{"id":4287,"date":"2020-06-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/?page_id=4287"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T21:17:06","slug":"happening-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/happening-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Happening Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner-800x200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Pool-Party-Banner.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and swimming at our Church Pool Party on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 pm at Pastor Tommy &amp; Donna\u2019s house! Bring your swimsuits, towels, and the whole family for a relaxing summer evening together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will have a sign-up sheet available at the church for those who would like to help bring food. More details coming soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-03-Mothers-Day-Banner-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-03-Mothers-Day-Banner-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-03-Mothers-Day-Banner-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-03-Mothers-Day-Banner-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-03-Mothers-Day-Banner-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-03-Mothers-Day-Banner.png 1774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip the restaurant lines and hang out with us after church! On May 10, following the morning service, we\u2019re hosting a Mother\u2019s Day cookout\u2014and everyone is invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The men will be cooking and serving hamburgers hot off the grill, along with all the fixings, sides, and dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"font-size:48px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Community Ladies Bible Study<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner-800x200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-14-Ladies-Bible-Study-Banner.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tuesday &#8211; March 3 &#8211; 6:30 pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Meet At CR8 Building (210 W Chestnut)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Community Ladies Bible Study meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The CR8 Building, 210 W. Chestnut in Grapeland. This community-wide gathering brings together women from across the area and from various churches for fellowship, study, and encouragement. The group is currently studying the Gospel of John, and newcomers are welcome to join at any time. The meeting is informal, and there is no need to dress up. Food is served, door prizes are given each month, and there is no cost to attend. The study is open to all women of all ages (no childcare is available). For more information, contact Donna Sprinkle at 713-828-5587 (call or text). No RSVP is required \u2014 just come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"font-size:48px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Wednesday Bible Study<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon-800x200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2025-10-05-Wednesday-Bible-Study-Web-Icon.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 as we begin a new study on the letters from the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian Church.  This new study begins October 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner-800x200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-10-06-flocknote-Web-Banner.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are using a service called Flocknote to provide several services for church management and communication. You can log into your personal Flocknote account at loah.flocknote.com.  Use your cell phone number as your ID to log in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Flocknote you can access your personal information including a record of your giving.  You can use Flocknote to give online. This is also the service we use for text message communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\" id=\"this-weeks-message\" style=\"font-size:48px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>This Weeks Message<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner-800x200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/loah.org\/marsd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-05-10-Web-Banner.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Some women were there, watching from a distance, including Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James the younger and of Joseph), and Salome. They had been followers of Jesus and had cared for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come with him to Jerusalem were also there.<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp; Mark 15:40-41<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Standing near the cross were Jesus\u2019 mother\u2026<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp; John 19:25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb\u2026&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em>John 20:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for a fun evening of food, fellowship, and swimming at our Church Pool Party on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 pm at Pastor Tommy &amp; Donna\u2019s house! Bring your swimsuits, towels, and the whole family for a relaxing summer evening together. We will have a sign-up sheet available at the church for those who would like to help bring food. More details coming soon! Skip the restaurant lines and hang out with us after church! 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