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Finding a Priceless Pearl in a Sea of Pandemic Problems

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or teams pre-register BEFORE the tournament.

Do not pre-register with Tierra Santa. Pre-register with one of the Lions Club members. When you register, please have your handicaps available.

Players may pay their own fees, or they may get a business to sponsor their team. Team sponsorships are $400 for three players.

If you do not have a sponsor for your team, the fee per player will be $150.

Please register with one of the Lions Club members: Raul Medina, 483-0552; Javier Flores,

684-3082, or President Adrian Gonzalez, 6788382.

At the tournament, you may purchase mulligan tickets and be eligible for door prizes. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best teams with the lowest scores. The amount of prize money will be determined by the number of participants. Several contests will take place, such longest drive, closest to the pin. A Tiger Woods shot will also be available for purchase.

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Adriel Mendoza 12th place California Rabbits

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The Weslaco Mid-Valley Lions Club are having their annual scholarship golf Tournament (Julian Flores, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament) at Tierra Santa Golf Course in Weslaco on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Players may pre-register with one of the Lions Club members before April 24 with Raul Medina, 4830552; Javier Flores, 6843082, President Adrian Gonzalez, 678-8382.

Secondary registration with the Lions Club starts at 8:00 a.m. at the golf course and the tournament

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Proceeds from this event will go towards the scholarship fund. Every year the Mid-Valley Lions Club awards several scholarships to graduating seniors.

This tournament will be a Florida Best Ball, 3-man team format. The three man team will consist of the minimum requirements: Players are to declare their true handicap. Also team handicap is 32 or higher, but only one single digit player per team. We are requesting that players

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Sponsorships are available as follows: Team sponsor, $400 (for three players); hole sponsor, $200; Donations in any amount may also be made to the Weslaco Mid Valley Lions Club. Please contact a Lions Club member or one of the individuals listed above if you wish to purchase a sponsorship.

Free food and drinks will be provided to the players.

Contact Persons for additional information are Raul Medina, 483-0552 or Javier Flores, 684-3082.

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Finding a Priceless Pearl in a Sea of Pandemic Problems Jehovah’s Witnesses Invite the Public to a Special Talk La Feria, Texas — March 12, 2021 — Growing up in a musical family, Raymond Maynard, of Bryan, was determined to seek stardom, but the time spent in that quest would not compare to the “priceless pearl” he would later find.

After years of a successful musical career, Maynard left behind his profession and discovered the peace of mind that comes from serving God and others. “I was blinded by the prestige and the wanting to become a star. But my blessings now are endless.

My life couldn’t be better,” he said.

Maynard is not alone. In this time of pandemic, when many have lost the things they thought were of the highest value, some have made their spirituality a priority. They feel like the merchant in an ancient parable who found a pearl of such great worth that he sold everything he had to obtain it.

“Have You Found a ‘Pearl of High Value’?” is the theme of a global virtual event to which Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting the community in March. In the Gospel account, Jesus Christ used the parable of the pearl to illustrate the motivating value for the truth about God’s Kingdom, the solution to mankind’s problems.

This free 30-minute program unlocks the meaning of that parable, explaining what the Kingdom of the heavens is and how that valuable knowledge can help us attain peace and a sense of security even now.

“The pandemic changed our lives within weeks, bringing the economic, educational, and social systems to their knees,” said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“What has not changed is spirituality and its powerful effect on people’s lives.”

That proved true for Kaya Madison, who was raised Catholic but became agnostic when she couldn’t find answers to the myriad of questions she had about God. “I was really searching,” she said.

Early in the pandemic, a coworker prompted the 23-year-old college student from San Diego to read an article about the four horsemen of the Apocalypse on jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

As an aspiring writer who loved to pen the mythological and magical, Madison found the horsemen intriguing — from the charging white horse with its royal rider to the pale sickly horse saddled by a skeleton.

“I wanted my questions answered,” said Madison, who soon started studying the Bible with Witnesses every morning at 8 a.m.

via videoconference. Bible prophecy came to life for her, revealing a brighter future. “I’m just happier than I’ve ever been in my life,” she said.

She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in August 2020. Now instead of writing about myths and magic, she plans to write about something spiritual — the Biblical hope of a global paradise.

Like Kaya, Jermane Mayberry recalls his decision to invest in the “priceless pearl” years ago.

At the height of a professional football career, Mayberry, from Houston, discovered truths about God that moved him to share what he learned with others and give up his profession. Mayberry said, “With football, you have to give it your all, and your schedule revolves around your job. But I loved the ministry and I wanted to preach.”

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pandemic, Mayberry and his family continue serving God together and he joyfully recounts his blessings. “We have meaningful work, peace of mind, real security for the future — everything that we need to be happy and to thrive,” he shared.

Evaluating his life now against his previous career, he adds, “Learning about the Kingdom, it doesn’t even begin to compare. It’s so much more valuable than anything that I would have gained by pursuing those interests in sports.”

The presentation about the valuable pearl will be held on select dates during the first three weeks of March through local congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses. It preludes another event that the Witnesses are also inviting people to attend: the annual observance of the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death on March 27.

“We invite anyone searching for peace, security, comfort and hope to attend,” Hendriks said. “The special talk and the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death will show people how they can obtain something priceless that will make their lives better, not only now, but also in the future, even forever.”

Due to the pandemic, congregations around the world will host both events virtually. There are no fees to attend, and no registration is required.

To learn more about how to attend locally, ask one Jehovah’s Witnesses or visit www.jw.org.

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(StatePoint) The appearance of brightly colored foods and decorations filling store aisles can only mean one thing: Easter is here! This year, the beloved springtime holiday lands on April 4, which also happens to be International Carrot Day. To celebrate the Easter Bunny’s alltime favorite food, McCormick has released a collection of savory and sweet carrotforward recipes to get you inspired.

“We have seen a significant rise in searches online for carrot recipes over the past couple years, particularly around Easter,” says Kevan Vetter, McCormick’s

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Here are seven reimagined takes on favorite classics that make carrots the star.

2. Vegan Carrot Bacon. In under 20 minutes and armed with a vegetable peeler, you’ll be able to satisfy your bacon craving with these crispy ribbons of carrots. Vegan Carrot Bacon is spiced to perfection with garlic, onion, paprika and mustard – don’t say you weren’t warned when everyone begs you to make these again and again.

3. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Glazed Carrots. Finished with a brown sugar glaze, this delectable recipe for Slow Cooker Cinnamon Glazed Carrots gives hints of warm cinnamon and spicy ginger. Featuring just six ingredients and only five minutes of

prep, these carrots are super easy and handsfree, giving you time to get outside and hunt for some Easter eggs.

4. Carrot Shaped Waffles. Okay, these Carrot Shaped Waffles don’t actually call for any carrots, but they do celebrate them! Hop on down the bunny trail toward an Easterthemed brunch staple the whole family will love. Fluffy on the inside and crispy where it counts, pure vanilla adds a warm sweetness to this colorful, whimsical treat.

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It’s both! Carrot Cake Swirled Cheesecake Bars combine the

cinnamon and nutmegspiced sweetness of traditional carrot cake with the creamy smoothness of cheesecake for an irresistible Easter dessert.

6. Carrot Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting (can also be made vegan!). Carrot Cake, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, is made especially delicious with a cream cheese frosting. Try the classic preparation or go vegan with a few easy plant-based substitutions. Either way, this cake can be layered or jazzed up with sprinkled pecans as a crunchy topper.

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classic carrot cake, this Cinnamon Carrot Ice Cream with Cookie Crumble is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, vanilla and ginger. This dessert dream come true can be topped off with a simple, yet oh-so-sweet cookie crumble for an easy, but decadent finish.

To help make your Easter celebration extra egg-cellent, McCormick is your resource to help you plan your entire menu and kid-friendly crafts, including Easter Carrot Slime. Visit www.mccormick.com/ easter for full recipes, egg dying tutorials, and more to create the ultimate Easter celebration that every bunny will love.

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First Baptist Church, La Feria I married into royalty. That was not why I married my wife. It was a fringe benefit. She is 22nd cousin to the queen of England. Someone needs to tell the queen about us. We have never been invited to a royal wedding, or even a funeral. In fact, we have never been invited to wash the Royal Rolls Royce.

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The 4th Annual Rotary Club of Weslaco & Knapp Medical Center Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Tierra Santa Golf Club, 1901 Club De Amistad in Weslaco, kicking off with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. on April 16, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

“This is a great event which will benefit very worthy causes and which we plan to continue for years to come,” said Hayden Ellis, past president of the Rotary Club of Weslaco and vice president for commercial operations for SmithReagan Insurance Agency.

Registration is now open for 3-person teams for the benefit golf tournament, for a donation of $500 per team (which includes green fees, cart, range balls, mulligans, breakfast, lunch and beverages). For more information and registration, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Hayden Ellis at 956-4569132 or at hayden@sra-ins.com.

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CHURCH SERVICE DIRECTORY Santa Rosa United Methodist Church 408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506) Santa Rosa, across from High School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10 AM (Communion fi rst Sunday) Wednesday Prayer Service 9:00 AM Pastor: Carole Lahti (956) 279-3407

Living Water Church and Ministry Pastor Henry and Rosie 2805 Memorial Suite B. La Feria Sunday Service 11am, 6pm Spanish Worship Service, 7pm Wednesday Service St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Fr. Rodolfo Franco International 797-2666, offi ce: 502 S. Canal Worship Center Casa de church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz Esperanza Apostolic Saturday Mass 5:30pm, 956-797-1204 Church Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 116 W. Seventh St., La Feria 416 W. Spruce La Feria 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

Services Sunday (English) 9:30am 965-639-4301 Bilingual Services Sunday Domingo (Espanol) 11am, at 1:00pm Christ In Our Midst Miercoles 7pm Daniel Martinez - Pastor Missionary Church Interdenominational Worship Pastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm St. Mary’s Catholic 956-742-6311 Church 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria First Baptist Church of FR. Edouard Atangana, Sunday School - 9:45 a.m., Santa Rosa 956-636-1211 Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Pastor Harold Parker 101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m., Monday 956-636-1603 Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Prayer - 7:00 p.m.

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Presbyterian Church Morning Worship, 208 West Central Ave, 7pm Wednesday Evening Worship.

First Baptist Church of La Feria,TX, 956-277-0208 La Feria Services Sunday 4:30 pm Apostolic Faith 797-1214 Sunday School 3:15 pm Tabernacle Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Communion on the Pastor Ramon Zarate Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible Study & 1st Sunday of every month 357-6384 Mission Friends, 9:45am Sunday School, 621 South Main, La Feria 11am Morning Worship Service Cowboy Church Sunday School 10am 11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex. Service Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. St. Albans at 11:00am Sunday Evening 7:30pm.

Episcopal Church 6:30pm pm Monday All services are bilingual.

Reverend Scott Brown 956-975-6144 956-428-2305, www.westernoutreach.org Iglesia Oracion 1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX en Su Presencia Holy Communion 8am, Sunday School St. Paul Lutheran Church Missionary Church,Inc. 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.

Pastor Nathan Wendorf Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez Sundays 8:00AM (Traditional) 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX Hope in the Word Church HC fi rst, third & fi fth Sunday 10am & 6pm, Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares 10:30AM (Contemporary) Monday 7 pm Prayer Service, 797-3621, HC second, fourth & fi fth Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.

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We have the whole royal thing backwards. The only real king I know wore a thorn of crowns and “like a lamb led to the slaughter opened not his mouth.”

His silence spoke volumes, his sacrifice even more.

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1st United Methodist Church Pastor Federico Perez, 797-1393 331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am, Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am, UM Youth 5pm

I hoped marrying into royalty would help my reputation. Now I am not sure I need the kind of publicity the royal family is getting. I am perfectly capable of being petty, offensive, and racist without any help.

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THURSDAYS _____________ SOROSIS LITERARY CLUB 2nd Thursday Contact Cindy Moore (956) 245-5742 SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3rd Thursday • 7:00pm Santa Rosa City Hall (956) 636-1113 MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Every Thursday • 7-9pm Men’s Resource Center of South Texas 204 N. 1st St. • Harlingen (956) 425-6110

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SATURDAYS _____________ ORDER OF EASTERN STAR HARLINGEN CHAPTER #641 3rd Saturday • 2:00pm Masonic Temple 702 E. Harrison • Harlingen (956) 423-5544

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LA FERIA-The Lionettes will head into their Spring Break with some confidence.

La Feria is currently 4-1 overall and 2-1 in district play and are coming off a 18-3 win over Grulla.

The Lionettes clubbed 11 hits and used a monster 13 run second inning to grab a 16-0 lead through two innings.

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