Fable illustrates issues of faith
1 Corinthians 9:16-27
JOE MILLER JR.
      Once upon a time, there was congregation that started in a high school gymnasium. As they grew in size, they came to realize that they needed their own church building. After many meetings, fund raisings, heated discussions, plans and re-plans, they agreed upon and built a magnificent structure th...
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Jesus Singers
     Courtesy Photo THE VICTORY IN JESUS SINGERS share their ministry with the Rosewood II residents every third Thursday of the month.The group is made up of singers from different churches in the Japser area.
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Byrd donates to Youth Ministries
      Country music singer Tracy Byrd and wife Michelle will donate $100,000 to Netcasters Youth Ministries Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the home of Bill and Mary Jane Benning, 142 W. Caldwood, in Beaumont. Netcasters Youth Ministries was founded in 2006 and is an interdenominational ministry. It is based in B...
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4-H celebrates centennial year
Millers to lead local group in variety or projects
      This will be a memorable year for 4-H kids, not just for the experience but also being part of the 4-H Centennial Year. Sept. 1, 1907 Tom Marks met with 12 young men in Jacksboro, Texas, to form the Corn Club and "teach young people new practices for raising corn that their fathers would not adop...
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College students must 'stay the course' or pay
      Beginning this fall, new undergraduate students will see a cap on the number of courses they may drop. The 80th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1231, which will affect any student enrolled as a first-time freshman at Lamar University and all other Texas universities and colleges.
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Bits of Faith
      Annual homecoming The Clear Creek Community annual homecoming will be Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Lone Star District Association Church, located off Hwy. 190 West in Jasper. Huff Creek A homecoming celebration will be held Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Huff Creek Community Center featuring several mu...
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