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Angel of Joy Lutheran - ELCA. Sunday events. 9 a.m. Nov. 8. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m Morning Worship; Council meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday; My Brother's keeper quilting ministry 7 p.m. Monday to make quilts for the homeless. The Confirmation Class will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and the Adult Bible Class will meet at 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. Thursday the Adult Bible class will meet. Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the East Texas Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will hold leader election at First Lutheran Church. 4003 Daniel McCall Drive, Lufkin. 632-4777.

Beulah Congregational Methodist. First Saturday Singing. 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Refreshments will be served. FM 58 south, Lufkin. 634-7840.

Calvary Baptist (Lufkin). Sunday events. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8. Sunday School Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. for worship. Senior Pastor Randy Brown will be preaching "Real Life" from Ecclesiastes 11-12. Special music by Becky and Missouri Brown. Children's Choir, 5 p.m.; Evening worship, 6 p.m. Pastor Randy will be preaching "When God is Silent" from Psalm 22. Mini-concert by Southern Gospel Men's Quartet, Ransomed. Nov. 9, 6 p.m. GO Outreach; Nov 10, 6 p.m. Stewardship Committee. Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal; 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Adult Choir rehearsal, Ladies Bible Study (using Beth Moore's Jesus: the One and Only) College & Young Adult Bible Study, YouthQuake (worship and Bible study for students grades 6-12), Girls in Action (girls grades 1-5), Royal Ambassadors (boys grades 1-5), Mission Friends (preschool 4-Kindergarten). Nov. 13, 6 p.m. until Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. Girls in Action slumber party. 516 Montrose St., Lufkin. 634-6674, www.calvarylufkin.org.

Church by Christ Jesus (Lufkin). Minister Brent A. Shankle will preach his first official sermon at 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Bishop Leroy Shankle, Sr. is pastor. 1701 Sayers St., Lufkin. 632-5275.

Church of the Living God CWFF (Lufkin). Old Fashioned Family and Friends Day. 4 p.m. Nov. 8. Pastor Amos Jones, Friendship Baptist, Sugarland, will bring the message. Fund raiser for Betty Williams. 9 a.m. Nov. 13. Fish plates are $8 per plate. Come by or call 240-7130 or 240-8085 for delivery. Proceeds will assist Mrs. Williams with lodging needed for her stay in Houston during her kidney transplant. Pastor is Overseer Earl Whitaker. 613 Culverhouse, Lufkin. 632-5144.

Covenant Presbyterian. Sunday events. Nov. 8. Adult Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., at which the Old Testament book of Genesis will be discussed. Pastor Mark O'Neill will preach on Hebrews 4:1-14 in the morning worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sermon title is, "Entering God's Rest." Sandwich fellowship meal after the morning service. Evening prayer service begins at 5:30 p.m. Loop 287 and Reen Drive, Lufkin. 637-6043.

Denman Avenue Baptist. Beginning Nov. 10. The church now offers women two opportunities for Bible study on Tuesdays. Each week, Vicky Courtney leads a group from 9-10 a.m. and Linda Franks leads a group from 6-7 p.m. The H.U.G.S. group for stay-at-home moms and their preschoolers will be making Christmas crafts at the home of Jere Johnson at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9. Questions about these and all DABC activities should be directed to the church office at 634-6691. 1807 E. Denman Ave.

Diboll First Baptist. Paul's Journey. 6 p.m. Nov. 8. 208 Devereaux St., Diboll. 829-5299.

Eastview United Pentecostal. Gospel Concert. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. A variety of groups and soloists will be featured included the Cox Trio, the Bynum Family, the Wilkersons, Sharron Ivie, Nelda Cox, Kevin Porter and others. An offering will be received to benefit missions. 1407 N. Medford Drive, Lufkin. 632-3525.

Faith in the Living Word. Holy Ghost Revival 7 p.m. nightly Nov. 11, 12-13. Guest speaker will be Prophet John Jackson of Huntsville. Pastor is Apostle Edith Hill. Thanksgiving Service. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Pastor is Apostle E. M. Hill. Guest speaker will be Elder Billy Hill, Jr. of Rose Hill Church of God in Christ of Texarkana. 5012 South Street, Nacogdoches.

Falvey United Methodist. Veterans Day Program. 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Third annual celebration honoring all veterans of our armed forces. We welcome items to put on display along with the decorations. Third annual free pancake and sausage breakfast. Highway 69 N., Wells. 867-4525.

First Christian (Lufkin). 12 Step Christ-centered program for recovery. 6:30 p.m. every Friday, Fellowship Hall, 1300 S. First St., Lufkin. Call for information 634-8341.

First Missionary Baptist (Lufkin). Annual Deacons & Deaconesses Day. 3 p.m. Nov. 8. Guest speaker and church will be Rev. Travis Huelett and New Bethel Baptist Church of Cleveland. 410 Scarbrough, Lufkin. 632-2426.

First Shiloh Baptist. 106th Church Anniversary. 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Guest speaker is Pastor John D. Hardin, Mount Olive Baptist, Jasper. Pastor is James Hennington. 100 Pine St., Diboll. 829-4158.

Lufkin First Assembly. "Take 5" Service. 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Need a break from the busy day-to-day stresses and busyness of life? Want to "Take 5" and have a chance to sit back and relax? If so, you don't want to miss our "Take 5" service designed with you in mind. "Take 5" to re-examine your priorities. You are invited to "Take Five" Nov. 14-15. The annual Big Day event will include an illustrated sermon and special music. Saturday evening service begins at 7 p.m. Sunday morning services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Children's Church will be available for all children, ages 4 through 5th grade. Nursery care will also be available. All Sunday School classes are canceled that morning to allow more time for the early service. 2021 S. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin. 632-3540, www.lufkin.org.

Mt. Beulah Missionary Baptist. Monday events. 7 p.m. Mondays. Youth department choir rehearsal and Brotherhood meets. Male chorus rehearsal meets at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting/Bible study. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Mother's Union. 6 p.m. Second Wednesday of each month. Young Women Auxiliary. 6 p.m. first, third and fourth Wednesday of each month. 217 S. Warren St., Lufkin. 632-5654.

Nacogdoches Bible Fellowship. 3rd annual Winning the Youth Concert. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Theme is "Absolute Belief" taken from John 3:16. The concert will feature such groups as Unexpected, the Red Ink Army and Titus Glenn. Refreshments will be served and numerous door prizes will be distributed. Free. 2220 E. Main, Nacogdoches. (214) 577-5092.

Perry Chapel CME. Bingo Fund raiser. 6 p.m. Nov. 7. Diboll Community Center. 1114 Cypress Street, Diboll. 829-2141.

Timberland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Sunday events. Nov. 8. Sermon at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner following at 6 p.m. Sermon "Universalism, The Gospel of Hope" presented by Rev. Mike Thompson. 1510 N. Timberland Drive, Lufkin. 634-9633.

Unity Baptist Association. Weekly events. 7 a.m. Nov. 7. Garage sale, today until noon, BSM, AC campus. Proceeds go toward mission trips and projects. If you have items to donate call Jeffie Burns at 699-3040. You may drop items off at the BSM or have them picked up. UBA Pastors Fellowship Lunch: 11 a.m. Nov. 9, Schlotzksy's in Lufkin. Administrative Council Meeting: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 30, UBA office. Senior Adult Ministry: The annual UBA Pastors/Church Staff/Key Church Leaders/Retired Pastors (and their spouses or guests) Christmas Banquet is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Corrigan Community Center. Cost is $20 per person. Robert Burkhart, Christian humorist and musician, will entertain us. RSVP by noon Nov. 25 by calling the UBA office at 634-3734. RSVP by Nov. 9 and pay in advance by getting your check to the UBA office by Nov. 18 and the cost is $15 per person. 3507 Daniel McCall Drive, Lufkin. 634-3734, www.unityba.org.

Unity Church of Christianity of Nacogdoches. St. Paul's Cemetery Reclamation Project. 10 a.m. Nov. 7. SFA Student Groups and volunteers from local churches and civic organizations will meet at St. Paul's Cemetery located on E.J. Campbell Blvd. in an effort to restore dignity to this historic site and reclaim the cemetery from the encroaching forest. Follow the signs and join us at the cemetery. Wear heavy work clothes and bring sturdy hand tools such as loppers, pruning shears and bow saws (no power tools or chain saws.) Sacred Healing Meditation. 6 p.m. Wednesdays. This time of prayer and meditation is led by trained volunteers and is open to everyone. For more information call 560-3853 or see www.UnityofNac.org. 2400 South Street, C-1, Nacogdoches. (936) 560-3853.