Happenings Around the rock

Although not a whole lot goes on during the summer in Rockdale, this past week saw the opening of The Rockdale Clinic, a center that focuses on mental health needs. Visitors had the opportunity to chat with people affiliated with the new clinic and discuss the services that they plan to offer.

All in with Jesus

I got up Sunday morning thinking it seems like the last thing people need is another sermon. We are so busy as a culture and we have so much to do - did I really want to stand up and give people one more thing to do, one more rule to follow?

Saying grace: Is the food ours or a gift?

I realize this article may not be for everyone. Not every reader of this paper is religious, or, if religious, attends church. Not every reader, if they attend church, receives The Lord’s Supper every week. Not every reader says grace before they eat.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open the second and fourth Thursday and Friday of the each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

CHURCH NEWS

Missionaries to speak at Meadowbrook Two Meadowbrook Baptist Church missionaries will speak and give a report of their mission work at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17. One will be Shawn Bradshaw who has returned from Ukraine and will give us an update about what all is going on there.

One Stop to offer mental health services

Rockdale One Stop will provide adult and children’s mental health services on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services provided will include skills training, case management, crisis services and supported employment and housing services.

Davilla holds community garage sale

A community garage sale will be held at the Davilla Community Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 20985 N. FM 487. Featuring farm raised eggs, home canned goods, chicks in a variety of sizes, home baked goods, plants, fresh vegetables, wood crafted items and more.

RHS band practice starts for 2022-2023

Adrian Acevedo, Director of RHS bands, has provided the following schedule for both students and parents. July 18-20—New marchers, leadership, percussion and color guard, 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 25-28—Full band, 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1—Marching Band parent meeting at the RHS band hall, 6 p.

Fire Chiefs’ Assoc. to hold benefit for Glenn

The Milam County Fire Chiefs’ Association will host a benefit for Ernie Glenn at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Glenn was diagnosed with spinal cancer last year and all proceeds will go toward medical expenses and treatments.

$1,000 adult scholarships available from Rotary Club

Rockdale Rotary Club will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to adults wishing to further their education. Applicants must have graduated high school or received a GED prior to 2022.