The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 126, No. 70, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 1, 1999 Page: 6 of 40
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Firn Assembly of God Church
will have as special guests "The
Sound* at 6 pun. Sunday.
Enter The Sound, ji group of
young men who are not just differ-
ent. h's more than that There's
something special about what they
sing and how they sing it. They
have an uncommon ability to
somehow touch everyone with their
music, reaching across normal
stylistic boundaries. It’s an all-en-
compassing appeal that seems to
transcend whatever notions you
may have about what contemporary
means.
"Our music is not about cate-
gories or styles, although we defi-
nitely fit into the adult contempo-
rary and inspirational market. It's
really about the message-to the
lost that they can be saved, the des-
perate that there is hope, and the
church that they can walk in the joy
of the Lord," says group manager
John Sommer.
Their message is contemporary.
It's the simple truth that Jesus saves
and that message will always be
current. But their music is different.
It almost defies categorization.
It's a unique blend of driving
rhythm sections and powerful vocal
performances that moves you
through a series of questions and
answers, causing you to search for
truth and at the same time, be en-
couraged in your faith. When they
sing together there's a magic that
draws you in, but as soloists, each
one has a distinct gift. They all
demonstrate a passion for their
purpose and a refreshing exuber-
ance toward their craft.
When you add It all up, you
have a high-impact music ministry
that is sure to make a difference in
the lives of all who experience it.
Impact is nothing new to this
group of committed young men.
They've reached thousands with
their music and testimonies since
their launching from Houston in
1985. With recent appearances on
such platforms as the Christian
Artist's Seminar in the Rockies at
Estes Park. Dr. Ed Cole's Men's
Conferences, mqjcr youth confer-
ences and television appearances
across the country. The Sound is
quickly being recognized as the ]
group to watch today.
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Paul McComack photo
Flrat United Methodist Church consecrated Ito family life center
Sunday with a epeclal service that Included several visiting cler-
gy. Pictured are Dr. Jerry Pennington (former pastor), Rev.
Howard Huhn (associate pastor), Rev. Earl Cantrells (former pas-
tor), Rev. Oom MoMmMdlatrlct superintendent)* »a4dDr. E. B.
Beasley, Jr.^dBhtdrpaetor).
Lifestyles 'deadline Is
Wednesday at noon.
Engagements, with or
without picture, are run st
no chsrgs. Wsddlngs
under 12 column Inches
srs run at no charge.
Weddings ovar 12 column
Inches will be charged
$6.85 per Inch over 12 col-
umn Inches. Wedding
deadline Is up to six weeks
after the event. 26th and
50th anniversaries are free
unless there Is more than
one picture. The charge for
two or more pictures for
an anniversary Is 616.00.
All othpr anntaMWfes are
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First Baptist Church, Clayton, la located at the Intersection of SH 316 and FM1070.
Clayton Baptist marks 85th anniversary
tenure is probably the longest in the
By Paul McComack
THE PANOLA WATCHMAN
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celebrate and testimonies to share,
but Stone set his face in another
direction.
"My emphasis is going to be
looking toward the future," he said
last week. *"..>x <» .tutunxviM/ib
Not only are the members in-
volved in hands-on praying and
ministry at First Baptist, they also
have provided professional assis-
tants for Stone. John Boland, a
high school, teacher works with the
congregation's youth while Tom-
mie Corley, Carthage High School
and Junior High School choir di-
rector, serves the church as music
director.
As far as future plans, congre-
gation members plan to continue an
active role in the community while
growing in their relationship with
Christ
Stone concluded, "We haven't
arrived but we're pressing on."
Touching the community
through prayer and ouching the
world through humanitarian relief
efforts have been two major
avenues of ministry for the
Christians at First Baptist Church
in Clayton. The congregation
celebrated 85 years of serving the
Lord on Sunday
"For some years now, the
church has supported humanitarian
relief ministries, mainly in Mexico,
but also in Ukraine," began Pastor
Ken Stone, who has served the
congregation for 15 of its 85 years.
Not only has Stone had the
longest tenure of any pastor in the
Clayton landmark MMfty, be can
claim insight into the impact his
flock has bad on the area.
"As for the community, prayer
has had a major impact," Stone
continued. "People will say that
every church prays but in this area,
we have reputation of being a
praying church. People in the
community will call our members
to request prayer."
Ultimately of course, the real
excitement comes from seeing God
go to work in response to those
prayers.
It's always fun to watch God
answer prayer," Stone observed.
Looking back over First Bap-
tist's history, Stone noted that the
church was served by ministry stu-
dents in its early years. The young
»nen came down from East Texas
Baptist University, just a college in
those days.
Though founded in 1914, the
congregation built its current
sanctuary in 1916.
First Baptist Church is Stone's
ral ministry is supporting each
other and welcoming whoever may
not be affiliated with a another
church."
A new program being developed
at the church is senior adult min-
istry that will involve opportunities
for fellowship and volunteerism.
"We’ve also had several young
__________________, families we want to see more in-
first pastorate and his 15-year volved in ministry," Stone said,
tenure is probably the longest in the The church commemorated its
experience in music and youth day. There was plenty of history to
ministry.
"One of my principle convic-
tions is to invest my life in one
congregation and community rather
than moving around all the time,
looking ftir*« bigger church with
more status and more money,"
Stone reflected.
With some 65 resident families
with spiritual needs to look after,
Stone has plenty to keep him busy.
However, First Baptist's landmark
location in the community leads to
many opportunities for ministry to
non-members seeking help.
"We minister to a lot of people
in crisis. This includes
counseling," Stone explained.
With programs in place to en-
courage its members and invite
others to worship, First Baptist
members keep their objectives
committed to support.
Stone added, "The focus of a ru-
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS
BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE
The Elysian Fields Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 8 30 PM, Monday. September 13,1099.
in the Elysian Fields High School Cafeteria
The purpose of this meeting Is to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will bo adopted
Public participation in the discussion is Invited
The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the
proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same Information and .
comparisons sol out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice
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0 08664 $
1.88664
1 50000 $
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1.40143 >
0.11969 8
2,949 8
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Grace Notes
1 53000 8
1 42000 8
011000 8
2,938
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2,957 8
A Operations
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The annual Gary Cemetery
Homecoming will be held Saturday
1.38853 8
0.11147 8
Last Year's Rato
Leas State-Funded
Tax Relief
Last Year's Rate Adjusted
for Tax Relief
Rate to Maintain Same
Level of Maintenance A
Operations Revenue &
Pay Debt Service ”
Proposed Rate
son; The Praise Team from Panola
County; and Lori Walker art
Wesley from Gary.
Come out and join the fellow-
ship and singing. For more infor-
mation, call 693-5953.
Sinking Fund ‘
0.14147 8
(0.05483) 8
auditorium.
_____________________w For your entertainment, we are
at the Daniel Springs Encampment happy to announce The Dorsey
on FM 999 in Gary.
Singing will be from 6 to 9 pin.
and there will be good music and
refreshments in an air conditioned
State Revenue
Per Student
2,097
N/A
Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year's Rates
Maintenance Interest & Local Revenue I
Total Par Student
1 53000 8 3,421 8
0.05664
Quartet from Henderson; The
Award Winning Panola Ramblers;
Crimson from Nacogdoches; Lu-
cille Collins and Chris from Timp-
* The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both _
The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved'by the voters of this district.
** The Rote to Maintain the Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service does not reflect
revenue available to the district In the 1999-2000 school year for the pay raise for classroom teachers, full-time
librarians, full-time counselors, and full-time school nurses enacted by the 76th Legislature. The estimated cost of
the pay raise for the 1999-2000 school year Is 8 237,000
Fund Balances
The following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered
with of by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before
receipt of the first state aid payment: Maintenance and Operations Fund Belance(s) 8 853,409
Interest A Sinking Fund Balance(s) 8 142,000
Thia Year
43,458
19,766
1 53000
302 43
Notice of RoSback Rate The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval
at an election Is 8 1.71962 This election will be automatically held If the district adopts a
rate in excess of the rollbeck rate of 8 1.71962
Gomoerioon of Proposed Lew with Last Year's Lew on Averaoe Residence
Last Year
39,530 8
16,624 8
1 53000 8
254.35 8
48 08
Average Market Value of Residences 8
Average Taxable Value of Residences 8
Last Year's Rate Versus Proposed Rate per 8100 Value 8
Taxes Due on Average Residence 8
increese (Decrease) in Taxes ■" ■ / ■' ? I
Under state law. the dollar amount of school taxes Imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of ago
or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the
person died, may not bo increased above the amount paid In the first year after the person turned 85, regardless of
changes In tax rata or property value,
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Rehobeth UMC feeds
Rehobeth United Meftadiri
Church will feed the homeless at
NdtFA pace All
Local church to celebrate
125th anniversary, Sept. 18
Long Branch Missionary Baptist
Church will be celebrating their
125th anniversary at 10 a.m
September 18. A covered-dish lun-
cheon will be served following the
services. All former and current
members are invited to attend. Dr.
Ray V. Brooks is the pastor, a po-
sition be has held for 46 years.
Church, located on FM 1971 at FM
999, just four miles south of Lake
Murvaul, will be hosting their
monthly gospel singing night on
Saturday at 7 p.m. 'Everyone is
invited to come and enjoy this
special evening of praise through
various types of Christian music.
Call Pastor 1eroy Bowley at 409-
254-3504.
Faith Assembly announces
new service schedules
Faith Assembly of God Church
will begin multiple services Sept
12. The new schedule will be at
8:30 ajn. for the early service; 10
а. m. Christian Education (Sunday
School); 11 a.m. second service;
and Sunday evening worship
service 6 pm. Each service will
have nurseries for infants and
toddlers; a children's church for
ages 4 lo 6-years-old and grades 1-
б. Call 693-5191 or 693-6126.
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Gary UPC plans street
services in Carthage
Gary United Pentecostal Church
has begun to have street service.'
every Friday and Saturday night ai
8 pun. They are set up in the park-
ing lot on West Panola across from
the Nuway.
Rehobeth UMC Historical
Bible Study begins Sept 8
A historical Bible study titled
"Through (he Bible in one Year”
,will be taught every Wednesday al
6 p.m. beginning Sept 8 in the
fellowship bn11 Pahobrtb i 'uued
Methodist Church Pastor Jerry
Anderson will leach this study art
Water everyone is welcome.
Teamkid held each
Wednesday at Southside
Southside Baptist Church
bunches Teamkid the new pro-
•fEtags of Living Waler to
boat gospel singing night
Sprtegs of iJvtag
through grade six, to teach kids io
honor Joan Christy The ^weekly
Zgeta 6 pJB. io 7:30 pun at the
Revival and homecoming
slated for Shiloh Baptist
Shiloh Baptist Church will have
an annual revival and homecoming
today through Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Evangelist will be the Rev. Paul
Todd, pastor of Faith Missionary
Baptist Church. Rosie Lee Lister
will serve as Mistress of
Ceremony.
Rehobeth UMC begins
outreach ministry
Rehobeth United Methodist
Church has begun an outreach
artistry to our members who are
ahurts. We are serving cornmu-
atoo to those who wish to partake
to their homes.
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