New Salem and other area news 8.25.21: Several on prayer list this week
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
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Take time to pray for these individuals and other needs that are being mentioned. You do not need to know each reason for the needed prayer. But the power of prayer is needed and would be greatly appreciated. Here are the Prayer Requests: Miracles for our world to turn back to God, Healing answers for cancer and the coronavirus, Anne Hopkins, Alayna Beard, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cindy Kaufman, Charla Prior, Cheryl and Chuck Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Debbie Harshman, Erma Garner, George Whitlock Jr., Greg and Shari Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Heather Shafer, Helen Mays, Judy Meats, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Mark York, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Peggy Piper, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, and Sharon Straus.
Sympathy to the family of Carroll Borrowman who passed away recently
For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. Psalm 18:28
Schools in our area are in session. Let’s make this a positive experience for everyone….students, teachers, school staff, and parents.
Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Aug. 25 — Bev Palmer, Robert Adams, Chris and Kent Harter, Ruby and Jerry Garner; Aug. 26 — Bob Garner, Nancy Peebles, Seth Hall, Lorrie and Dean Hall; Aug. 27 — Gage Baxter; Aug. 28 — Carol Beck; Aug. 29t– Mason Myers, Memphis Ostrander, Dave and Jane Dunham; Aug. 31 — Brad Gleckler, Bob and Sandy Garner, Merlyn and Margo Winchell.
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. For the beginning of the National League of Baseball, which is the first team to reach 100,000 runs scored? (Chicago Cubs)
2. In the Bible, what was the occupation of Zacchaeus? (tax collector)
3. Which Illinois county is the farthest south? (Alexander)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. When the children of Israel left Egypt, what guided them at night?
2. How long of time is an eon?
3. Frances Gumm is the real name of what actress?
As usual, your news is always appreciated for this column. If you can’t email it or call one of the numbers above, please mail it to me at 30067 County Highway 3, New Salem, Illinois 62357. iIhope to hear from you.
Kindness goes a long way and doesn’t cost one cent to give. God bless your day, your week, your family, and the United States of America.