After six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them…” (Mark 9:3) For many of the congregations that use a church calendar, last Sunday was the assigned day to consider the transfiguration of Jesus as it is written in the Gospel of Mark.

Albany churches began theLentenseasonWednesday, Feb. 14 with the observance of Ash Wednesday.

Open Door Pregnancy Resource Centers is conducting its annual Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser. This year’s campaign runs through Sunday, Feb.

A record group of 187 girls attended the Big Country FCA Weekend of Champions girls retreat over the weekend at Eastland’s Solid Rock Camp. Local FCA representative Paul Johnston, who led the program, said it was a successful weekend.

written by local pastors Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............

Mr. and MissAHS were crownedattheWinterFormal last Saturday, along with the class prince and princess for grades 9-11.

Members of Albany’s FirstBaptistChurchyouth group will be serving breakfast for dinner Sunday, Feb. 4 at the annual Pancake Supper fundraiser.

Parents of young children can take advantage of First Baptist Church’s monthly Parents Night Out childcare program on Saturday, Feb. 10.

Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............

Albany’s Tara Cauble was selected to compete for showmanship honors over the weekend at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Cauble, an eighth grader, exhibited her wether goat during the goat show, which was held Friday-Sunday, Jan.