FA announces honor roll students
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Faith Academy announced its honor roll students for the last night weeks.
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Bellville schools gaining miles in program
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The families in all three Bellville elementary schools are doing a great job accumulating miles across Texas. At the end of the 4th week, several classes and groups are pressing closer to the finish line in their quest to complete Walk Across Texas.
EEA of Austin County unearthing hidden gems
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During February, Extension Education Association of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in a bid to unearth the hidden gems of their own backyard, embarked on an enriching field trip, delving into the historic sites and fantastic wonders of Bellville.
Faith Academy Bellville hosts 30th anniversary celebration, Knight of Knights
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Faith Academy Bellville hosted its 30th anniversary celebration and Night of Knights Fundraiser. It was Hats Off to our Heroes of the past 30 years and Merlene Byler, founder, was honored for her dedicated service and faithfulness. Her participation and continual support to Faith Academy, Bellville help us to promote Christian education not only in Bellville but all the surrounding areas.
Easter observances, celebrations & recipes for the holiday season
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GUIDE 2024 Easter observances, celebrations & recipes for the holiday season Easter is one of the most sacred and festive holidays celebrated by Christians each year. This round-up of Easter activities at churches throughout Austin County includes vigils, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday, egg hunts, Easter services and more.
Easter allows deeper dive in Christian faith
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The Eucharist is a central component of the Christian faith. During the Eucharistic celebration, the sharing of bread and wine, which many Christians believe symbolizes the actual body and blood of Christ after the process of transubstantiation, takes place.
Living last supper returns to BMC March 28
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The Living Last Supper will be presented on Maundy Thursday, March 28 at Bellville Methodist Church, 234 South Masonic Street. There will be two performances, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Methodist Activity Center adjacent to the sanctuary.
Holy Week a solemn, revered period
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Holy Week marks the most solemn and revered period on the Christian calendar. Holy Week helps to mark the Paschal Mystery, which includes the Passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
Explaining Easter to children can be delicate matter
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Explaining Easter to children can be a delicate matter, especially for very young children who may not fully understand the tenets of the Christian faith. Although Easter ends with Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, prior to this glorious miracle there are subjects of betrayal, suffering and death. These religious messages can confound when commingled with the imagery of bunnies delivering chocolates, chicks and pastel- hued eggs. How do well- meaning parents relay the message of Easter without scaring or con- fusing children?
