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By Brenda Bailey
Sheffield-Calahaln
Correspondent

I thank our men and women who served in the Armed Forces and gave their selfless contributions and sacrifices to enable us to have the freedom we sometimes take for granted. Veterans Day is a time to celebrate veterans, but if you see a veteran any time, any day, please thank them for their service. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing local WWII veteran Harold Frank, who I appreciate greatly for his dedication and love for this wonderful country. Again, thanks for your service, today and every day.
Birthday wishes to: Lori Cobb and Billy Keaton on Nov. 12; Randy Groce and Sylvia Draughn on Nov. 13; and Judy Fay and Jerica Shoemaker on Nov. 18. Anniversary wishes to: Carl Jr. and Pamela Ladd on Nov. 14; Tim and Andrea Goforth on Nov. 15; and Randy and Vicki Groce on Nov. 17. If you would like a birthday or anniversary listed in this column, please let me know.
The Men’s Group at New Union UMC have a few whole Boston Butts for sale, $35, to be picked up 3-5 p.m. Nov 24. Call 336-345-3672.
Christmas Open House at Poplar Springs School will be Dec. 4 and 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with a large variety of unique craft, vintage and repurposed items, as well as Vauda’s delicious sourdough rolls and other baked goods. Poplar Springs is at 660 Ijames Church Road (between US 601 and Sheffield Road). It is a great place to shop.
New Union UMC’s contemporary worship service is each Sunday morning is at 9, Sunday School at 10:15 and traditional worship at 11. View the 9 a.m. service on the Facebook page. Youth Group and Kid’s Night is held each Wednesday evening 6:30-7:30.
Sunday School at Liberty Wesleyan is each Sunday at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11. A time of prayer is each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 2106 Sheffield Road, Harmony. Upcoming events: Chili Cookout, bonfire and music Saturday at 4 p.m.; and the Hanging of the Greens on Nov.18.
Sunday School is each Sunday at Ijames Baptist at 9:30 a.m. and the worship service at 10:30. All services and important weekly information will continue to be seen on the Ijames Church Friends Facebook page. TeamKID for ages 3 years to 5th grade meets each Sunday evening from 4:30-6:30 in the fellowship hall. It is an evening of Bible stories, missions, crafts, games, snacks, fellowship and fun.
Prayer requests continue for Bryan Swain, Jean Reavis, Johnny Naylor, Pat Moore, Deborah Nichols, Sylvia Ratledge Williams, Wellman Beck, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Betty Dameron, Tammy Keller, Naomi Wooten, Jeff Potts, Charles England, Greta England, Lincoln Dyson, Bob Ellis, Chester Reeves, Hazel Frye, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood, Jane Tutterow, Betty Beck, Sue Gobble, Caren Morgan, Helen Bulla, Joann Renegar, Rowan Fay, Paul Beck, Betty Richardson, Fred Beck, Juanita Keaton, Jerry McDaniel and Suzonne Stratton.
Submit all news to brfbailey@msn.com, message me on Facebook or call me at 336-837-8122 no later than noon on Thursdays.