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Holy Week Schedule April 2-7, 2023 7:00 pm each night
Theme: Jesus in Genesis
Sunday, April 2 ~ Hartford Baptist,
John Weaver ~ Jesus and Creation, Genesis 1
Monday, April 3 ~ St. Mary’s Catholic,
Barb Hagler ~ Jesus and the Fall, Genesis 3 Tuesday, April 4 ~ Midway Baptist,
Walter Griffen ~Jesus and the Ark,
Genesis 6 Wednesday, April 5 ~ Unionville United Methodist, Tim Camp ~Jesus and the
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Local High School Students Apply for FRS D.C. Youth Tour Sponsored by NEMR
Thursday, April 6 ~ First Assembly, Jeff
Harlan ~ Jesus and the Sacrifice ~ Genesis 22: 1-19
Weather Warning Siren Testing is Scheduled for April 7th and the 21st., 2023 Weather Permitting Testing will be twice monthly on the first and third Friday of each month. Test will be for 2 minutes between 9:00 A.M. & 9:15 A.M.
Friday, April 7 ~ Omaha Baptist Church,
Justin Henry ~ Jesus and the “saving of many” ~ Genesis 50:20
Submitted by Mary Comstock Each year, Unionville Rotary joins Rotary Clubs from north and central Missouri to collect new shoes and socks for Buckner’s Shoes for Orphan Souls project. This year, Unionville Rotary is adding Putnam County R-I students as beneficiaries of the shoe and sock collection. Middle school and high school students are required to have a separate pair of shoes to wear on the gym floor during physical education class, and sometimes elementary students are in need of a good pair of shoes as well. A good portion of the shoes collected will be retained and donated to PC R-I to be distributed by school counselors. Athletic shoes are the most desired donation, but other types are accepted, except for flip flops. New shoes and socks can be left at Duvall Roeder & Gardner Insurance at 1712 West Main Street or by contacting Rotarians Peggy Hart or
Mary Comstock. Donations will be accepted through April 25. Buckner International has distributed more than 3 million pairs of new shoes to children in 82 countries over the past 24 years. A simple pair of shoes may not look powerful, but they can make a big difference in the lives of vulnerable children and orphans. Most Americans take shoes for granted, but for many children around the world, they are a luxury. Shoes protect feet from diseases such as hookworm which can lead to physical and cognitive development issues. New shoes lower barriers to school attendance and allow children to attain an education. The Shoes for Orphan Souls project is one of several service activities of Unionville Rotary, which strives to live up to the motto, “Service Above Self”. Any questions about the shoe drive can be directed to Mary Comstock, 660-6266443, or maryfran635@ gmail.com.
Journal Notes The Putnam Co. Genealogy Society will not hold any meetings in April.
Priesthood, Genesis 14:18-20
Shoes for Local and Orphan Souls
April 5, 2023
The candidates for the FRS Youth Tour sponsored by NEMR included the following, pictured from Left to Right: Kendal Anderson (Scotland County R-I), Florence Lusher (Putnam County R-I), Dylan Dawson (Schuyler County R-I), Sadie Jackson (Scotland County R-I), Letha Ward (Scotland County R-I), Gabriella Frost (Adair County R-I). Photo submitted by Justin Simmons, NEMR Office & IT Manager, FRS Youth Tour/Scholarships Submitted by Justin Simmons, NEMR Office & IT Manager, FRS Youth Tour/Scholarships Green City, MO, March 22nd, 2023— NEMR hosted an interview dinner to choose two candidates to represent the company at the annual Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour to Washington D.C. High school freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the company’s telephone/ internet service area are given the opportunity to apply for this trip by submitting a one-page essay and an application. The candidates included the following: Kendal Anderson (Scotland County R-I), Florence Lusher (Putnam County R-I), Dylan Dawson (Schuyler County R-I), Sadie Jackson (Scotland County R-I), Letha Ward (Scotland County R-I),
Gabriella Frost (Adair County R-I) On Wednesday, March 22nd, the students and their family members joined the Education Committee from NEMR’s Board of Directors, Michele Gillespie, CEO, and Justin Simmons, IT/Office Manager, FRS Youth Tour Coordinator to meet for a dinner and interview process. The students were each called upon to introduce themselves and give a brief family history and other relevant information. Students shared about their hobbies, interests, future plans and other reasons they believed they were good candidates for the FRS Youth Tour. Following the dinner, the Education Committee formally selected both students to attend the 2023 FRS Youth Tour scheduled May 31st
– June 4th, 2023. This year’s two selected candidates that will be going are Kendal Anderson and Gabriella Frost. “We enjoyed having the opportunity to learn more about these great students from our local schools,” said Gillespie. “Each one was an excellent candidate, and we look forward to having these students represent NEMR on this year’s FRS Youth Tour.” The Foundation for Rural Service’s (FRS) annual Youth Tour is one of the most visible examples of the foundation’s involvement with, and commitment to, rural youth. Each year, in collaboration with NTCA member companies, FRS brings rural students from across the United States to Washington, D.C. for a four-day tour of some of the most historical sites in the nation.
Upcoming Veterans’ Events for April 2023 Submitted by Wayne Kleinschmidt, Veteran Service Officer Friday, April 7th, 9am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. Monday, April 10th, 9 am to 2pm A Veterans Service Officer will be present at Trenton VFW Post 919 to help with VA paperwork and answer any questions. You are asked to bring a copy of your DD-214, and all VA paperwork you may have. The KC Vet Center will be present 12pm to 2pm. A Counselor is avail-
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