Food Pantry

Senior Center Menu

Senior Center

5/7 Oven fried chicken, cheese potatoes, california veggies, wheat bread and fruit salad

5/8 Tilapia, coleslaw, stewed tomatoes, cheese biscuit and banana pudding

5/9 Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, country veggies, roll and strawberry cheesecake

5/12 Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, roll and a cookie

5/13 Chicken parmesan with sauce, italian pasta salad, french bread and chocolate cake

5/14 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, bread and chilled fruit

Florence Nightingale founded a school of nursing and formulated regulations that still serve as the basis for nurses'training all over the world. Read more about her in our biography collection!

May 6th is National Nurses'Day and the beginning of National Nurses'Week, ending on Florence Nightingale's birthday on May 12th. If you have a favorite nurse, this coming week is a great time to show your appreciation.

New Christian fiction books to our branch this week include "A Sister's Test", Book 2 in Wanda Brunstetter's Sisters of Holmes County Series; and "When the Heart Cries" and "When the Morning Comes" , Books 1 & 2 of Cindy Woodsmall's Sisters of the Quilt Series.

Other new books include "Full Blast" and "Full House", both adult fiction by Janet Evanovich; "How To Avoid Financial Tangles", non-fiction by American Institute for Economic Research; "Inside My Heart", non-fiction by Robin McGraw; "Duma Key" by Stephen King; and "Kitty City: A Feline Book of Hours", non-fiction by Judy Chicago. New juvenile selections include "Dora the Explorer: Dora's Mystery of the Missing Shoes" by Christine Ricci; "SpongeBob SquarePants: My Trip To Atlantis" by Sarah Willson; "Clementine's Letter" by Sara Pennypacker; "Animal Talk: #1 The Story of Doctor Dolittle" and "The Circus Crocodile: #2 The Story of Doctor Dolittle", both by Hugh Lofting; and "Buses To Books: Reading, Writing, and Reciting Poems About School", non-fiction by Susan Freese.

"Tales of Mystery and Suspense: Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills!" is a new audiobook on 4 CD's and currently available for a 2-week checkout.

New movies on DVD include "Stand By Me", starring River Phoenix; "The West Side Waltz", starring Shirley MacLaine, Liza Minnelli, Kathy Bates, and Jennifer Grey; and "American Gangster", starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. New VHS movies include "National Velvet", starring Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor; "Christy: A Closer Walk and Both Your Houses", Vol.1 of the Family Classic Series; "The Horse Whisperer", starring Robert Redford; and "Pollyanna", starring Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, and Richard Egan.

A branch of Texas County Library, Summersville Library is located on the square in Summersville. Business hours are 11 a.m. Ð 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. Ð 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visit us on the Web: train.missouri.org/library.

Contact the library at (417) 932-5261 or by e-mail: sumlib@train.missouri.org

BLUE DELFTWARE ON DISPLAY AT LIBRARY

The display for the month of May at the Summersville Branch of Texas County Library is an assortment of Blue Delftware from Kathie Cox's private collection.

Much like the color of the classic Blue Willow, Blue Delft has a distinctive Dutch design with blue windmills, sailing ships, and florals on white porcelain.

The public is invited to visit the library and view the exhibit during the month of May. Business hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday Ð Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday.

SHANNNON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 788
EMINENCE, MISSOURI 65466
573-226-3914 1-800-777-3915
FAX: 573-226-3240

MAY 2008

May 7 - WIC cert/recerts, appt. only; check pickup 1-3 pm Winona Lion's Club

May 8 - OFFICE CLOSED Ð Truman's Day

May 12 - Blood pressure & blood sugar screenings, family planning supply pickup, Immunizations, 8-noon; Health Dept. downstairs

May 13 - WIC cert/recerts, appt. only; check pickup 1-3 pm; Health Dept. downstairs

May 14 - WIC cert/recerts, appt. only; check pickup 1-3 pm Birch Tree Pioneer Baptist Church

May 19 - Blood pressure & blood sugar screenings, family planning supply pickup, Immunizations, 8-noon; Health Dept. downstairs

May 20 - WIC cert/recerts; appt. only; Health Dept. downstairs

May 21 - WIC cert/recerts; appt. only; Birch Tree Pioneer Baptist Church

May 22 - Birch Tree Blood pressure clinic, 11:30-noon; Golden Age

May 26 - OFFICE CLOSED Ð MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED

May 27 - WIC cert/recerts; appt. only; Health Dept. downstairs Winona blood pressure clinic, 11:30-noon; Senior Citizens Monthly Board of Trustees meeting; 5 pm; Health Dept.

May 29 - Womens' Clinic, appt. only; Health Dept. downstairs

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SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS

I got a wonderful surprise the other day when I checked the mail there was a card to wish Mike and I a happy anniversary. It was from Paul and Bonnie Adams. Bonnie has sent cards in the past and after talking to my friend Candra McGee I learned more about her and her story and then for the past couple of years I hadn't heards from her and had been concerned for her health so it was quite the delight to hear from her again. Thank you so much Bonnie for being so thoughtful and caring it was truly a blessing.

I wish to explain to all that even though you may not be seeing much activity. The city workers and I have been meeting with FEMA, and SEMA and we are at work trying to get the roads graded and fixed along with all the other flood damages and clean-up that is needed. I ask that you be patient with us and know that we are doing the best we can. I would also like to remind everyone that the city board meets the second Monday of every month at the American Legion Hall at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited and in fact encouraged to attend even if you don't live in the city limits you may still attend the meeting if you wish.

Here is the news from the park board:

Little League teams have been organized

T-Ball Coach Aaron Davis & Samantha Davis 573-292-3295

7-8 Coach pitch with Coach Shawn Wilkins 573-292-8972 or 573-953-0666

9-10 Baseball Coach Andy Ray 573-953-0348 and Coach Mike Stephenson 573-953-0215

13-16 Baseball Coach Johnny Ray Richardson 573-953-0058 and Coach Matt Kelly 417-274-0222 and

Coach Oran Grandstaff 573-953-1079

We want to say thank you to this years sponsors:

Main Street Grocery;American Legion Post 509;The Layman Company;Thomas Lumber;Rodriguez Lawn Service;K & P Wood Products;WhiteTail Lumber;Lucky's Country Store;Dry Camp,Inc.;Ledgerwood Trucking;Birch Tree Chamber of Commerce; & Ron's Late Model Auto Salvage. Along with all the community that comes out to watch the games and support the kids.

Season Opener is scheduled for Sat., May 10, 2008, at Reaser Field. Danny Barker will be taking team pictures. Individual pictures may be purchased, also. Please be prepared to pay in advance for the pictures that you order. Events are scheduled to start at 10 a.m.

Before I start in on my birthday wishes, I have a special thing to tell about that should mean something to a lot of people. On May the 4th in 1908 there was an application and petition to incorporate the town of Birch Tree as a city of the fourth class. The petition was signed by several members of the community and on June 22, 1908 Birch Tree was officially declared a city. So that means that We should all be mindful that our town will be celebrating it's 100th day of township on June 22, 2008. Several of the different community events are planning on featuring this in their events and while talking with some friends the other day some others have thought of some extra ideas to make this year a special one. If you have any thought or ideas yourself, please drop by and see me or give me a call. I have seen in the Leaves of Birch Tree Book where our town used to celebrate "town day" I would love to hear some stories of how they did that and what kinds of things happened.

Happy Birthday to:Mallory Rutledge on 5/1,Melody Miley on 5/3,Morrigan Pike on 5/3,Shandra Dunn on 5/5,Delina Pulliam on 5/5,Donna Smotherman on 5/6,Francis Mizer on 5/6,Gene Boyd on 5/6,Jeanne Rozzlle on 5/8,Sue Pelate Barnes on 5/9,Jason Holden on 5/9,Jeremy Cooper on 5/9,Johnny Stark on 5/11 and to Brenda Lawson on 5/13

Happy Anniversary to Wesley & Becky Marriott on 5/1 and to Kay and Leroy Grandstaff on 5/14

Birch Tree ballpark got a new scoreboard and with help from the locals it was installed Monday night.

Pictured above: The new scoreboard going up. The guys that helped install the new score board were: Daniel Millard, Tommy Martin, Verlon Thompson, Roemer Whitworth, Matthew Kelly, Johnny Ray Richardson, Andy Ray, Mike Stephenson, Mike Richison. (submitted by M. Millard)

Welcome guests today were Cindy and Ashlin Pollock, Joe and Hilary Frescoln, their son Jonas, Keirsten Freeman, and Zane Rader.

Several had joys to share. Ethan Fowler graduated from college on Saturday with a major in construction management and is looking for a job. It was good to have Melissa Fowler here also. Brian Wallace got a turkey. Eveline Cox has a new great granddaughter. Keirsten Freeman was happy to get to be with her cousin Jonas Freeman. Roger Smith's son graduated with a major in engineering.

Add Ryan Cooley to the prayer list.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Doris Medley and Eveline Cox.

Pastor Dave provided some very special music today. He played his guitar and sang a beautiful solo that fit in with the theme of his message.

For the children's minutes, Pastor Dave asked them if they could name somebody important and the children mentioned God, their parents, and brothers and sisters. He told them to listen to their parents and do what they say. When they pray and read the Bible they are saying God is important to them. The children then went to children's church.

The title of the message was "Live Like You Were Dying: Priority Times For Priority Relationships." The text was Philippians 2:1-11. Pastor Dave played a recording of Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" which has been the theme of his recent messages. If we only had 30 days to live, what would our priorities be? The first priority would be to do a better job with family. Be determined to do what is best for the other person. Don't be a spoiler in a relationship but serve one another. Jesus served others. The next priority is to be the kind of friend you would like to have. Be there for friends and give them support. The last priority sould be changing our relationship with God. We need to recognize God's plan for our salvation. We can't change the past but we can make needed changes now. Make family, friends, and God our priorities and it will open doors to the best life in Christ Jesus.

Announcements: On Wednesday prayer group is at 8am, choir is at 6pm, youth group meets at 7pm and Administrative Council meeting is at 7pm. On Saturday at 6pm, a special Mother's Day meal will be served to all the women of the church by the men.

We were happy for our visitors in our Sunday morning worship service. Our congregational songs were: " I want to know more about my Lord, and The meeting in the air". We had several prayer requests: The Seniors while on their class trip, Mary Cooley and family, Charles Caraker ( Tink ), Mae Hodges son, Bro. Akins, those traveling, Melissa Hollands mother and father, Berniece Powell, Martha Brumble, Laura Alcorn, Loyd Hodge, James and Rayann odden, Gwen Counts, Carl Younger, our college kids taking finals, and all unspoken requests. Our Sunday school lesson was on: Searching for Meaning. Central truth: We find the true meaning and purpose of our lives only in a right relationship with God. Kathy Weaver sang a special. Brother Criders message was on: "Apologize to God." We all have short commings when it comes to doing 100% of what God wants us to do. We should always offer and give our best when it comes to giving to others and to God. Text taken from: Deuteronomy 24:19, Malachi 3:8. Singing specials in our Sunday night service was: Loyd and Mae Hodge, Wayne Crider, and Johnnie Lou Mahan. Brother Wayne's message was on: " A Day in the life of a Penticostal." Text taken from: Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 8:26-29. Be bold in your spiritual life, as the Holy Ghost is in you. This Wednesday is B.A.N.D. night. Sister Trudy will be having a guest speaker for us. God Bless

So You've Been a Bad Parent...

Jaushwa Russell spoke again on "The Principle of the Path". Last week the focus was on what not to do when your dreams aren't coming true. This week the focus was on what to do when your dreams aren't coming true.

We continue to look at the life of David to answer this question of what to do. But before David gets back on the right track, we see him stuck in a rut of bad decisions. They are decisions which lead him down a path of terrible destruction, that cost the lives of two of his sons and the rape of his daughter.

They are actions that determine his path in the area of parenting. At this point in the story, David has become king of Israel with all the glory and recognition that comes with that position. He gains multiple wives for himself and finds himself in a number of sticky situations. With wives come children and as they grow up, it appears from the text that David is a somewhat uninvolved father.

In fact, even in the most extreme of circumstances in his own household, David turns a blind eye to a dramatic and horrible situation. His son Amnon rapes his own half-sister Tamar, and Tamar is in terrible grief. But David does nothing. Not only does he not discipline his son, he also fails to comfort his daughter... What has happened to this man of action? His terrible decisions have begun to lead him down a path he never should have gone down. There is no taking back what happened.

While Davids decisions have brought his family to a place of no return, as the story unfolds David does one crucial thing. He surrenders his pride and recognizes his incredible error. While he can't take back what happened to Tamar or the chain of events that followed, he is able get right with God and begin a new path of truth. In the most difficult of circumstances, David is able to say these words in utter humility, " Let God do to me whatever seems good to Him."

Visitors with us in morning worship May 4 were Karl, Esther, Norma and Dennis Henning from Joliet, IL (visiting with the Gaskins'), and Joe and Shirley Wirtham (Nashville TN), who are volunteers at Round Spring.

We sang "Happy Birthday" to Elizabeth Gaskins, who turned three years old, and "Congratulations" to Seaman and Betty Rayfield, who celebrated 60 years of marriage!

Congratulations to Jaime and Melanie Gettys on the birth of their daughter on May 2. Her name is Jalee Dale, and was welcomed home by her big sister, Jayla, and Grandma Carolyn Carr.

Helpers during morning worship next Sunday are Sarah Bressler and Cheryl Frescoln, Nursery; Jimmie Huffman, Children's Church; Alvin Bressler and Wendell Smith, Tellers; Bonnie Russell, Special Music; Renee Rowden, Breakfast.

Announcements: The ladies of the church will host a Luncheon for Genie Marler on Sunday, May 25, at 2:30 PM in the church basement. See Glenna Smith or Karen Gaskins for details.

Decoration making for VBS continues on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

Please continue giving pocket change in the VBS "Change for Change" basket in the foyer.

Upcoming events: May 8 - Session 11 of the Truth Project study at 6 PM.

May 11 - Mother's Day; May 21 - Business Meeting.

Special Music was by Scott, Halee and Audrey Bressler, and they sang "Jesus, I Love to Say Your Name". This was a first for Scott to have his girls sing with him from a background tape. We look forward to "Future choir members"!

Prayer needs include Sue Middleton (Jonabeth's sister), Debra Hill, Brenda Gadberry, Kevin, Jerry and Vinita Chilton, Barbara Bressler (doing well), and the Eminence Seniors who are on a US Virgin Islands Cruise and will return next Sunday night.

Brother Sam's message was titled "Stephen: The First Deacon; The First Martyr", and his text was from Acts: 6:8-15; 7:51-60; 8:1-3. The Character of Stephen included: Full of the Holy Spirit, Full of wisdom, Full of Grace, and full of Power. God gifted to him with power to do wonders and miraculous signs . He did miracles.

The character of the Opposition was Corrupt (Bribed men to be false witnesses who blasphemed Moses and God). They stirred up the people. (A few immoral guys give us all a black eye). They were stiff-necked, unbending, not humbling themselves before God, concerned with how they looked before others. Murderers - the forefathers of these men had killed the prophets who had foretold the coming of Jesus.

Character of the church - They dragged Stephen and stoned him, Saul giving his approval as they did. The church was persecuted, which was fanning the flames of Revival. The Church was resilient. You cannot kill the Bride of Christ. The largest numbers of church planting movements are in China and South Asia.

The Church is growing; the Missionary sending era is not over; it is just over for some North Americans. Deacons have practical responsibilities, but Deacons are also to be spiritual leaders; full of wisdom; full of God's Spirit; full of grace; and full or power, Because He Lives!!