HOPE FOR TODAY: Can baptism forgive your sins?

I walked into the hospital room and Terry was lying on her bed. Her physical condition was deteriorating and she was not ready to face her Creator. I got down on my knees and shared with her the good news of Christ, realizing her time was short.

OUT TO PASTOR: A musical concert or aggravating noise?

To say the least, and I usually do, this summer has been quite a journey for the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself. I can’t remember a summer equal to the one we just went through. The fact that we got through it is amazing.

OBITUARY: Rudy Frank Turner

Rudy Frank Turner was born November 4, 1929, in Pilzen, Czechoslovakia. At the age of 16, he was adopted by Frank Lee Turner and Beulah Goen Turner. Rudy graduated from Highland Park High School in 1952, then attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he studied languages.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR SEPTEMBER 10 – 11

Ferris vs Quinlan Ford (Tailgate), Friday, September 11, Home, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Rice, Friday, September 11, Home, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs North Dallas, Friday, September 11, Away, 7:30 p.m. Maypearl vs Clifton (Band/FFA Sweetheart), Friday, September 11, Home, 7:30 p.m.

FERRIS BOUNCES BACK, BEATS FORT WORTH BENBROOK 20-17

FERRIS – Senior Quarterback Nate Aguinaga threw only two passes, but he accounted for three touch-downs to lead Ferris to its first victory of the season, 20-17 over Fort Worth Benbrook on Friday. Aguinaga’s first completion of the game came with 18.

MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE KNOCKS OFF 10TH RANKED LINDALE, 28-21

MIDLOTHIAN – In a season of unknowns, Midlothian Heritage decided to move up its Senior Night celebration to the second week of the season.

HS FOOTBALL BOX SCORES WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3-4

Athens 48, Life Waxahachie 20   WAXAHACHIE  – With more than 500 yards of offense, Athens defeated Life Waxahachie. Athens (2-0) got on the scoreboard first with a 43-yard interception return by Gage Friedrich. Ty Arroyo connected on a 34 -yard touchdown pass to Jarred Duff to put Athens up 14-0.

CDC CONFESSES TO LYING

FERRIS – We rely on our government agencies to give us accurate information. Or do we? Should we? That has come into question more and more lately with the reporting of COVID-19 numbers.

ANOTHER COVID-19 CASUALTY: NNO 2000

FERRIS – National Night Out has been celebrated since 1984. This year, due to COVID-19, many cities have canceled the event. Normally held in August because of the Texas heat – it is held in October instead.

HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?

Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in North Texas to respond between now and the deadline of September 30.    Currently, North Texas holds a 68.