CHURCH NEWS
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:00am
Peace Lutheran Ash Wednesday, Lent services Peace Lutheran Church will have an Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14.
News
Why is this book in the Bible?
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:00am
“What is this book doing in the Bible?” Puzzled, a man had come to his pastor to ask him this question. “Which book?” asked the pastor. “The Song of Songs, why is it in the Bible?” Why was the man upset? What had he found in the Song of Songs that so frustrated him? Perhaps it is what he didn’t find: mention of Israel’s history; mention of worship, prayer, or faith; mention of God or Messiah.
Betrayed? Turn to God
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:00am
Years ago I had a friend who betrayed me. John the Apostle, described himself six times as the disciple who Jesus loved. What John was saying was that he was Jesus’ best friend. The friend that betrayed me was my John, I loved him, and he was my best friend. Because of that when he broke the friendship it hurt, and it hurt a lot.
MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:00am
Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: Feb. 6—Information, US 79; medical call, Bell Avenue, Rockdale; traffic complaint, FM 1712; information, FM 485; animal call, CR 346; fire, US 77, Cameron; information, Avenue A, Milano; information, Cameron Avenue, Rockdale; traffic complaint, CR 347 Loop; assist other agency, TX 36; disturbance, Avenue A, Milano; suspicious vehicle, FM 2268; civil matter, TX 36; scam, CR 306, Rockdale; traffic complaint, Old River Road; discharge firearm, CR 314, Rockdale; traffic complaint, US 79, Milano; motorist assist, FM 1600; 911 abandoned call, US 77, Rockdale; accident, FM 485; assist other agency, CR 347 Loop; accident, US 79; agency assist, Main Street, Thorndale; 911 abandoned call, Main Street; traffic stop, US 79; information, US 79; welfare check, Avenue A, Milano; information, CR 232 Loop; motorist assist, US 79; information, US 79; traffic complaint, US 190.