Early voting ongoing for May 4, elections

Plantersville News

We are saved not by what we do but by what Christ has done. It is finished. Blessings and prayers to everyone and I hope you had a great Good Friday and Easter.

May 4, is the city of Plantersville election for mayor and five aldermen. Early elections started Monday and Tuesday. Other early voting dates are April 24 through April 26, and April 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Elementary, 458 FM 149 West in Anderson. I’m wishing all the candidates the best of luck.

There is an ongoing book drive ending May 31. The Matthew’s family and the Charm and Sewing 4-H Club are collecting new or slightly used books to donate to local hospitals. Books may be dropped off at Grimes County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, 203 Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota. Email francis.henderson@bryanisd.org or call 936-873-3907 for more information.

The “Heroes Care Package Drive” is ongoing through May 4. The Charm and Sewing 4-H Club and Kierra Lee are collecting individual toiletry and personal items to assist the military troops. Bibles, books, cards, crosswords, magazines, pens, deodorant, nail clippers, Gatorade and candy are some of the items being collected. For a complete list and to schedule drop-off, contact the Watson-Lee family, 936-870-5273 or 979-220-4239 or via email mello spirit1@gmail.com or kierra.lee122@gmail.com.

St. Matthew Missionary

Baptist Church

• St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Magnolia on FM 149 and 1488 is inviting everyone out to their Women’s Conference Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Women’s Day program is Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m.

• Revival June 5, to June 7, at 7 p.m. nightly with guest speaker Bishop Charles E. Richardson of Calvary First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi. Contact pastor Emery Berry Jr 713-377-2306 or Ever Johnson 936-894-2094 for more information.

• The church is looking for participants for “The Old Ship of Zion” play Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Examples of available parts are blind man, foolish virgins, wise virgins and the prodigal son. This play will help you understand why you need to punch your ticket to Glory Land. Rehearsal will be June 4, at 6 p.m. Contact Ever Johnson 936-894-2094 for more information.

Deepest sympathy to Bertha Mae Utley Smith’s family on their loss. Prayers for all who were affected by the tornado that hit Franklin and Calvert.

Birthdays

Happy birthday to Lois Peterson, Jackie Bowen, Billy Graves, Simone Wheatfall, Julie White and a special rest in heaven birthday to Ervin Green.

Please send all news, birthdays and anniversaries to me by noon Thursday. Send to destmonj17@yahoo.com or call 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.