OUT TO PASTOR: What would my life be like without a cookie

This past week was about as crazy as they get. When I think it can’t get any crazier, somebody hears me and makes it crazier just for me.One morning I had to go across town to get some office supplies and other things.I try to ensure that when I go, it’s for several things, not just one.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 39)

Then David sent to Joab, saying, “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” And Joab sent Uriah to David. – II SAMUEL 11:6David knew the scripture, surely the ten commandments.“You shall not commit adultery.” but his heart was hardened by his sin and all he could think about was to hide his tracks.

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE WITH SAVORY APPETIZERS

BEEF and BLUE CHEESE-STUFFED MUSHROOMSWelcoming friends, family and neighbors for celebrations of all kinds demands delicious hors d’oeuvres for making guests feel right at home.

The importance of regular immunizations for heart health

FAMILY FEATURES –While most parents are good at keeping track of vaccines their kids need to stay healthy, many adults don’t realize there are immunizations important for keeping themselves heart-healthy, as well.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 26, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library will be holding a beginner’s computer class on Wednesday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.We will begin with basic keyboard knowledge and then move on to the Internet.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 26, 2023

Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester. Delaney Trainor of Midlothian was recently named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended Dec. 2, 2022.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 13 – 22

Wigfall, Brittany, 34, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info, failure to appear, assault-family violence, FMFR.Thomas, Row, 56, DWI.Wilcher, Henry, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent Felony 3, burglary of habitation Felony 2, false drug test falsification.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 9 – 16

Lee, Kailaia, 20, viol bond/protective order.Bautista-Nicacio, Fernando, 39, DWI/open alch container.Wright, Laquanda, 40, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm.Tyrone, Michelle, 53, assault causes bodily injury family member.Oliva-Paiz, Manuel, 32, DWI, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 9 – 22

Evans, Shane, 30, public intoxication.Harper, Jill, 58, assault causes bodily injury family member (on view arrest)Ekanem, Webster, 42, DWI 2nd.Hood-Newsom, Riley, 24, warrant arrest other agency.Hechavarria, Alfredo, 34, warrant arrest other agency.

PUBLIC NOTICE: INVITATION TO BIDDERS – SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY CITY OF FERRIS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOWNTOWN PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 and Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by City of Ferris for the construction of Downtown Pump Station Improvements at the meeting office of Velvin & Weeks Consulting Engineers, Inc.