New Salem and other area news – January 25, 2023
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438
Many need prayers throughout the county
“I turn coal into diamonds, sand into pearls, and a worm into a butterfly. I can turn your life around too.” God
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, Charla Prior, Danny K. Guthrie, Elinor Waddell, Erma Garner, Gary Dice, Greg and Shari Ketterman, Heather Shafer, Jerry Garner, Janet Bonnett, Joe Yackley, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Karen DeWitt, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Peggy Piper, Rick Blackstun, Roger Bonnett, Sharon Straus, and Susan Shaw.
Sympathy is extended to Ginger Whitlock over the loss of her father Red Royalty.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of A.C. Reel who passed away recently.
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 1 Timothy 6:5
Birthdays and anniversaries for This Week: Jan. 25, Bob Powell, Hattie Stolte, Ron Cloninger; Jan. 26, Janet Rush; Jan. 27, Donna Davidsmeyer, Bob Johnston; Jan. 28, David Jones, Dave and Betty Rush, Jan. 29, Austin Simmerman, Rena Waddell, Jan. 30, Chris Gilbert, Sherman Meyer, Jan. 31, Susan Potter.
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. Who completed the first circumnavigation of the world in 1522? (Ferdinand Magellan)
2. What did Jesus do to serve His disciples at the Last Supper? (washed their feet)
3. What year was the first telephone call made? (1876)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. What is widely considered “The Gun That Won The West”?
2. In the Bible, Vashti is another name for who?
3. What famous battle took place July 1-July 3, 1863?
“God is still writing your story. Quit trying to steal the pen. Trust the Author.”