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Church News
Thursdoy AAoy 28 i 987 The Albany News Page r<
W/ORDS about theWORD
by members of the Albany Ministerial Alliance
Donations needed for Saragosa
By Ruben Castaneda
Jesus of Nazareth
Catholic Church
WHAT IS CHURCH?
Once someone asked 1,000 peo
pie to complete this sentence:
"The Church is ... " The first
thinpf most of them said was "The
Church is ... a building."
Of course, the Church has built
many places of worship, so "build
ing" is not a wrong answer. Rut at
one time the Church had no spe
cial buildings. Strangely, this was
when the Church experienced the
greatest growth. What, is the
Church then?
A seminarian explained the
Church to his religion class this
way: He would announce that he
was about to write the word
"CHURCH on the board. Then
he would print, "CH . . CH." The
class would remind him he had
left out two letters right at the
center: "U — R." "How true," he
would say.
"You are the heart and center
of the Church." This simple
demonstration seems right on
target. You and I, We are the
Church. We each have different
graces and gifts, tasks and voca
tions. But together, we are the
family of God. We are all baptized
into the one Body of Christ.
A German theologian, Karl
Rahner. defined the church as a
sacrament, an external sign of
God's presence — a kind of
meeting place between God and
us, "Where two or three are
gathered in My name, I will be
there." Our Lord has promised it
to us.
St. Paul calls this a "mystery,"
by which he meant a "plan." This,
Paul says, was God's plan from all
eternity, revealed by Jesus and to
be realized now in us. Then Paul
seems to reach deep into this
mystery for its most profound im
plication: "Christ is in us." We,
the members of Christ are the
continuation of Jesus. We are t he
extension of Jesus to the ends of
the earth.
It is something like this. In the
mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus
assumed a humanity to unify us
and to invite us to share in the
very life of God. Now God
somehow assumes our humanities
to continue His work of loving
this world into life.
This, then, is how I think Paul
would have completed our sen
tence about the Church: "The
Church is . . .Jesus living and lov
ing in each one of us individually
and in all of us together."
Paul would have assured us
that we are never less than in
dividuals because each of us is
unique, and Jesus dwells in and
works through each of us in a
unique and highly personal way.
But Paul would also have insisted
we are never only individuals he
cause we are united all by an
indwelling God that is deeper and
stronger than any other bond.
even blood relationships. We are
united by Christ. For us, it is an
assurance that we are never
alone. Jesus is living in each one
of us, and in us He is loving this
world into unity and the fullness
of life. In Jesus, you are joined to
me and I to you; you are my
brother and sister, and I am your
brother.
"CH . . CH" can never spell the
whole truth about the Church.
You are and I am that Truth. We
are His Church.
Donations for the Saragosa tor
nado victims are currently being
accepted by the Salvation Army,
according to Rev. Lloyd Conner,
local Salvation Army chairman
"I've had a number of people in
quire about sending contributions
to aid these unfortunate
families." he commented "I would
like to pass along the fact that
monetary donations are more wel
come right now than clothes or
other material items
"The victims have already re
ceived as much clothing as they
can use right now and their meals
are being taken care of," he con
tinued "There is obviously a pro-
blem of storing any additional
donations of that type."
The address for the Salvation
Army's Divisional Headquarters
is P.O. Rox 2808, Dallas TX 75221.
Mailing a check or money order
directly to that address would
probably speed up the process of
getting it where it is needed, but
Rev. Conner said that he would be
happy to forward the contribu
tions if donors contact him.
He reminded local residents to
designate their checks as being
for "Saragosa Relief "
OBITUARIES
Ruben Castaneda
Pictures ready
Reorders on prom pictures
taken by The Albany News staff
are now available at the News of
fice.
F.veryone who ordered
reprints, wallets and
enlargements may pick them up
at any time.
"We urge everyone to pick up
all speci.il order photos as soon as
possible," said Donnie Lucas. "It
is hard for us to hold them in-
definitely."
The News office still has quite a
few special order photographs,
especially from football and bas-
ketball season,that have not been
picked up yet
Intille receives academic award
The National Secondary Educa
tion Council announced recently
that Robert Intille has been
named an Academic All
American.
The NSEC has established the
Academic All American Scholar
Award Program in order to offer
deserved recognition to superior
students who excel in the
Academic disciplines. The
Academic All American Scholars
must earn a 3.3 or better grade
point average. Only scholars
selected by a secondary school in
structor, counselor, or other
qualified sponsor are accepted.
These scholars are also eligible
for other awards given by the
NSEC. These are awards few
students can ever hope to attain.
Rob who attends Satellite High
School was nominated for this Na
tional Award by Coach M.
Knowles and Counselor J. Skillet.
He will appear in the Academic
All American Scholar Directory,
which is published nationally.
"Recognizing and supporting
our youth is more important than
ever before in American history.
exclusive recommendations of
teachers, coaches, counselors, and
other qualified sponsors. Once
awarded, the students may he
recognized by the NSEC for ot her
honors.
Rob is the son of Joseph and
Francene Intille His grand
mother is Mrs. Faye Oliver of
Albany and he is the nephew of
Ralph and Billie Holing.
He was also named scholar
athlete for football, basketball
and baseball by the Melborn
Chamber of Commerce for the
8H-87 school year
ELS IF. M. BROOKS
Elsie M. Brooks, 67, of Fort
Worth died Wednesday, May 13
1987 in a White Settlement
hospital.
Funeral services wpre at 2:00
p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Weatherford with the Rev.
Richard Nelson officiating. Burial
was in Center Point Cemetery,
directed by Whites Funeral
Home of Weat her ford
She had been a resident of Fort
Worth for the past five years and
a prior long-time Weatherford
resident. She was born in Albany,
Texas. She had worked in Wea-
therford as a waitress and cook
and was a member of the Trinity
Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her husband,
Nick Brooks of Fort Worth: two
stepsons Marvin and Larry
Brooks and a step-daughter, Dian
na Rounding, all of Fort Worth: a
sister, Erna Eubank of Weather
ford; two brothers, Gilbert .lent ho
of Copperas Cove and Edward
,lent ho of De Soto, Texas: and
several nieces and nephews
The family requests that
memorials he made to KADE
Radio Station of Weatherford for
the Lutheran Hour
TED H FIT/PATRICK
Ted H. Fitzpatrick, 62, died
Monday, May 11, 1987 at a Big
Spring Hospital.
Graveside services were at 2:00
p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the
Johnson Cemetery in Shackelford
County with the Rev Jim Downs
officiating, directed by Godfrey
Funeral Home.
Rorn in Santa Anna, he was a
lifelong resident. He was a but
cher, a member of the Baptist
Church and the American Legion.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include his two
daughters. Darlene Davis of
Albany and Sherry Enloe of
01 n e y; and
Margaret of
Beth Lamb
grandchildren
grandchildren
Also surviving
their mother,
Albany; a sister,
of Slaton; seven
and three great-
are his wife,
Ruby of Abilene- three step
daughters, Mrs Wesley Balliew
of Albany, Mrs Martin Rojas of
Lubbock and Mrs Jim Moore of
Ft. Worth; and one step son, B. J
Novian, Jr. of Lubbock
Workshop slated June 9
In response to interest in-
dicated hy several regional conn
ties, the West Central Texas
Council of Governments has
scheduled a Workshop for County
Officials on June 9, 1987 The
event will he conducted in the
West Central Texas Council of
Governments office, 1025 East
North l()th Street at Judge Ely
Boulevard in Abilene
The session will begin :it 9:30
a.m. and will conclude hy 1:30 p.m
Lunch will he provided; there is
no registration fee The session
will he directed primarily toward
newly elected county officials, yet
those officials who have been in
office for some time both Coun-
ty Judges and Commissioners
will find the day beneficial and
are welcome to attend
Areas of both immediate and
ongoing concern will he covered
during the day. Focus will be
p'aced on public official liability
budget matters, and updated in
formation from, the current
legislative session; presenters
with expertise in these and other
areas will he featured.
Officials again are encouraged
by WCTCOG to take advantage of
whal promises to be an excellent
training opportunity and occasion
to build relationships with other
County Judges and Commission
ers for sharing of resources in the
future For registration informa
tion, contact Jim Compton at
WCTCOG, i9151672-8544
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Welcome
Robert Intille
The winners of the Academic
All American Awards should be
congratulated and appreciated
for their dedication to excellence
and achievement," said Dr.
George Stevens, Executive Direc
tor of the National Secondary
Education Council.
The Council selects Academic
All-American Scholars upon the
Bluebonnet impressions
By Tricia Kinnard
Vacation time will find me out
of the facility at Bluebonnet Nurs-
ing Home for three weeks. I have
plans for someone to fill in for me
in several of the activities.
Heidi Killen, one of our aides,
will be calling Bingo on Mondays,
taking care of Western Swing on
June 4 and also the birthday par
ty scheduled for June 18 and to be
hosted by the Macedonia Baptist
Church. We have two ladies cele-
brating birthdays in June, Maude
Cox and Ethel Jackson.
Our May party for Chole Dye
martin was held last Thursday
and we had a nice turnout for her.
We always enjoy company of
any kind at anytime. Please feel
free during the next three weeks
to come out and visit.
See you when I get back.
Led better honored
Annie Ledbetter was honored
on her 80th birthday with a sur
prise birthday party. Family and
friends gathered at Mrs. Ledbet
ter's home Friday evening for a
barbecue supper
Thirty people from Albany.
Abilene, Moran and Cisco attend
ed the party.
MATTHEWS MEMORIAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday School
Worship Ser\ice
9:45 a.m
I 1 00 a.m
Walk Through the Old Testament
Seminar
Saturday, |ulv 11, 1^87 M am - 5 pm
Webb & Webb
Inc.
Insurance
Albany
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Albany
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Auto Supply
204 S Mam 762 2092
Morrison's
Gro. & Ice
Bobby & Susan Morrison
Erline's
Specialty Shop
Erline Black
Godfrey
Funeral Home
229 Hill 762 2211
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Prilling
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SEEDS FROM
THE SOWER
By Michael A. Guido, Metter, Georgia
A college student asked.
"What's right? What's
wrong?"
"Where," butted in his
friend, "can we find a court
of final appeal?"
"You must believe
yourself." I answered; "or
you must believe someone
else. And you must have
faith in the one you believe.
You must make a choice."
I choose to believe the
Lord. With the Psalmist 1
have said to Him. "I am
but a pilgrim here on eart h:
how 1 need a map—and
Your commands are my
chart and guide. I long for
Your instructions more than
I can tell."
I have met many great
men and I have heard many
wise men. But 1 have never
met one that I would rather
trust than the Lord Jesus
Ch rist.
His greatness is not
marred by littleness. His
goodness is not tainted by
imperfections or incon
sistencies. His wisdom is
not flawed by folly. He is
altogether lovely and per-
fect.
He never has had to re-
trace a step, or retract a
word, or repent of a deed.
( an you f ind a better person
ihan the Lord to trust?
Daniel
Suppl\ i o.
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