By ETHEL SKIPPER
I want to share with my readers some of the news I read: Social Security checks will get a small bump. When the first 2025 Social Security checks arrives next month, it will include a 2.5% increase.
You cooks that need another dish for leftover turkey, nothing is better than a pot of turey and homemade dumpling. Dark meat works better.
I went to the 11th annual Unity in the Community celebration. It was well attended. The goal is to united the community as one body and encourage our citizens to embrace the unique qualities and natural elements within our borders each year. We celebrate those individuals who have demonstrated having a heart for people, those who have shown strong leadership, those who have a history of giving back to others and who are a continual blessing to others by acts of kindess.
All thanks goes to the Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon of Ecclesia Outreach Ministry.
We wish happy birthday greetings to our family and friends: Charity Paschal on Dec. 8, Reggie Boulware on Dec. 12, Garly Clary on Dec. 14, Shamela Rosier on Dec. 14, Bruce Simmons on Dec. 18, Deacon Willie F. Skipper Sr. on Dec. 23, KEvin HInes on Dec. 27, Flelis Hines on Dec. 31.
The Rosier Familyis blessed to have heavenly memories and wishes a birthday greeting to Teresa Maria Simmons Johnson on Dec. 5, Gwen Johnson on Dec. 5, Brother John Rosier Sr. on Dec. 10, Mother Mary Rosier on Dec. 17, and Decon George Green and Mother Lelia Green.
The 5th Sunday Union meeting of the Church of Christ will be in Quincy on Dec. 27 through 29th. Host Pastor Sarah Battle. Everyone is invited to attend the services.
Macedonia Church of Christ welcomes the community to come fellowship on Sunday as they share memories of Midwife Mother Mary E. Green. The Chair is Deacon Georgia Green.
Our prayers and blessings go out to all the sick and shut-in, to those in need of help in all ways, those in the hospital, nursing home, prison, the homeless, and all in need of a blessing everywhere. Pray for our our presidentt of the United States and world leaders. Be thankful and bless the name of the Lord.
