Last Sunday when I arrived at church I took the side door into the dining area. There he stood quietly not moving just watching me. You could see he had a tough life by the numerous scars. I thought as I looked at him, he came here to get help. I went to the refrigerator and found some biscuits. I took one to the door and reached down to give it to him. He very carefully took it from my hand and went over and laid down and slowly ate the biscuit. I went back inside several times and got him more to eat. Seeing that old dog reminds me of something in life and the Bible. Today there are many people all around us in bad shape but they do not want God in their life. Oh, they want a better life or one morecomfortable, just not God. We do see a few people showing up at church wanting help. The Bible says if we will draw near to Him He will draw unto us, (James 4:6- 10, 1 Peter 5:6-8). Sadly many will never find that help that is available to all, (Hebrews 3:7-19). Oh, but to repent/confess our sins and call upon Jesus to be our Lord and Savior. It is there we find peace with God and that wonderful joy and contentment, (John 3:16, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:12)

Madisonville CISD’s Community Education Program will offer a substitute teacher training class beginning Monday, Sept. 27-30 at Madisonville Elementary School.

The following persons were arrested or booked into the Madison County jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

After the Texas Mushroom Festival was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Madisonville’s premier event is returning to the square Oct. 16. The event will feature a newlook while also embracing its roots.