New Salem and other area news – March 7, 2024

By Editor | March 4, 2024 |

By WYVETTA DAVIS
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or 217-320-8438

Interest in a widows/widowers group for those over 55

Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 10. Set those clocks one hour ahead.
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”
The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding a fundraiser fish fry Thursday, March 14th, 4:30-6 p.m. Eat in or carry out. All ages are welcome. Thank you for your continued support.
Primary Election is Tuesday, March 19.
Easter is Sunday, March 31.
Please read–new information: Several of us have been talking about forming an informal group of widows/widowers/and anyone single (This is for ages 55 and up) who would enjoy getting together one Friday a month at a restaurant where we would all enjoy a good meal and plenty of visiting or we might all go to one of the local shows that are featured in Pike County so no one would have to sit by themselves. There would be no charge to become a part of this group but, of course, each person would have to pay for their own meal and the ticket to go into the show. If any of you would be interested in doing this, please call me at one of my phone numbers.
Birthdays and anniversaries for the week of March 6 – 12: March 6, Jonathan Peebles, Rodney Cobb, Susan and Larry Potter, March 8, Abby Jo Chamberlain, Ada Handback, Angel Huckstep, Ken Davis, March 10, Dalton Troxell, Linda Akin, Ryan Harter, March 11, Laura Gleckler, Marge and Walter Lamb
March 12, Sharon Burgdorf, Wendy Smith
Prayer Requests: Miracles for all people to turn back to God, Israel and God’s chosen people, Bob Norris, Becky Ghrist, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brenda Harrington, Brian Robbins, Danny K. Guthrie, Frances Davis, Gary Dice, Jerry Garner, Joann Myers, Jim Brown, Josh Bennett, Janet and Roger Bonnett, Karen DeWitt, Lynn Ballinger, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Michael Miller, Nic Carter, Paul and Helen Roland, Peggy Piper, Randy Reddell, Richie Myers, Sharon Straus, Terri Adkins, and all the unspoken prayer requests.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Proverbs 91:1-4
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. What was the first U.S. State? (Delaware)
2. In the Bible, the sign Pilate wrote to put on Jesus’ cross “Jesus of Nazareth/The King of the Jews” was written in how many languages? and what were they? (3 — Hebrew, Greek, and Latin)
3. Who was the first U.S. President to live in the White House? (John Adams)
4. In the Bible, what article of clothing did the soldiers not rip up to give away evenly? (Jesus’ coat)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. In the Bible, which disciple did Jesus tell to care for His mother when He was being crucified?
2. In the Bible, what did the soldiers break on the two prisoners that were being crucified with Jesus, but they didn’t break on Jesus?
“Don’t be surprised when God answers your prayers. Be ready.”