By Loretta Fulton The only pastor Lytle South Baptist Church has known is retiring after 40 years, almost to the day. Sunday, June 28, will be the last time that Rodney Watson delivers a sermon from the church’s pulpit, at least as its full-time pastor. His first sermon came on July 1, 1984, at Temple Baptist Church, 1073 Sycamore, which
Read moreBy Marianne Wood Working for a photographer, I’ve learned some unfamiliar jargon. “A little soft” intrigues me the most, so of course, an investigation followed rumination. Here’s what I have learned and applied from this terminology. First, I consulted “Webster Britannica,” an early marriage nickname for my husband, who has very full mental files on everything from song lyrics to
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By Loretta Fulton Three historic Black Baptist associations will meet in Abilene the week of June 24, two jointly and one separately. The 121st annual session of the Original West Texas Baptist District Association, Inc. (OWT), will meet Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28. Joining that group will be delegates to the 110th Congress of Christian Education. All sessions, classes, youth
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury For the most part, handshakes, backslaps, hugs and teardrops–some joyously wept from grateful souls who achieved much, and some from others who barely sneaked by to graduate–now are part of history. In bygone years, school superintendents and university presidents considered graduation events to be successful if everyone left venues in the same state of health
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It comes down to this: in the end, love conquers hate – can we find a way? Glenn Dromgoole is a former editor of the Abilene Reporter-News and the author of numerous books. He and his wife, Carol, own Texas Star Trading Company.
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Loaves and Fishes MinistryLocation: Sacred Heart Catholic Church.837 Jeanette St. Website: https://www.sacredheartabilene.org/Pastor: Rev. Albert EzeanyaAbout: The Loaves and Fishes of Sacred Heart Church is the only Catholic food pantry in Abilene. Open to the public Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. Loaves and Fishes provides assistance with food and necessities for those in need. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mary Ellen Migliore,
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By Jim Nichols I felt that I was a larger person after talking to her. Have you ever had that experience? When I approached her front door, I was smaller than I was when I returned to the car. My part of the conversation was minimal; she did most of the speaking and I am not sure what got her
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By Nancy Patrick I recently wrote an article that left some readers feeling depressed. I think the tragedy and sorrow in the world had overwhelmed me when I wrote that one. It got me to thinking about the nature of humanity—is it good, evil, or a mixture of both? I recently shared a lunch table with several professional “religious” people.
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A Juneteenth celebration is set for Wednesday, June 19, at the Rose Park Senior Center. Admission to the luncheon, which begins at 11:30 a.m., is free to people age 55 and older. The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host a Pre-Juneteenth Health, Fitness, and Business Expo on Saturday, June 15. The expo will be held 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at
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