Recognition

Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. (Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.)

Remember to also keep the men and women who are serving in the armed forces in your thoughts and prayers, especially those who are stationed or those who have family members at Fort Hood, Texas.

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Bill and Ann have been hosting a chicken stew each fall for as long as any of their guests can remember. In various years, the Guest List includes everyone from local firefighters, to their neighbors, to family, to members of several different Moravian Churches, including New Philadelphia. Both Bill and Ann are camera shy, but the accompanying photograph shows Br. John Elder and friend arriving with a little extra desert. These gatherings—and there are many, is just a part of ‘de bonus good of belonging to a church family. WNG

Last evening at 6:30 p.m. at Burkehead United Methodist Church, Hammond Geis saw the result of 11 years of Boy Scouting, he received his Eagle Scout Award. Hammond is a member of Troop 911. Congratulations to Hammond and his family for a signal milestone in the life of any young man.  May God bless you richly as you continue your exciting journey.