...Yesteryears

December 7, 1922 Vol. 38, No. 5 Lee Oldham, Owner Harry Coyne, Publisher “Attention Please”― We believe it is the duty of every individual, upon the approach of the New Year, to as nearly as possible, settle all financial obligations.

Do not Live in Mediocracy

Have you ever found yourself falling into a pattern of focusing on something, somebody, or some expectation? For some reason this week, my focus has been on all of the possible opportunities individuals have had to be kind.

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» Leoti EMS will hold an EMT class starting in January 2023. Class size will be limited. There will be a screening process. If you are interested in joining our organization and helping people in need, contact Terry Bloedorn at 620-874-1613.

loom

Nothing brings families together like the holidays, weddings, and funerals. Interestingly enough, we are returning from TN, having experienced from each category in this one trip.

Pastor’s Corner:

“If I could have only a little more, then I would be content in life.” True or false? In Andy Stanley’s book How to Be Rich, is a Gallup poll attempting to define who was “rich” and discovered the following. People who earned $30,000 defined the rich as those earning $60,000.

Pastor’s Corner:

It’s one thing to live in a physical, temporal world, quite another to live in a spiritual and eternal one. According to Oxford Languages, “spiritual” is defined as “relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul.” This leads us to Philippians chapter 3, The Spiritual Mind In Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Corner:

Experiencing an eternal never dying joy is more needed than temporary happiness, which requires a Jesus-like mindset that is spelled out in Philippians chapter 2. How and what we think determines whether or not we experience the never dying joy that Paul had, even while in prison for the gospel.

Bloom

While shopping last night, I walked through the produce section and noticed that blueberries were reduced for quick sale. They weren’t even shriveled up or speckled with mold, as expected. They looked perfectly plump and fresh.

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» FLU SHOTS are available at the Wichita County Health Department. Calling 620-375-2289 for appointment. Also available are Pneumonia, Shingles, and Tetanus Shots. » ‘TIS THE SEASON!

Pastor’s Corner:

As Thanksgiving plans and preparations are being made, journey with me through a fourchapter, New Testament book called Philippians.