Connected to Christ

The Apostle Paul’s entry point into Christianity was not a casual walk down the aisle of a nice, air-conditioned church sanctuary where a welldressed pastor was waiting for him to pray a prayer.

Things I learned in Sunday School

Ruby Hinkle—the name I remember when I t h i n k of Sund ay school. Being a preacher’s kid, I know that I attended Sunday school all of my life, but it was not until I was around twelve that the memories became thick enough to stick.

1 ARRESTED IN STOLEN AMBULANCE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 10, 2025    1 ARRESTED IN STOLEN AMBULANCE  (CAMERON) One man is in custody following the theft of an ambulance this morning.

Summer movie series at Wolf Park

Three local organizations— Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, Rockdale Rotary Club and the Kay Theater— have announced their partnership to present family- friendly Summer Movies in the Park series on the third Saturdays of May, June and July. The movies will be shown at 8 p.m.

Meeting Monday for Summer Field School

The Milam County Historical Commission will meet Monday, April 7, at the Kay Theater at 10 a.m. with speaker Dr. Sarah Chesney to learn about the Texas Archeological Society’s 2025 Summer Field School coming to Milam and Robertson Counties.

RIBBON CUTTING

Rockdale Community Markets (RCM) held a grand opening Saturday at its new spot, 320 S. Wilcox. Here is RCM President Georgia Marshall cut ting the ribbon and Emily Connell (far right), owner and designer of Big Papa’s Patio, along with some of the 34 vendors present. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m.

APPRECIATION

Hill Country Community Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) hosted an appreciation lunch at Maricela’s Bar & Grill on Thursday for all the volunteers who deliver Meals on Wheels and help at the Senior Cen ter.

SESQUICENTENNIAL

St. John’s United Methodist Church celebrated its 150th anniversary Sunday with a lunch and ringing of the original 1881 bell.

DONATION

Cherry and Gary Kerlin (center with Ann King) presented MARC with $500 on behalf of their employer, Gemini of Taylor. Gemini allows $250 per employee to present to a non-profit of their choice. The center is losing its funding later this year and all donations are welcome.

Society to host First Friday Coffee

Milam County Genealogical Society will be the sponsor of First Friday Coffee this Friday, March 7 at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. The coffee hours are 9 to 10:30 a.m.