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Every second Thursday of the month a special community dinner is offered to all by Friendship United Methodist Church in Fallston.
Luke 1
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
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Our week #15 Shelby Shopper & Info Football Contest winner was Brandon Couch of Shelby. His favorite NFL team is the Baltimore Ravens. Brandon is pictured above receiving his $100 winnings from Cindy Edwards of Keith’s Carpet & Floor Covering,
Cathy Horton Hunt and Chairman Pam Issacs greeted guest as they arrived at the annual Kiwanis Christmas party at Deer Brook Restaurant.
On Friday, December 14th, outside Central United Methodist Church in Uptown Shelby, the Church’s handbell ringers filled the air with Christmas carols. A crowd gathered and hot cocoa was served as Danny Buckner, Director of Music Ministries at Central led the ringers.
Burns High School held this year’s concert at New Beginnings Christian Church in Fallston on Thursday, December 13th. The church, which holds 500, invited the school to hold their event at their church, as Burns does not have an auditorium.
Opinions
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By: Evangelist W.C. “Dub” Dellinger
If you would study Galatians 1:8, “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” Paul, the writer, puts an oath on himself about his writing.
When tragedy strikes, as it did in Newtown Connecticut this past week, we are drawn to churches and ministers. We are looking for consolation and we are looking for answers.
Sports
Congratulations to the Burns Middle School Volleyball team, coached by Megan Smith.
KOSA
The retirees fished Lake Norman last with David O’Shields and J R Henry taking the win with 8.90. They also had big bass with a 3.10 largemouth. Ronnie Humphries brought in 7.45 and claimed second and third with 5.80 was John Black and Roger McNeilly.
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Gary Miller ~ outdoortruths.org
Timing is everything. Have you ever just felt like you were out of sync with what was going on in the woods or on the water? Sometimes it seems that on the days that you can go fishing, the weather is terrible or the fish are uncooperative.
Congratulations to the 1997 Rutherford Rumble Team, coached by Richey Barkley. The soccer team had a great season. They went 8-0 in the regular season and placed second in their division at the Norcross Nike Cup in Atlanta, GA.
Church News
Putnam Baptist Church, Shelby
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The Chapel of Christ, Shelby
Neighborhood Calendar
Piecemakers Quilt Guild
Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC, in room 319. We are here to teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting.
Church Directory
Thank you to the NC Extension Department and the 4 ECA Clubs’ for donating 30 boxes to ShoeBoxes for Seniors project for 2012. This is a yearly project. For more information 980-487-4777. Pictured is Nancy Abasiekong, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Mary Sue Boyles and Jean Ann Privett, members of ECA.
Four year old Nicholas was very happy to sit on Santa’s knee to tell him what he wants for Christmas.
On Friday, December 14th, the Kiwanis Club of Shelby held their annual Christmas party at Deer Brook Restaurant. Kiwanian Cathy Horton Hunt was responsible for the annual party and this year’s club President is Pam Issacs.
Care Solutions says Thank You
to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group for donating 12 beautifully decorated shoe boxes to ShoeBoxes for Seniors project 2012. This is a project Care Solutions sponsors yearly.
Cleveland County Head Start Office of School Readiness is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year
Destination Cleveland County has been awarded $20,000 from the North Carolina Arts Council for the Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South.
