As God rescued the nation of Israel, He also rescues us. As always, we try to work out solutions ourselves, but all we need to do is go to God with our problems and ask for His help. Psalm 61:2b: when my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. There I find security and assurance in prayer. Wherever we are, we can also trust that God will be there to answer our cries for help.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Danny and Loria Prater in the loss of Loria’s cousin, Tim Smith.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Karen Plemons in the loss of her friend, John Beausang of Edwardsville, Ill.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Chelsea Montgomery in the loss of her uncle, Robert Christy.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Gary and Linda Taylor in the loss of Gary’s dad, Junior Taylor.

Happy birthday wishes to Ben Patterson, Carrie Allen, Cynthia Fichter and Madison Walker, all on Jan. 22, Jacquie Pugh and Alfred Palmer Sr., both on Jan. 23, Sarah H. Plemons on Jan. 24, Cliff Ferrell on Jan. 25, Jill England on Jan. 26, Virginia Allen and Marc St. Amand, both on Jan. 27, and Joyce Kiefer and B. E. Smith, both on Jan. 28.

Happy birthday wishes to Jarrod Alldredge on Jan. 25 from your daddy and momma, love ya!

Happy birthday to Alfred Bryant on Jan. 26 and Conley Alldredge on Jan. 28 from Nathan, Javon, Jarrod and Whitney.Wishing you a great day.