By Sam WallerLocal residents will have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins for fall at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 during Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at the Bank Park.

By Sam WallerMembers of Albany Methodist Church are forming teams to assist with the Shackelford County House at Houses for Healing in Abilene.Church and community members helped build the house in 2021 with volunteers signing their names on studs used in the construction.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will begin a series of small group Bible studies the week of Oct. 1.The groups are:Sunday night – 6:00-7:00 p.m. (childcare provided)Tuesday night – 6:00-7:30 p.m.Wednesday – noon-1:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerA wide variety of pumpkins will be available Saturday, Sept. 30 at Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at Bank Park.Organizer Christina Daugherty said seven pallets of pumpkins have been ordered.

By Sam WallerAlbany students will again participate in the annual See You at the Pole prayer event Wednesday, Sept. 27.At 7:00 a.m., Nancy Smith Elementary students and their parents will be served breakfast at Albany Church of Christ. At 7:30 a.m.

By Sam WallerBig Country Piggin and the Timothy Project raised more than $2,000 to assist with medical expenses for Albany resident Willie Mosley, and the amount is expected to increase once raffle totals are obtained.In addition, donations are still being accepted for Mosley at Clear Fork Bank.

By Sam WallerMaranatha Fellowship will have Brian Holamon of Abilene speak at its Sunday, Sept. 17, service.The service begins at 10:00 a.m. with Holamon speaking about 10:45.Holamon is the owner of ReVive Life Spa in Abilene. He is a medical massage therapist and body trainer.

By Sam WallerBethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser returns Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Bank Park in downtown Albany.The event raises funds to be used for community outreach programs.Pumpkin sales begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until all are sold.

By Sam WallerDakota Irwin began his duties as youth minister at Friendship Baptist Church with the church’s Back to School Bash and now moves into his role with the youth group.Junior high and high school youth meet at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday nights.

By Sam WallerA day-long fundraiser to assist Albany resident Willie Mosley with medical expenses is planned for Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Jackson Warehouse.