The Beatitudes, Part 2
By Pastor B. Anderson
Text: Matthew 5:6–8
6. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
Alfred Whitby George passed away on July 9, 2025, at his home in Albany, TX. His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 11:00am at the First Christian Church in Albany, followed by burial at the Albany Cemetery.
Moran Independent School District is ushering in the 2025-2026 school year with new leadership and significant academic expansion, according to MISD superintendent Dr. John Denson.
“We have hired a new principal and our first ever counselor,” Denson said. “With their addition to our staff, we are taking academics to a new level.”
Albany experienced a sudden downpour Thursday night, July 3, when more than five inches of rain fell in roughly two hours, leading to brief flash flooding across town. Though several roads were overtaken by rising water, no serious injuries were reported and property damage remained limited.
Sheriff Ed Miller said Main Street near the train depot saw an unusual amount of water, with rising runoff briefly shutting down the roadway. “Everything was fine until around 8 p.m., then Main Street was underwater,” he said. “We had five inches come down quick.”
