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Memorials are appreciated here at Rhoads Memorial Library and are accepted the year round. They often come in the form of books, money, or subscriptions.

Let your Light of God shine in you

Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning. Luke 12:35 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Fruitcake

As Christmas is put away, many are in a quandary as to what they should do with one particular gift - the ever-present fruitcake. Many tossed theirs as soon as they could and then others have been eating away for a while.

We All Have a Story

One generation will praise Your works to another, And will declare Your mighty acts. (Psalms 145:4 NASB) We are all in debt to Christ for his marvelous grace and the previous generation who told us about that grace.

Molasses Sugar Cookies

Ingredients: ¾ c. shortening 1 c. sugar 1 egg ¼ c. molasses ¼ c. molasses 2 c. flour 2 t. baking powder ¼ t. salt ½ t. cinnamon ½ t. ginger ½ t. ground cloves Extra granulated sugar for rolling cookies Directions: Cream shortening.

Editor’s Message

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” song is tradition during the holidays, and while it may not be as catchy as some of the other songs, just ask anyone what their true love gave them on the first day Christmas and they will probably come back with, “A partridge in pear tree.

Castro County Community Corner

The DHS FCA organized a community service Christmas party, along with FCCLA for cookie decorating, CIS-Christmas karaoke; NHS-Food Drive; Spanish Club-Mexican hot chocolate; STUCCO-Ugly Sweater Contest; Yearbook Club-Photo Booth.

Pet Talk

The holiday season is a favorite time of year for many who transform their homes with festive decorations, bake winter treats, and open their doors to guests.

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A "Pandemic 2020 Tree" graces our facility here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The 7' tall Ficus plant that has seen better days is adorned with colorful copies of face masks and festive lights, among other decorations.

Unity in Community

“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” Psalms 89:1 Love is an overused word in today’s culture. “I love a good steak.” “I love getting Christmas presents.” “I love my family.