First Christian Memorial, Inc.

06/13/2026

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Carl Kellum, the winner of the First Christian Memorial’s raffle. Thanks to all who bought and sold tickets on our behalf!

06/01/2026

This movie on the Neches River is premiering in Crockett on June 2 at 6:00, at the Ritz Theatre! Free admission!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Carl Kellum, the lucky winner of the First Christian Memorial’s first raffle. He will take home the Beretta A300 Ultima 12 gauge shotgun. Thanks to all who participated, the FCM board, and Wayne and Christina Stewart. The money raised will help preserve this historic building we love so much.

05/23/2026

Please come to the Quilt Guild show at the First Christian Memorial tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-2. There’s a raffle for a handmade quilt, a bake sale, and quilting books for sale. Add good time will be had by all!

05/17/2026

Thanks so much to Wayne and Christina Stewart and their family, for hosting the 1st Annual Benefit Sporting Clay shoot, at their Iron Hill shooting range in Augusta. The First Christian Memorial gained about $1,000 from registrations, raffle ticket sales, and sales of Kim Smith’s famous pulled pork sandwiches. Board members Jeffrey Owens, Linda Neal, Kim Smith, Tom Streetman, and Susan Williams hope the community will continue to support the Memorial. Please attend the Quilt Guild show and bake sale this Saturday!

05/16/2026

Tomorrow!!!

05/09/2026

We invite you to participate in our Sporting Clay shoot scheduled for next weekend. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase and the drawing will take place on May 23rd following the quilt show at the Little White Church. To join the sporting clay shoot or purchase raffle tickets, please send a direct message or email. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code to buy raffle tickets online, please include your name and phone number in the notes section for proper processing.

05/08/2026

Today May 7, 2026 the National Day of prayer was held at First Christian Memorial in Grapeland. It was organized by President Truman in 1952. This year’s theme was to glorify God Among the Nations.

The following is a photo of the prayer warriors that participated.
(Click on each of following photos for closeup).
Thank you to all who came and those who participated.

05/07/2026

Today at noon is our National Day of Prayer observance. The mayor is extending the welcome. The Beatitudes will be read aloud. Area ministers are leading prayers, with congregational singing. Our Benediction will be a group recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. The Board is serving light refreshments afterwards. Please join us as we thank God the Creator and petition for blessings and forgiveness.