New Bethel prepares anniversary celebration for pastor

By Tonya Whitaker

The Pew

For six years, the Rev. and Mrs. David Trainer Sr. have faithfully served the congregation of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Starting Sunday, Jan. 15, the flock will celebrate the couple’s service with an anniversary celebration.

All services will take place at the church, 9327 Lawton Road in the Cheek Community of Beaumont, Texas.

Guest speakers during the week include the Rev. Mack Pollard of St. Paul Baptist Church in China, Texas, at 3 p.m. on Jan. 15; and the Rev. Roy Malveaux of Shining Star Baptist Church in Beaumont at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. The Rev. Cedric Chambers of Calvary Church in Arlington, Texas, will serve as the guest speaker for the anniversary banquet slated for Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. For the event’s finale, the Rev. Patrick Jones of Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas will speak at 3:30 p.m.

Call 409-794-1549 for more information.

New book offers fuel for godly relationships

Special to The Pew

The recently released book “Married to Commitment” is designed to be an inspirational tool for healing in broken marriages and other forms of relationships, positive reinforcement for healthy ones and a resource of encouragement for anyone looking to strengthen communication with others, such as family members, neighbors and colleagues.

The book is a collaborative effort by friends Donald Lee, a freelance columnist, copy editor and pastor in Dallas, and Brigitte "Bre" Eaton, an intercessor and associate pastor in Houston.

A little more than a year ago, Lee was inspired by God to write a lengthy series of columns that centered on marriage and other kinds of relationships.

At the time the Lord gave Lee the idea to write inspirational columns on relationships, (which also brought healing to many in broken relationships) Lee, a Beaumont, native, and his high school classmate, Eaton, were leading an intercessory prayer (teleconference) line that — to this day — consists of scores of intercessors from around the country.

Lee began writing the columns, using extensive quotes from Eaton. As the columns went on, Lee shared with Eaton his idea to turn the column series into a book. The two then teamed up to co-author "Married to Commitment.”  In other words, this book is about total commitment, the kind you’d see in a marriage.

They raised money to pay for the cost of self-publishing through Xulon Press, a Christian publishing company. And in mid-March 2011, what started out as a thought became a manifested reality.

“Married to Commitment,” which has all the ingredients of a bestseller, can be obtained by calling Xulon Press toll-free at (866) 909-2665 or visiting http://www.xulonpress.com.