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REPORTERNEWS.COM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2020 9A Dear Abby: My father, who has been gone for 40 years, had many good qual- ities. I loved him and treasure many of the memories I have of my time with him. However, his deep-seated lechery overwhelmed his life and destroyed what might have been an idyllic youth for me. It caused great pain and embarrassment to my mother, my sis- ter and me. I recently received communication from four half-sisters I know of who discovered our kinship through DNA tracking.

I am indisposed to a reunion. I may have felt at one time, but I am 81 now. I deeply regret any pain my libidinous nature has caused, but I am not inclined to spend time dealing with the results of his I want to be cold. They seem nice, but too late in the game for me. Do you agree? Ancient History Dear History: I do agree.

Because your caused you, your mother and your sister pain and em- barrassment, I see no reason for you to engage with these individuals if you wish to. That said, if they have questions about your medical history that could be relevant to them, consider providing the answers. Dear Readers: Tonight is Hallow- een. I hope that any celebration you have is creative, fun and SAFE in ac- cordance with the guidelines and con- ditions in your location. Happy Hallow- een, everyone! In addition, Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m.

Sunday. forget to turn your clocks back one hour at bed- time tonight. Love, Abby Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby- Man has no interest in meeting newfound half-sisters Dear Abby Jeanne Phillips Madeline Rose Aguilar Barbara Ainsworth Linda Caffey Bailey Chambers Adam Coleman Eddie Henson Brian Hodnett Bill Kingston Kimia Kinney Roy D. Klose Johnny Rhone LaQuita Wilfong To submit a birthday, email porternews.com at least two weeks in advance. Put in the subject line.

BIRTHDAYS SWEETWATER The National WASP WWII Museum at Avenger Field will be closing for renovations for sev- eral months following a fundraiser gathering next week. The Big Country Chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Associa- tion will present the Get To- at the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7.

Events will include a bike ride, live music and family activities, and hamburgers and will be available. Starting on Nov. 8, the museum will be closed to the public for Phase 2 of its planned expansion project, which in- cludes the construction of welcome centers, space and the Catherine Vail Bridge Education Center. The cost of the Phase 2 construction is expected to be $1.5 million, out of the total budget of $5 million. Phase 2 construction is expected to be complete by March, with a reopen- ing exhibit from the collection of Eliza- beth Strohfus starting March 20.

WASP museum closing for renovations AROUND YOUR TOWN Nathaniel Ellsworth Abilene Reporter-News USA TODAY NETWORK TEXAS Encourage your pastor to tell us the upcoming sermon topic. FREE, and open to churches throughout the Big Country. Email it to by 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Please put in the subject line.

Include the topic, who will deliver it, a synopsis limited to 60 words, when services begin and the name and street address of your place of worship. Avenue Baptist Church, 324 30th Snyder Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday; also avail- able online via Facebook Speaker: Dalton Mathis Topic: Synopsis: 1 Peter In this message we see the absolute importance and necessity of the blood of Jesus, and how we are to respect the blood by serving Him with reverence. Baker Heights Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Ave. Services: 10 a.m.

and 5 p.m. Sunday worship. Bible classes 9 a.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Short devo- tional 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Topic: (a.m.) (p.m.) about Synopsis: (a.m.) We are living in a time where is it is difficult to find true joy. We watch closely the state of affairs in our world, the pandemic, the election, the unrest and we are easily driven to sorrow. Throughout history, God has shown his people again and again, that he will turn the sorrow of the circum- stances around us into joy.

Join us online or in person. Galatians Belmont Baptist Church, 2117 Palm St. Services: 10:45 p.m. Sunday; also avail- able online via Facebook, YouTube and belmontbaptistchurch.net at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Speaker: Jimmy Griffith Topic: About the Synopsis: Tuesday is election day.

There is much anger and bitterness on the part of both major political parties. Regardless of which candidate wins, we need to remember that he will be our president, and the Bible gives us some important things to keep in mind. Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, S. Seventh St. at Meander, east of Sayles Boulevard Services: 9 a.m.

outdoor and 10:30 indoor worship Sunday, Swahili indoor worship at 1 p.m. Livestream at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at heavenlyrestabilene- Reservations required for all in- person services, call 325-677-2091 or go to website. Speaker: Rev. David Romanik Topic: Saints Synopsis: Matthew The open- ing sayings of the Sermon on the Mount are words of both comfort and challenge.

The values of the kingdom are quite different from worldly stan- dards. North Fifth and Grape Street Church of Christ, 433 Grape St. Services: 10 a.m. morning lesson Sun- day. Bible class 9 a.m.

Sunday. Speaker: Charles Ivie Topic: what should we Synopsis: There are many people glo- rying or boasting about various things. The Bible teaches us there are some things we should glory in and other things we should not glory in. Let us learn from word the proper things in which we should glory. Oldham Lane Church of Christ, 5049 Oldham Lane Services: Worship at 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

and 5 p.m. Sunday. Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Life in the Light tele- vision program 10 a.m.

every Sunday on KTAB. Bible Study at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Livestreaming 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

services at olcoc.com/live. Topic: is Synopsis: the goal of this life? Many would say, get to I would say that the goal of this life is this: To honor the king! If I do that, my destination will never be in question. Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road Services: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. service presented online via Facebook Live Speaker: Pastor Mike Harkrider Topic: People, Real Questions, Real Answers: What Are Spiritual Gifts and How Do I Use Synopsis: 1 Corinthians Ro- mans Ephesians Gala- tians Every Christ follower has at least one spiritual gift.

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