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Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 20-December 26, 2018 COMMUNITY EVENTS B E S T C A R O L I N A E V E N T S . COM MAKE PLANS TODAY Festivals, Jewelry, Animals, Shows, Lights, Christmas, Expos, Boats, Guns, Markets, Concerts, Skating, Elves, NASCAR. NC4Ever@email. com ADS WORK! VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES 3 BED- ROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart includ- ed. $1200 wk. (704) 472-7145 OCEAN LAKES VACATION RENTALS. (1) 1678 STAR- FISH. 3 bedroom, washer/dryer, large covered front porch. (2) 5525 TERN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer. 704-473-6109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net VACATIONS 2 BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT. One in Ocean Lakes, 2BR, 2BA, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3BR, 2.5BA. Real nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included. Ocean view off back porch. (704) 434-9502 VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. Two bedroom, two bath, den, kitch- en, dining, covered deck, near country store. 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BETTER HURRY Holiday Baking Word Search Find the hidden words in the puzzle Christmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life. While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears more signifi cance than the origin of the Christmas celebration. Sharing the Christmas story is an integral part of holiday gatherings, reminding families that faith is foremost during this festive time of year. The Conception of Jesus Mary was a woman living in the Galilee area of Nazareth. She was engaged to a Jewish carpenter named Joseph. An angel visited the Virgin Mary and told her that she would conceive a child — a son — by the power of the Holy Spirit. When the son was born, she would name him Jesus. Mary questioned the angel, who reassured her that anything was possible by God and that Jesus would be God's own son. Joseph was troubled when he found out Mary was with child and even considered breaking their engagement, which was allowed under Jewish law. But God soon sent another angel, this time to Joseph, in a dream. The angel reassured Joseph that his marriage to Mary and the birth of this child were His will. Joseph awoke from his dream and took Mary as his wife soon after, ready and willing to raise the child despite the public humiliation he may experience. The Census During this time the Romans had control over many parts of the world, including where Joseph and Mary resided. Ruler Caesar Augustus decreed that every person living under Roman rule had to return to his town of origin to participate in a census so everyone could be taxed accordingly. Joseph, hailing from Bethlehem, had to return to this town with his very pregnant bride. They traveled for many days and, upon arriving in Bethlehem, found that the inns were full and there was no available lodging. Mary and Joseph took shelter in a stable and prepared to welcome their son. Jesus' Arrival According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary gave birth to her fi rstborn, a son, while in the stable. She wrapped him in cloth and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fi elds nearby, keeping watch over their fl ocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrifi ed. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will fi nd a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. -Luke Chapter 2 Many people visited the baby Jesus, including three wise men from the East who traveled by following a guiding star to bestow gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh on the baby king. When Joseph and Mary had performed all the things necessary according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth with Jesus, who was growing strong in spirit and fi lled with wisdom and the grace of God. The story of the birth of Jesus For upcoming events in and around Rutherford County @Rutherfordwkly Follow On @Rutherfordwkly @Rutherfordwkly Follow On on FOLLOW Few things pull at a person's heartstrings like an adorable puppy or cuddly kitten. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and our recent uptick in BBB Scam Tracker reports prove it. So how does this scam work? Often times scammers claim they are breeders. Other times, they act like distraught pet owners who must fi nd a new home for their beloved dog or cat. Either way, once you've found these adorable puppies or kittens online, and fallen in love with their pictures and videos, scammers ask you to wire money to make the purchase. Once the purchase is complete, the "owner" promises your dog or cat will be shipped right away. But there are always "unexpected" problems: The airline requires a specifi c pet crate, you must pay for an expensive vet visit, or the shipper requires costly pet insurance. With each problem, scammers promise that they will refund the unexpected costs as soon as your pet is delivered. Unfortunately, your dog or cat never existed in the fi rst place. So, how can you protect yourself from pet scams? • Never wire money to people or companies you don't know or trust. Once money is wired, it is gone for good. The same goes for pre-paid debit cards or gift cards. • See the pet in person before making a purchase. This is the only sure way of being certain your cat or dog exists and will be delivered to you without fail. • Research prices. Make sure you know roughly how much the specifi c breed you are interested in costs. If someone is offering a purebred puppy at an extremely reduced price, chances are it's a fraud. Check out bbb.org to look up a business, fi le a complaint, write a customer review, report a scam, read tips, follow us on social media, and more. Better Business Bureau Warns of Puppy Scams this Holiday Season Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork Carolina Carolina CLASSIFIEDS .com Your Link to Local Classifi eds!

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