COUNTY LIFE
Hymns for the Hungry moves to July 31
UPDATE- Hymns for the Hungry organizers reported on June 24, the date for the event has been moved to July 31 with the same time and location.
Seven years ago, the First United Methodist Church of Bowie had a vision for helping to feed the hungry in their community.
That vision led to the creation of “Hymns for the Hungry,” an annual event which allows surrounding churches/organizations to support those in
This year’s host church is Lighthouse Assembly of God located at 2998 State Highway 59 in Bowie. This event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 17.
Each church or organization that would like to participate
“Meal deals” of a hot dog, chips, and drink will be served for $5. Donations will be taken for dessert. Admission is $1 per person.
All proceeds will go directly to “God’s Table,” which is an outreach provided by First Free Will Baptist Church. This outreach is open six nights a week and feeds between 25-40 people each night.
The program organizers will be accepting only the first 10 sign-ups, so don’t delay. Deadline to sign up is July 10. For more information or to sign your church up, call or text Jarae Scruggs at 940-841-1212.
You also may call the FUMC office at 940-872-3384.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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