Please pray for rain

Almighty God, we need rain. We realize now, looking up into the clear blue sky above what a marvel even the least drop of rain really is. To think that so much water can fall out of the sky, which now is empty and clear. We place our trust in You. We are sure that You know our needs, but You want us to ask You anyway, to show You that we know we are dependent on You. Look on our dry hills and fields, dear God, and bless them with the living blessing of soft rain. Then the land will rejoice, and the rivers will sing Your praises and the hearts of men will be glad. Amen.

Kudos to the officers and founding members of True Blue Foundation that put on an exceptional fundraiser Saturday evening. The speakers and entertainment were superb. Thanks to all who supported this event to help raise money so this organization can give back to the local law enforcement agencies to help with equipment needed to serve their community.

Each month Knights of Columbus hands out honors and awards. July’s honorees are Knight of the Month – Richard Hicks and Family of the Month – Ron and Jean Lahue. The KC Hall, 1962 Hwy. 90 in Anderson, is available for rent. If you need a facility for a family reunion, birthday party or anniversary celebration, call James Moran, 936-306-9663.

Zion Lutheran Church, 455 FM 149 in Anderson, will host Carnival Sunday Aug. 27 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to join this parish for brisket sandwiches and sides, ice cream sundaes, dominos and carnival games. For those interested, Sunday school is from 9-10 a.m. and their worship service is from 10-11 a.m. For more information contact the church, 936-873-2175.

Mark your calendar for St. Mary’s annual homecoming and bazaar, set for Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 3 on their church grounds in Plantersville.

Educator Chandler Wahrmund of Fanthorp Inn in Anderson said The Inn closes soon and will remain closed until early spring of next year for some extensive renovations. The siding, roof and window casings are all set to be replaced among many other projects. Fanthorp programming will still be available throughout the year at Washington on the Brazos, San Felipe de Austin, Sam Houston Memorial Museum and many other sites in the community. For more information on these programs, visit their website, www.visitfanthorpinn. com. Stagecoach Saturdays will resume at some point in 2024 when the inn reopens. On Nov. 4 there will be a re-enactment at the Grimes County Courthouse. For more information contact Chandler. Wahrmund@the.texas.gov.

Texas Department of Public Safety announced the promotion of hometown boy from Navasota, Jason Dominguez, as the new Sergeant of Highway Patrol of the Southeast Texas Region which includes Washington and Grimes Counties. The promotion took effect Aug. 15. Jason has been a DPS officer in our area for many years, so we are excited to keep him here to work with our local law enforcement. Congratulations, Jason.

I always head up the Babusha’s Porch Country Store at the annual St. Stanislaus Bazaar each October. I have ladies that make me all kinds of jellies. One lady makes plum jelly but is in need of about 10 pounds of the big red plums which she cannot find. If anyone has any or knows where I can get some, please call me, 936-870-6842.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Aug. 24 – Jordan Hitchcock, Sean Cook, Susan Boudreaux, Leon Combs and yikes, I will turn 70; Aug. 25 – Gregory Pasket, Leslie Crabb, Glenn Clinard, Debbie Hoffart; Aug. 26 – Zoey Kimich, Everleigh Sowell; Aug. 27 – Charlene Moriarty, Tina Schroeder, Steven Lara, Wyatt Marek, Claire Countryman, Lee Igo, Iliana Mendiola; Aug. 28 – Tina Pasket, Jason Vaughan, Jane Hibner, Kelli Purvis; Aug. 29 – Dennis Johnson, Regina Edney, Casi Kelly, Linda Toler, Brandi Giles, Parker Sowell; and Aug. 30 – Michael Kimich, Emmett Moody, Kathy Restivo, Chris Szymczak.

Happy Anniversary to those celebrating this week: Aug. 25 – Larry and Liz Eickenhorst, 45 years; Aug. 26 – Paul and Ruth Flournoy, 45 years; Aug. 27 – Tom and Kaky Wetuski, 63 years; Aug. 28 – Marcus and Jamie Noto, 13 years; Aug. 29 – Michael and Cassi Walkoviak, 14 years; and Aug. 29 – Trey and Coty Kitkoski, 8 years.

If you have special news about what goes on in your family or life, let me know by calling 936-870-6842 or email me at gailmsowell@yahoo. com. I would love to share with others.