Everyday, hard-working people on Tulane Drive in Lufkin, striving to do the work and will of the Lord. Whoever you are, you will be welcomed with open arms.
All times Central. Can't be here in person? Sunday worship streams live on YouTube.
Sunday worship streams live, and past sermons are on our channel.
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Free Bible correspondence courses through World Bible School. No schedule, no time limits.
Gospel meetings, family days and fellowship. Everyone is welcome.
11 AM to 3 PM. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of food and fellowship.
Bible class 9 AM, worship 10 AM. Invite your family to worship with us. A potluck follows the service, so bring a dish to share.
Nothing special on the calendar right now. Join us any Sunday or Wednesday.
Friendly people of all ages. Come as you are, and bring your own Bible if you like. Here is what you will see when we gather (Romans 16:16).
We sing with our voices, without instruments, and everyone is encouraged to sing along. Colossians 3:16
Several prayers are led by men of the congregation, sometimes including special needs or requests. Philippians 4:6
Communion on the first day of every week, as the first-century church did, with unleavened bread and fruit of the vine. Acts 20:7
A plate is passed for the weekly offering. As our guest, you are not expected to give. 1 Corinthians 16:2
One of our ministers brings a Bible-centered, practical message of encouragement. Romans 10:14-15
At the close of the sermon, an invitation for anyone who wishes to be baptized or to ask the congregation for prayers. Acts 22:16
Sunday mornings at 9:00, with classes for every age, from young children to adults.
We look to the Bible alone as our guide. Here is what we believe and where we read it.
There is only one God (John 17:3), and He is the creator of the world (Genesis 1:1). God exists in three distinct personalities: God the Father (2 Corinthians 13:14), God the Son (John 1:1) and God the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-15).
Jesus is the Son of God. He was born of a virgin (Matthew 1:18), lived a sinless life (2 Corinthians 5:21), was crucified on a cross (Philippians 2:8), was raised three days later (1 Corinthians 15:4), and ascended to the Father, where He now reigns (Acts 1:9, 1 Corinthians 15:25).
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6), and the only way to heaven. He has redeemed us with His precious blood (1 Peter 1:18-19), and one day He will return to call His people, the church, home (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).
God sent His only Son so that we may have the opportunity of salvation. Christ is our perfect sacrifice, offered once for all (Hebrews 7:27). Through His sacrifice we can come before God, because Christ is our mediator (1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:15). We each choose to accept or refuse God's gift, and we accept it through obedient faith (James 2:22).
We must hear the gospel (Romans 10:17), believe (John 8:24), repent of our sins (Acts 2:38), confess with our mouths (Romans 10:9-10), be baptized (Acts 22:16), and remain faithful (Revelation 2:10). Once baptized into the body of Christ, we have every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3).
The Bible is the inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Christ purchased the church and is the head of the body (Colossians 1:18), so we look to Scripture to direct our worship (Colossians 3:17).
We take the Lord's Supper every Sunday (Acts 20:7) and sing a cappella (Ephesians 5:19), with prayers, songs and sermons led by men of the congregation. We strive to worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). Love is the driving force of the New Testament Christian (John 13:34-35). Just as God has loved us (John 3:16), we love others.
What the Scriptures say a person must do to be saved. Open each step to read the passages.
"Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."Romans 10:17
"You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."John 8:32
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."Hebrews 11:6
"He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."Mark 16:16
"Then Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.' And he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'"Acts 8:37
"I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."Luke 13:3, 5
"Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'"Acts 2:38
"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead."Acts 17:30-31
"Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven."Matthew 10:32-33
"With the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."Romans 10:10
"Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord."Acts 22:16
"There is also an antitype which now saves us, baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ."1 Peter 3:21
"For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ."Galatians 3:27
"Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."Romans 6:3-4
"Buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead."Colossians 2:12
Questions about any of this? Ask us. We would be glad to study with you.
Overseen by elders and served by deacons and ministers, following the pattern of the New Testament church.
Scout is a graduate of the Southwest School of Bible Studies and began his work with the Angelina congregation in August 2019. He and his wife Jessica have two daughters, Stella and Ava. They love being outdoors and working together for the kingdom.
Joe CeasarCo-minister
Doyle Bruce
Greg Fair
Paul Levasseur
Everitt Mitchell
Fred Burnaman
Kaleb Fenley
Kenton Miller
Kerwin Smith
Mark TownleyBenevolence, evangelism and edification, here at home and around the world.
Full-time evangelists. Benjamin graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in 2012 in computer science with a minor in Greek New Testament, worked in IT at Truth For The World for six years, and married Luzy de la Torre in 2021.
The eldership oversees and supports the work begun in 1999 by the late Hershel Bearden. Members have made many trips to teach and preach.
To help, call Becki Basham at (936) 465-2757.
Members teach students around the world through free Bible correspondence courses.
On March 16, 2008, more than 70 Christians met in Lufkin wanting to form a congregation devoted to following only the Bible.
More than 70 Christians meet to form a new congregation.
Johnny Melton and Alex Weatherford appointed the first elders.
First service in the renovated building at 210 Christie Street.
First deacons installed.
Paul Hillier hired as pulpit minister.
Construction begins at 2213 Tulane Drive.
First Sunday in the new building, with 220 in attendance.
Doyle Bruce hired as pulpit minister.
Scout Betz joins as co-minister.
Angelina and Lubbock Street unite as one congregation. Joe Ceasar joins Scout Betz as co-minister.
Led by elders Johnny Melton and Alex Weatherford, the congregation met at the Lufkin Chamber of Commerce and The Red Barn while the search for a home went on. Ladies Bible class, World Bible School and India evangelism began right away. In September 2008 the church moved into a renovated rental at 210 Christie Street.
Members chose 2213 Tulane from five properties. In two weeks, $221,000 was raised for the land, and $700,000 in bonds sold in two days. Mark Townley drew the plans, Melvin Linton served as general contractor, and the building was finished in one hundred days. God was given the glory.
Paul Hillier was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2015, and we lost him on January 3, 2016. Doyle Bruce became pulpit minister that May, and Scout Betz joined in 2019. Through it all, Angelina has been richly blessed by our heavenly Father.
After years of shared singings, ladies days and family picnics, Angelina and the Lubbock Street church of Christ came together as one congregation in November 2025. One was predominantly white and the other predominantly black, and each had something the other needed. Under one eldership, with our resources and gifts combined, the body is working more like a body (1 Corinthians 12:12), and we pray it is a small answer to the Lord's prayer that His people would be one (John 17:21). Scout Betz and Joe Ceasar now serve together as co-ministers and take turns in the pulpit, and Doyle Bruce, after years of preaching here, continues to shepherd the congregation as an elder.
"To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."Galatians 1:5
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