Inside this issue:

Main Sto-ry/ Bible study

2

Computer Class/Highlights

3

Trivia 4

Schedule and Menu

In-sert

Senior Program

The Gift Wrap and the Jewel

“A healthy reminder for of us not to forget the “jewel” inside of us when we have to face life’s disappointments.”- Antonette Reese As this new year is rolling in, let’s All try to remember to keep our focus

and keep our actions and words kind to and about one another. The more we sur-round ourselves with positivity, the more it spreads and we all reap the benefits!

By Wanda B. Goines

“I looked in the mirror and what did I see? But a little old lady peering back at me, With bags and sags and wrinkles and wispy white hair.

And I asked my reflection, how did you get there? You once were straight and vigorous and now you’re stooped and weak, When I tried so hard to keep you from becoming an antique. My reflection’s eyes twinkled and she solemnly replied, You’re looking at the gift wrap and not the jewel inside.

A living gem and precious of unimagined worth, Unique and true, the real you, the only you on earth. The years that spoil your gift wrap, with other things more cruel, Should purify and strengthen and polish up that jewel.

So focus your attention on the inside, not the out, On being kinder, wiser, more content and more devout. Then when your gift wrap’s stripped away, your jewel will be set free, To radiate God’s glory throughout eternity!”

Currently, many JOYs members have been making plastic mats for the home-less. As a group 18 mats have been made since starting this project in Septem-ber. Focusing on being kinder and more thoughtful, we are sharing the skill and craft of the gifts God has given. 13 mats have been donated to the Five for the Homeless and two have been given to an individual who assists the homeless. The Salvation Army will continue to distribute the mats to clients as needed. Thank you for all your hard work! (photo on page 2)

JOY’s Bible Study

The Story

From the foreword by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee: “This book tells the grandest, most com-pelling story of all time: the story of a true God who loves his children, who established for them a way of salvation and provided a route to eternity. “

Mondays: Game Days: Trivia, Buzz Word, many

game options to choose from! Come out and join the

fun!

Tuesdays:

Book Exchange cart available from 9-11am.

Cardio Drumming @ 10:00am with Diana (Chapel)

Bible Study with Major Sally @ 10:30am (Class Rm)

Coloring club 10am (Main room)

Tuesday specials:

9th– Bingo provided by Doug McDonald from

Greenleaf

30th– Bingo provided by Jim Bickel from

Woodland

Thursdays:

Chair Yoga @ 10am with Cecilia (Chapel)

Journaling @10:30am with Angie (Classroom)

Arts @ 11:00am with Cecilia (Craft Room)

Book Club only on the 18th @ 11am (Classroom)

Thursday specials:

11th—Lunch and Bingo Provided by Trilogy

18st—Lunch and Bingo Provided by Courtyard

January Highlights Oasis Computer

Classes

There will be no class in January

Senior Food Box Days

January 16th & 18th

Sign up begins at 10am

Distribution begins at the end of these days of

programing (Approximately 1:30). Please drive around so that you will be North facing for

pick up.

Friendly Reminders

First and foremost–

Please remember to be kind to one

another. Anyone new coming in and

even those who have been here for-

ever. No two people are the same,

we all have our differences and we

need to learn to appreciate those dif-

ferences. We need to strive to help

everyone feel welcome.

Next-

You MUST clean up after your-

selves! Please be careful at the salad

bar, your tables and when you visit

the restroom. We understand that

accidents happen, and are happy to

help when they do, please let us

know when a spill or accident oc-

curs.

Also-

It takes a lot of hands to pull off eve-

rything we do here. If you are able

and willing to assist with clean up af-

ter the program, we are always ap-

preciative of the extra assistance.

The Salvation

Army Goshen

1013 N Main Street P.O. Box 114

Goshen, IN 46527

Phone: 574-533-9584 Fax: 574-534-2070

Solve the Monthly Riddle or Trivia

At the JOY’s sign-in table will be a red box for partici-pants to enter their guesses to the riddle here on the right.

A winner will be drawn on the last Tuesday of the month and will receive a small prize. Take your best guess and good luck!

Which

U.S. president made

the first presidential

radio broadcast?

November Answer

Frankincense, Gold,

Myrrh

The Salvation Army Goshen Corps clos-

es when a State of Emergency is

declared for the city of Goshen.

However, it is important that everyone

err on the side of caution during bad

weather. Safety first!!

Closings will be posted on

Channels 16 (WNDU) & 22 (WSBT).

Inclement Weather Policy