September 9, 2015 Issue

Philippians 3:8c-9 says "that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith." Where are you found? If you don't live to see tomorrow, will you be found in Christ and in His righteousness; or would you be found in your own righteousness?

The Blanco varsity volleyball team soundly defeated the Cole Lady Cougars, 3-0, with set scores of 25-19, 26-24, and 25-14 Tuesday, September 1. Malyn Valliant was on fire, slamming 16 kills. Andrea Calzoncit hit 4 service aces. Hannah Hulburt made 16 assists. Shayna Srackangast and Carly Haack each had 7 digs.

The Blanco Panthers' home opener this past Friday went as planned with a strong showing on both sides of the ball as Blanco defeated rival Comfort 27 to 7. With the exception of a couple of turnovers preventing the margin of victory from being much larger, the outcome of the game was never in doubt. The Panthers opened the game with a 13 play, 68 yard drive, eating up over 7 minutes off the clock before QB Jordon Wagner plunged in for the TD from a yard out.

The Blanco Panther junior varsity football team traveled to Comfort to take on the Bobcats Thursday evening, September 3. After a strong first game last Thursday, there was no doubt that there would be excitement and anticipation this week. Blanco kicked off to start the game as a host of Panthers consumed the receiver at Comfort's own 30-yard line.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Stonewall, Texas, will host its annual Rally Day and Barbecue on Sunday, September 13, 2015. The public is invited to join in any or all the events of the day. Rally Day will begin with Sunday school (all ages) at 9:00 AM, followed by Worship at 10:10 AM. Colorful balloons, with Bible messages attached, will be released following the worship service, to bless whoever finds them when they land. A barbecue meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 11:30 AM.

Romans 5:19 “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” This ONE was the Christ, the Son of God, who was obedient unto death. In the Gospels, Jesus referred to being obedient many times, because He did the will of our heavenly Father.

Philippians 3:8c-9 says "that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith." Where are you found? If you don't live to see tomorrow, will you be found in Christ and in His righteousness; or would you be found in your own righteousness?

One day a great lion lay asleep in the sunshine. A little mouse ran across his paw and wakened him. The great lion was just going to eat him up when the little mouse cried, "Oh, please, let me go, sir. Some day I may help you." The lion laughed at the thought that the little mouse could be of any use to him.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Stonewall, Texas, will host its annual Rally Day and Barbecue on Sunday, September 13, 2015. The public is invited to join in any or all the events of the day. Rally Day will begin with Sunday school (all ages) at 9:00 AM, followed by Worship at 10:10 AM. Colorful balloons, with Bible messages attached, will be released following the worship service, to bless whoever finds them when they land. A barbecue meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall, beginning at 11:30 AM.