Local churches list upcoming happenings

FBC Orange to host Family Valentine banquet

First Baptist Church of Orange will be having a church-wide Family Valentine Banquet, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. The banquet will include a meal and entertainment. Tickets for the banquet are available on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and weekdays in the church office. For more information, contact the church office, 409-886-7461, or email [email protected].

Starlight COGIC to host Women’s Retreat

The Women’s Department of Starlight COGIC invite women in the community to join them for Women’s Retreat 2012. The retreat will be held April 13-15 at the Omni Houston Westside Hotel. The Theme of the retreat is “Woman at The Well,” St. John 4:15.

Their Guest Speakers are Evangelist Yvonne DeVaughn of Phoenix, Arizona and Supervisor Lena McClain of Houston, Texas.

There will be dynamic powershops such as, “Empowered to Serve,” “Will the Real Men Please Stand Up,” “Soloing with a Song,” “Till Death Do We Part...So Help Me,” and more.

For double occupancy, the cost is $225 per person, a triple is $195 per person, a quad is $180 per person, and teens $99.

Pay your $75 deposit by March 12 at 2800 Bob Hall Rd to guarantee your space or go to http://www.starlightcogic.net and pay by using paypal.

Rev. E.B. Lindsey is Pastor of Starlight and First Lady Josie Lindsey is the Director of the Women’s Dept.

For more information call 409-8864366.

St. Mark Lutheran Church is cooking again

St. Mark Lutheran Church is cooking their delicious chili again on Feb. 15. Chili, rice, onions, cheese and crackers can be purchased for $6 each. Those wishing to eat-in may do so at the church located at 945 W. Round Bunch but carry out or delivery is available from 10 a.m. to noon. Call Elinda at 409-735-8727, the Pastor at 409-988-3003 or Pat at 409-722-6655 for orders or more information.

St. Francis KCs holding fish fry

St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 will be selling fish dinners from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 24, March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30 in the San Damiano Center located at 4300 Meeks Drive from during Lent on the following Fridays:

The dinners include two fish filets, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, dessert and tea for $8. Dine or carry out.

BC Knights of Columbus host Lenten dinners

Bridge City Knights of Columbus Lenten fish dinners (fried catfish, fries, coleslaw,hush puppies) begins Friday, Feb. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Friday through Friday, March 30. Cost $8 per plate. Dine-in or take-out. Will deliver for ten or more. Please call in orders Thursday evening or early Friday by 9 a.m. Please call 409-735-4289 or 735-5725.