Ephesians 6:12-13 - “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”
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Randy Smith, Pastor
Newspaper Article
Submitted: Randy Smith, Pastor
Date: January 23, 2012
Happenings at Joaquin & Paxton United Methodist Churches
Sunday was the Third Sunday after the Epiphany. The Old Testament Lesson came from Jonah and we see Jonah prophesying reluctantly to the people of Nineveh. Jonah is quite a contrast to Samuel in last week’s Old Testament Lesson. Samuel said, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.” Jonah basically said, “Catch me if you can.”
We had a nice group at Paxton and is always nice to have Steven Joe, Liz, and Mike. We all appreciate Joe and Hilda bringing our music each Sunday. At the Joaquin Church it was great to see Simone, Hailey, Michael, and Christopher. It was great to meet and to have Steven worship with us also. It was great to see Mary Skinner this morning. Mary had back surgery and seems to be making progress. We always enjoy having Ms. Hooper at Sunday morning worship. Pat Suhr was back from California and it was great having her back. It was also wonderful to have my neighbor Jo this morning.
The folks at Paxton and Joaquin Methodist were saddened by the passing of their long-time former pastor, Billy Freeman. Billy fought a long battle with cancer. Billy taught and coach for over forty years in East Texas and Northern Louisiana and impacted many kids’ lives. He was a pastor for twenty-three years. We will all miss Bro. Billy and our prayers and thoughts are with his family.
This week at Bible Study we will start with Chapter 8. Bible Study will be Wednesday starting at 6:00. It will be at the Joaquin Methodist Fellowship Hall. I really appreciate Bro. Warr taking charge at last week’s study. Thursday morning at 8:00 we will gather in the Pastor’s Study for prayer and a short devotional and then head to town and have breakfast.
Services at Paxton United Methodist Church begin at 9:30 with Sunday School at 10:30. Spanish language services are at 11:00 with the Rev. Carmelo Dominquez delivering the message. Sunday School at Joaquin Methodist is 10:00 and worship service begins at 11:00. Our website is at joaquinumc.com. Our web master is Jason Gill. Our email address is at joaquinumc@hotmail.com and prayer requests may be sent to joaquinumc@gmail.com and we will post them on our website. Take care and God’s Speed.
