Date: December 21, 2025 Host: Matt West

In this special Christmas edition of Woodward Shoutouts, we step back from the noise of the holidays to rediscover the power of quiet moments. While the world often focuses on perfection, we explore how the first Christmas wasn't about banners or cheering crowds, but a tired mother and a borrowed stable. We discuss how God entered the "mess" and uncertainty of the world quietly, proving that faith doesn't need stage lights to carry the weight of the world.

We dig into the archives to look at a poignant clipping from a 1943 Woodward County Journal found tucked in the bottom corner of the page. The message warned citizens that war couldn't wait for the holidays, asking them to restrict long-distance calls to keep lines open for troop movements and vital orders. This segment honors the "quiet sacrifice" of a generation that gave up convenience and peace of mind without complaining.

Meet Roxy, a heeler who has been left behind while others found homes. Roxy has spent her life outside without a warm corner, yet she still presses her head against people, looking for safety and a chance to really rest. We are looking for a patient owner to give her a "forever home," because the dogs who wait the longest often love the hardest.

Get ready to bundle up and join your neighbors for these local traditions:

• Santa Fire Truck Cruise: Tomorrow at 6:00 PM, watch for sirens and lights as Santa rolls through town.
• Ham Cook-Off & Dart Tournament: Tomorrow at 4:00 PM, featuring good food and friendly competition.
• SNACC Time (Sunday Night at the Movies): Tomorrow at 6:00 PM for popcorn and a movie with neighbors.
• Live Music on Main Street: Monday, Dec 22 at 12:00 PM.
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Wednesday, Dec 24 at 5:00 PM for hymns and reflection.
• KidzRock Winter Fun Days: Monday, Dec 29 at 10:00 AM, a great way for kids to burn off holiday energy.

• "O Holy Night" – A rendition by sisters Lucy and Martha Thomas, celebrated for being "just voices, just reverence, just truth".

• Question: In O Holy Night, what phrase captures the heart of Christmas—the same truth seen in the nativity and everyday acts of love?
• Answer: "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices".

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• Quote of the Week: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." — John 1:5.