‘SUPERIOR’

—The Rockdale Junior High Symphonic Band recently traveled to Bastrop and participated in the Association of Texas Small School Bands Region 18/26 Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation, according to Marco Estrada, director.

EDUCATION NOTES

Rockdale Elementary Wednesday—College colors day; TELPAS writing collections due; Principles of Education. Thursday–Admission, Review and Dismissal meeting. Friday—Elementary campus art displayed at administration building, 520 West Davilla. UPCOMING—Spring photos, Wednesday, March 27.

Community book fair starts Monday

Students from Rockdale Junior-High School will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday and lasting through Friday, March 29. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, March 28, and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, March 29.

It’s what we’re focused on

He told me to tell you that Afriend of a friend just ended his life. I’m very sad. I didn’t know-know the man but he was at our Christmas Eve service.

BIBLE VERSE

“I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.” —2 Samuel 22:4

Lent: Time for sacrifice, reflection

It’s that season again. There are fish specials at restaurants and extra services at Christian churches of many denominations. What exactly is Lent? In 2019, Lent started March 6 and will end April 18. That’s the Thursday before Easter Sunday.

CHURCH NEWS

First Presbyterian lists month’s activities The Lenten schedule at First Presbyterian Church has been announced as follows: • March 24—Meeting at 9 a.m. in the parlor, prior to the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.