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After predicting the destruction of the Temple, Jesus is asked by Peter, James, John and Andrew when the end of the era will come and what will show that the end of the era is near. The scripture passage below is the concluding part of his answer.

“But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory.

Creator of the world, you are the potter, we are the clay, and you form us in your image. Shape our spirits by Christ’s transforming power, that as one people we may live out your compassion and justice, whole and sound in the realm of your peace. Amen.

Christmas with Doorway, put on by Doorway to Louisiana, marked the beginning of the Christmas season here in East Carroll this past Sunday. The afternoon event began with a welcome by President Cassie Condrey and prayer by Vice President Wayne Parker.

The East Carroll Parish Hospital will have a reception tomorrow from noon to 1:30 p.m. honoring the service of Dr.

by Billy Coleman The annual Football Contest has ended and Zach Payne is officially the champion for this season, winning $100. Payne was trailing several contestants three weeks ago, but after winning two consecutive weeks, and scoring 16 this week, Payne ended the season with a score of 193.

Burning many materials still illegal by Billy Coleman A statewide burn ban put in place by the Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal was rescinded last week. The ban was originally issued August 7, due to extremely hot temperatures and stronger- than-usual summer winds, and was modified on September 29.

EAST CARROLL PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 1st tuesday of each month @ 6:30 pm • in the media Room, a dministRation building DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICE fiRst thuRsday of the month fRom 9am-3pm (lunch 12-1) east caRRoll paRish p olice JuRy office building (old health unit) SOIL, WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 2nd tuesday of each month @ 8:30am EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY 2nd tuesday of each month @ 12 noon • in the police JuRy meeting Room EAST CARROLL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD 2nd Wednesday of each month @ 10am • at housing authoRity, mike ave. LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 3Rd tuesday of each month @ 12 noon • lpha office, fosteR st.

Deanna Cody (Halley), a native of Lake Providence and a graduate of Lake Providence High School, was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant major in the U.S. Army.

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