FATE, TX (Dec. 4, 2025) Bring the whole family and kick off the Christmas season with a beautiful community tradition! Fate’s Live Nativity Saturday, December 13th at First Fate Church Three viewing times: • 6:00 PM • 6:30 PM • 7:00 PM Family-friendly fun includes: • Live animals (kids LOVE this!) • Crafts for kids […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 30, 2025) I’m not sure I can find the perfect words to describe what unfolded last night behind Encounter Church in Fate—but I’ll try. Turnbuckles & Toys, the Toys for Tots pro-wrestling fundraiser presented by Rockwall Toys for Tots and EPW (Ephesians Pro Wrestling), delivered a level of intensity, heart, and unexpected […]
Rockwall, TX (November 28, 2025) – A high-rise collapse after an earthquake across the globe is disconcerting news. But my young adult children wouldn’t know about it unless I happened to mention it. They’re concerned with their jobs and growing families, perhaps wisely bypassing news of world events that gain their parents’ attention. Broadcasters often […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 10, 2025) — On Sunday, Nov. 9, Ridgeview Church marked a significant milestone with a ceremonial groundbreaking for its expansion project — a move that reflects the church’s growth and deepening commitment to serving families in the Rockwall community. Under the leadership of Lead Pastor Matt Geisinger, who has served since December […]
Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, November 11, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall staff, friends, and community members gathered in a poignant tribute reflecting on and honoring Veterans for their profound commitment to our nation. The annual event, which blends faithful prayer, unwavering patriotism, and deep appreciation, serves to remind all in attendance […]
Pastor Cheryl Remchuk was appointed to Hope Global Methodist Church in September Rockwall, TX (October 28, 2025) – Recently, Hope Global Methodist Church welcomed a new pastor as they bid a fond farewell to founding pastor, Dr. Stanley Scott, who retired after many years of service to the Methodist ministry and as a Marine chaplain. […]
FUMC Heath was recognized by Rockwall County Judge Frank New and the County Commissioners for its 135-year history ministering to the community. Heath, TX (October 27, 2025) – Retired Elder Rev. Scott Holcomb-McLain returned to the pulpit of First UMC Heath on October 19, looked around at the clergy present and said it felt like […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2025) – The Singing Men of Texas, North Central Chapter, recently returned from their latest mission trip to Europe. The group typically travels to Eastern Europe every two years for ministry opportunities with this year’s tour taking them to the Baltic Sea countries — Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. […]
Rockwall, TX (October 22, 2025) – A would-be archeologist descended into an Egyptian mummy pit by candlelight. The stacked remains of shriveled 3,500-year-old bodies filled a long passageway. Suddenly, the pit collapsed under his weight, and he landed in piles of bones and rotted linen wrappings, choking in mummy dust. That was in the early […]
Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2025) – Elsie recently joined the weekly Bible study group I attend. Her longer, foreign name is harder to say. She’s lived in the US for a dozen or so years and speaks nearly perfect English—especially for those familiar with a South African accent. I enjoy listening to Elsie, especially her […]