Jesus changes lives

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 1:3) I’m in the “okay now what” camp. Easter has come and gone, okay now what (BTW we had the best Easter ever)?

CHURCH NEWS

Landmark Baptist revival set for April 7 Landmark Baptist Church will hold a revival April 7 to 10 each night at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Rodney McDuff from Eastside Baptist Church in Rusk will be the guest preacher. A meal will be served on Sunday and Wednesday night before the services.

Jesus can reach down far

I once had these three photographs. I’ve been looking for them for days, even behind pictures in other frames but I can’t seem to find them. One is a picture of a blue sky; and right in the middle, almost taking up the whole frame, is a very large bunch of colored, helium balloons.

QUICK LOOK

Come celebrate the City of Rockdale’s 150th birthday with your family, friends and neighbors!

RISD reinstates staggered start times for 2024-25

The Rockdale ISD Board of Trustees convened on Monday, March 18 to address critical concerns surrounding transportation safety and overcrowding on buses.

THE WINNER

THE WINNER

Holy Week sunrise services, daily luncheons

Holy Week luncheons, sponsored by Rockdale Ministerial Alliance, were held Monday through Wednesday, March 25-26-27, at Peace Lutheran Church, 303 Meadow Dr. Each luncheon included food, fellowship, music and a short devotional from noon until 1 p.m. Host churches are St.

Vision Rockdale under new leadership

Vision Historic Preservation Foundation (Vision Rockdale) announced the election of new board members and a transition of executive leadership in the foundation following its February 2024 board meeting. Joining the board for three-year terms serving through Feb. 2027 are Paul Dixon and Bill Torrey.

NEWSBRIEFS

Need a dessert for Easter? The Class of 2027’s second annual bake sale will be held on Friday in front of Walmart from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out. Booster fish fry at Caffey Corner Rockdale Tiger Booster Club’s fish fry has been rescheduled to this Friday at Caffey Corner starting at 11 a.

Milano powerlifters compete at state meet

Milano powerlifting sent two students to state. Congratulations Andres Ruelas and Gerald Dykes. Gerald came home with a medal! ONE-ACT PLAY— One Act Play has advanced to area competition. Congratulations OAP!