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Greetings Everyone,

We wanted to remind you that this Sabbath is our Potluck Sabbath. I will be sending an email out to remind you. This Potluck will be BBQ Chicken and Potato casserole so please plan around that.

Also, please note that from Highway 65 and Division, Division will be closed to do some work on the railroad. They will be closed on From August 1st through the 10th which will be two Sabbaths, August 1 and August 8 so you will need to take an alternate route. Below are alternate routes for you.

Coming From the North

From North Highway 65 going South take the Kearney Exit going West (right) and then turn South (left) on Packer Road. Take Packer Road to E. Division and then turn right on Division to the IBEW Hall.

Coming From the South

From South Highway 65 going North take the Chestnut Exit going West (left) and then turn North (right) on Cedarbrook.  Take Cedarbrook to E. Division and then turn right on Division to the IBEW Hall.

See you Sabbath!

Dave

Charles Groce Retirement

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June 29, 2015

On June 27, 2015, Charles Groce, Chief Executive Officer of the Church of God International (CGI) and Chairman of the CGI Board of Directors, announced his retirement. Over his 32 years of service in the CGI, Mr. Groce has served in a variety of capacities. Vice Chairman Vance Stinson was confirmed by the Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board. Also, Jeff Reed will be pastor of the Tyler congregation.

Mr. Groce’s term on the Board was up for renewal, and he asked the Board not to renew that term. The Board honored his request and accepted his retirement. Mr. Stinson and others acknowledge that Mr. Groce has been talking about retiring for some time.

Mr. Groce was asked if personal illness was a part of his decision. He assured everyone that he is in good health, adding that after 44 years of serving in the ministry, it was “just time to retire.” All were assured that there is no pending personal scandal, and that he was not forced out of office.

Mr. Groce stated he wanted to retire while CGI is in good shape—leaving the ministry in a good position. While acknowledging there is still need for improvement in CGI, he said that the membership and income are up at this time. Programs are expanding, and new people are being baptized.

Though we are saddened by this announcement, Charles illustrates a good example of retiring from his responsibilities with integrity and character. His service will be greatly missed.

We will always be grateful for Mr. Groce’s emphasis on servant leadership and the core values set forth in Matthew 5, 6, and 7—the Sermon on the Mount.

Mr. Groce said he will continue to attend the CGI congregation in Tyler as a member who continues to support the mission of CGI.

For more information, contact Jeff Reed at 903/939-2929 or at info@cgi.org

Sabbath Services

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Greetings,

Due to so many people being with family on the 4th of July we won’t be having services at the IBEW Hall.  We will be watching the Live Broadcast in our homes. Our regular potluck will be moved to another date which will be announced at another time and will be posted on our “News Blog”.

We will see everyone again on the 11th of July. Have a safe 4th of July! Be sure to watch “Independence Day” by Wayne Hendrix about the History of where Independence Day came from which will be posted on July 3rd.

David, Elder