The Buzz .....Around Town
First United Methodist Church of Quitman will be hosting Pastor Sika Yawo from Togo, Africa, Wednesday, July 15. He will be speaking in the J.O.Y. Hall at the church, 207 Goldsmith.
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The Buzz .....Around Town
First United Methodist Church of Quitman will be hosting Pastor Sika Yawo from Togo, Africa, Wednesday, July 15. He will be speaking in the J.O.Y. Hall at the church, 207 Goldsmith. Pastor Yawo is on the Togo Operation Christmas Child National Leadership Team and has been instrumental helping Operation Christmas Child distribute shoe box gifts to the children in Togo. The shoe box gifts collected here in the Neches River area went to Togo. This event will be the kick-off for collecting shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child 2015.
The 113th Old Settlers Reunion will be held July 29 - August 1 this year. The Old Settlers board of directors is still seeking vendors for this year's event. Local service clubs and organizations are encouraged to become involved in the event. The board is working hard to main- tain and revive one of Texas' oldest continuous festivals. Old Settlers has been held in three different centuries, beginning in 1899 and has been held each year with the exception of during World War II. Plans are being made for musical performances under the pavilion. There will be live entertainment each night and this year there will be the opportunity for karaoke singers on Thursday. Chris Bevill and the Spur On Band will end the reunion with a big concert on Saturday night.
Summer meals for kids at Quitman Public Library will be served at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through July 16. The program is for children 18 years old and younger. The money camp for 5-13 year olds is being held at the library each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to noon through July 16. The multi-level curriculum includes FDIC "Money Smart" and VISA "Practical Money Skills for Life." The library located at 202 East Goode Street
Myrtle Springs Baptist Church is having a revival July 12-15 featuring high-energy Christian musician and speaker David Crain. Services will begin Sunday, July 12, with services at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Services continue at 7:00 p.m. Monday - Wednesday at the church which is located at 2185 FM 2225 west of Quitman. Crain travels nationwide using music, humor and a direct approach to reach people of all ages.
