Category: Athens

Athens will host the American debut of “Free to Worship” (FTW). FTW is a United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean Gospel ensemble who commit their talent and effort to spreading the gospel through music. The music ranges from traditional Afro-centric rhythms to lively contemporary Western styles.

The experience of attending a concert is unfettered worship using music as a catalyst. A typical person will toe- tap, clap to the music because of its infectious style which draws the listener to action. The producer of the show is Tawanda Sarireni, whom is known in Athens for his previous visits through sculpture exhibitions with” Mystery in Stone.” Additionally, some sculptures and paintings will be on exhibition for sale.

With such positive feedback from the public, Tawanda sees Athens as a great place to bring FTW to share the essence of African worship styles through varied types of music. The group will donate 10 percent of its proceeds to philanthropic interests in Zimbabwe to include hospitals and orphanages.

FTW will perform at First Baptist Church in Athens on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m.,Sunday morning for both services and Sunday evening at 4:30. There will be a free African hand drumming clinic held at the Recreational Outreach Center of First Baptist Church beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

There will be a welcoming reception for the musicians after the first concert at First Baptist Church.

Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-to-worship-tickets-10608555475 as well as at the door.

The cost is:

• $12 online
• $10 for adults,
• $7 for college students
• and $5 for children up to age 17

If you would like to experience a live performance that will leave you wanting more, then plan to attend and see how other cultures worship God in other parts of the world.

First Baptist Church of Athens – 105 S. Carroll St. Athens, Texas 75751 (903) 675-5135.

Schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 22 –
10:30 am – FREE African Drumming Workshop
6:30 -8:00 pm – Concert
8:00 – 8:30 pm – Free to Worship Welcome Reception

Sunday, Feb. 23
4:30 pm – Concert

Keep Athens Beautiful (KAB) issued the following announcement on its Facebook page today:

“We still have openings for vendors booths. Call the KAB Office at 903-675-7961 and reserve yours today. It is going to be a great show.”

Athens FFA press release

Over the past three weeks, member of the Athens FFA Chapter have exhibited their livestock projects at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Members of our show team did a wonderful job and the hard work and dedication that went into raising beef projects definitely paid off. 

During the week of Jan. 24-30, four exhibitors showed their Jr. Breeding Beef Heifers at the stock show. In the Shorthorn breed, Jr FFA Member, Sarah Rimpel placed 7th and her sister, Jr. FFA Member, Shae Rimpel, placed 2nd in her limousin breed class. In an “Invitation Only-Limi Blowout”, Shae placed 1st with her limousin heifer. 

In the Brahman breed, Athens FFA President Tanner Chaote placed 6th with her brahman heifer. 
Continue reading “Athens FFA Performs in Stock Shows”

From left, Niswonger (Andrew Makepeace Ladd III in “Love Letters”), Pam Holcomb (Arabella of Athens), Marcia Colbert (HCPAC) and Shirley Niswonger (Melissa Gardner in “Love Letters”) mix up the first batch of chocolate for the fountain as the two organizations combine efforts in their first-ever fundraiser, Death by Chocolate. The event will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15, at Arabella of Athens. Call 903-675-3908 for more information or reservations. The event is held in conjunction with “Love Letters,” the first show of the 50th Anniversary Season at HCPAC.