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Best selling Author Tristan Smith story is more than inspiring. In his book Against All Odds he talks about growing up in Foster Care with no CASA Worker to guide him. Photo provided.

Best selling Author Tristan Smith story is more than inspiring. In his book Against All Odds he talks about growing up in Foster Care with no CASA Worker to guide him. Photo provided.

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CASA Volunteer Driven by His Own Foster Care Experience

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Why Monthly Giving Matters: Spotlight on Tristian Smith For children in foster care, having a consistent adult in their corner can change the course of their lives.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
December 5Centennial School PreK , K-2nd and 3rd – 5th grade Christmas Programs will be Friday, December 5th, at 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. respectively.December 8Centennial School Board of Education will meet Monday, December 8th, at 8 p.m.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
“And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A few years ago while doing some online research for my favorite brown-eyed pastor, I came upon this question posed by writer and seminary president Daniel Akin. “Suppose an alien from another planet, another galaxy, was to come and visit our earth during this time of year.
The advent wreath which is lighted each Sunday. Graphic provided.

The advent wreath which is lighted each Sunday. Graphic provided.

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Why is Hope First?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Hope is the first candle we light at Advent. Why is hope first?Well, without hope, we have nothing. This symbolizes the hope of Jesus’ birth. Hope is the foundation for our belief that Jesus came to the world to save us from sin. Since hope is the foundation, it should be first.
Osceola Implement and Klein Farms brought out their tractors and discs to help control the fire which was being fueled by strong winds. Photo was provided.

Osceola Implement and Klein Farms brought out their tractors and discs to help control the fire which was being fueled by strong winds. Photo was provided.

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Community Pitches in During Field Fire

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Tuesday, November 25th, Osceola Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a field fire at 128th and N Road.The Stromsburg Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at the same time.
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
I begin drafting this on the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving, as thoughts turn to previous Thanksgivings and the precious memories of (now heaven-bound) treasured family and friends.
Work to Do

Work to Do

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Work to Do

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
REPRESENTING YOUThanksgiving Across the Generations As we look ahead to America 250 next year – a milestone which invites reflection on our nation’s remarkable journey – I am reminded of the timeless wisdom of those who guided us through earlier tests of unity and purpose.