6A WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, February <strong>23</strong>, <strong>2013</strong>BY BRANDON EVANSbevans@wcmessenger.comLess than a year after thecity of Newark resurfacedseveral roads throughouttown, signs of ruin are alreadystarting to pop upthrough the cracks.The city recently resurfacedPark, Brown andChambers streets. But thoseroads are already pockedwith potholes and grassand weeds are poking upthrough the surface.“On Park and Brownstreets there is actuallygrass coming up throughthe blacktop,” said councilmember Bob Wells. “We justresurfaced these roads sixmonths ago. This is happeningon roads all over the city.“We’ve got to approve thisand get it done so we can getmore life than two years outof these new roads.”At a meeting Thursdaynight, the rest of the councilagreed. They unanimouslyapproved tweaking the budgetso they could get a totalof $35,000 into the streetrepair account. That’s theprojected budget total toresurface Sandy Bass Laneand fix the pothole problempopping up on roads all overtown.Wells said there are moreroads slated to be resurfaced,including Pettit andBurke streets, but that willcost another $34,400, which“is not feasible this year.”New officer tocutd own on weedsThe council also unanimouslyapproved hiring a“code service official” on aNEWARKCity wages waron street grasspart-time basis to help thecity enforce ordinances.“We need them to identifyowners of property or renters,send out certified lettersand produce spreadsheets,”said city secretary DianeRasor.She said it’s important forwhoever they hire to stayon top of the enforcementprocess because it involvesseveral steps. Rasor is alsoa certified code enforcementofficer and could help. Theyalready have an individualin mind who moonlights asa martial arts instructor.The council approved themayor to hire the officer forfive to 10 hours per weekat a wage not to exceed $20per hour. Depending on howmuch they work, it will costthe city between $3,000 and$6,000 to fund the positionfor the remainder of the fiscalyear.City notes Council agreed to againsponsor the Annual EasterEgg Hunt. The hunt will occuron the grounds outsideCity Hall from 10:30 a.m.to noon on Saturday, March<strong>23</strong>, and will feature an egghunt, snacks, games andprizes. If there is inclementweather the hunt will moveinto the community center. Council reviewed photosand progress of volunteersworking on water andsewer line projects towardthe STEP grant. City auditor Bill Sporereviewed the audit of lastyear’s fiscal budget with thecouncil. He said he did notfind “any deficiencies” in thebudget.WISE COUNTYDIRECTORYOF AREA CHURCHESWISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCHPLAY DAY - BREAST COLLAR SERIESSaturday, March 9Sign-up 2 pm • Start 3 pm • $3 per eventChurchBriefsTrinity Baptist ChurchBoydPastor: Terry PhillipsTraditional Workship ServiceSunday Bible Study ....................9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship ........................10:45 a.m.Evening Worship ..............................6 p.m.Wednesday Prayer Service ...............7 p.m.455 W. Rock Island AvenueBoyd, TX 76<strong>02</strong>3 • 940-433-5281Email: trinitybaptistboyd@embarqmail.comPleasant Grove Cowboy Church4789 South FM 730Decatur, TX 76<strong>23</strong>4940-627-2860Sunday Worship: 10:30 amwww.pleasantgrovecowboychurch.comTRINITY LUTHERANCHURCHLenten Midweek ServicesStarting Thursday, February 21 7 pm1307 10th St., Bridgeport940-683-5604Bring Your FamilySunday School ...........9:45 a.m.Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m.Children’s Church .........11 a.m.Evening Prayer ............... 6 p.m.Evening Worship .......6:30 p.m.Wednesday Night .......... 7 p.m.IMMANUEL BAP TIST106 S. Lane, DecaturOffice 627-5248 • Bus Ride 627-3980Bro. Louis Horton* Fundamental * Old-Fash ioned * Missionary *Teaching & Preaching The King James BibleBus Ministry, Christian SchoolTree ofLife ChurchhWisdom is a Tree of Life to those who embrace her;happy are those who hold her tightly. Proverbs 3:18 NLTPastorsDr. Francisco J & Karen L ValenzuelaHere at Tree of Life Church, we endeavor to makeour conversation gracious and attractive so thatwe will have the right response for everyone. Forwe want everything we say and do, to be worthyof being kept in the memory of others.We invite you to join us for Sunday Services at 11 a.m.888 CR 4213 • Decatur940-273-9014www.fjvm.org • doctor@fjvm.orgWhere Faith and Adventure Meet!140 N. FM 730 - Boyd940-433-2607Visit our website at www.fbcboyd.org orFind us on Facebook - First Baptist Church of BoydSunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.Pastor, Mark AutryNursery Available all services“A Historic Church for every Generation”Sunday School ............................. 8:45 a.m.Worship ........................................... 10 a.m.1st & 3rd Thur. Bible Study ........ 6:30 p.m.Rev.Gerald Eppersonwww.trinitylutheranbridgeport.org940-683-56041307 10th St., BridgeportSycamore Baptist ChurchGlorifying God Through His WordSunday School 9:45amWorship Service 11:00amSee website for Sunday Evening activitiesWednesday Night 7:00pmBible Study, Children In Action, Youth133 CR 2425Decatur, Texas940-627-2400PARADISEUNITEDMETHODISTCHURCHPastor Patti MahaffeyBistro: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Worship: 10:45 a.m.Wed: Bible Study/Choir 6 p.m.Active Women’s Group - Nursery Available301 Oak St., Paradise940.969.2069(From US 380 in Decatur, gonorth on FM 51 for 8 miles.Turn left on CR 2535, thechurch is 1/2 mile on the left)www.sycamoredecatur.comBARREL/POLE EXPEDITIONSunday, March 10Sign-up Noon • Start 1 pmSKEET SHOOTSunday, March 17 • NoonJACKPOT ROPINGSunday, March 17Sign-up 5 pm • Rope 6 pm2070 Old Denton Road, Decaturwww.wisecountycowboychurch.comFirst UnitedMethodistChurch of BoydSunday School 10 a.m. (All Ages)Sunday Worship 11 a.m.Wednesday Youth 6 p.m.Rev. Sara Hardaway940-433-5334540 S. Allen St. (FM 730 S.) BoydFirst Pres by te ri anChurch1307 Newby St. • Bridgeport, TX940-683-4779Rev. Lucia McKee KremzarSunday Fellowship... 9:30 a.m.Sunday School…10 a.m.Sunday Worship…11 a.m.Come & Share The Joy“A Warm Welcome Awaits Youat First Presbyterian.”NEW SA LEMFREEWILLBAPTISTCHURCHSUNDAY10 a.m.…Sunday School11 a.m.……Morning Wor ship940-627-5413@ hli kcarwom@embarqmail.comHwy. 51 SouthDecatur, Texas 76<strong>23</strong>4SundayClass9:30 a.m.Worship Celebration10:30 a.m.WednesdayBible Classes6:45 p.m.940-627-5987 • WCMESSENGER.COM/SUBSCRIBEHwy. 380, 1 mile west ofHwy. 287, Decatur940-627-6131www.centralfellowship.comDecatur Church of Christ"Where Your Family Will Find A Home"• Family Bible Study For All Ages• The Childrens Place (A Mother's Day Out) 2 days a weekFM 51 South and Preskitt Rd.Decatur, TexasPhone 940-627-1912www.decaturchurchofchrist.comSunday Bible Study 9 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m.Sunday Evening. Small groups including a5 p.m. meeting at the churchWednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.Direct Satellite Internet & TV940-683-0090 • 866.571.0003www.dsit.usUp To 12 MBPS!!!February 27, <strong>2013</strong>Ken May, Pastor1200 W. Preskitt (940) 627-3<strong>23</strong>5 firstdecatur.us
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER, Decatur, Texas, Saturday, February <strong>23</strong>, <strong>2013</strong>7AFirst Baptist Churchof SlidellSUNDAYSBible Study - 10 a.m.Worship - 11 a.m.Evening Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.WEDNESDAYSKidzone and Youth - 6:30 p.m.Prayer Gathering - 6:30 p.m.940-466-3990www.slidellbaptist.comLife PointeWORSHIP CENTERServicesSunday ...........................................10 amTuesday Night Prayer ....................7 pmWednesday Cowboy Church ........7 pm1201 FM 718 • Aurora, TX 76078For more information call817.995.8831or email revjeffwhite@yahoo.comAn Independent Spirit-Filled ChurchRhomeChurch of Christ170 W. 1st, RhomeSunday Bible Classall ages .............. 9:30 a.m.Sun. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m.Sun. Evening ..................... 6 p.m.Wed. Bible Study .............. 7 p.m.817-638-5159 • 817-636-<strong>23</strong>25817-636-2496www.rhomechurchofchrist.orgFirstUnitedMethodistChurchof BridgeportSUNDAYSunday School ................. 10 a.m.Worship .......... 8:45 & 10:55 a.m.WEDNESDAYFamily Fellowship Meal .....5-6 p.m.Studies for all ages ............ 6 p.m.Sr. High Bible Study ......7:30 p.m.Nursery provided for all servicesRev. Mike Miller940-683-2780 or 940-683-4193608 17th Street, BridgeportGreenwoodChurch of ChristSunday Bible Class ...............10 a.m.Sunday Worship ....................11 a.m.Sunday Evening Worship ....... 6 p.m.Wednesday Worship ............... 7 p.m.Minister Bob RossFM 1204 • GreenwoodSame location for over 100 years.940-393-34842840 U.S. Hwy. 380 • Decatur(1.5 miles west of U.S. 287)940-627-1006www.ccdecatur.orgToday’s Music & Casual DressSUNDAY9:00 a.m ................Sunday School10:15 a.m .............. Worship Service6:00 p.m .................Home GroupsMONDAY6:30 p.m .................Men’s Bible StudyWEDNESDAY6:00 p.m ......... Youth (7th-12th grade)THURSDAY10:30 a.m & 6 p.m....Women’s Bible StudyLooking for some spiritual nourishment in the middleof the week? Come join us in the Wednesday eveninginteractive Bible study at<strong>23</strong>47 FM 1204Greenwood, TX940-466-7338Other Services:Sunday School 10 a.m.Morning Worship 11 a.m.Sunday Evening 6 p.m.A Spirit-Filled Interdenominational ChurchSunday School 9:30 a.m.Services 10:30 a.m.WednesdayTFH Youth 5:30 p.m.Call 940-627-5365Call 940-627-5365tfhpeople.comDirections: We are easy to find, located right off ofHwy 380. From Decatur head West 4 miles we areon the left. From Bridgeport head East 4 miles weare on the right.Greenwood Baptist Church7 PM Bible Study6:30 PM - AWANADiscover a New Life in ChristSUNDAYBible Study....................9 amWorship.................. 10:15 amEvening Worship........... 6 pmWEDNESDAYAWANA..................6-7:30 pm1204 12th St. • Bridgeport940-683-4037www.fbcbridgeport.comCALL940.627.5987to list your churchfor as little as$15.20a week or email ads@wcmessenger.comfor more informationFellowshipBible ChurchBible Based Christ CenteredBible Study 9 a.m.Sunday Service 10 amJohn 15: 8-9 By this my Father is glorified,that you bear much fruit and so prove to bemy disciples. As the Father has loved me, sohave I loved you. Abide in my love.Directions: We are located on the north side ofHwy 380 just west of CR1110; 4 miles west ofDecatur, 4 miles east of BridgeportYou will be welcomed!940-626-1575www.fellowshipbiblentx.orgTwin OaksAssembly of God300 Cates St. (Hwy. 920) • BridgeportPastor Gary SessionsSunday School. . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship. . . . . 10:45 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.Family Night (meal served)Every 2nd Wednesday of the month940-683-3110RhomeUnited Meth od istChurch"A beautiful church, andfriendly people"200 First St.at DogwoodDowntown Rhome817-636-2222www.rhomeunitedmethodistchurch.orgSunday School ............9 a.m.Sunday Worship ........10 a.m.Pastor, Fredric L. UtzNursery & Children’s Church"Remember Jesus Christ,raised from the dead, adescendant of David - that ismy gospel"2 Timothy 8940-627-5103615 CR 1280 • Alvord, TexasSunday School ..................................... 10 a.m.Sun. Morning Worship ........................ 11 a.m.Sun. Evening Worship ...........................6 p.m.Wed. Evening Worship ..........................7 p.m.Pastor: Dr. Michael FeeseCENTRALBAPTIST CHURCH4793 FM 1810 • Chico940-644-5647Pastor Fred FerrenSunday School (all ages).........10 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship.......11 a.m.Sunday Evening Worship.........6 p.m.Wednesday Evening Worship...7 p.m.WISE COUNTY COWBOY CHURCHwisecountycowboychurch.comSunday Morning • 10:30Worship service • Children’s ChurchWednesday evening • 7:00Bible Study • Youth2070 Old Denton RoadDecatur, Texas(Off Hwy 380 Approximately 1.5 miles East of Decatur)PARADISECouncil fillsone vacancy,creates anotherBY ERIKA PEDROZAepedroza@wcmessenger.comThe Paradise City Councilmade simple but impactfuldecisions at its meetingThursday.After changing its scheduledmeeting time and dateto 6 p.m. the third Mondayof each month (from 7 p.m.the third Thursday), thecouncil appointed TerreWard to Place 5.She replaces MichaelRobertson, who had beenunable to attend due to outof-townwork that forcedhim to miss three meetings(Council members are allowedthree absences a yearbefore relinquishing theirposition).Later in the meeting,Ward and Councilman BobGayan were appointedemergency management coordinators,a post also heldby Robertson.The council also voted toterminate the contract ofwater operator Johnny Murrillo.Required water sampleswere not submitted to theTexas Commission on EnvironmentalQuality in May,June, August and September2012, and City Secretary TeresaMoody said she had notreceived a sample report forIn the Feb. 20 edition, the<strong>Messenger</strong> reported in theDistrict Clerk Records thatthe following case was filedin January <strong>2013</strong>: DecaturISD vs. Charles Bible Jr.,Jean Bible, Veterans LaneBoard, First National Bank,Olivia Holmes, Flusche Co.Inc., Gateway NationalBank, Internal RevenueService, Texas EmploymentRANDYWILLIAMSBUICK • CHEVY •CADILLACGMC •HYUNDAI•PRE-OWNED940-627-2177Let RANDY SAVE YOU MONEY onYour Next NEW or PRE-OWNED Vehicle!UnderstandingWhat We ReadA CONTRACT WITH GODDid you know that God makes contracts? “A contract is an agreement entered into bytwo parties or more with the intention of creating a legal obligation, which may haveelements in writing. Contracts can be made orally” (Wikipedia). This is the contractGod made to Abram: “…Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou artnorthward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: For all the land which thouseest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever (Gen 13:14,15).” So how do we get tobe part of this great promise or contract? “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’sseed, and heirs according to the promise (Gal 3:29).” To become a part of Jesus’ flock, wemust heed what he says. “…but these things I say, that ye might be saved (John 5:34).”What did he say? “But now ye seek to kill me, a man that has told you the truth… (John8:40).” He called himself a man or human being. He says: “Beware of false prophets…(Matt 7:15).” “And this is the will of him (God) that sent me, that every one that seeththe Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up atthe last day (John 6:40).” I have heard quite often: “Just accept Jesus in your heart andye shall be saved.” First, we must ask ourselves how important is it to know who Jesusis? “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and JesusChrist, whom thou hast sent (John 17:3).” Know the nature of God and Jesus. God is theCreator of man and is above man. Jesus is a man or human being (I Tim 2:5). Who diedon that cross? Was it God or his Son, the man, Jesus Christ? His sheep know who he isand follow him (John 10:17). To have an ever-binding contract with God, we must heedthe word and follow it-not what some man has come up with. Help get the word outand stay off the broad way. “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and goingabout to establish their own righteousness… (Rom 10:3).” Remember, Jesus warnedto beware. Why? Do you think Abraham heeded God or manmade religion? God hasnot fulfilled his contract with Abraham yet (Heb 11:13), but it will be done (Matt 6:10)when Jesus returns. Are you part of Abraham’s seed and do you have that ever-bindingcontract with God? Know and follow the real Jesus.Second Advent Christian Church615 S. Owen Dr. Mustang OK 73064405-624-3334 Call for Bible study timeb.ryan1@juno.comNovember or December 2012.In other newsThe council also: hired Pat Dillon withSouthWest Consultants toaid their efforts in applyingfor grants to extendlines and for a future sewersystem. “I’ve been very impressedby the work he’sdone for the city in thepast,” Moody said.Other action items relatedto the future sewer systemwere postponed until asystem type is selected andland acquired to engineer.“Things are still out therewaiting to happen,” saidMayor Sam Starr. “Unfortunately,things don’t go realquickly with that.” OK’d the closing of MainStreet for the fifth-annualfirefighter bash 3 to 10 p.m.Saturday, April 27. Therewill be a barbecue dinner,bingo, the Lifeteam 68 helicopterambulance and monstertruck displayed andperformances by Pat Waters,Brandon Gentry Bandand Sonny Burgess. approved the Decemberand January financial reportsand meeting minutes(January’s meeting wascancelled due to a reportedlack of quorum).CORRECTIONCommission, MetroplexStone Co., suit no. 4245.In fact, that suit was resolvedalmost 15 years ago,but a release of judgement inthat suit, now filed as DecaturISD and <strong>Wise</strong> <strong>County</strong> vs.Charles Bible Jr., formerly doingbusiness as Bible ReadyMix, was filed last month.The <strong>Messenger</strong> regrets theerror.www.wcmessenger.com/businessdirectorySteve Ryan
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