The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise from Seguin, Texas • Page 7

IflfB 7 CHURCH NEWS praise glory Seguin Women's Aglow will meet Saturday, NOV. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at Victoria Bank Trust in the upper room. The speaker will be Tamara Menkes of Ohio presenting a ministry of Bible characters reminisced entitled "Let the Memory Live Again." Menkes, who was bedridden with brain damage and paralysis for nearly four years due to an accident at work, says she was healed by God and called to a ministry of drama, music and sign language. The meeting is open the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Him Creek services The public is invited to hear Brother Tom Clawson deliver the morning services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Elm Creek Baptist Church, 1805 FM Road in Seguin. Annual bazaar The Ladies Aid of Emanuel's Lutheran Church invites the public to their annual Bazaar and Homemade Coffee Cake Sale in the Fellowship Hall, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.

to 2 p.m. The homemade coffee cakes, sandwiches, salad plates, cakes, pies, coffee and tea are ideal for a coffee break or lunch. Then, visit the Country Store and appreciate the quilts in a variety of sizes, arts and crafts, handwork and many other gifts and ideas for Christmas shopping. anniversary Wesley-Harper United Methodist Church, 754 W. Court in Seguin, celebrates its 118th anniversary this month; The-armiyersary service will take place on Sunday, Nov.

26, at 11 a.m., with the honorable Judge Fad Wilson of Houston as guest speaker for the morning. For more information contact Coleta Byrd at 379-4477. search Embassy Music is conducting their Second Annual Christian Artist and Song Search. To receive entry information call the Ultimate Hotline at 800-983-6738, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Embassy Music, P.O. Box 271338, Nashville, 37227-1338.

hunt St. James Youth Ministry will hold their annual Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, Nov. 15, in an effort to help diminish hunger in Seguin. The youth will be in the following neighborhoods between 7 and 8:30 p.m.: Glen Cove, Cedar Park, Townewood Village, Keller Heights, The Willows, Elmwood, Heritage South, Lakeridge, Deerwood Circle and College Street. Each youth will be wearing an identification badge.

The youth will be for Peanut Butter, canned meats, juice boxes, canned vegetables, canned fruits, rice, pasta, beans, coffee, sugar, flour, baby food, formula and diapers. Assorted toiletries such as lotions, shampoos, body powders, nailcare items, combs and brushes will be sought to be used in care packages for the elderly. All food items must be non-perishable and unopened, please. All items collected will be distributed to the Christian Cupboard and directly to local families in need. For more information call 379-5869.

Mail items for "Praise dory" to the Seguin Quttte-Enterpriae, P.O. Box 1200, Stguin, or fix them to 379-8328. Wesley Chapel was constructed in 1877 Editor's Note: This it the first of a three-part series on the history of Wesley-Harper United Methodist Church, which celebrates its 118th anniversary this month. The information was contributed by the church as written by the late Evelyn Little. It may have been a cold, dark, misty night in the year 1877 when Trustees Wash Brooks, H.

Greenberry, W. Shannon, and Caleb Brown met somewhere near this Holy ground as a band of Christian gentlemen and raised a hymn within each heart that, if mingled aloud, would be "A Charge to Keep I Have." After singing this hymn, they went forth to complete the plans for the purchasing of a lot 50 100 to be called the property for a church. On this plot of ground a little church was erected and named Wesley in order of the Founder of Methodism. As years went by, other Christians came into the fold with the group of charter members and they too, had a charge to keep; so another 50 100 lot was purchased in 1889. As these pioneers expanded in their earthly their Christian deeds also expanded.

In the year 1925, as the thread of time extended and duties increased, another group of pioneer trustees, namely Brothers Pios Thomas, George Walker, Jackson Johns, Carl Brooks, Henry Fields, and Sister Idella Merida purchased a third lot, 45 100, saying as they went about their Christian duty, "With God's help we Must go through." From this time on, the church continued to grow. As the years passed, the duty of leading this band of Christian people was left in the hands and hearts of such Christian Soldiers as: Rev. W.H. Mosby, the Rev. Jordan, the Rev.

T.H. Wyatt, the Rev. Carmichael, Ref. Thomas Carper, the Rev. W.B" the Rev.

N.H. Townsend, the Rev. M. Stevens, the Rev. S.W.

Harvey, the Rev. J.W. Stone, the Rev. J.F. Muse, the Rev.

J.W. Weekly, and the Rev. John A. Wills. The year 1940 brought the Rev.

F.J. Hutchinson to Wesley (Seguin), to continue the pioneering spirit that had gone on through the years. With God's help, this Christian as shepherd of the Wesley flock raised the first $1,500 for the erection of a greater Wesley Chapel. Before the dream of the Rev. Hutchinson could be completed, he was sent to another field of Christian service, and the Rev.

B.J. Steward was sent to this church Illness prevented the Rev. Steward from going forth with the building program of the church, and the Rev. Ervin was sent to carry the work forward until the appointment time for another minister to be sent to this charge. During this time, the dark clouds of World War were hovering over us, and families were being shifted from place to place; yet this thought stayed in the hearts of all: "The Church will live forever." Out of this dark and gloomy day of war, a Christian gentleman returning to his home from the battlefield where he had carried the sword of war along with the Christian banner, laid aside the sword of war where he had served as Chapliin, and decided to rest for a short time.

But Bishop Brooks said, "Go to Wesley, (Seguin), complete the raising of funds, and build a church." This was the charge given to the Rev. LA. Pointer. He accepted the charge, and he and his good wife labored with the membership of this church and community until the job was complete. In 1947, with the continued spirit of the Rev.

Pointer; the Board of Trustees, G.T. Ware, Cercey Anderson, George Walker, Silas Wright, Lemon Hodge, George Hardaway, J.P. Phillips, Matthew Hicks, Catherine Smith, and Alice Murphy; the Rev. I.B. Loud, District Superintendent; S.O.

Kelly, carpenter; and Herman Brown, brickmason, this edifice in which we worship today was erected. As time went on, the membership and the Rev. Pointer worked to complete the church indebtedness, but before this was completed, the Rev. Pointer was called to another field to work for the Master. To our rescue, the Rev.

I.H. Pierce was sent. He had a pioneering spirit, and this spark, with our spark, kept the fire burning. He brought to the church a new payment plan which carried us forward again, but before this plan could end indebtedness, he was sent to another field of service. We know from the Scriptures that a flock is never left without a Shepherd.

The conference sent us the Rev. T.R. Watkins, who was found to be ready and willing to undertake the task. With the membership, he went to work, and under his leadership and guidance, the indebtedness was paid in full April 1959 with the following trustees serving: Brothers Willie Wilson, Jim Baker, A.L. Sance, Fred Collins, Anderson, Anderson "Jdhnson; 'TayJdf Davis, R.A.

Sanders, ami Sister Goldie B. Moye. After this great task was completed, the Rev. Watkins and membership rested for a while, but decided within themselves where there is no vision, people perish thus, a new Wesley was visualized. With this, we set out to work, and in I960, the church was repaired, redecorated, and furnished in a very beautiful way.

The leadership was not satisfied with material beautification, but thought along the line of beautiful souls, so under the leadership of the Rev. Watkins, 45 new members were added to the church roll. The Rev. Watkins was named conference secretary of the West Texas Conference during tenure here. After six years of hard work, the conference saw fit to move him to another part of the earthly vineyard.

This left the Rev. Watkins to say as he and others said from year to year, "With the Savior's guidance, we Must move on!" With the same words and forward march, the Rev. Eric C. Purnell was sent to us as shepherd of the fold, he labored prayerfully for a bigger and greater Wesley in Christ our Savior. Under his guidance, the church celebrated its 84th Anniversary in 1961.

Hot LAKE VIEW CAMP McQueeney Regular Menu Being Served Wednesday Thursday 5-9 p.m. 8 oz. Steak Shrimp $6,50 Friday Fish Fry! 5-10 p.m. Saturday 12-10 p.m. Sunday 12-9 p.m.

5S7-9918 stiwirtiMp sndo CourtMy photo A special Stewardship Sunday evtrrt was hsM at FaHh Lutheran Church which featured pus- switations by Or. Harvey Stogwnoeltor, executive director of the Evangalleal Lutheran Church In America Foundation; Dr. Charlss Osstrateh, ELCA Foundation Taxas raprassntathtt; and Wm. Kant Smith, attorney with axparttsa In aatata planning. Thla special event Included an adult Sunday school class on the principles of Christian giving, a sermon on stewardship, a leadership luncheon on planned giving, a sermon on stewardship, a leadership luncheon on planned giving, and deferred gifts.

Pictured (from toft) during the workshops are Dr. Charles Oestreich, Wm. Kent Smith, Dr. Harvey Stegemoeller, and the Rev. William F.

Langa Jr. Veteran's Day service Nov. 12 The Seguin High School Junior Naval ROTC Color Guard will participate in a special worship service to honor veterans on Nov. 12 at Cross United Church of Christ. What should be said on Veteran's Day? Many people will go on with their lifes, celebrate a holiday and forget if they can veterans and the wars they fought so all Americans could be free to live.

Veteran's Day is the opportunity to pay tribute to all persons who have served in any of the wars of America, as well as remember all who were killed or who later died. Members of the Seguin community are encouraged to share in this spiritual and patriotic service. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Seminar exposes use of mind-control A Seminar on Destructive Mind-Control will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Seguin Church of Christ, 1351E.

Walnut St. Buddy Martin of San Marcos will be speaking to this issue at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and approximately 1 p.m., following a pot-luck meal at the church. Mr. Martin asks the questions: Would you join an organization that would systematically lie to you? Or abuse you physically, emotionally, or spiritually? Or how about a group that would encourage you to lose contact with family and friends? Or how about joining a group that would induce you to work at jobs which offered you little or no significant opportunities for real personal or professional growth? It may surf prise you to learn that there over 3,500 such groups in Amerf ica today with millions of members. The seminar will expose inforj- mation to people about hoW groups like mat work.

There wilf be three opportunities to ask questions. Call 379-6857 or 2943 for more information. JEjping Waters Worship Center Committed to: A ministry of the Word Anointed praise and worship Building strong relationships Located across from Motorok at Hwy. 123 Sunday, 10:30 a. 6:30 p.

m. Life Groups 7 p. m. Spanish Service Wednesday, 1 p.m, I. information call 379x0772 "Come Celebrate fautmjJi" Saturday Sunday only! VETERANS DAY SALE TAKE AN EXTRA ALL ALREADY-REDUCED MERCHANDISE THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

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