EAST TEXAS WEEKEND EDITION
Jul 18, 05:07 PM
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Hi, I'm Coleman with your East Texas WEEKEND EDITION as of Friday, July 18th 2025
Grand Saline
Final preparations are underway for this weekend’s “Awaken the Watchmen” revival, to be held at the city park amphitheater. Dozens of churches across Van Zandt County are participating. Worship, preaching, and prayer tents are already set up, with intercessors walking the grounds since Thursday evening.
City officials and pastors continue working closely to address concerns of increasing youth drug use. Believers have launched targeted spiritual warfare efforts, claiming every street and school for Christ.
Mineola
Lake Holbrook will serve as the location for a large outdoor baptism service Sunday afternoon. Over 25 individuals have already committed to public profession of faith, with more expected.
Downtown merchants are supporting local ministry outreach by offering free gospel tracts and hosting worship music in their shops this weekend.
Mineola High School staff and Christian students will begin their 21-day prayer walk initiative on Monday, covering every entrance, classroom, and locker with scripture and intercession.
Canton
Weekend market activity continues, but with an added spiritual tone. The Faith & Family Pavilion is offering free Bibles, prayer counseling, and kids' ministry games—all centered on Jesus Christ.
Rural churches are coordinating a Saturday night Fathers of Fire prayer rally at Old Mill Pond. Testimonies and worship will focus on restoring men as godly leaders in the home and community.
Several households are launching backyard worship gatherings and small group Bible studies in response to the move of God taking place across the county.
Tyler
Youth evangelism teams will be deployed Saturday night across several busy intersections with signs, worship, and personal testimony. Police and city officials have agreed to provide light support as long as activities remain peaceful.
A cross-denominational summit of pastors and educators is taking place this weekend to develop a Christian defense strategy against curriculum changes threatening biblical values in public schools.
Families are being urged to fast and pray this weekend over spiritual influences trying to invade through media, education, and government.
Longview
The men’s conference “Build the Wall” continues through Sunday, with thousands of attendees expected by its conclusion. Messages focus on resisting deception, reclaiming the family altar, and standing in the gap for the next generation.
A sunrise worship service will be held Saturday morning at Teague Park, with declarations of repentance and covenant renewal over the city.
Local pastors are preparing follow-up plans for neighborhood discipleship and house church expansion as the revival continues to deepen.
Lindale
The Harvest and Heritage Gathering will take place Saturday evening, with area farmers bringing symbolic offerings and testimonies of God's faithfulness during the drought. Worship will include readings from Deuteronomy and Psalms of thanksgiving.
A women's intercessory group will launch a midnight prayer chain from Friday to Sunday, focused on breaking spiritual strongholds over the region and preparing the Bride of Christ for greater glory.
Sunday evening will feature a citywide communion service outdoors, where believers from all denominations will join in public declaration of unity in Christ.
Van
Church groups are hosting youth and family bonfires throughout the weekend, complete with testimony sharing, worship, and altar calls.
Leaders from several fellowships are promoting a “no technology Sabbath” on Sunday to help families reconnect with God and each other.
A weekend campaign titled Restore the Table will encourage families to gather for meals, devotion, and intentional spiritual conversation.
Gilmer
The Before the Fire Comes prophetic conference begins Saturday morning and continues through Sunday evening. Sessions will include teachings on end-time readiness, dreams and visions, and the role of the remnant church in the last days.
Christian farmers will meet for a field prayer walk Sunday morning, dedicating their crops, livestock, and labor to the Lord.
Teens from three local churches are leading a street outreach downtown Saturday afternoon, offering prayer, gospel literature, and invitations to Sunday night revival services.
Henderson
Ongoing tent revival services outside city limits continue to draw large crowds. Friday and Saturday evenings are expected to feature messages on the urgency of repentance, the deception of cultural compromise, and the soon return of Christ.
Faith-based legal workshops continue through the weekend, training Christian parents, educators, and pastors on how to stand for biblical truth in a hostile system.
A special Prodigal Return service will be held Sunday night, inviting families to intercede for lost loved ones and prodigal sons and daughters.
Quitman
Preparation continues for the July 27 Gospel Crusade, with volunteer training and worship team rehearsals happening throughout the weekend.
Churches are distributing “Jesus Saves” banners and yard signs ahead of the crusade, encouraging public proclamation of the gospel across town.
A men’s breakfast and prayer meeting is planned for Saturday morning, focused on breaking addiction, restoring marriages, and walking in daily obedience.
Edgewood
Revival services will resume Saturday evening under the tent on church grounds. The youth-led worship team will lead the evening, followed by open mic testimonies and a call to salvation.
Prayer walks are being conducted around the school campus this weekend by students and parents, anointing doors and classrooms with oil and scripture.
Local churches are coordinating Sunday morning car caravans through town, honking horns, waving flags, and praying over every block.
Bullard
A Family on Fire weekend event begins Friday evening with cookouts, worship, and family-focused messages. Saturday will feature outdoor games, family devotionals, and breakout sessions on parenting in the last days.
Sunday night will close the weekend with a multi-church unity service focused on commissioning the next generation for gospel ministry.
A group of high school seniors have announced their intent to begin a campus prayer tent this fall, inspired by what they’re calling “the spark that started in summer.”
Closing Summary
As East Texas enters this weekend, the call to consecration is louder than ever. Cities, homes, churches, and even farms are being set apart for revival. The Spirit is stirring the remnant to gather, pray, worship, and prepare for the final harvest.
From quiet prayer tents to bold public preaching, East Texas is not waiting for revival—it’s walking in it. The trumpet is near. The Bride is awakening.
Stay tuned to Revelation Radio each day for the latest East Texas News
Final preparations are underway for this weekend’s “Awaken the Watchmen” revival, to be held at the city park amphitheater. Dozens of churches across Van Zandt County are participating. Worship, preaching, and prayer tents are already set up, with intercessors walking the grounds since Thursday evening.
City officials and pastors continue working closely to address concerns of increasing youth drug use. Believers have launched targeted spiritual warfare efforts, claiming every street and school for Christ.
Mineola
Lake Holbrook will serve as the location for a large outdoor baptism service Sunday afternoon. Over 25 individuals have already committed to public profession of faith, with more expected.
Downtown merchants are supporting local ministry outreach by offering free gospel tracts and hosting worship music in their shops this weekend.
Mineola High School staff and Christian students will begin their 21-day prayer walk initiative on Monday, covering every entrance, classroom, and locker with scripture and intercession.
Canton
Weekend market activity continues, but with an added spiritual tone. The Faith & Family Pavilion is offering free Bibles, prayer counseling, and kids' ministry games—all centered on Jesus Christ.
Rural churches are coordinating a Saturday night Fathers of Fire prayer rally at Old Mill Pond. Testimonies and worship will focus on restoring men as godly leaders in the home and community.
Several households are launching backyard worship gatherings and small group Bible studies in response to the move of God taking place across the county.
Tyler
Youth evangelism teams will be deployed Saturday night across several busy intersections with signs, worship, and personal testimony. Police and city officials have agreed to provide light support as long as activities remain peaceful.
A cross-denominational summit of pastors and educators is taking place this weekend to develop a Christian defense strategy against curriculum changes threatening biblical values in public schools.
Families are being urged to fast and pray this weekend over spiritual influences trying to invade through media, education, and government.
Longview
The men’s conference “Build the Wall” continues through Sunday, with thousands of attendees expected by its conclusion. Messages focus on resisting deception, reclaiming the family altar, and standing in the gap for the next generation.
A sunrise worship service will be held Saturday morning at Teague Park, with declarations of repentance and covenant renewal over the city.
Local pastors are preparing follow-up plans for neighborhood discipleship and house church expansion as the revival continues to deepen.
Lindale
The Harvest and Heritage Gathering will take place Saturday evening, with area farmers bringing symbolic offerings and testimonies of God's faithfulness during the drought. Worship will include readings from Deuteronomy and Psalms of thanksgiving.
A women's intercessory group will launch a midnight prayer chain from Friday to Sunday, focused on breaking spiritual strongholds over the region and preparing the Bride of Christ for greater glory.
Sunday evening will feature a citywide communion service outdoors, where believers from all denominations will join in public declaration of unity in Christ.
Van
Church groups are hosting youth and family bonfires throughout the weekend, complete with testimony sharing, worship, and altar calls.
Leaders from several fellowships are promoting a “no technology Sabbath” on Sunday to help families reconnect with God and each other.
A weekend campaign titled Restore the Table will encourage families to gather for meals, devotion, and intentional spiritual conversation.
Gilmer
The Before the Fire Comes prophetic conference begins Saturday morning and continues through Sunday evening. Sessions will include teachings on end-time readiness, dreams and visions, and the role of the remnant church in the last days.
Christian farmers will meet for a field prayer walk Sunday morning, dedicating their crops, livestock, and labor to the Lord.
Teens from three local churches are leading a street outreach downtown Saturday afternoon, offering prayer, gospel literature, and invitations to Sunday night revival services.
Henderson
Ongoing tent revival services outside city limits continue to draw large crowds. Friday and Saturday evenings are expected to feature messages on the urgency of repentance, the deception of cultural compromise, and the soon return of Christ.
Faith-based legal workshops continue through the weekend, training Christian parents, educators, and pastors on how to stand for biblical truth in a hostile system.
A special Prodigal Return service will be held Sunday night, inviting families to intercede for lost loved ones and prodigal sons and daughters.
Quitman
Preparation continues for the July 27 Gospel Crusade, with volunteer training and worship team rehearsals happening throughout the weekend.
Churches are distributing “Jesus Saves” banners and yard signs ahead of the crusade, encouraging public proclamation of the gospel across town.
A men’s breakfast and prayer meeting is planned for Saturday morning, focused on breaking addiction, restoring marriages, and walking in daily obedience.
Edgewood
Revival services will resume Saturday evening under the tent on church grounds. The youth-led worship team will lead the evening, followed by open mic testimonies and a call to salvation.
Prayer walks are being conducted around the school campus this weekend by students and parents, anointing doors and classrooms with oil and scripture.
Local churches are coordinating Sunday morning car caravans through town, honking horns, waving flags, and praying over every block.
Bullard
A Family on Fire weekend event begins Friday evening with cookouts, worship, and family-focused messages. Saturday will feature outdoor games, family devotionals, and breakout sessions on parenting in the last days.
Sunday night will close the weekend with a multi-church unity service focused on commissioning the next generation for gospel ministry.
A group of high school seniors have announced their intent to begin a campus prayer tent this fall, inspired by what they’re calling “the spark that started in summer.”
Closing Summary
As East Texas enters this weekend, the call to consecration is louder than ever. Cities, homes, churches, and even farms are being set apart for revival. The Spirit is stirring the remnant to gather, pray, worship, and prepare for the final harvest.
From quiet prayer tents to bold public preaching, East Texas is not waiting for revival—it’s walking in it. The trumpet is near. The Bride is awakening.
Stay tuned to Revelation Radio each day for the latest East Texas News