In the News ... "2023 South Plains/Lubbock area Jamaicas schedule"

• Food, fun and fellowship across the South Plains

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Parishes have begun planning 2023 Jamaicas. Mark these dates on your calendars to join for food, fun and fellowship:

∙ July 15: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Plainview, 7-11 p.m.

∙ July 16: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Plainview, noon to 11 p.m.

                 Sacred Heart Church, Plains, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

                 Saint Jude Church Tahoka
∙ July 29: St. Isidore Church, Abernathy
∙ July 30: Saint William Church, Denver City, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

                 Saint Ann Church, Morton, noon to 7 p.m.
∙ August 5: Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, New Deal
∙ August 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Slaton, noon to midnight.
∙ August 20: Saint Philip Benizi Church, Shallowater, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
∙ August 26: Saint Theresa Church, Hale Center, 1-8 p.m.
∙ August 27: Saint Joseph Church, Lubbock 

∙ September 10: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Lubbock
∙ September 16: Sacred Heart Church, Plainview, noon to 9 p.m.

In the News ... UPDATED: Lubbock area Lent and Easter services"

• What’s going on in area churches

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of Lent and Easter services and activities at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains. Does your church have a service we're missing? Let us know by emailing the A-J newsroom at newmedia@lubbockonline.com ...

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In the News ... "Shepherd King Lutheran welcomes new pastor"

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• Installation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Shepherd King Lutheran Church

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Shepherd King Lutheran Church announces Pastor Darlene Hopkins has accepted the call as the new pastor ...

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In the News ... "LCU Bible unveils new graduate certificate in children’s ministry"

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• “Almost every week, church leaders call me for advice as they begin their search process for a new children’s minister”

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - The Graduate School of Theology of Lubbock Christian University’s Alfred and Patricia Smith College of Biblical Studies announced a new, fully online, graduate certificate in Children’s Ministry at the National Children and Youth Ministry Conference in Colorado Springs in early January.

Tuition for the five-course, 15-credit-hour graduate certificate is $4,000 and it can be completed in one calendar year. Classes begin this August ...

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In the News ... "South Plains Salvation Army continues 'Red Kettle' fundraiser"

• Campaign goal is $200,000 and will run through Christmas Eve

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Leading up to the holidays, the Salvation Army chapters in the South Plains and Panhandle kicked off their Red Kettle Campaigns, continuing their decades-long local partnership with United Supermarkets throughout the communities.

Started in 1891, the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is one of the most iconic charitable events in the United States and is synonymous with the Christmas season.

The United Family has been part of the kick-off for the Red Kettle fundraising campaign for more than a decade. In addition, every United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos location in Lubbock will play host to one or more Red Kettle stations. The campaign goal this year is $200,000 and it will run through Christmas Eve.

Those who want to volunteer can go to https://www.registertoring.com//u> or contact the organization at https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/lubbock/.

In the News ... "Lubbock Area Faith Calendar"

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• What’s going on in area churches

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of regular services, and special events and programs at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains ...

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In the News ... "Lubbock Area Faith Calendar"

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• What’s going on in area churches

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of regular services, and special events and programs at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains ...

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In the News ... "Former Dallas Cowboy to speak at Lubbock Salvation Army centennial celebration"

• Tickets for the event start at $125 and can be purchased online

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Lubbock's Salvation Army will celebrate a century of service to the Lubbock community with a dinner and event featuring a Dallas Cowboy star September 22 ...

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In the News ... "Lubbock Area Faith Calendar"

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• What’s going on in area churches

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of regular services, and special events and programs at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains ...

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In the News ... "Trices to be honored for 42 years of ministry"

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• Over the past 42 years, South Plains Church has grown physically, numerically, and most importantly spiritually

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LEVELLAND, TEXAS - South Plains Church will honor Pastors Eddie and Pat Trice in closing the chapter of 42 years as senior pastors of South Plains Church on Sunday, Aug. 28 ...

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In the News ... "Lubbock Area Faith Calendar"

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• What’s going on in area churches

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of regular services, and special events and programs at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains ...

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In the News ... "From the ground up: Habitat for Humanity moves house Lubbock ISD students built"

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• Habitat will, hopefully, be back in three months to move another house

By Mateo Rosiles, Reporter
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Starting with nothing but a foundation, students from Lubbock Independent School District built a house at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center for Lubbock Habitat for Humanity, and what will soon become a family's home was moved Tuesday to its permanent place ...

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In the News ... "Atmos partners with Habitat for Humanity to build Zero Net Energy homes in Lubbock"

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• “Zero Net” homes could lower monthly utility payments by hundreds of dollars

By Natalie Faulkenberry, Reporter
• KCBD-TV

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Atmos Energy and Habitat for Humanity will break ground on three Zero Net Energy homes on Labor Day.

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) homes produce as much energy as the home consumes within a year ...

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In the News ... "South Plains Church to host free Garage Giveaway"

• Last day to drop-off items is Wednesday, July 27 - TODAY

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• KCBD-TV

LEVELLAND, TEXAS - The South Plains Church in Levelland is hosting its annual Garage Giveaway on July 30.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. Pastors Eddie and Pat Trice are welcoming all in the community to participate, according to a release.

The Garage Giveaway is an event where people in the community can donate unused and unwanted items. Those items in turn are used in garage sale where people can shop for free ...

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In the News ... "2022 Lubbock area Jamaicas"

• Food, fun and fellowship across the South Plains

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Parishes have begun planning 2022 Jamaicas. Mark these dates on your calendars to join for food, fun and fellowship:

• Plainview: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, July 16 Preview Night, 6 p.m.
• Plainview: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, July 17
• Tahoka: St. Jude Church, July 17
• Morton: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, July 24
• Crosbyton: St. Joseph, Aug. 6
• New Deal: Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Aug. 6, noon to 9 p.m.
• Lorenzo: San Lorenzo Church, Aug. 6, noon to 9 p.m.
• Shallowater: St. Philip Benizi Church, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hale Center: St. Theresa Church, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Slaton: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Aug. 13
• Lubbock: St. Joseph Church, Aug. 28
• Brownfield: St. Anthony Church, Sept. 10
• Lubbock: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Sept. 11
• Seagraves: Saint Paul Church, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to midnight

In the News ... "Lubbock Area Faith Calendar"

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• What’s going on in area churches

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - From the Avalanche-Journal, news of regular services, and special events and programs at houses of faith in Lubbock and across the South Plains ...

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In the News ... "2022 Lubbock area Jamaicas"

• Food, fun and fellowship across the South Plains

Staff Report
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Parishes have begun planning 2022 Jamaicas. Mark these dates on your calendars to join for food, fun and fellowship:

• Abernathy: St. Isidore Church, July 9, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Anton: Saint Anthony of Padua, July 10
• Plainview: Sacred Heart Church, July 10
• Plainview: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, July 16 Preview Night, 6 p.m.
• Plainview: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, July 17
• Tahoka: St. Jude Church, July 17
• Morton: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, July 24
• Crosbyton: St. Joseph, Aug. 6
• New Deal: Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Aug. 6, noon to 9 p.m.
• Lorenzo: San Lorenzo Church, Aug. 6, noon to 9 p.m.
• Shallowater: St. Philip Benizi Church, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hale Center: St. Theresa Church, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Slaton: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Aug. 13
• Lubbock: St. Joseph Church, Aug. 28
• Brownfield: St. Anthony Church, Sept. 10
• Lubbock: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Sept. 11
• Seagraves: Saint Paul Church, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to midnight

In the News ... "First United Methodist, Westwinds Brass Band hosting patriotic concerts"

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• First concert taking place TONIGHT

By Adam Young, Reporter
• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - The Westwinds Brass Band of Lubbock is set to perform in two, free patriotic concerts this Independence Day weekend.

The band join the combined choirs of First United Methodist Church for their annual patriotic concert Friday evening at First United Methodist Church downtown.

The free concert, titled "God Shed His Grace on Thee A Patriotic Festival," will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the church at 1411 Broadway.

"Wave the flag, wear red, white and blue, and stay afterward for hot dogs and ice cream," reads an announcement from FUMC.

The Westwinds Brass Band, a Lubbock non-profit organization, will also play a variety of patriotic American songs and marches during its Independence Day weekend "Concert in the Park" at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at Wagner Park near 26th Street and Elgin Avenue, said director James Nance.

The weekly concerts in the park are an annual tradition of the Westwinds Brass Band, which plays the free shows at 8 p.m. on Sundays in June and July in the Wagner Park gazebo. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, picnic blankets, water and bug spray, and children often play at the nearby playground during the perfomance.

In the News ... "Catholic Charities to provide summer full of free activities for families"

• Food, fun and fellowship

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Catholic Charities-Diocese of Lubbock is committed to strengthening families by providing services year-round. Because summer is an especially critical time for families, Catholic Charities will be providing several free events and activities from June through August for Lubbock and area families.

Below is a calendar of events that are scheduled: :

• Every Saturday, June 11 through July 23, 10-11 a.m.: Family Book Club at Catholic Charities (102 Ave. J.) Families will be provided with the opportunity to learn about diversity and how to navigate the dynamics of difference. Children ages 4-8 will have a book read to them, enjoy a family interactive activity, and get to take home a book. All ages welcome, snacks provided, and lots of giveaways.>br />
• Thursday, June 16, 7-9 p.m.: Summer Safety Swim Party at Maxey Pool (4007 30th St.) Families are invited to join us for swimming safety tips, food, and door prizes. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

• Monday, June 27, 1-2 p.m.: Levelland Youth Lunch & Learn at St. Michael’s Catholic Church (316 E. Washington St.) for ages 10 to 13.

• Thursday, July 14, Plainview Kids Summer Camp, noon to 7:30 p.m. at Broadway Park (100 S. Broadway) for children 8 to 13.

• Thursday, July 21, Family Time Movie Night, 7:30 p.m. at Stars & Stripes Drive-In (5101 Clovis Road) family time tips, and free snacks, movie shown will be "Sing 2".

• Aug. 9-11, Lubbock Kids Summer Camp, 8 a.m. to noon at Rawlings Community Center (213 40th St.) for children ages 6 to 12. Free school supplies will be provided. Families must register for this event online at Lubbock Parks and Recreation0.

For more information or to RSVP for the above events, families can call (806) 696-3942 or email family@cclubbock.org.

In the News ... "Texas historical marker recognizes Mount Gilead Baptist Church"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To be unveiled TODAY

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• Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - The Lubbock County Historical Commission will unveil a Texas Historical Marker at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, recognizing the Mount Gilead Baptist Church.

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has designated Mount Gilead Baptist Church as a significant part of Lubbock and Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker in 1984. The original marker was damaged and is being replaced.

An unveiling ceremony will be held at 2521 Fir Ave. in front of the church. The Lubbock County Historical Commission welcomes the public to share in and witness this historical event.

Believed to be Lubbock's oldest black congregation, the organizational meeting for Mount Gilead was held in October 1917 by the Rev. A. Wilson. Although early problems plagued the fellowship and many members left the church to establish new congregations, a successful cotton harvest in September 1919 attracted more people to Lubbock, which helped increase membership in the church, according to the Lubbock County Historical Commission.

Mount Gilead remains a significant part of Lubbock’s community.