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Show Looking at life Giving God a gift Rev. Roger D.Sterle, . Our Saviour Lutheran Church The Word: The Lord said, "They are my people; they will not deceive de-ceive me." And so he saved them from all their suffering. It was not an angel, but the Lord Himself who saved them. (Isaiah 63:8-9) Did you give a Christmas present to God? Though we can give gifts to God, we can't give him a wrapped package like we give our family and friends. In the Scripture quoted above, the Lord says, "they are my people, they will not deceive me." God knows who we are. We are His people. He created us. He loves us. He takes care of us. Since He knows us, we do not deceive him -even if we try. The real gift from you to God is yourself. You give yourself to God when you worship Him and when you serve Him. You give yourself to Him when you follow Him and love His people. You don't deceive God by pretending to worship and serve Him! He knows what is in your heart. He can see the wrappings wrap-pings you put around yourself. He knows what is on the inside. We can be free to give ourselves to God because He first gave himself him-self to us. The Bible reading also says, "It was not an angel, but the Lord Himself who saved them." Think of the Christmas story again. Remember the angels? The angels told Mary and Joseph that Christ would be born. The angels sang him praises to the shepherds. But God did not send the angels to save us. They only told us the message. God sent His son to save us. Christmas shows us how God gave Himself to us by becoming one of us. God didn't send someone else to do the job. He came Himself to be our Savior. Because God gave you a real gift when HE gave you himself; you can give God a real gift when you give Him yourself. Don't be afraid to go to Him as you are. He has come to you to change you to be like him. 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Included in part two is this health survey, gathering input in-put from consumers. After the health survey, the data will be analyzed ana-lyzed and presented to a committee of community members that will develop recommendations based on the results of the survey and other information. The final phase is im News from JWhiterocksi by Virginia Ferguson 353-4584 Families visit for Christmas Laura Haslem, of San Francisco, daughter of Verl and Leah Haslem, spent six days with her parents over the Christmas "holidays. The Haslems entertained 22 members for Christmas dinner. The Ron Morrills enjoyed a three-day three-day visit over Christmas from Sharri Morrill's parents, Dewane and Lova Adams, from Washington, Utah. Sherry Kay Rasmussen, of Salt Lake City, spent a week visiting her family. Kay Rasmussen entertained 30 family members for Christmas dinner. 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For questions or concerns, please contact con-tact Joseph Shaffer, Health Officer, 801-781-5475. "If you get a survey in the mail, please, take a few minutes, fill it out on all sides and mail it in the self-addressed self-addressed stamped envelope that's included. Your input is valuable," Shaffer said. Aubrey Gross Miranda Reynolds Congratulations Congratulations to the following babies for passing their first milestone: mile-stone: Aubrey Gross, daughter of Scott Gross and Celestia Freestone, bom Dec. 24, 1994. Miranda Marie Reynolds, daughter daugh-ter of Bryan and Brandie Reynolds, born Dec. 28, 1994. DIAMOND MATTRESS. INC. Premium Quality Material Superior Workmanship Gonumt cotton batting koopt ilnpari warmer In winter and cooler in lummar. Nylon thread tnturei maximum itrength and holding power ol all Hitching, Premium ftrtt lint component malenala give added lite and durability. Prime quality potyurethan loam padding it both Hfl (high resilience) and HO (high dent Ay) to maintain surface comloft. GribiU multi needle fabric quilt looki Del-tar Del-tar and weam better. Roiln treated pad a moieture btmer lor protection againtl mildew. COVER 1'HO FOAM IRST CUT COTTON LINTERS LURA FLEX OPEN END INNER SPRINO IMPORTANCE OF INSULATORS Out pmwm pi at sii'y tudi l- C9M f o" M e' l" News from Manila by Clara Robinson 784-3463 Christmas comes to Manila The Manila LDS Ward had their annual Christmas party at the Ward Recreational Hall on Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. A dinner was enjoyed with 160 people in attendance. Following dinner, Burl Twitchell welcomed everyone, and introduced the program, called "Manila Ward Christmas Family Home Evening." The opening song, "Away in a Manger," was sung by the congregation. congre-gation. Nancy Asay read "Christmas Day in the Morning," and "Teach the Children." The Primary children sang, "When Joseph Came to Bethlehem" and "Hush Thee My Baby." The Primary children presented the nativity na-tivity scene, as Mrs. Asay narrated. "Mary's Lullaby to the Infant King" was sung by Celia Straatman, Nancie Asay, Jerilyn Smith, and Jessica Howard. The singers were accompanied by Luccile Durant on the piano. Closing hymn was "Let there be Peace on Earth" by the congregation. Benediction was by Chad Reed. The children sang Christmas songs until Santa arrived. Santa and all the auxiliaries were recognized for their help with dinner din-ner and the program. Daggett County Commissioners and employees had the annual Christmas party in the courtroom of the Daggett County Courthouse at 12 noon on Friday, Dec 22. Names had been drawn for gifts, and the gifts were distributed and opened after the catered dinner. A special tribute was given to Dewey, Roberta and Tim Erich for manning the 911. A gift certificate for a half beef was presented to them. They have manned the 911 for many years. The Donald Larsen family had the annual family Christmas party at the senior citizen center from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23. Larsen's eight children were in attendance, along with eight of their great-grandchildren, and all but two of their grandchildren. There was a family dinner and gift exchange, after af-ter which the family caught up on family news and did some family history. The Daggett County Centennial Committee has extended the deadline dead-line for sending in recipes for the Daggett County Centennial cookbook. cook-book. If you live in Manila or have lived in Manila, send in your favorite fa-vorite family, or individual recipe. Include your family name, when you lived in Manila, your name, address ad-dress and telephone number. A section sec-tion is planned for historical recipes, which are not foods. Send recipes to Daggett County Courthouse, Attn. Jamie Walk, Box 219, Manila, Utah 84046. The Future Business Leaders of America attended a Christmas party at the Home Economics room at the Manila High School. They celebrated celebrat-ed on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 p.m. with special refreshments, gift exchange, and a Santa video. Manila Young Women and Young Men went caroling on Tuesday, Dec. 19. They ended their festive evening with a party at the Manila LDS Ward Recreational Hall. Manila boys and girls played against the Salt Lake Christian Academy at Manila on Dec. 20. The Manila boys and girls won all three games. Manila Jr. Varsity boys won by a score of 66-41; Manila boys varsity won by 75-59; and the girls varsity won by 35-27. Sunday, at the Manila Ward, (he Bryan Smith family each presented i talk on a period in the life of Christ. Sharon Mars , sang "The Holy City." The senior citizens enjoyed a Christmas dinner at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 20. The center will noi be open for regular activities activi-ties until Jan. 2. Vemal Express Baker receives Arrow of Light Brian Baker, son of Evan and Holly Baker, received his "Arrow of Light" award during a special ceremony held Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995. Brian is a member of Pack 235 of the Naples First Ward with Julie and Lamond Harrison as his Webelos leaders. Brian enjoys drawing, bicycling and running. Home and School: Vital Links by LILY ESKELSEN President, Utah Education Association Having a positive self-image Perception is more than half of our reality. What I think I can do may be more important than my actual ac-tual abilities to do it. When a child says, "I can't," he will make that his reality, and even with all of our coaxing, he will fail, proving that he was right all along. A child's confidence in himself or herself is vital to success. And although al-though self-esteem begins to take shape in the infant, it is never too late to foster and develop it. Never too late, but easier said than done. These are cliches to live by. I can easily spot a child in my class who is in need of special attention at-tention in building a positive self-image. self-image. It's the quiet little boy who has no friends. It's the girl who shows off and plays class clown. It's the discipline problem; it's the middle kid in a large family; it's the teacher's pet who wants to stay after af-ter school and erase the chalkboard. In short, it's everyone-every, single, precious, individual one of the 30 or Vernal City . Program PjF Come seethe new PONTIAC SUNFIRE uv,ri 11 Burnt Orange 'Coupe J Mli'MM U 1995 BUICK I 1995 BUICK O SKYLARKS 6P CENTURYS White 22.000 Miles Mlll Red .25.000 Mile. 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The link between home and school becomes increasingly vital just as it becomes increasingly difficult diffi-cult to connect. Our children must hear the same message from home and school. You are important. You are a winner. I value you. I love you unconditionally. Find the strengths in your children. chil-dren. Praise them for their ability to organize a neighborhood ball game. Praise them for their imagination in a drawing they make. Praise them when they show caring for a younger brother or sister. Ask for their opinion. Ask for their help. Ask for their respect, but give them yours in return. As parents and teachers, we sometimes define our role as that of Corrector, Finder of Mistakes. We must broaden our perceptions of who we are. We are the voices that echo what our children will be. 789-8888 , 4 1991 BUICK USA8RE Blue .57.000 Miles 1991 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX COUPE Meroon .60.000 Miles $ s? ;! sfj sf ! 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