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(This article is from the unapproved March 11th Woodston City Council meeting minutes.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on March 11th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor April Yakish called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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Elaine Dennison from Austin, Texas (when renewing her subscription): “We love getting the paper. It’s like a letter from home.”.

Our series on the purpose of the church and growing in grace and knowledge concluded on Sunday as Pastor Matt reflected on the 12 lessons that began in the book of Acts. A history of the church as explained in Acts and other scripture gave us a look at how our church bylaws fit within what is defined in scripture.

HOPELESSNESS. Many people have been there... or at least thought that they were. That would certainly be the case of Israel back in the time of David. One of the bestknown historical events occurred about 15 miles southwest of Jerusalem. Envision an aerial view of the Valley of Elah with Israel's army entrenched along the northern hilltop ridge and the Philistine army entrenched along the southern hilltop ridge. It was a hopeless scene. Whoever would have attempted crossing the valley and scaling the opposite hill would be significantly disadvantaged and easily defeated. Instead, the Philistines sent out their best, Goliath, to challenge and belittle Israel. And he did so for 40 days, saying, 'I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together' (1 Sam. 17:10). The whole of Israel's army, including King Saul, felt nothing but hopelessness.

Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) Evidently, Mother Nature moved howling March winds to April. Because of blowing dirt in various places north of Woodston, we took a more extended route home from Church on Sunday.

The Hobart Homemakers FCE ladies met at the Stockton Church of the Restoration on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 7 pm. (We met a week late due to the snowstorm last Monday). The meeting was called to order, and the flag salute was recited. Roll call was, 'Have you ever had to check into senior care for a family member? Seven members answered it. The minutes and treasurer's report from the last meeting were read and approved.