New Salem and other area news near and far 12.21.22: From my family to yours, Merry Christmas!
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438
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:
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: Bootkicker lessons are every Monday night; Zumba class is every Tuesday night; 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: A.C. Reel, Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Charla Prior, Danny K. Guthrie, Elinor Waddell, Erma Garner, Gary Dice, Greg and Shari Ketterman, H. K. Royalty, Heather Shafer, Jim Edwards, Janet Bonnett, Joe Yackley, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Karen DeWitt, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Peggy Piper, Rick Blackstun, Roger Bonnett, Sharon Straus, and Susan Shaw.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:9, 10, 11
Don’t forget to send cards of well wishes and/or encouragement to A.C. Please send the cards to the following address: 23959 435th Street, Pittsfield, 62363.
“He who counts the stars and calls them by their names is in no danger of forgetting His own children” Charles Spurgeon
Wednesday, Dec.7, Gail Jones hosted the United Women of Faith in her home with a nice group attending.
The weekend of Dec.17, found Gail and Mike Jones with out-of-state family which were daughter Cheyenne Jones and her boyfriend, Logan Hebert, both of Baldwin, La., and son Jason Jones and family of Jasper, Ind.
Certainly enjoyed Yesterday’s News last Friday evening, Dec.16, at the Cardinal Inn.
I would certainly appreciate all your Christmas news. Just call either 1-217-285-4880 or 1-217-320-8438.
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. From what city did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? (Nazareth)
2. How many counties does Illinois have? (102)
3. Why did Joseph take Mary and leave his home to go to Bethlehem? (to pay taxes)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. Who came to see Jesus first, the wise men or the shepherds?
2. Who did the angel tell to name the baby Jesus, Mary or Joseph?
3. Who was the only U.S. President born in Illinois?
4. Where did the angel tell Joseph to take Mary and the baby Jesus to avoid getting baby Jesus killed?
Birthdays and anniversaries this week: Dec.21, Randy Garner, Dec.22, Jeff Snyder, Jim Blacketer, Ken Davis, Ron Troxell, Trella Dunham, Jaime and Jeff Lierly; Dec.23, Carlina Welge, Dec.24, Barb Cawthon, Steve Shafer, Valerie Gettings, Dec.25, Tom and Sue Dell; Dec.27, Lester Rush, Sara Martin.
