the door,” said information from the Tatum FD. Admission for children under 12 is $5. Tickets are available at Brookshire’s Grocery Store in Carthage and Henderson and in Tatum at the B&B Grocery Store and the Volunteer Fire Department. Call Jimmy Galbreth at 903-947-6257 or 903-576-2317.

Call 903-593-8855 or 903-253-8929 for information.

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