"Thou, O king, saw a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, his le ... full story
Sunday* Faith United Church UCC will welcome guest preacher Ana Deter at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. Fellowship begins at 10 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. Guests are welcome.* Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 Texas 6 S. in Co ... full story
Sunday* First Christian Church, 900 S. Ennis St. in Bryan, will meet for worship at 10:45 am. The Rev. Jesse Myers will preach on "Faith Offers Assurance," based on Mark 4:35-41. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Child care is available. ... full story
SaturdayThe youth group from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rockdale will be hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Charlie Martin Park in Milano. The entry fee is $10 per team member with up to four on a team. Registration starts at 11 a.m. in C ... full story
WARSAW, Poland -- To him, she was "My Dear Dusia," and he signed his letters "Br" -- short for brother.She was one of a handful of people by his bedside when he died and visited him in the hospital when he survived an assassination attempt.In the clo ... full story
PARCHMAN, Miss. -- The graduates patted each other's backs and nervously chatted with their families. Some sat quietly, meditating about their future, while others wept.It could have been a scene from any of the thousands of commencement ceremonies t ... full story
Saturday* St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2541 Earl Rudder Freeway in College Station, will hold its annual garage sale from 7 a.m. to noon. Sale items include appliances, electronics, outdoor items, furniture, house wares, clothing and toys. The ... full story
One rarely thinks of the Jews as major contributors to the Renaissance. There were no Jewish da Vincis, Raphaels, Botticellis or Michelangelos. Perhaps this is due to their ancient strictures against creating idols or reproduction of any human form. ... full story
SaturdayNew Testament No. 2 Outreach Church, 1218 Ettle St. in Bryan, will hold "You are the Light of the World" Conference Ministry Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The agenda includes discussions of evangelism, youth and priso ... full story
"As they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight." -- Acts 1:10Jesus talked about fishing and farming, keeping livestock, cooking and cleaning -- things that were normal and familiar. Of course, we still have those th ... full story
It was a cold, rainy morning, and I wondered how many people would come to church. As on every Sunday, I had been up early to begin the day with prayer, breakfast and the trip to church. As usual, I thought about who might be there and prayed for gui ... full story
Sunday* Old Elam Missionary Baptist Church, 1202 W. Second St. in Hearne, will be celebrate "Senior Citizens Day" at 11 a.m. The Rev. F. Calvin Lewis III will bring the message. The public is invited. * Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 Texas 6 in ... full story
A slate of officers and directors for 2009-10 recently was announced at Congregation Beth Shalom.They include Al Schaffer, president; Rhonda Kogut, vice president; Joan Serber, secretary; and Charles Miller, treasurer. Other board members include Rob ... full story
We were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. -- I Thessalonians 2:7-8My A ... full story
Sunday * Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 Texas 6 in College Station, will hold services on "Mother's Ultimate Purpose." Sunday school is offered at 9:30 and 11 a.m., and child care is available for all services. A farewell reception for the Rev. ... full story
Saturday and Sunday* Iglesia Bautista El Calvario, 1002 E. 29th St. in Bryan, will celebrate its 32nd anniversary at 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Special guests will be Ricardo Montoya and Joshua Garcia. Sunday* Christ United Methodist Church, ... full story
EVANSTON, Ill. -- When it rained, water filled the basement a foot high, flooding the preschool room at least once a year. The air conditioner wouldn't work in two rooms at the same time. The Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation desperately needed a ... full story
While the disciples were telling how they had seen Jesus risen from the dead, Jesus himself stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." ... And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were still won ... full story
Saturday* St. Thomas Early Learning Center, 906 George Bush Drive in College Station, will hold a spring festival from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attractions will include games, crafts, a petting zoo, a nature center and more. Sunday* Faith United Church ... full story
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Kevin Roose managed to blend in during his single semester at Liberty University, attending lectures on the myth of evolution and the sin of homosexuality, and joining fellow students on a mission trip to evangelize partiers on sp ... full story
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly seven months after defying a prohibition on endorsing candidates from the pulpit, 33 churches across the country are still waiting to learn whether the Internal Revenue Service will take action against them.The goal of "Pulpit Fre ... full story
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* St. Silouan Orthodox Church, 4544 Gloria Allen Drive in College Station, will have its Pascha (Easter) services at 10 p.m. The congregation will continue the celebration of Great and Holy Pascha with the Agape Vespers, potluck meal and eg ... full story