Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, starts Sunday, Dec. 2, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start planning to attend Christmas events. Following is a list of Christmas-related events coming soon: CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT HEAVENLY REST The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Christmas invites the public to a Christmas Open House, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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National collection week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 12-19. Many local churches, organizations, and individuals are participating. Filled boxes are shipped to more than 100 countries through Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical and charitable organization operated by Franklin Graham. Filled boxes can be dropped off at your church if it participates or at First Baptist Church, 1133 N. Third St. or
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Day Nursery of Abilene will celebrate its 45th year of child care service to the Abilene community on Thursday, Nov. 15, during its signature event, Dueling Pianos, Pies and Southern Skies. The event will take place at the 201 Mesquite Event Center beginning at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 6:45. Limited seating is available so purchase your individual tickets
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Abilenians are invited to make a little bit of history, as well as music, Nov. 28 when an attempt will be made to set a Guinness World Record. Choirs are invited to meet downtown at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 and join the effort in singing “Joy to the World.” An attempt will be made to set a record for most
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By NANCY PATRICK I thought about starting this paragraph with a string of happy emojis. The reason for my elation—my husband, Mike, and I will celebrate our fiftieth wedding anniversary on Nov. 23. When we married, Mike had completed two years of college, while I had just graduated from high school. Neither of us had a clue about the
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON What do “Little Red Riding Hood,” the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, and the four gospels all have in common? A lot more than is apparent. Dr. Christopher Hutson, associate dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, put all three–and more–together over two weekly presentations to prove a point. Various
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON You just THINK you know the story of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Listening to Dr. Christopher Hutson, associate dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, will convince you that you don’t know as much as you think you do. Hutson started a two-part program Oct. 3 at First Central Presbyterian Church as part
Read moreGuests at the Sept. 30 of the Julia Jones Matthews Sacred Music Center at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest enjoyed a concert and tour of the new center. Pictured in the photo at left are, left to right, Annabel House, Blakley Millsaps, Debbie Sherman, and Lew Carter. In the top right photo, Linda Bratton stands in front
Read moreOn Saturday, October 20, The Classical Chorus and the Abilene Chamber Singers will join forces Oct. 20 to present Mass in G, composed by Franz Schubert. This concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1741 Sayles Blvd. The Classical Chorus of Abilene (adults) has been presenting great choral music for over 25 years. Founded and originally conducted
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