Posted 10:35 pm Saturday, August 04, 2012
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'Life Book' event slated this evening
The Lutheran Social Services of the South Foster In Texas program, Tyler office, will have a “Life Book” event for foster families. Similar to a scrapbook, a life book will help foster children preserve their childhood memories.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at 801 E. Main St. in Whitehouse. Call 903-939-3400 for more information.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at 801 E. Main St. in Whitehouse. Call 903-939-3400 for more information.
Reclaiming Community
The Central Texas Region Ministry to Men in partnership with Board of Christian Education and Social Concerns Committee will host a community forum, “Reclaiming our Community,” at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at St. James CME Church, 408 N. Border St.
The purpose of the forum is to recognize, resist and deter gang activity, recognize and deter drug usage, learn how to set positive goals, learn how to deter bullying, teasing and/or harassment, address issues on illicit sex and inappropriate or violent relationships or date rape, learn how governmental authorities can assist in reclaiming communities and learn how to connect with children so they will open up to parents or authority figures. Speakers include Bobby Garmon, chief deputy of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office; Gary Pinkerton, assistant chief deputy of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office; Sabrina Dean, Smith County Juvenile Probation Department; Clifton Roberson, defense attorney; Mrs. Chris Roberson, school counselor; and the Rev. Orenthia D. Mason, Tyler Independent School District.
The purpose of the forum is to recognize, resist and deter gang activity, recognize and deter drug usage, learn how to set positive goals, learn how to deter bullying, teasing and/or harassment, address issues on illicit sex and inappropriate or violent relationships or date rape, learn how governmental authorities can assist in reclaiming communities and learn how to connect with children so they will open up to parents or authority figures. Speakers include Bobby Garmon, chief deputy of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office; Gary Pinkerton, assistant chief deputy of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office; Sabrina Dean, Smith County Juvenile Probation Department; Clifton Roberson, defense attorney; Mrs. Chris Roberson, school counselor; and the Rev. Orenthia D. Mason, Tyler Independent School District.
Prayer and Support
The Military Prayer and Support Group of Holly Brook Baptist Church is collecting athletic equipment for deployed military troops. Equipment needed includes adult-size baseball gloves, baseballs, badminton sets, Frisbees, soccer balls, volleyballs, footballs, horseshoe sets and similar items. Donations may be left in the designated receptacle in the Family Life Center foyer. The group meets at 5 p.m. Aug. 12 and every second Sunday of the month at 3219 S. Farm-to-Market Road 2869, Hawkins.
Call 903-769-2091 or visit www.hollybrookbaptistchurch.org for more information.
Call 903-769-2091 or visit www.hollybrookbaptistchurch.org for more information.
