HOPE FOR TODAY: The miracle of the virgin birth

The center piece of the Christmas season is the birth of Jesus. Popular Christmas songs, various figurine displays and holiday sermons all make it prominent. But what about Jesus’ birth specifically, makes Christmas, Christmas? His virgin birth.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where does Santa get his naughty or nice list?

This week, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage approached me with a serious question. As far as I am concerned, life is full of questions, but coming from her, I need to be very careful. I have found out that a question with her is not merely a question.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Owner’s Management Company, Inc. notice of public sale January 16, 2020

Publish in two issues of the Ellis County Press on Thursday, December 19, 2019 and Thursday, December 27, 2019.   NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Frank Prasifka and Son’s public auction January 30, 2020

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.   NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE   FRANK PRASIFKA AND SON’S will sell at Public Auction, vehicles that have been abandoned in a storage facility under Transportation Code 683.011.

PUBLIC NOTICE: APPLICATION MADE WITH TABC BY QUALITY LICENSING CORP. D/B/A QUALITY LICENSING CORP. (STORE #260) LOCATED AT 1200 N HIGHWAY 77, WAXAHACHIE

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 & Dec. 27, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE: Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL LEONARD SULLIVAN, Deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MICHAEL LEONARD SULLIVAN, Deceased, were issued on December 10, 2019, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF GORDON ALLEN CRIGGER DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.   CAUSE NO.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (December 19, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library now has Ancestry.com installed on all our adult public computers. Ancestry is the world’s largest online history resource.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: December 19, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 23 – 27 Monday, December 23: Meatloaf, mixed greens, black eyed peas and dessert. Wednesday, December 25: Closed. Friday, December 27: Frito pie, salad and dessert.   Happy Holidays from Ferris Seniors!   See YOU at the Center!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: December 19, 2019

Mya Bundred from Red Oak was accepted into Culver-Stockton College’s incoming class for fall 2020.  Bundred, who is a senior at Red Oak High School, also was awarded the Promise Scholarship, a $6,000 per year scholarship for four years.