The Olympic Games have been going on since August 5th. And they are about to end as you read this. If you have been watching, you know that NBC identifies them as the 31st Olympiad. You also know that it has been most interesting so far. The “final Five” won women’s gymnastics in a breeze. […]
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Reflections by Phil Ellenberger
Chapel Happenings by Erny McDonough
We have experienced a very busy summer with the retreats we have hosted, the fishing tournaments from which we have gleaned, and the special guests who have ministered in our services. We sincerely appreciate the organizers of the Poco Bueno, Lone Star Shootout, and Shark Tooth fishing tournaments who allowed us to glean the fish […]
What’s Happening At First Baptist Church? by Doyle Adams
The past two weeks have been exciting, adventurous, tiring and very enjoyable. I have just returned from my “RIVERBOAT CRUISE” with my younger sister, Janelle, who is 80 years old, and a jewel of a sister! Janelle’s husband passed away 11 years ago and I lost my darling wife, Bernice, 7 years ago. The Cruise […]
The Church by Erny McDonough
Not long ago, while studying the Acts of the Apostles, I received some ideas about the Church. I preached a message from those thoughts recently, so these ideas come from that Sunday morning service. I am not talking just about the Chapel, or about just St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, or just about the First Baptist […]
The Way I See It…by William D. Brayshaw, aka Longknife 21
“The Way I See It” is an attempt by the columnist to enlighten readers on a subject as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. Media Polling, Bias, and Lies As we head into the last 3 months of the most viciously contentious Presidential election in memory, a few […]