How do you see trials, as problems or gifts?

He told me to tell you that Eileen Egan worked with Mother Teresa for 30 years, one day she was complaining about how many problems she had and Mother Teresa told her, she said, “Everything is a problem. Why not substitute the word gift for the word problem?

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.

GAUSE NEWS

Amulti-family garage sale will be held Thursday through Saturday by Coats Grocery in Gause. Check it out, you might find just what you have been looking for. A reminder to all: Gause CIP Founder’s Day activities will be held Saturday, Sept. 8.

SENIOR CITIZENS MENU

Monday—Hamburger patty, pinto beans, hamburger bun, escalloped peaches, milk. Tuesday—Crunchy baked fish, macaroni and cheese, pork and beans, yogurt, milk. Wednesday—Stuffed pepper casserole, chuckwagon corn, squash medley, wheat bread, angel food cake.

FISHING REPORT

Belton Lake Water stained; 87–91 degrees; 4.00’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon seed crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Hybrid striper are good on live shad. White bass are fair on Li’l Fishies. Crappie are fair on minnows under lights at night in 18 feet.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

REUNIONS

RHS Class of 1968 The RHS Class of 1968 is planning its 50th reunion for Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Apache Pass Steakhouse, 9132 N. FM 908. It will begin at 3 p.m. with a social hour and the kitchen will open for the reunion from 4 to 5.

CASINO NIGHT

—The annual Casino Night, sponsored by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center drew a large crowd at The Ranch Saturday. The event raised about $12,000, according to Denise Brock, office manager for the Chamber.

VBS at First Baptist set Sunday through Thursday

MILANO NEWS Milano First Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School starting July 29 through August 2. Time is 6-8:30 p.m. each night at the church. EAGLE BLANKETS—Milano Parents Club is selling Milano Eagle blankets through July 31.

REUNIONS

The Reporter welcomes news items of family and class reunions. There is no charge. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com . Owens family reunion Saturday, Forest Grove The annual Owens family reunion will be held Saturday, July 28 beginning at 9 a.m.