Nation’s Landmarks Feel Temperature Extremes

File photos of the Grand Canyon in Arizona (left) and Mount Washington in New Hampshire (right). The two locations both set major temperature records on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (TWC)

Some of America’s most well-known landmarks experienced rare and record-breaking temperature extremes before on Sunday as a massive temperature contrast set up across the U.S.

Bitterly cold temperatures gripped the West. In Arizona, the Grand Canyon airport observed a low of 20 degrees below zero Sunday morning.

That appeared to tie the all-time record low for the Grand Canyon since records began in 1976, previously set Dec. 23, 1990 and on the first two days of February 1985. However, the National Weather Service has not confirmed this record.

On the opposite side of the country, record warmth was pervasive, including at the place that bills itself as “Home of the World’s Worst Weather,” Mount Washington, N.H.

Source: The Weather Channel – Nation’s Landmarks Feel Temperature Extremes

Love In Action

Saturday, December 22nd will never be forgotten in the minds and hearts of many. God’s love was very apparent at Morningside on that day. Designated as the day for our Christmas Community Celebration Outreach, the local area had been blanketed with radio advertising and distribution of flyers announcing this event. It had taken many days of preparation and hard work by our staff and wonderful volunteers to get ready for this project.

However, we really didn’t know how many would respond to this outreach effort. The ministry decided to over-plan rather than risk someone going without a blessing. Pastor Jim and Lori were thrilled when over 500 people showed up! Let’s face it – true love is shown through our actions and caring for others. God’s great love permeated the atmosphere that day.

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