New Salem and other area news – October 18, 2023
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By WYVETTA DAVIS
217-285-4880
or 217-320-8438
Gospel group coming to Griggsville Church of the Nazarene
New Salem and Other Area News, Near and Far by Wyvetta Davis 217-285-4880 / 217-320-8438
“Life is better when you cry a little, laugh a lot, and are thankful for everything you’ve got.”
Saturday, Oct. 28, the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene will be hosting Anticipation Ministries in concert starting at 6 p.m. After the concert, light refreshments will follow.
Prayer Requests (if there are any names to add or delete on here, please let me know):
Miracles for all people to turn back to God and healing answers for cancer. And for: Israel and God’s chosen people, Becky Ghrist, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Robbins, Brian Jacques, Brian Bradshaw, Danny K. Guthrie, Erma Garner, Frances Davis, Gary Dice, Jim Brown, Janet Bonnett, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Karen DeWitt, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Michael Miller, Nic Carter, Paul and Helen Roland, Peggy Piper, Richie Myers, Roger Bonnett, Sharon Straus, and unspoken prayer requests.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10
Birthdays and anniversaries for the week of Oct. 18 – 24: Oct. 18, Jacob Fisher, Julie Davis, Marva Hurst
Oct. 19, Cheri Myers, Eve Rue, Robert McDonald, today would have been Steve and my 49th wedding anniversary, Oct. 20, Gary Williams, Larry and Sandy Wigington, Oct. 21, Brian Robbins, Oct. 22, Cary Dunham, Darrell Davis, Jim Jacques, Oct. 23, Margaret Leahr, Oct. 24, Dusty Helm, Shay Taylor
Bible Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. What four books of the Bible make up the Gospels? (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
2. How many books are in the Bible? (66 books)
3. What are the two sections of the Bible called? (Old Testament and New Testament)
4. Each book in the Bible is made up of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _. (chapters and verses)
“Life is about moments. Create them. Don’t wait for them.”
There is a free exercise class at the Findley Place, 400 West Jefferson Street, in Pittsfield on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11 a.m. . No reservations needed. This is a good class for all ages, male and female, but especially for seniors.
Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 5. Remember: “Spring forward; Fall back.”
