First Baptist Church of Albany will have Parents Day Out childcare Saturday, Dec. 9.

Aftermonthsofrehearsal, theFirstBaptistChurch of Albany youth choir will present its production of “The Agape League” musical Saturday, Dec. 9.

“ And cast that wicked servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) In the last few days before he died on a cross, Jesus told his disciples a storyaboutarichbusinessman who went on a long trip and trusted three of his servants to take care of his property while he was away.

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Localchurchesaremaking plans for Christmas services and programs as the holiday draws near. Plans for many traditional events had not been finalized at press time but will be publicized as information is received.

˚ LUNCH MENUS Dec. 4 - 8 Monday - corn dog, potatoes, tomato cup, fruit Tuesday - quesadillas, salsa,beans,cucumbers, fruit Wednesday - chicken sandwich, veggie cup, salad, fruity Jello Thursday - Asian Bowl, egg roll, broccoli, corn, oranges Friday - pizza, carrots, green beans, fruit, cookie ˚ PRINCIPAL’SPOINTS Nancy Smith Elementary continues to see great success this week.Studentsandstaff are back in classrooms after the Thanksgiving Break.

— Dec. 4 - 8 Monday - breaded drumstick, mashed potato tomato cup, mixed fruit Tuesday - quesadilla, salsa, refried beans, zesty cucumbers, apricots, dessert Wednesday - spaghetti bowl, breadstick salad, vegetable medley, fruity, Jello Thursday - breaded pork chop, steamed corn, broccoli cup, fresh fruit Friday - french bread pizza fresh carrots, savory green beans, fresh fruit.

♦ A number of Albany Junior High and Nancy Smith Elementary students are competing in the a variety of UIL Academic events this week and next. Speaking events were held yesterday, Nov.

Albany residents are invited to get into the holiday spirit on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the annual Christmas concert for the Albany school bands.

The Christmas season is in full swing at the Old Jail Art Center, and the OJAC education department has plenty of things planned for local families and their visitors. Special activities for December include an upcoming family festival on Dec.