Opinion

6/3/25

6/3/25

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekLast week we talked about fellowship with one another.This week 1 John talks about fellowship with God. Everyone has a purpose and God has a plan. When it is revealed to us we need to act on it.
From left are Carolina Shreve, Carol Gow, Robin Kotel, Beverly Salerno and Joyce Flaugher.  Photo courtesy of Kenna Knight, Pendleton County Cooperative Extension.

From left are Carolina Shreve, Carol Gow, Robin Kotel, Beverly Salerno and Joyce Flaugher. Photo courtesy of Kenna Knight, Pendleton County Cooperative Extension.

Giving back with a sweet touch

The Pendleton Extension Homemakers were honored to deliver 27 “soda cake” containers to Open Hands Ministry last week. Each container is packed with all the ingredients needed to make a fun and easy soda cake — perfect for celebrating birthdays or special moments.

What day is it?

By Nila Harris If you’re totally honest, you have probably thought about what it might be like to have a million dollars (or even a couple of thousand, at least!).Maybe you have thought about how you would spend money if you won the lottery — pay off your home, buy your kids homes, give money to...

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Growing up, I knew that just about the worst possible career choice would be princess.Beautiful princesses were always getting kidnapped by dragons or poisoned by wicked stepmothers, hopelessly lost in the woods or having their castle stolen.The only career choice worse than...
5/20/25

5/20/25

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekWe had a good crowd for Mother’s Day and it was a gorgeous day. I hope you enjoyed it with your families.Scripture was First Samuel 3-28, "A True Mother." The sweet story of Hannah.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole While the sink filled with water, I went over the rules in my head:First, wash the mugs and cups, then the silverware, followed by the bowls and plates, and finally the pots and pans.I know about the rules because way back before I was married, a guy at work told me.
5/13/25

5/13/25

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekText was from Matthew 14:3-9 and 8-23. I pray you read these each week. The message, “It’s Garden Time.” As we plant our gardens some of the seed may not go exactly where we would like it to be. The same thing is true with our spiritual garden.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Wasting time actually isn’t.I discovered that gem while scrolling through news feeds when I was supposed to be finishing a project, pulling a cake out of the oven before it caught fire or paying attention to the road or something.In the article for Quartz, writer Olivia Goldhill...
5/6/25

5/6/25

FAITH & VALUES

New Life WesleyanHello Everyone. We have a busy week coming up.Wednesday night worship practice; Thursday night men's meeting at 6 p.m.; Saturday trash pickup on Highway 330 for our church; and Sunday is Mother's Day with gifts for all mothers.Come join us Sunday.