New Salem and other area news – November 23, 2022
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438
Bible study at Griggsville UMC starts Nov. 30
While the going is good in our area (no icy roads or a blizzard), get out of the house and do things and go places. Happenings in Our Area:
Starting Wednesday Nov. 30 and running for the next three Wednesdays, through Dec. 21, The Bright Star Parish is having a Bible Study on John the Baptist and the season of Advent. The study will be based on Adam Hamilton’s Book “Prepare the Way For the Lord.” The Bible study will be for 4 weeks, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church and will start at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and can be attended in person or by Zoom.
Saturday, Dec. 17, in the town of New Salem, there is to be a Meet and Greet Santa Claus Lighted Parade. All kids and parents are welcome to come. Everyone is to meet at 6 p.m. at the park north of New Salem (the park is located farthest from the main town of New Salem going towards Baylis). There will be prizes to giveaway and a cookie decorating contest. All ages of kids are welcome. This is hosted by Gloria Castleberry, and anyone with questions can call her at 1-217-491-723 Ongoing activities:
Free Exercise Class at the Findley Place in Pittsfield every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.Classes offered at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield, and they are: Bootkickers lessons are every Monday night; Zumba class is every Tuesday night; and Yoga is every Wednesday night. Anyone interested in any of these, please call the Center for more details at 217-285-4969.
Prayer Requests:Miracles to all branches of government to turn back to God, Healing answers for cancer, and the coronavirus to totally stop. And for these individuals: Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Carl Blacketer, Charla Prior, Cheryl Rheynard, Danny K. Guthrie, Elinor Waddell, Erma Garner, Gary Dice, Greg and Shari Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Heather Shafer, Jim Edwards, Janet Bonnett, Joe Yackley, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Peggy Piper, Rick Blackstun, Roger Bonnett, Shirley Stinson, Sandy Reel, Sharon Straus, and Susan Shaw.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He shall lift you up. James 4:10
Birthdays and anniversaries: Nov. 23, Bobby Hutton, Nov. 24, Mr. Tom Ray, Nov. 27, Kacey Smith, Linda Brawdy, Randy and Marie Woods, Nov. 28, Hannah Dice, Jim Chapman, Nov. 29, Dennis Ebers, Laura Hutton, Margaret and Mike Leahr
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. Where did Jesus allow the unclean spirits called Legion to go into? (a herd of swine)
2. Who all was with Jesus when He went in to heal the daughter of Jairus? (Peter, James, John, and the parents of the girl)
3. About how many were fed by Jesus using five loaves of bread and two fishes? (5,000)
4. About how many were fed by Jesus using seven loaves of bread and a few small fishes? (4,00
The Pittsfield High School Class of 1973 hosted their class luncheon Friday, Nov. 18 at the Riverbank in Florence. Those who attended were: Pat Newman; Eric Gerard; Marvin Reel, Rodney Prentice; Gary and Sharon Williams; Becky Ghrist; Dwight Dyer; Andy Borrowman; Theresa and Dennis Wade; Jeanie Hartman; Jackie and Rick Williams; Joe Womble and Mary; Cathy Bollegar; Donnie Apps, Debbie Harshman, and Rich Smith. A good crowd and a good time was had by all.
Some days are better,
Some days are worse.
Look for the blessing instead of the curse.
Be positive, stay strong, and get enough rest.
You can’t do it all, but you can do your best.
