Today's Features

Helen Ray of Vandalia celebrated her 107th birthday this Wednesday.

She was born on Sept. 21, 1904, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late Charles and Ann Gibbons Kupferer Sr. She has two daughters: Donna Fessler (deceased) and Carole White. Helen lives at home with her daughter, Carole. She is the oldest living member of the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia and is believed to be the oldest living resident of Fayette County. A celebration will be held on the weekend of Sept. 23 with family and friends.

Weekend Guests
Mahala Harpster of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Nathan Jacquin of Washington, Mo., spent Friday and Saturday night with Dane and Belinda Harpster of St. Peter.  
St. Peter Church
Sunday morning worship attendance was 182. Acolyte was Emily Chapman. Organist was Scott Gercken.
Elders were Curtis Jenne and Kevin Wodtka.
Remember in Your Prayers
• Those with health concerns:
-Alvin Riedle
-Sophie Wodtka
-Vicky Wuehler
• Those serving our country:
-Penny Taylor Davis

 ‘Possum Playing ‘Possum?...
…not this time. The morning after the last big rain, an opossum’s body was found in the lane in a puddle. We believe it was a case of “hit and run,” as the body was found down toward U.S. Route 40.
Also, we have not had a nightly visitor around the yard lately, and the girls’ eggs (Anita and Blackie hen) are now being accounted for. As we have no definite proof of identity, we refer to the body as “John O’Doe “ (but it was a ‘possum, not a deer doe).

By Joyce Mueller
The season is changing, and many activities are competing for our time and attention. Schedules and routines are now in order.
As they entered Wesley Hall, Evergreen Outreach guests were greeted by the music of Donna Smith, who provided a variety of piano selections. She accompanied the Rev. Jim Fackler, who started the program with the “Welcome" and "E.O.” songs.