Troup's First United Methodist hosts 'Celebration' for women

Celebration (a woman to woman ministry) will have an event sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Troup on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. The church is located at 202 East Duval in the heart of Troup.

A light brunch will be served starting at 10 a.m. This celebration is open to all women of all denominations.

The theme for the celebration event will be "Celebrating the Love of Christ in the Heart of Troup" with guest speaker Judy Graham, co-founder and president of Celebration Woman's Ministry, Inc.

Celebration is a woman to woman ministry sponsored by the Texas Annual Conference in the United Methodist Church, but invites and strongly encourages all area women of all dominations to participate in this exciting ministry.

Mrs. Graham is an active member of the Chapelwood Methodist Church in Houston. She has served as an officer and board member on several interdenominational Chris- tian women's organizations, as well as two terms as president of the Guild of Houston Baptist University.

The purpose of "Celebration" is to strengthen and enrich the spiritual lives of women by helping them discover and grow in the fullness of life that God intended for all women to experience as citizens of His kingdom on earth and as a foretaste of His kingdom in Heaven.

It is a ministry of sharing, encouraging, discipling and mentoring in the faith with other women, as well as a ministry of prayer and worshiping in praise of God.

If you would like any additional information relating to "Celebration," please visit the website at www.celebrationministries.org.

There is no cost to attend this event in Troup. Childcare is available for those who register in advance for it (please reply by Thursday, Feb. 1).

Call (903) 842-3320 to register for childcare or e-mail FUMC Troup at 1stumctroup@earthlink.net.