GOD & COUNTRY

Pastors Rafael Cruz and Stephen Broden are scheduled to speak at Grassroots America – We the People’s God & Country Event on Saturday, April 29. Cruz is the father of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, and Broden is the founder and senior pastor of Fair Park Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas. The program is scheduled to run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 10818 University Blvd. (Spur 248), in Tyler. A meet and greet is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. The topic is “What can pastors and people of faith do to protect their First Amendment religious liberty rights?” There is no cost to attend.

 

CONCERT AT CHURCH

Fine Arts at First Presbyterian Church will present The University of Texas at Tyler Spring Finale Concert, “I Carry Your Heart With Me,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the church sanctuary. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for students and children. The church is home to the joint concerts of the UT Tyler Patriot Singers and Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Cameron Rose. Visit fpctyler.com/events/springfinale.

 

SPECIAL CELEBRATION

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland will celebrate the annual mass for families with special needs at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul on the Bishop Gorman Schools campus, 1405 East Southeast Loop 323 in Tyler. A reception will follow in the chancery. All families with children or adults with special needs are welcome. A modified liturgy will be celebrated to accommodate these needs. Contact Linda Porter by April 27 at lporter@dioceseoftyler.org or 903-266-2146 so the church can prepare for the reception.

 

EVANGELIST TO SPEAK

Evangelist Rafael Cruz is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. Sunday at Heritage Trails Cowboy Church, 7302 Farm-to-Market Road 858, in Ben Wheeler.

 

WOMEN’S PROGRAM

The Christian Women’s Council will hold a Women’s Missionary Sunday program at 10 a.m. Sunday at Bethany Word of Life Tabernacle, 6808 Paluxy Drive, in Tyler. Brother Stanley Cofer, executive director of Empowerment Ministries.org, will be the featured speaker. Call 903-534-0094 for more information.

 

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

George Stephenson is presenting two classes, each one hour in length, on “Understanding and Protecting Religious Freedom” at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Latter-day Saints Chapel on U.S. Highway 69 in Bullard, just north of Brookshire’s, and at 3 p.m. at the Latter-day Saints Chapel, 2401 N. Broadway Ave., just north of Martin Luther Kind Blvd. The worldwide leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City have asked local congregations to teach about the responsibility for preserving and protecting the First Amendment, especially religious freedom. The public is welcome to attend this discussion on what can be done localy to preserve and protect religion freedom.

 

STYLE SHOW

The Greater Love Temple C.O.G.I.C., 1015 W. 33rd St., in Tyler will have a style show program at 3 p.m. Sunday. The program theme is “Women with a Mission, What Type of Hat are you Wearing?” Guests should wear their Easter attire. Prizes will be awarded for first through third places.

 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Amy Lee Kemp will lead a six-week Women’s Bible Study from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting May 2 at The Honey Tree, 211 Shelley Drive, in Tyler. Visit www.recipientsofgrace.com to learn more about Ms. Kemp.

 

ORGAN CONCERT

Fine Arts at First Presbyterian Church will present“Contrasts: Dramatic & Subtle” from 4 p.m. May 7 in the Sanctuary. Admission is free. Experience the organ’s wide range of emotional expression through the music of such renowned composers as J.S. Bach and Leo Sowerby. First Presbyterian Church’s interim organist and director of music, Lee Kohlenberg, will perform pieces evoking elation and exuberance, contemplation, despair and hope, and quiet joy and peace. Visit fpctyler.com/events/contrasts for more information.

 

MOMS OF MILITARY

Moms of Military, a prayer and support group of families and friends of U.S. military personnel, will meet at 5 p.m. May 7 at Holly Brook Baptist Church, 3219 S. Farm-to-Market Road 2869, Hawkins. The group meets monthly, and meetings are open to the community. Visit http://www.momsofmilitary.com, www.hollybrookbaptist.org or  call 903-769-2091 for more information.

 

GOSPEL CONCERT

The Southern Plainsmen are scheduled to perform at 5:30 p.m. May 7 at New Life Baptist Church, 3575 County Road 384 (Old Longview Road), in Tyler. The public is invited to attend. Call 903-592-8755 for more information.

 

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB

Tea and Tales, a Christian women’s book club under the auspices of Holly Brook Baptist Church, will meet at 2 p.m. May 8 in Holly Hall of Holly Lake Ranch. Women who share a love of God, books, and tea are invited. Call 903-769-2091 or visit www.hollybrookbaptist.org for more information.