By NADINE
KESSINGER
217-407-4502
kessy@casscomm.com
Backyard Bible Club will meet on Tuesdays starting Oct. 12 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. All children up to age 12 years are invited to attend and enjoy Bible stories, music, snacks, and games. For more information, call Christine Henthorn at (217) 370-2398.
Volley for Hope Night will be held at the Tuesday, Oct. 12 volleyball game against Liberty. If you would like to donate a basket to be raffled, please email Allison Dokey at dokeya@griggsvilleperry.org.
A Shoebox Sing-A-Long Concert and Hymn Sing will be held at the Griggsville United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Cleve and Susan Curry, Rodney Gordley, and the Henthorn Chicks and will be a fundraiser on behalf of Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. A freewill offering will be taken during the concert and dessert hour will follow in the Good Shepherd Hall. For more information, call Christine Henthorn at (217) 370-2398.
The GP Eagles and Lady Eagles (baseball boys versus softball girls) will have a scrimmage game at the Griggsville softball diamond Sunday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. There will be a free will donation jar at the concession stand to benefit both programs. Come watch the fun and support our teams! The Griggsville-Perry Christmas Basket Program is looking for anyone interested in adopting a child or family for Christmas this year. If you are interested, please contact Jessica Jones by email at jonesj@griggsvilleperry.org or by phone at (217) 833-2352.
Nadine Kessinger and Thelma Butler enjoyed some shopping in Jacksonville and Beardstown Monday.
Happy anniversary wishes go out to Robert and Teresa Clostermery who will celebrate 33 years of marriage tomorrow, Oct. 7. Congratulations Robert and Teresa!
Congratulations to Jackson Taylor of Oakford who was baptized at Chambersburg Christian Church on Sunday! Jackson is a great-nephew of Buster and Wanda Mendenhall of Pittsfield.
Norma Geane Smith of Mt. Sterling passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28 at her residence. She was the daughter of Arthur and Lora Mae Todd who lived in Perry many years ago. She is survived by a sister, Shirley Carr of Mt. Sterling along with several nieces and nephews.
Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better. –Maya Angelou
