Articles written by Barbara Jeffs


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  • The third candle has been lit on the Advent wreath

    Barbara Jeffs|Dec 19, 2024

    Last Sunday was the lighting of the third candle of the Advent wreath, a pink candle meaning joy. A present personally given to each one of us, by our Lord and Savior. What does this mean? How do I get this gift of joy? We find joy throughout our lives, in different ways and levels. When people of their own free will choose to do loving things for us, this pure love act brings us great joy and happiness. God feels the same way. He wants love that has come from someone of their own free will. How do I receive this gift of joy from Jesus? By...

  • Leslie Lemke hosts Christmas Sale in the country

    Barbara Jeffs|Dec 19, 2024

    Leslie Lemke had a busy weekend, as she held her final Christmas sale located south of Lawrence. Many turned out for this fun-filled holiday event. The sale was scheduled for Saturday, but because of the forcasted nasty weather conditions, Leslie decided to extend the sale through Sunday. Leslie was born in Hastings and moved to the Lawrence area when she married her husband in 1993. They raised three children, all of them graduating from Blue Hill High School. With more free time on her hands,...

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