Inside this issue

Wallace Anniversary 2 Website Update 2 St Louis Reunion 2 Jackson High Reunion 2 Prayer/Sick List 2 Birthdays 2 Obituaries 3 NAAHS 4

Pastor’s Notes... Greetings, it is that perfect time of year again when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We have had a full and fast moving year and the Lord keeps blessing us. We have watched the Lord bless in so many ways. We thank Him for the many blessings He is

showering down upon His people. When we look around and see the condition of our society, it can cause us to pause. But yes He is alive!!! I would like to make an observation for the upcoming year; Jackson Spring Hill has been a part of this community for over a hundred years and is and has been a spiritual blessing as well as a physical blessing to this community. What we see is that this church gets less and less support from the community. We realize that life changes but it's important to remember your roots and where you came from. If this church means anything to you please come and share the gospel of Jesus Christ with us. Most of the people that are here now are not from this community but we are still carrying on in the name of the Lord. We thank God for the families of the community that continue to be a blessing to the church as well as visiting on occasion such as the Homecoming Revival. We would love for you to come and share in the abundance of blessings that the Lord is pouring out on this church. I ask that you don't forget about Jackson Spring Hill in your prayers and never forget that this church is a beacon of light to so many. May God continue to bless each of you.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY

AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! Until He Comes, Pastor Danny O. Beal

Danny O. Beal, Pastor

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Christmas Time is Indeed a Time for Celebration

Well it is hard to believe that 2018 is about to come to an end. As you well know, we are getting closer to Christmas. Every year on December 25th, there is a celebration in Jesus’s honor. We celebrate this joyous time, reflecting on His birth. In this season of hope, let's help those who need it most - the homeless, the hungry,

the sick and shut in. Reach out to those who struggle to find work or provide for their families. Give thanks and honor to our troops and our veterans, and their families who've sacrificed so much for us.

We give thanks to God for His outpouring of bountiful blessings in our lives for this year has been a great year for Jackson Spring Hill, thanks to our faithful members who continue to come and praise and worship the Lord. As we flash back, the year started off with a new baby born on New Year’s Day. We celebrated birthdays and weddings. Our Runaways were here for the annual Homecoming and Revival. We visited other churches during their revivals and the church celebrated its annual Pastor’s Anniversary in October with family and friends. Sadly, we lost some loved ones along the way, and as we continue our journey through life, we will often think of them with warm memories of the good times we shared. Our Christmas prayer for you is that you allow Jesus to enter into your life and may your days be filled with peace and happiness. May we all remember Christ, who is the reason for the season, and the true Christmas spirit this year and always. Merry Christmas Everyone. Have a Safe and Happy Holidays!

Jackie Hood, Editor Vol. 13, No. 4

Get Connected in… Morning Worship Sunday 10:00 am Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm

Pastor’s Anniversary... If you attended the annual Pastor’s Anniversary, Sunday, October 14, and this was your first time here at Jackson Spring Hill, we want you to know how much we appreciate you joining us. It was a good time for everyone. We thank Rev. Dr. Archie Hicks and Sunshine Missionary Baptist Church Choir, Tyler, Texas for a wonderful service. Thank everyone for coming to worship with us.

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2019 Jackson’s All School Reunion Jackson High All School Reunion will be held Friday, June 21 continuing through Sunday June 23, 2019. Visit the website at https://jacksonallschoolreunion.wordpress.com/ for registration forms, souvenir ads and t-shirts information or call Donna Johnson Nickleberry at 972-345-9493 or you may email drnickle77@gmail.com. For all military veterans, who attended Jackson High, should contact George Brown @903-520-8613 to participate in a ceremony at the banquet.

October Otis Hood 4 Laci Hackett 5 Linda Sherman 10 Linda Davis 18 November JaBralon Turner 1 Damien Hudson 14 D. J. Hudson 19 December Christmas Day 25

Prayer/Sick List Sick & Shut-Ins

Clarence Bell Tommie Black

Margaret Bowie Dorothy Coats

John Davis Raymond Davis

Ruby Dixon Karen Evans Hayter Family Dora Hampton

Betty Hood Ella Ruth Howard

Lexi Johnson Lillian King

Epemelius Morris Clara Pettigrew Ronald Seaton Leroy Shiggs John Walton

First Grade Class of 1958 Reunion St Louis Elementary School

Do you remember your 1st grade class at St Louis Elementary, Tyler, Texas? The First Grade Class of 1958 is sponsoring an all first grade class reunion in 2019. More information will be announced with date and time at a later date. We are asking all students who attended the old and new St Louis School to help provide old photographs and stories for a history souvenir book. If you would like to participate or share your stories and photos please contact Billy Henderson 903-714-7684 or Jackie Hood at 903-521-3730 email jshbchurch@aol.com.

Website Update Our website www.jacksonspring.com, is still going through a major website overhaul which is taking a little longer than usual. The transformations will result in greater flexibility, a better design, and enhancements which will better serve our members while remaining user friendly. Your patience during this transition would be appreciated. Thank You.

Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary to... Deborah Annette & Lewis Henry Wallace who are still celebrating 46 Years of marriage. The couple married on December 2, 1972 in Smith County, Texas. They have two children: Torianno and Katrina and one grand-daughter, Laci. May God continue to bless them with many more years.

Sisters: Elnora Mercadel & Rubye Beal

Pastor Beal (center) surrounded by his family.

Jerrid Beal & Thosha Clark

Obituaries Jerry Don Ausborne

Jerry Don Ausborne (Tweety Bird) was born to the late Winfred and Inell Ausborne on June 1, 1951 in Troup, Texas. He graduated from Emmett J. Scott High School in 1969 and attended Texas Southern University. Jerry also served in the United States Army. Jerry Don departed this life on November 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, wife (Margie) and one niece. He leaves to cherish his memory; two daughters, Ontanya Burks (Renard),

Rowlett, TX and Bianca Ausborne-Williams, Tyler, TX and ex-wife, Linda Gale Ausborne and three grandchildren, Alaiya Burks, Mason Burks and Jordan Williams. He is also survived by two sisters, Diane Scott and Dollene Goss (Waymond); two nephews, Quillion Lee Scott and Shaun Goss; one niece, Fran Marie Porter; one great niece and two great nephews. Jerry also leaves a host of relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Friday, November 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home, Tyler. Rev. Ralph E. Caraway, Sr. was the eulogist.

Lois Evelyn Stokes Hampton Lois Evelyn Stokes Hampton was born on October 27, 1925 to Willis Stokes and Sadie Reed in Tyler, Texas. She was preceded in death by seven sisters: Yvonne, Gladys, Connie, Calesta, Grace, Donnie and Greta. She graduated from Emmett Scott High School and following graduation she married James C. Hampton, Sr. of Port Gibson, Mississippi who preceded her in her life’s journey. They were happily married for 52

years. She was a long time faithful member of True Light Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. Frank Gossett and the late Reverend T.H. Barefield for many years. She moved to Forney, TX and became a member of Little Flock Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Louis Laurent. Sister Hampton departed this life on October 9, 2018 in Summerlin, Nevada where she resided with her daughter. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, children: Allyson Mitchell (Anthony) of Dallas, Texas, Deidra Franklin of Summerlin, Nevada, James C. Hampton, Jr. (Christina) of Houston, Texas and Rhonda Hooper (Glenn) of Forney, Texas; grandsons: Jamaal Mahdi (Freda) of Cedar Hill, Texas, Nasheen Beck (Jaywana), Mashlah Bell (Marvin) of Desoto, Texas, Kendrick Walton of Dallas and Askia Mitchell (Christle) of Duncanville, Texas; sixteen great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. A celebration of life services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at True Light Baptist Church with Rev. Frank J. Gossett as eulogist. Burial was in Tyler Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler.

Addell Miller Black

Funeral services for Addell Black, 88, Tyler, were held 11 a.m. Saturday, at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, Bullard, Texas with Pastor J. Johnson, officiating. Burial was in Corinth Cemetery under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Company. Mrs. Black transitioned Oct. 25, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 20, 1930 in Bullard, Texas to the late Christine Miller. Mrs. Black attended Bullard Schools and was a resident of Smith County. She was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, and was retired. She united in holy matrimony to the late Tommy Black and to this union eight children were born. Preceding her in death were husband, Tommy Black, daughter, Beverly Blaylock, 2 infant sons, and granddaughter, Burstena Hamlett. Left to cherish her memories are: three sons, George Black and Jimmy Black (Tracy) both of Columbus, GA and Larnel Black (Yvette) of Tyler, TX; two daughters, Tommie Miller and Brenda Black both of Tyler, TX; 3 brothers, Bruce, Don, and Ralph Turner all of Dallas, TX; 3 sisters, Lucille Baker, Adell Ford, and Bobbie Lee all of Dallas; 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren.

Otis Raymond Russell Funeral services for Mr. Otis Raymond Russell, 67, of Tyler, Texas were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at North Star Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Anthony D. Johnson as eulogist. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Home of Tyler, Texas. Mr. Russell graduated from Emmett

J. Scott High School and attended Jarvis Christian College, Hawkins, Texas. He retired from Cutt's Auto Paint & Body. Mr. Russell was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. Survivors include wife, Della Russell, 2 sons, Marquie (Chastity) Daniels and Larry Daniels; 4 daughters, Dawn Dorsey, Marshanda

(Tony) Justice, Misty (Melvin) Lewis, and Elon Clark; 1 sister, Vickey L. Russell-Gordon; and 12 grandchildren.

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For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under the heavens; a time to be born and a time to die. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

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National African American Historical Society Museum Opens

The National African American Historical Society (NAAHS) Annual Christmas Party/Banquet/Conference was held December 11, 2018 with Dorothy Franks, local Historian as Guest Speaker. The event took place at the NAAHS Museum just recently opened at 200 South Glenwood Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75702. For membership information of the National African American Historical Society (East Texas) contact Larry Wade, Sr. at 903-452-3310 or attend the meetings held every second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm at the address listed above.

Left: Leonard Wade, Joyce Wade, Sharmecia Jackson, Chauncey Smith, Scott Fitzgerald, Shirley McKellar, Larry Wade, Sr., Dorothy Franks, Bobby Woods, Detrese Harkey, Harvey Jones, Bonnie McGee (Photo courtesy of Larry Wade, Sr.)