The Record Newspapers - Hometown News For Orange County, Texas

Editor’s Note: The Record ran a story last week featuring Joseph Henry and his book “Back to the Basics: It’s God’s Way or the Highway.” Due to a mistake Henry found in his manuscript, the release of his e-book was not available on June 29. He will inform The Record Newspapers when it will become available for download.

Bread of Life Feeding Ministry offers hot lunches

The Bread of Life Feeding Ministry of Starlight Church of God in Christ Evangelism Team will provide hot lunches every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. The meals will be served at the E.B. Lindsey Family Life Center at Starlight, 2800 Bob Hall Road. For more information call 409-886-4366.

Solid Rock Baptist Church to host worship conference

Solid Rock Baptist Church, located at 1207 Link Ave. in Orange, will host a worship conference on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9. The services on Friday will be at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The services on Saturday will be held at the same times. Bishop Andrea Hinton of Picaynne, Miss. will deliver the message. The community is invited to attend. This conference is sponsored by the Touch of Hope Ministries, Pastor David Allen and Co-Pastor Patsy Allen. For more information, please call 409-221-2213,409-886-5387 or 409-221-7873.

Cowboy Church to host third Buckle Series Playday

The third of three Buckle Series Playdays was rescheduled to Saturday, July 9 because of the rain last week. Events will be at the Cowboy Church of Orange County Arena located at 673 FM 1078 in Orange. Events include barrels, poles, speed race, baton race and flag race. Buckles will be awarded at the end of the Playday.

Special classes will include lead line, mutton busting and stick horse races, with special awards presented at the end of Playday.

Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m and the events begin at 10 a.m. All age groups are welcome. For more information contact Debbie Vance at 409-745-0656 or Alice Castille at 409-313-6621.

McDonald Memorial Baptist to take Angel Food orders

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church of Orange invites the public to place food orders from Angel Food Ministries on Wednesday, July 13. The times are 3 until 6 p.m. in the church office. Distribution date is Saturday, July 30 at 1 p.m. A variety of food is available at discount cost. Cash or LoneStar card accepted.

The church location is the corner of South and Broad Streets, near the Lions Den Park. Area residents may contact the church office at 883-3974 for information.

St. Mark Lutheran Church to host VBS

St. Mark Lutheran Church will host their yearly Vacation Bible School at the Fellowship Hall and Church from July 18 thru July 22. Ages from four years thru 12th grade are welcome.

The hours are from 10 a.m. till 2p.m. Youth must bring a SACK LUNCH DAILY. The lesson/plan for the week is to learn about David, so come and enjoy a spitited and fun break from the hot weather with St. Marks, “The Little Church with the BIG HEART” located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road. Please call 409-988-3003 or 409-735-8727 with any questions.

New Anointing Church to host gospel singing

Area residents are invited to join members of New Anointing Church at 7 p.m., Friday, July 29 for an old-fashion gospel singing. This is open-mic singing. Bring your favorite gospel song on tape and/or CD, or bring your musical instrument. Singers are welcome to have musician’s accompany you. This will be an evening of worship and praise, lifting up the name of JESUS. Refreshments will follow the singing. The church is located at 10681 N. Hwy 87 (about 7 miles on left from Northway Shopping Center). For more information, call 746-9515. Hope to see you there and bring a friend too!!!!

Solid Rock Baptist Church to host family, friends service

Solid Rock Baptist Church, located at 1207 Link Ave. in Orange, will host a family and friends service on Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. All are invited to come and listen to Pastor Irastele Thomas of Turkey Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Liberty, Texas. Please call 409-886-5387 or 409-221-7873 for more information.