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ADRIANNE MURCHISON The Atlanta Journal Constitution ATLANTA, Ga. — An Atlanta flower project that was started in memory of more than a million children who died during the Holocaust has gained worldwide momentum.

Oklahoma Republican Rep. Tom Cole said using another stopgap spending bill, or a series of them, to fund the government — instead of passing the 12 fullyear bills — is “very possible.” By JENNIFER SHUTT Oklahoma Voice WASHINGTON — Congress is staring down a funding cliff in mid-January and a second one in early February, but neither of those deadlines have inspired House and Senate leaders to broker agreement on the dozen bills that were supposed to become law by Oct.

Work is underway by several Kay County community and organizational member to address the issue of unhoused people in Ponca City in an initiative that is called “Winter Less Cold” and sees these organizations coming together to discuss ongoing efforts and future projects.

CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS Upcoming Meetings WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Board of Commissioners/ PCUA Regular Meeting City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand Avenue, 5:30 p.m.

What a wonderful Children’s Christmas program this past Sunday. Considering that the children did not have much practice time with our coordinator, Joyce Moore, each of the participating groups did a great presentation. They memorized their songs which each group sang Capello. We are truly blessed to have children that are willing to be in front of a congregation to share the Christmas message in song and telling of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our pianist, Karen Myers, played the music when congregational participation was needed. As I think back to the year when I was called as the Pastor, 2008, I suddenly realized that all these children were not born at that time. We love our young couples that are coming and give of their time to assist where needed in the programs that we have for children. We are blessed to have a very dedicated group of people who faithfully donate to the ministry of Burbank, First Baptist. In October of this year, Kay Baptist Association held their annual meeting. The material handed out contained a summary of the annual giving the 20 churches and missions make to the work of the Association. I was shocked to learn that our church is the third highest in dollar giving to the Association. We give 5% of undesignated money to Kay Baptist and 5% to the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. My friends, we are one of the smallest churches in the Association. I know that it is extremely difficult for churches to maintain their budgets. I believe we have discovered you cannot out give God. Our church family gives as they have been blessed and by the grace of God our storehouse keeps getting replenished. To God be the glory, great things He has done.

The Czech Republic declared Saturday a national day of mourning after the worst shooting in the country’s history left at least 15 people dead at Prague’s Charles University. Officials said there was no evidence that the shooter, a 24-year-old student who also died during the rampage, had links to international terrorism.