Sandyland Shepherd’s Center announces July Lunch & Learn plans
Sandyland Shepherd’s Center is co-hosting a Lunch & Learn with Ida Long Goodman Memorial Library. We will meet at noon on Friday, July 22 in the library community room.
July 2022
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1000 books and beyond prepares kids for school
Addison Wood is READY for Kindergarten! Especially now that she’s read more than 1,000 books and completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Macksville City Library. Addison, the daughter of David & Ema Wood, is the newest member to be featured on the library’s Mini-Mustang Wall of Fame! When asked about her favorite books, Addison was quick to point out books featuring Daniel Tiger and Pete the Cat.
Senior center celebrates addition of new refrigerator
Good News! Sunflower Senior Center was recipient of a new refrigerator for the center through Elder Care/SWKAAA. The “old” refrigerator/freezer was almost 20 years old. (Picture of Board Members with new refrigerator.)
Landfill site granted a few more years; new plan needed
The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Wycoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Todd Wycoff, Bryce Garner, and Clayton Grimmett.
Pratt Mayor expected to recover fully from fractured vertebrae
On July 2, while diving into the lake at Elm Mills from a rope swing, Pratt Mayor Zach Deeds landed in shallow water. The accident caused the fracture of four vertebrae, two in his back and two in his neck. Friends of the mayor drove him to Pratt Regional Medical Center in one of their vehicles. On the way, they called ahead and informed Pratt’s EMS of the situation.
Election introductions and boundary changes noted for coming primary
With the August 2 primary election days away there are several key races, a “Special Question Election,” and a constitutional amendment slated for the ballot for Pratt voters. As to the Special Question Election the topic is a proposed 0.50% City-wide retailers’ sales tax.
COMING EVENTS
Pratt County Fair 2022 “Back to the Future” July 20-23 - Pratt County Fair Grounds; commercial exhibits in the round top; 4-H Livestock shows; mechanical bull riding Wed. July 20, 6-10 p.m.; free Phil Vandel concert under the show barn Wed.
Tradition versus scriptures
In all ages of the world there have been those who cling to the idea of unwritten traditions. Jesus in Mark 7:1-8 speaks of the “tradition of the elders”, and refers to those who practice such as “hypocrites” and goes on to say that their worship is in vain and that their hearts are far from God. When we study the traditions of man, we find that they are unworthy of our faith and trust.
Not going to get there on our good works
Well if you know me you know I love weddings, any kind of wedding. I’ve been coordinating weddings and big events since I was 15 years old. In fact, when my husband was pastoring we gave away free weddings with a cake and punch reception. I provided all the decorations designed specifically for each bride. Our Church Ladies provided the cakes and punch according to the bride’s colors. I would spend weeks ahead of each wedding planning the decor, then a couple of days setting up tables and chairs as well as assuring the decor was just right. Because there is a lot of preparation that goes into weddings.
There is more than meets the eye
Romans 11:33 “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” One of my great disappointments in life happened in Paris. It was mid-morning on a warm June day.