August 31, 2000 -- moments of grace As I am writing, West Texas and most of Texas is feeling the effects of a prolonged drought.

June 21, 2000 -- Pastors to give thanks for rain, request more Local and area pastors are invited to a prayer service at noon Thursday to kick off 40 days of giving thanks for rain and asking for more. For more information, please visit www.prayforrain.net - Ed.

May 5 -- AISD gathers for fellowship, prayer (Anna Voelker) Cora Andrews started her Thursday like any other day — in prayer — although the format was a little different. Andrews, Abilene State School’s secretary, attended her first-ever Abilene Independent School District Prayer Breakfast. Leading her table, Andrews prayed for the district and its students, governmental leaders and for rain.

April 1 -- Prayers for rain were answered in abundance (Loretta Fulton) Be careful what you pray for. That time-tested admonition may be on the minds of some Loraine residents who held a “pray for rain” service March 21, only to be inundated the next day with a downpour reminiscent of a famous Bible story.

March 12 -- Alternate-week watering now in effect for Abilene New drought restrictions are in place today in Abilene.

March 11, 2000 -- Drought doesn’t dampen spirits (LORETTA FULTON) A flood of pray-for-rain services in recent weeks has failed to produce much precipitation, but that’s not really the point.

Feb. 27, 2000 -- Do Christians pray in vain when they pray for rain? (Jay Massingill) At a time when this part of the country is in dire need of rain, Christians, more and more, are asking God to send rain to our drought-stricken land.

Feb. 24, 2000 -- Water crisis calls out for leadership, not half-measures (ARN Editorial) Abilene’s water shortage has become such a crisis that the city is moving ahead with plans for a pipeline to Lake Ivie, rightly, before even deciding how to pay for it. Last August, the City Council passed water conservation measures that kick in with increasing severity at various stages of dryness.

Jan. 22 -- Catholic bishop asking churches in West Texas to pray for rain A drought that is threatening the livelihood of West Texans will encounter some strong resistance next week when churches in this area are asked to devote four ...

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