Christmas time and family traditions discuss the holiday
The text reflects on how Christmas is viewed as a key yearly event and the challenge of balancing time with extended family. It notes the importance of establishing personal Christmas traditions and hints at further discussion.
Good deeds start at home during the holidays
Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery encourage small acts of kindness as a family tradition. Start with neighbors, share holiday bread, and involve your kids to model peace on Earth and goodwill. The piece highlights neighborly acts, lasting impact, and practical ideas for seasonal generosity.
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Jim
Jean
Trent
Troy
Jim Daly
Focus On the Family
Juli Slattery
FocusOnTheFamily
No room in the inn a call to make room in hearts
Franklin County churches feature a wide listing of congregations from Bethany Chapel to Trinity United Methodist with service times and contact numbers. The Ottawa Herald note invites reflection on Christmas hospitality as readers see the church directory amid local ads and sponsor notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bilderback
Ottawa Herald
Jesus
Caesar Augustus
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
Dan Schaeffer
God
God of the
Oaks
Bethany Chapel Baptist
2Nd and Poplar
Arm
B. Walker
Bible Baptist Church
N. Cherry
Sun
Calvary Baptist Church
W. 7Th
Greg Rickard
Church OF Christ
Ottawa
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
Willow Lane
Church OF the Nazarene
South Elm
Kids Connections
Community Foursquare
9Th
Hickory
Clyde W. Greisen
Montana Rd
Cornerstone Church OF Ottawa
N. Poplar
Ottawa Church OF God
S. Main
Jame Peac
Ottawa First United Methodist
E. 4Th St
4Th
Wayne Castle
Sacred Heart Catholic
5Th
South Cedar
Seventh Day Adventist
Sycamore
Travis Forde
Town and Country Independent Christian
N. Main
Trinity United Methodist
N. Cedar
Barb Clinger Sun
Victory Temple
Norman Ryerson
Westminster Presbyterian
13Th
Maple
Tim Soule
Westpresottawa.org
Appanoose Baptist
Jim Cain
Barnes Ave
Centropolis
7Th St
Quenemo
Robert Cauffman
Grace Baptist Church
Stafford Rd
Wellsville
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Franklin County Church Directory
Kansas State Bank
FDIC
Midland Hospice
U Midlander
ALL Seasons
Andy's Siding CO
S. Princeton
Dave Webb
Bell's Towing & Recovery
Joe
Joe Miles
Carswell Automotive, Inc
Seboy
S. Elm
Construction Materials, Inc
JIM Tawney Auto Center
Hwy
Crist Auto & RV
S. Cedar
Dodson Aviation
Montana
Dodsonaviation.com
Crosspointe Community
Marshall Ra
15Th St
Michael Schooley
Crossroads
Baptist Church
W. 19Th
END Times
E. Logan
Faith Lutheran
Charles Adams
Faith-Lutheran
First Assembly OF God
Mulberry
First Baptist
Joel Fredrikson
Focottawa.org
First Christian Church
Cedar
Stan Hickman
First Southern Baptist
S. Eisenhower
Martin McPheron
Foundation Church
W. 4Th St
Ottawa Girl's Club
el Mezcal
Dave Burns
Grace Community Fellowship
Eat Towers
Kent Mathews
Grace Erscopal
Locust
Gail E. Davis
Grace Gospel
Oma
S. Hickory
Pater
Light House
Church OF God
Dale Carter
Living Way Apostolic
N. Oak
Church OF Cole
E. Watton
Ottawanorthbaptist
Ottawa Christian Center
Bob
Becky Willams
Ottawa Bible
Poplar
Larry Carrier
S.S
AWANA
Awana Clubs
Ottawachurch. Com
Centropolis Baptist
Centropolis Ave
Serenene
Grace Munity
E. 8Th
Overbrook
Kansas
Elvin Dizard
Grace Revolution Church
N. Pearl
Paola
My Father's House
P.m
Greenwood E Baptist
Labette Rd
Pomona
Sean Holloway
Greenwoodpastor
Gmail
Homewood Community Bible Church
John Klaassen
Sun. Soho
NEW Hope Baptist
NEW Life Assembly OF God
5Th & Baker
Baldwin
Mark Halford
NEW Life Baptist Church
Westgate
Garnett
Chadd Lemaster
Peniel Bible Church
Trefoil Rd
Waverly
Pomona Assembly OF God
Corner E. A & 4Th St
Pomona United Methodist
Kathy Symes
Princeton Christian
Duane Pedrow
Sun. School
Princeton United Methodist
Donald Brannons
Quenemo United Methodist
Jim Stigall
Rantoul Community
Reorganized Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter-Day Saints
Donald Scott
Richmond United Methodist Community
Richmond
Jerry Harnden
Richter United Methodist
Jacob Cloud
ST. Patrick's Catholic
Emerald
Crawford Rd
Williamsburg
ST. Therese Catholic
Jerry Williams
O. Carm
Carmelites
Trlly Baptist
Union Chapel United Methodist
Nebraska Road
Vassar United Methodist
S. Croce
Vassar
Wellsville Baptist
Tom Swafford
Wed
Curtis Wright
Wellsville United Methodist
Lane Bailey
Williamsburg United Methodist
Zion Lutheran
Mark Dunkin
Lamb Roberts Funeral Home
Jackson Hewitt
Norris Insurance
American Family Insurance
Gayle
Steve Norris
Diane Carswell
Stephanie Valencia
Ppstaurant
Porter-Spears
Bundy Insurance
23Rd St
Sutton's Jewelry, Inc
American Gem Society
Betty, Phil
Cathy
Sutton & Employees
The
S. Cedar St
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