New Minister Takes Post at Third and Dwight Church of Christ
Paul L. Wallace has become pastor of the Third and Dwight Church of Christ in Monahans, moving from Winters where he led a seven-year ministry. He previously pastored 13 years in Brownwood and also served churches in Coleman and Longview. Wallace and wife Fay Coursey of Coleman have three married children, John, David, and June. He holds a bachelor’s from Southern Methodist University and studied ministry at Freed-Hardeman College. He said the family plans to join the Monahans community.
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Paul L. Wallace
Third and Dwight Church of Christ
Monahans
Winters
Brownwood
Coleman
Longview
Southern Methodist University
Freed- Hardeman College
Wallace
Third
Dwight Church of Christ
This Life and One More Song Words by Kemp
A compact note credits Johnie Kemp for the lines These Only Words and notes the refrain These only words are all I have as the singer frames a brief lyric snippet about sentiment and possession.
Abundant Life on Words Faith and Baptism Misadventure
A reflective piece on the power of words to shape life and belief contrasts with a humorous tale about three eight year old boys who misunderstand baptism. They discuss faith and commandments, then idly plan to baptize the family cat using a mop pail and shovel, illustrating childlike questions about religion.
Overall Church Notes and Local Faith Updates
Preparations complete as church members recount memories and humor from faith life. New deacons named at Southside Baptist Church are Buddy Nichols Bill Shoemake and Dick McClanahan. Women from First United Methodist Church attend sub district meeting in Crane. St John’s Altar and Rosary Society hosts final summer social at Pyote Park. First Presbyterian youth lead Sunday worship in pastor’s absence. Wickett Church of Christ announces August 2025 Gospel Meeting with daily services and evening programs.
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Buddy Nichols
Bill Shoemake
Dick McClanahan
St. John’s Altar and Rosary Society
Pyote Park
Wickett Church of Christ
Life Forward Not Life Backward in Community Message
A church message blends Psalm 29 with calls to personal reform and forward movement. Speaker urges individuals to abandon negativism, oppose defeatism, and embrace morality, thrift, hard work, and responsibility to build a constructive life movement.
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