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Former Cooley Library Director Emily Enderle (at left) and new Library Director Tikela Robinson Alston (at right) hand out books on Saturday at Cooley Library's Santa Storytime event. Saturday, December 14 was Enderle's last day.

"And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger." (Luke 2:12)
I recently heard a different account of the Christmas Story, told through the eyes of a six year-old little Russian boy named Misha. He took a few liberties with the truth, but boy did it ever change the way he looked at the world around him.

There are at least two sides to every story--oftentimes more. It all depends on the perspective of the participants. The Christmas Story is no different. Its rich history abounds with a host of key players, familiar to any nativity scene. Each character with a different experience of the birth of Christ. Each perspective offering valuable wisdom for Believers today.

Many people today are living for the moment and are willing to pay any price to get what they want. This is the situation we see in the story of Jacob and Esau recorded in Genesis 25:25-34. How each brother responded to this situation teaches us an essential lesson.
Abraham's son Isaac had twin sons with his wife, Rebekah. Esau was the firstborn and grew up to become a skillful hunter, but Jacob was a peaceful man who preferred staying home.

It was an exciting Sunday at Peachtree as the members welcomed many visitors to the Peachtree.
Sunday's large sanctuary poinsettia arrangement was presented to glorify God by Fran and Bobby Bunn in loving memory of Jeff Nelson, Hazel Robertson, and all the Peachtree Baptist Church members who have gone to heaven to celebrate the birthday of their Lord and King in His presence.

On December 1, Christian Fellowship Church had "Home Life Group" in the evening. About 20 were in attendance and all enjoyed a devotion, potluck supper and Christmas treats.
CFC held the annual Ministers' Christmas Party on December 6. The annual "Kids' Christmas Choir" Christmas Program and Church Christmas Party were held on December 8.

The Adult Choir of Red Oak Baptist Church gave its Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 15 during the morning worship. The choir did a great job under the direction of Dot Griffin. The presentation, "Emmanuel", featured narration by Pastor Chris Fowler and Tammy Fowler and of course Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus were there portrayed by Megan, Daniel, and Hayden Cole.

Area churches recently partnered with the Willing Workers of Nashville to provide Thanksgiving meals to 42 families. Church's involved included Galatia AME, Mt. Vernon and Union Hill Baptist. Pictured (L-R) is: Belle Arrington, Viola Haggins, Andre Alston, Hattie Giles, Anna Deans, Carlotta Knight, Nancy Stocks, Rev. Chris Edwards, of Galatia AME, and Betty Lowe.

RALEIGH -- This is how close it came to actually happening.
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Southern Nash Firebirds had a four-point lead and plenty of momentum -- and were just 12 minutes away from their first-ever state football championship.

Southern Nash's Izaiah Walker-Warren (left) came within one yard of a touchdown on this reception despite teammate Quinton Cooley pleading his case. Cooley dove in for a touchdown on the next play.

Southern Nash's Izaiah Walker-Warren, who was voted as the Firebirds' Defensive MVP, returns an interception during the first half of last Saturday's state championship contest against Charlotte Catholic at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Members of the Southern Nash High School football team react after a goal-line stand in the first half of last Saturday afternoon's championship game.

Members of the Southern Nash High School football team celebrate the Firebirds' touchdown during last Saturday's action in the Class 3-A State Football Championship Game.

Southern Nash's players speed on to the field before last Saturday's meeting with Charlotte Catholic in the Class 3-A State Football Championship Game.

Safety Izaiah Walker-Warren was tabbed as the Southern Nash Defensive MVP.

NASHVILLE -- Red Oak Middle School set the tone early with its defensive pressure and never looked back en route to defeating Nash Central in a key Tri-County Conference girls basketball meeting Monday afternoon at the historic NCMS Gymnasium.
But while the Lady Tigers were in control the entire way, Nash Central Middle still stayed enough within striking distance to make things more interesting.

Nash Central Middle School's Nylah Williams (with ball) makes a move toward the basket during Monday afternoon's home basketball meeting with Red Oak in Tri-County Conference action.

NASHVILLE -- Red Oak Middle School's size upgrade hasn't been limited to just the paint during the 2019-20 boys basketball campaign to date.
The Tigers are also long and talented on the perimeter -- a trait that was on display during Monday's 50-18 road victory against Tri-County Conference rival Nash Central at the historic NCMS Gymnasium.

RALEIGH -- Walking off the field at Carter-Finley Stadium last Saturday night provide a feeling not many Southern Nash High School fans and football players were used to, as the Firebirds suffered just their fifth loss in four seasons at the hands of Charlotte Catholic in the Class-3A State Championship Game.
Superstar running back Quinton Cooley had that feeling of disappointment and dejection alongside teammates Matt Foster and Izaiah Walker-Warren, as well as Head Coach Brian Foster as the group entered the media room following the 23-7 loss.

EVAN BARNES NAILS A PUNT

NASH COUNTY -- Here are the updated brackets for the Class 2-AA and Class 3-A State Football Playoffs:

RALEIGH -- North Carolina's New Year's Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks system.
More than 45 guided hikes are scheduled for New Year's Day, featuring educational programs led by park rangers along the way. All state parks will be open on the holiday.

FRANKLIN COUNTY -- Here is the schedule for this weekend's North Carolina High School Athletic Association State Football Championships:

ROCKY MOUNT -- The North Carolina Wesleyan College men's basketball team pulled out an 89-73 matinee win over conference foe Maryville College (TN) on Tuesday afternoon with a big second half. They played in front of 300 excited elementary students on Education Day in Everett Gymnasium.
After trailing 42-37 at halftime on Tuesday, the Battling Bishops came storming back by scoring 52 points in the second half on 59 percent shooting to run past the Scots for their 4th win of the season.

BIRDS PAUSE FOR NATIONAL ANTHEM