The Shopper Thursday, June 15, 2017 by Pastor Ron Abbott 7 The Backside of The Pulpit Saint Jo Young Athletes Program Saint Jo Elementary hosted the Young Athletes Special Olympics on Friday, March 12, 2017. Students in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten participated with the Special Olympics Athletes. All of the students had a great time at the event! Thank you to Laurie Martin for organizing the event! We also want to thank the Saint Jo High School students who came out and helped run the event. The students were amazing and worked so great with all of our athletes. Reading: Acts 27:29-40 Heb 6:19 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Action and adventure pours from the pages of the Bible as we read the account of Paul’s shipwreck in Acts 27. A storm was raging and four strong anchors were cast to secure the ship. The symbolism is not lost on those who are observant. A political, cultural, religious, and moral storm is raging all around us. Politicians are not governing but rather spend their time and our money investigating and blaming one another. Nothing gets done at a terrible cost. Culturally, we are adrift on a sea of ridiculous opinions and trends. Religion has forgotten her purpose and seems addicted to applause. Morally, we are bankrupt and can’t even be sure of our own gender. Deep below the storm the anchor holds firm. It is the anchor of God and His Word. The chain tugs and pulls but it doesn’t pull free. It is anchored in the Rock Christ Jesus! If we anchor to this Rock our ship will be secure and one day the storm will be over. We can hoist both anchor and sail and make toward shore. The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide, A Shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide, A Shelter in the time of storm. Dear Jesus, You are our Rock in a weary land. Let us fix our anchor firmly to you. AMEN STRONG ANCHORS! Published by Calvar Baptist Church 2 204 Decat r St • Bowie, TX 76230• 872-3214 50% OFF STOREWIDE (Excludes Trees & Ceramic Pots) 2017 SUMMER SALE! www.stix-stones.com Alzheimer’s Association June Support Groups Whether you are caring for a loved one with dementia at home or your loved one lives in a dementia care community or hospice, you may benefit from the support of people who understand what you are going through. The Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups and education programs to help you at every stage of the journey. Support Groups—June June 15, 1:30 p.m. - 3rd Thursday - Nocona Carpenter Shop Senior Center - 400 Boston, Nocona 76255 June 17, 10 a.m. - 3rd Saturday - Brookdale Sikes Lake - 2649 Plaza Parkway, Wichita Falls 76308 June 26, 6:30 p.m. - Last Monday - St. Mary’s Church Convent - 101 Church Rd., Windthorst TX 76389 June 27, 6:30 p.m. - 4th Tuesday - House of Hope - 5100 Stone Lake Dr., Wichita Falls 76310 Education Program —June Healthy Living for your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research OR “10 Ways to Love Your Brain”. There is no charge to attend support groups or education programs, but registration is appreciated. Please call Sue Gross at 940-767-8800 for more information or to reserve a place. Since 1905, First State Bank has been a reliable partner to the businesses of North Texas. You can count on our experience to help your business grow and thrive. Go online to learn how we can help you get the most out of your business. Family Owned Business Serving North Central Texas Dependable Service at ALL Times Full Service Propane & Fuel Supplier BankingOnWisdom.com Since 1945 • TANK INSTALLATION • • PROPANE & FUEL DELIVERY • • EZ PAYMENT PLANS • First in Texas. First in Business. Saint Jo | Gainesville | Lake Kiowa | Valley View | Muenster | Denton | Decatur | Roanoke 940-872-2572 3074 Hwy 59 N • Bowie