New Salem and other area news near and far 1.4.23: Bright Star Parish hosting Bible study on the Gospel of Mark
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438
“Be careful who you trust. Salt and sugar look the same”.
Starting Wednesday Jan. 11 the Bright Star Parish is continuing a Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark. The study will start with chapter 11, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church and will start at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and can be attended in person or by Zoom. If you want the codes to log-in on-line, please contact Pastor Robb Roper, by email [email protected]. You can log on to Zoom with the free Zoom app on your smart phone or the website: https://zoom.us/. Everyone is welcome to attended.
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.
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.
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received into glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
Birthdays and Anniversaries for this week: Jan. 4, Brenda McCann; Jan. 5, Walter Stolte, Barb and Bill Cawthon; Jan. 7, Erick Thornton, James Liebrecht, Kristina Carter, Reese Liehr, Thomas Myers, Janet and Lester Rush; Jan. 8, Don Heightman, Wanda Blacketer; Jan. 10, Adam Hall, Tricia Carnes, Valarie Jones
“Faith doesn’t mean trusting God to stop the storm, but trusting Him to strengthn us as we walk through the storm. Amen “
Christmas day guests of Shirley Stinson were brother and sister in law, Larry and Shirley Bauch of Perry, son and daughter-in-law, Corey and Karen Stinson of Winfield, Mo. and daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, Holly, Justin, Sadie, Abe, Hope, and Boaz Smith of San Antonio, Texas. The Smiths were able to spend a week visiting Shirley.
Friday, Dec. 30, the Pittsfield High School class of 1973 enjoyed their once-a-month class luncheon at Teddy’s in Griggsville with 17 in attendance. Those who made it were: Cathy Bollegar; Andy Borrowman; Patty and Tom Cawthon; Wyvetta Davis; Becky Ghrist; Debbie Harshman; Jeannie Hartman; Bruce and Barb McKee; Janet and Greg McKee; Marvin Reel; Theresa Reel; Dennis Wade; and Joe Womble and Mary. Several of our “usuals” weren’t able to be there so hopefully they can make it to the next one. Always a good time of visiting and sharing a meal.
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. What was the original name of the Willis Tower in Illinois?
2. What four states can a person see from the Willis Tower Skydeck?
3. Which city in Illinois was the first in the country to install street lighting?
While on this Ride called Life; You have to take the good with the bad; Smile when you’re sad; Love what you’ve got and remember what you had; Always forgive but never forget; Learn from your mistakes, but never regret; People change, Things go wrong; Just remember, the Ride goes on.
