The Kansas Highway Patrol released its Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Activity Report last Tues- day, December 1st. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 29.

DALE NEWELL (LEFT) is presented a quilt made by Janie Lowry during the special Quilt of Valor ceremony given for 10 area veterans at the Nova Theatre on Veterans Day..

CHARLES CAMPBELL (left) was one of the Quilt of Valor recipients at a special ceremony given on Veterans Day at the Nova Theatre. Making his quilt was Annette Paulson (pictured with Charles)..

JIM CIRCLE left, was presented with this quilt made by Judy Russ (next to Jim) during the Quilt of Valor ceremony given on Veterans Day at the Nova Theare by the VFW Auxiliary to Post 8873. Also pictured helping hold the quilt is Lavania Haines, right.

SHEEP & SHEPHERD. It's no secret that sheep were a vital part of life in Israel. The first shepherd was none other than Abel whom the Bible calls "a keeper of sheep" (Gen. 4:2). Later, we see that God blesses Job with 14,000 sheep (42:12). Later still, at the dedication of the Temple, King Solomon ordered the sacrifice of 120,000 sheep in praise and worship of God (1 Kings 8:63). According to the Jewish Mishnah (a written record of Jewish oral traditions), most sheep were required to be pastured in the wilderness. The only exception was that the sheep which would be used for Temple sacrifices were kept in the fields near Bethlehem. Biblically, in order to be used to worship God, these sheep had to meet God's standard of being "without blemish" (Num. 28:19). What a coincidence it is that the perfect Lamb of God was born in Bethlehem. Does this foreshadow our redemption being accomplished "with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot" (1 Pet. 1:19)? The Lord Jesus clearly was a earthly "sheep" but He was, and is, just as clearly a heavenly Shepherd. What a blessing it is to know that my Savior knows me and still chooses to shepherd my life—"I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep" (John 10:14). Far more important is that Jesus willingly gave His life for my sin. Jesus said in John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." However, Jesus is also "The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29). Being a sheep, Jesus is one of us and understands our earthly, human frailties. Being a Shepherd, Jesus is over us as Eternal God to save us and then lead us, feed us, and so much more. Yet the God-man gave Himself for my sin. How true is the angel's announcement, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!" (Rev. 5:12).

FLOYD THOMPSON, right, was one of the veterans who received a special quilt during the Quilt of Valor ceremony given by the Ladies VFW Auxiliary to Post 8873. Judy Russ, pictured next to Floyd, made this beautiful quilt. Also pictured are auxiliary members, from far left, Deb Eggers and Deb Niermeier.

If someone asked you who you were, other than stating your name, what would you answer? It is likely that before you can answer “who” you are, you need to know “whose” you are. Pastor Brian’s study this week was from Matthew 16 where we see Jesus identified as the Savior.

Week of December 14 Breakfast Monday—Donuts, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Pop-Tart, fruit, juice, milk.

With COVID restrictions in place, Travis and Stephanie Sullivan and their daughter, Taylor, Emporia, ventured to Osborne Saturday, November 28th, where they thoroughly enjoyed a small birthday party celebration for Bob’s 98th birthday, via the window at Parkview Manor. They were fortunate to have a good weather day, which made for a wonderful visit with Bob and Edna.

Venita Cole: “I was just wondering who the last sherrif was to live in the living quarters in the courthouse?” Darrel Buss, Lakewood, Colo. (when renewing his subscription): “Hey, I thought you would send me a birthday card.