Milam 4-H’ers compete in San Antonio

THE AG SIDE Milam County 4-H’ers recently traveled to San Antonio to compete in the always competitive San Antonio Livestock Judging Contest. More than 500 youth competed in the 4-H division alone, making it one of the largest contests in the state.

Sisters entertain MMC

Sisters Amelia and Emma Schuch played piano for the Matinee Musical Club at their Monday night meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Pictured here are Emma, Amelia and Georganne Schuch. Second row Tami Rice, Gloria Walker, Pat Owen and Mary Jane Boyd.

Sing to the Lord

There might be times we wonder if God, like Elvis, has left the building. That’s about what’s going on in Psalm 13. In this Psalm the writer asks, “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I have … sorrow in my heart all day?

The Bible doesn’t tell us to be careful

Lucy Alibar wrote the screenplay for Delia Owens’ bestseller and film, Where the Crawdads Sing. The story is about a young, poor-white-trash child, deserted by her entire family, raising herself in the marshes of North Carolina.

CHURCH NEWS

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Thorndale will host the We Are Blood mobile unit on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.] All donors will receive a voucher for one free Whataburger. Schedule your appointment at weareblood. org/donor with group code E249.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Alderman Branch Lewis has completed the spreading of gravel in the business district as far as the money available will go, but the work is really only well begun, and he is desirous of continuing it.

Carrying the cross

“All go to one place. All are from the dust, and to dust all return.” (Ecclesiastes 3:20) E aster is coming up and I’m wondering what kind of long-term impact Resurrection Day is going to have on the average person that will be in attendance on Easter Sunday.

Gold chains about the feet of God

In Tennyson’s poem, King Arthur pleads to Sir Bedivere: “Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me night and day. For so the whole round earth is every way Bound by gold chains about the feet of God.

CHURCH NEWS

First Methodist Church at 208 W. Second St. in Cameron is hosting Vineyard Voice Choir, a multi-generational vocal performance ensemble, at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Admission is free. A freewill offering will be taken during the event. See vinyardvoicechoir. com for more information.

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO At the high school auditorium next Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock Coach Billy Magee with his High School athletes will stage an athletic show, consisting of wrestling bouts, boxing matches, musical numbers, etc.