By Sam Waller
The Albany chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes will take part in the Fields of Faith program Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Graham’s Newton Field.
Fields of Faith is an event where students challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ.
Local FCA representative Paul Johnston said he expects between 1,600 and 1,800 attendees representing about 10 schools for the Graham program.
The youth group from First Baptist Church of Albany will attend, along with other local students.
By Sam Waller
Local residents will have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins for fall at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 during Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at the Bank Park.
In addition to the pumpkin sale, there will be a decorated pumpkin parade for all ages and barbecue lunches served by the Monte Lewis Scholarship Fund.
Organizer Christina Daugherty said seven pallets of pumpkins have been ordered. Among the varieties available will be Fairytale, Cinderella, Ghost White, and Fancy Jacks.
By Sam Waller
Members of Albany Methodist Church are forming teams to assist with the Shackelford County House at Houses for Healing in Abilene.
Church and community members helped build the house in 2021 with volunteers signing their names on studs used in the construction.
“We can use all the help we can get,” team organizer Ellamae Walker said. “The reason why the Methodist Church is doing this is because we are the sponsors for the Shackelford County house. But this is a community-wide endeavor.”