Salado Churches

Congregations attempting to boost diversity may end up with fewer people

May 13, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Congregations attempting to boost their racial and ethnic diversity may end up with fewer people in the seats, according to a Baylor University study.

The findings, published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, are based on an analysis of data from more than 11,000 congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA) from 1993-2012, as well as data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

St Stephen women hold annual luncheon

May 13, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

The women’s society from St. Stephen Women’s Catholic Church met on Saturday May 7 for their annual luncheon at the Ambrosia Tea Room.

Gospel Fest held at Tablerock May 6-7

April 29, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

On Friday, May 6, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Sat., May 7, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. you are invited to an evening and a full day of “Old Fashioned” Gospel Music.

First Baptist Bible drillers excel at memorizing verses and passages

April 20, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Drillers have been practicing and memorizing since early September 2015. They must memorize 25 bible verses, 10 key passages and all 66 Books of the Bible. During drill competition, they have 10 seconds to locate a Key Passage, Book of the Bible or to recall and recite 1 of the 25 verses. There are 3 levels of competition: church, Association and State. 14 of the drillers advanced to State level competition which was held in Houston on April 9.

Front Row: Cooper Scott*, Ethan Bagley*, Kaitlyn Casper*, Kenzie Hawkins, Logan Dunlap, Kymberleigh Deen*2nd Row: Joshua Porterfield*, Jake Reaves*, Caleb Porterfield*, Eli Lehmann*, Ryan Novotny*, Braydon ZakBack Row: Katherine Haltom, Brooke McLaurin*, Holly Giesecke*, Emory Allen*, Ellie Mescher*Not Pictured: Triniti Watkins* * Advanced to State Competition — Front Row: Cooper Scott*, Ethan Bagley*, Kaitlyn Casper*, Kenzie Hawkins, Logan Dunlap, Kymberleigh Deen*2nd Row: Joshua Porterfield*, Jake Reaves*, Caleb Porterfield*, Eli Lehmann*, Ryan Novotny*, Braydon ZakBack Row: Katherine Haltom, Brooke McLaurin*, Holly Giesecke*, Emory Allen*, Ellie Mescher*Not Pictured: Triniti Watkins*
* Advanced to State Competition

Central Texas Master Singers choir and orchestra to perform April 22-23

April 20, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

The seventh annual Central Texas Master Singers concert featuring the choir and orchestra will be performed two nights at the Memorial Baptist Church, 6161 S. 5th Street in Temple.

Holy Week services begin with Palm Sunday on March 20

March 17, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Salado area churches invite you to participate in their Holy Week services beginning with Palm Sunday.

Wild Game Dinner March 13 at Tenroc

March 10, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

The Annual Wild Game Dinner begins 5 p.m. March 13 at Tenroc Ranch in Salado.

Children of the World in Concert

March 3, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

As part of its 2015-2016 U.S. tour, World Help is proud to present Children of the World International Children’s Choir. The choir, comprised of orphaned and disadvantaged children from several different countries, will be performing at Salado UMC on March 20 at 6 p.m.

Fourth Friday Gospel Singing

February 25, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Cedar Valley Baptist Church invites you to join them in old-time gospel singing beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the church, located eight miles west of Salado on the old Florence Road (FM 2843). Pot luck dinner is served after the singing, around 10 p.m.

Amazed in Concert February 20

February 12, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

First Cedar Valley Baptist Church presents: In Concert “Amazed” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at 12237 FM 2843

Salado, Tx. 76571. Amazed was formed was in 2009 With John, Kim, Russell and Elisabeth but now they have relocated to Central Tx and added Milissa. Their calling is to Minister to God’s people and spread His Holy word through the power of song. The mission of this Ministry is to see souls brought to Christ and encourage His Church, [Read more…] about Amazed in Concert February 20