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Keep each other in prayer. Pray for God’s guidance in each other’s lives. Thank God for everything He has done for us and continues to do for us.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21
Birthdays and Anniversaries for the week Dec. 10 – 16, 2025:
Dec. 13 — Nettie Hankins
Dec. 15 — Anita Troxell, Jennifer Brown
Dec. 16 — Butch Cope, Kent Harter
The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding their fundraiser Fish Fry this Thursday, December 11, 4:30-6:00. The menu will be your choice of catfish fillet or buffalo with 3 set sides which will include this month potato salad, pasta salad, and cherry salad plus your choice of dessert and tea, all for $12. Eat in or carry out. All ages are welcome. They thank you for your continued support. Questions? Please call 217-285-4969. They also have gift certificates available for any amount. Please note that there will not be a fish fry in January or February. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December Schedule for both Buggs’ Family Opry and The Big River Band: This Friday, December 12, will be the only show that the Buggs’ Family Opry will be having in December, with special guest Debbie Schneider, and it starts at 7 p.m. And the only show The Big River Band will be having in December is on New Year’s Eve, December 31, with the show starting at 6:00. Everyone is welcome to attend both of these shows.
Again, if the weather turns dramatic and the roads get icy on the nights The Big River Band is to play, give any member a phone call or check on the newly made Big River Band Facebook page or listen to WBBA or KJFM. We do not want anyone risking to have a fall or a wreck.
“Did you know if you learned one new fact per second, to fill and overflow your brain with information would take you over three million years?” quoted by Dr. Ben Carson
Georgia and George Ruble stopped by to visit for a few minutes on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 6. It’s always nice to have friends to stop by.
The afternoon of Dec. 6, Jamie and I went to the home of Shirley and Mike Straus of Perry to visit. It was nice to get in a good visit.
The Hymn Sing at the Detroit Christian Church that was held Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, had 51 in attendance. Considering how many other activities was going on in the area, that was a good group. It was enjoyed by all, and several churches in our area were represented.
While Jamie and I were at the Hymn Sing, we enjoyed visiting with Rick and Veneita Blackstun. They mentioned how they enjoyed the Christmas Parade in Louisiana, Missouri, which was held over the weekend.
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. In what two states does the Appalachian Trail begin and end?
2. The angel of the Lord told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus from Bethlehem to where to keep Jesus safe from Herod?
3. Once Jesus was safe (question 2), and Herod had died, the angel appeared to Joseph and after telling him it was safe to leave, where did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to live?
4. Which state has the most miles of the Appalachian Trail?
