Love unconditionally and forgive others

Matthew chapters 5-7 contain the Sermon on the Mount. The words Jesus spoke were done so very early in his ministry. The end of his ministry was marked by his preaching on Mount Olivet before his Ascension. A Pastor could preach every sermon his whole life and not get out of these verses.

Don’t be afraid to give offense if needed

In his book, Christianity and Liberalism, published in 1923, J. Gresham Machen says that “few desires on the part of religious teachers have been more harmfully exaggerated than the desire to avoid giving offense.

Alcoa Retirees meet June 10, Thorndale

Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 10, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall, formerly known as the VFW Hall. “Doors open at 5 p.m. and a long, boring meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m.,” according to Doug Williams, president.

Liberty picnic meeting set for July 4 at 11 a.m.

The annual Liberty Picnic and Liberty Community Cemetery Association will be held July 4. COVID-19 prevented them from holding the picnic and meeting last year.

Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) will celebrate their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921. “As part of our centennial celebration, Milam County Girl Scouts has chosen to perform service in Milam County.

RHS Classes of 1970, 1971 to hold reunion

A joint reunion is being planned for RHS Classes 1970 and 1971 at The Historic Kay Theatre on Saturday, June 12. If you have not received your invitation and/or need more information, please contact a member of your class. Class of 1970—Glenda Ging Wiley, glendawiley003@ gmail.

Rockdale Homecoming scheduled for June 13

The Rockdale Home coming Association is planning their 87th annual City of Rockdale Homecoming for June 13 at the Patterson Center. Brett’s Backyard BBQ will cater the lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting Thursdays

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. For more information call Terry at 512-429-2429.

AA meeting weekly at Crossroads Church

Rockdale Peace Seekers AA meetings are at Crossroads Bible Church, 811 Burleson St. The meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.

Heavenly Treasures shifts their open days

Heavenly Treasures is now open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. June’s special is Tuesday’s only men’s clothing items $1 and a free baseball cap.