Dr. Philip Attebery will present this year’s William N. Paschal Bible Lectures at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Dorman Memorial Chapel of the Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, 1530 E. Pine St., in Jacksonville. Attebery is the BMA Seminary dean. His lectures will be based on his recent research describing the experiences of assimilating new adult converts into BMA churches. The theme of his lectures is “That your fruit should remain, John 15:16.” The lecture topics are: “Describing New Convert Conversion,” 10 a.m. Tuesday; “Describing New Convert Anticipations and Hesitations,” 3 p.m. Tuesday; “Describing New Convert Assimilation Strategies,” 10 a.m. Thursday; “Describing Helps for Ministry Leaders, 3 p.m. Thursday.” The public is invited to attend. The William N. Paschal Family Endowment funds the lectures.

 

MOBBERLY BAPTIST CHURCH

RUMMAGE SALE IN LONGVIEW

Mobberly Baptist Church’s annual rummage sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Longview Exhibit Center at the Gregg County Fairgrounds.

 

OAK GROVE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IN BULLARD

Oak Grove Bible Fellowship in Bullard will have its Eighth Annual Circle of Prayer Women’s Conference on Saturday. Shelly Wilson is scheduled to be the keynote speaker and Patti Foster is scheduled to lead praise and worship. Registration and refreshments are scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. with the conference running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Pre-register and purchase tickets online at www.oakgrovebible.org. Call 903-360-0378 for more information.

 

SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

FELLOWSHIP DAY PROGRAM

The Shady Grove Baptist Church, 12480 Farm-to-Market Road 14, in Tyler will have its Annual Fellowship Day Program at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. J. L. Preston, pastor of Greater Hopewell Baptist Church, is scheduled to be the guest minister.

 

FIRST UMC TROUP THREE-DAY REVIVAL

First United Methodist Church Troup will kick off a three-day revival at 7 p.m. Sunday. The revival will continue at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Dr. Pat Day, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church Shreveport, Louisiana, is the scheduled speaker. Call 903-842-3320 or visit 1stumctroup.com for more information.

 

GREATER ST. MARY BAPTIST CHURCH

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

Greater St. Mary Baptist Church will have a Community Health Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at 1615 Texas College Road. The free event will include free health screenings, immunizations, informational exhibits, presentations and more. Call 903-592-3774 for more information.

WILLOWBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH 

OLD-FASHIONED SING-ALONG

Willowbrook Baptist Church, 3100 W. Erwin St., in Tyler will have an old-fashioned sing-along at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 and celebrate and honor former pastors Donald L. Ledbetter, Leaon Griswold and Bob Logan at 10 a.m. Oct. 4.

 

BLESSING OF THE PETS

AT BERGFELD PARK

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the Blessing of the Pets is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the southwest corner of Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Ave., in Tyler. The Rev. Stephen Stine of Christ Episcopal Church will conduct the ceremony.

 

CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FALL FESTIVAL

Calvary Assembly of God Church, 1723 E. Front St., in Tyler will have its Fall Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 10. The free event will include carnival games with prizes for all ages, live music with maracas for everyone, popcorn, hot dogs, snow cones, sword fighting and bingo. There will be free drawings for a candy bouquet and a $25 gift card. There will be no charge for anything at the festival. Call 903-597-6120 for more information.

 

 

CONCERTS AT TEXAS GOSPEL 

MUSIC HALL IN ATHENS

Masters Voice Quartet and Southern Joy Quartet are scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Texas Gospel Music Hall, 6513 Texas Highway 19 South, in Athens. This is the final concert for this year. Make reservations by calling 903-477-8084, 903-675-5217, or 903-677-2492. Groups of 20 or more can get tickets for $15 each. Visit www.texas-gospelmusichall.com.

 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TYLER

FALL FUN FEST

First Baptist Church of Tyler’s Fall Fun Fest is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 on the Fourth Floor of the Downtown Campus, 301 W. Ferguson St. The event will include free food, candy and games. Call 903-595-1021 for more information.

 

IVAN PARKER CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

TICKETS ON SALE 

Tickets are available for the Ivan Parker Christmas Concert at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 501 E. U.S. Highway 80, in White Oak. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased at Mardel in Longview, The Scroll in Tyler, online at laverneglendagrant.com, or by mail at Glenda Grant, 513 E. Whelan St., Jefferson, Texas, 75657. For mail orders send the check and self-addressed stamped envelope if you want tickets returned. Made By Mercy will be the opening act. A love offering will be taken. Call 903-238-7876 or 903-665-2766 for more information.