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Courier collects awards
Courier collects awards
ROUND ROCK – The Elgin Courier was one of several newspapers that attended the Texas Press Association convention at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock this past weekend. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
New Sweden residents protest concrete plant development
New Sweden residents protest concrete plant development
MANOR – The final public hearing regarding the potential construction of a concrete plant in New Sweden saw over 100 Elgin area residents show force in protest. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Swedes plan annual celebration
Elgin Swedes plan annual celebration
Swedish Midsummer festival to coincide with Elgin’s Western Days 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
OAK HILL CEMETERY UPHOLDS NEARLY CENTURY OLD TRADITION
OAK HILL CEMETERY UPHOLDS NEARLY CENTURY OLD TRADITION
BASTROP – The Oak Hill Cemetery Association gathered for their annual picnic at the burial site’s arbor on May 27, hosting a potluck lunch and silent auction. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Open house planned for Juneteenth celebration
Open house planned for Juneteenth celebration
CEDAR CREEK – Juneteenth celebrations begin this weekend, June 10, in Bastrop County. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Community Calendar June
Community Calendar June
BASTROP – Meet Jana Lynch, ALA PaintedArtist at her animal eye egg tempera solo show titled “Eye to Eye” June 8, from 1to 3 p.m. at Bastrop Public Library. She will be demonstrating the near lost medium of egg and earth pigments. This is the only paint medium we know for sure that lasts for millennials. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Airplane showcase landing in Smithville
Airplane showcase landing in Smithville
SMITHVILLE – The 17th annual Smithville fly-in is scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 10 at the Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport, 765 N W Loop 230. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin High School names new principal
Elgin High School names new principal
Elgin resident Jason Rodman has been hired as the new principal for Elgin High School, following Rick Reyes, who has accepted another position within the district. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Masonic Lodge honors widows and late husbands
Masonic Lodge honors widows and late husbands
Masonic Lodge honors widows and late husbands 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Police investigating body found
Police investigating body found
06/06/2023 09:18 PM
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? We hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know– this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.” (Acts 2:1– 8, 12-14, 22-24, ESV) On Pentecost, which was celebrated in the Church this past Sunday, though Peter had been filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ was the focus of his preaching. This underscores the fact that the Holy Spirit’s main role is to bring people to Christ. Peter talks about Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, exaltation to the right hand of God, and sending of the Holy Spirit. He backs up his assertions by showing some Old Testament passages that pointed to Christ, and makes it clear to Israel that Jesus is not only the Messiah–He is the Lord Himself! 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
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