The Feed Store will host another high school worship night on Wednesday, April 14, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Feed Store executive director Tisha Wilkins invites all high school students to attend.
Paul Johnston, who serves as representative for the Big Country East FCA, will speak briefly, and a meal will be served.
“It will end by 7:00 p.m. so the kids can go on to their regular Wednesday night church group.
By Sandy Morris
Organizers of the local Closet Angels clothing ministry are looking to expand the number of volunteers at the organization in preparation of expected new growth.
Closet Angels director Lori Reames said extra help is needed in several different areas, including social media.
“This volunteer would help with promotions on Facebook and Instagram,” said Reames. “Some photography work may be needed as well. This could turn into a two-person team and would be a great opportunity for a college resume.”
By Sandy Morris
Albany residents are invited to spend an evening enjoying live music at an upcoming free community concert at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18 at the Bank Park.
First Baptist Church pastor and Albany Ministerial Alliance president Jeff Turner said the featured band will be Dawson Hollow.
“I have a ministry friend who contacted me to see if we wanted one of the bands he works with to perform here” said Turner. “We decided it could be a good thing for our community.”
By Sandy Morris
The Big Country East Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted lunch for all the coaches and workers at the recent District 10-2A track meet held at Albany High School.
Local FCA representative Paul Johnston said the meal was a show of appreciation for those who were fed.
“I have a relationship with every one of those coaches in this district,” said Johnston. “This meal was a way for FCA to bless them for the work they do.”
Prairie Star catered the meal of brisket, sausage, beans, corn, coleslaw, and bread.
By Sandy Morris
This Sunday, April 4 is Easter Sunday, and local churches will be hosting special services and activities.
First United
Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church will host a “SonRise Service” at Stasney’s Cook Ranch inside or just outside of the cook shack, depending on the weather conditions.
The breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. followed by the service at 7:30 a.m.
Lance Thomas, lay leader, will provide the message.
By Sandy Morris
This Sunday, March 28 is Palm Sunday, with a community-wide service planned that evening by members of the Albany Ministerial Alliance.
In addition, local churches will be hosting special services and activities during the week leading up to Easter which will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4.
Community Service
The Ministerial Alliance will host the Easter Community Service called AWAKEN at the Aztec Theater at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28.
By Sandy Morris
The recent lifting of mask restrictions has changed the location of the junior high district track meet which eliminates the concession stand planned by the Albany Athletic Booster Club.
All junior high school track teams in the district will now compete at Hamlin on Saturday, March 27 instead of being divided between two communities.
The Athletic Boosters will still host the concession stand for the high school district track meet on Wednesday, March 31.
By Sandy Morris
Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4 this year, and local churches are announcing special services and activities.
Community Easter Service
The Ministerial Alliance continues to work on plans for the Easter Community Service.
This year’s Easter event is called AWAKEN and will be held at the Aztec Theater at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28.
Alliance members have planned for the event to include out-of-town speakers and a worship team.
MMPC youth minister Spencer Newsom covers a local student’s head with shaving cream during a game at last week’s Junior High Worship Night at the Feed Store. Students were treated to dinner, with a devotional and fun packed into the evening.
By Sandy Morris
The Old Jail Art Center has always offered a variety of opportunities, and visitors may have been on docent-led tours, utilized printed guides or interactive kiosks, or participated in scavenger-style text tours.
OJAC education director Erin Whitmore has been working on a new touring option for the past few years that she plans to have available in the near future.
