New Salem and other area news – January 18, 2023
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438
Wyvetta celebrates her birthday with lunches
Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice, because the flow that has passed will never pass again. Enjoy every moment of your life.”
The Bright Star Parish is continuing a Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark. The study will which started with Chapter 11, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church and starts 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 rroper2@casscomm.com. 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, Jerry Garner, 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.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16
The price of stamps will increase to 63 cents a stamp effective Jan. 22.
Birthdays and Anniversaries for This Week:
Jan. 19, Brenda Adams, Jan. 20, Cindy White, Lucas Hutton, Cary and Dan Dunham, Jan. 21, Landyn Seal, Leif Carter, Mark Winner, Randy McAdams, Tyrell Lightle, Dorothy and Don Foreman, Jan. 22, Josie Bradshaw, Krystal Musgrove, Sharon Hull, Jan. 23, Amy Davis, Tyler Grimsley, Jan. 24, Dylan Blacketer, Nic Carter, Ruth Johnston Moreno.
“Be mindful of who you allow to come into your life.”
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. April 15, 1955, the first _____________ franchise was opened in Des Plaines, Illinois. (McDonald’s)
2. In 1922, the first radio station broadcast was made in Illinois from what city? (Tuscola)
3. What three rivers form part of the boundary of Illinois? (Mississippi, Ohio, and Wabash)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. Who completed the first circumnavigation of the world in 1522?
2. What did Jesus do to serve His disciples at the Last Supper?
3. What year was the first telephone call made?
Wednesday, Jan. 11 Cary Dunham and Wyvetta Davis met at the Courtyard in Pittsfield to celebrate Wyvetta’s birthday. I enjoyed the in-person visit as well as the meal.
Thursday, Jan. 12, Wyvetta Davis was taken out for lunch/dinner for her birthday to Milkey’s in Barry. Those also present were: Sheri and Greg Ketterman and Nathan Davis, Wessley and Reese. Enjoyed all the visiting and the delicious meal.