Christmas miracle after Christmas night disaster becomes destiny
A Baytown memory recalls a Christmas 1949 when a three week shy Tommy Meekins was struck by a car while crossing the street. His mother cried out Jesus for his survival as doctors treated him. He awoke to Dr Bridges and nurses, a Christmas miracle inspiring faith and gratitude.
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East Adone
Baytown
Eberly
Gregorys
Carolyn
Tommy
Santa
Rudolph
Jesus
Angel of the Lord
Mary
Joseph
William H. Bridges
Dr. Bridges
Earth
John
Velma Meekins
Gold Frankincense and Myrrh in the Nativity Tale
Pastor Danny R. Biddy of Old River Baptist discusses the three gifts of the Magi gold for a kingly Jesus frankincense for divine presence and myrrh for his death. He urges readers to bring these gifts in remembrance during Christmas and notes the church’s history since 1977.
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Jesus
Danny R. Biddy
Old River
Oldriverbaptist.com
Faith Presbyterian Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.
Faith Presbyterian at 3900 N Main invites all believers to a 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelight service this Saturday ending with Silent Night. A Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m. will be held, with no 9 a.m. Small Group Bible Studies to allow families to open presents.
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Faith Presbyterian
N. Main
Presbees. Com
Kickball night unites Baytown church community
The Brotherhood of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church led by Rev. R D Montgomery held its first post worship kickball event December 1 at Central Heights Park. Despite cloudy weather, attendees praised God for rain relief and cross generational fellowship. Two new believers were baptized during the second service. Regular weekly Monday meetings resume January, with services at 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Mid-week service resumes after holidays each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.
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Brotherhood of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Atlantic St
Baytown
R.D. Montgomery
Central Heights Park
Christ
Montgomery
Brotherhood
Mt. Calvary Church
Jesus Christ
Brittany Allgood
Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist
Christmas and the holiday season in modern culture
Don's Daily Parable reflects on Christmas as the birth of Jesus Christ amid secular holiday greetings. It contrasts religious meaning with corporate and social focus on "the holiday" and includes a note about a Qatar group and prayer rooms at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church.
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Jesus Christ
Qatar
U.S
Faith Lift and Night Birth Motifs in Christmas Eve Service
The writer shares family plans for a Christmas Eve 7 p.m. service, Christmas Day celebrations, and a tradition of a Christmas Elfie Selfie. They reflect on Luke’s night announcements, the role of angels, and the open communion in Presbyterian practice. They invite readers to join, noting candle lighting and Silent Night in a communal worship context.
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Jesus
David
Christ
Alliance Bible Church Christmas Eve Carols Service
Alliance Bible Church invites the public to a Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight worship on Saturday at 5 p.m. in the worship center. Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. features elder Henry Bernhansen concluding a sermon series A Disrupted Life. The worship team led by Veejay Andres offers contemporary and traditional worship. Education classes start at 9:15 a.m. with weekly groups throughout the week. For details visit www.abc baytown.org or call 281-421-2150.
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Alliance Bible Church Family
Henry Bernshausen
ABC
Veejay Andres
Alliance Bible Church
Abcbaytown.org
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