Each month we try to do something fun with our youth department. Last month we had game night at our house. This month we went bowling. We will also have a work day at church this month. We try to make sure we have a time of service as well as play... We try … [Read more...] about Bowling with the Youth
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Each year I head up the campaign at our church for Operation Christmas Child. Each year it is a blessing, truly. I love this ministry. We begin collecting items in July and every couple of weeks we list a couple of ideas in our church bulletin for people to bring in. Like... … [Read more...] about #wepackedashoebox
Trunk or Treat ’17
Trunk or Treat has come and gone for the year. It was a great time as usual. We had a wonderful turnout and some great costumes and trunks. Our family settled on 'Toy Story' this year, complete with Sarge, Barbie, Woody, Jessie, Mrs. Potato-Head, Buzz, and the Alien. I had a … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat ’17
Men’s Chili Cook-off and Hayride
Each year our church has a Men's Chili Cook-off. This year we combined this with our annual hayride and fellowship. It was a perfect afternoon. We had seven men enter the cook-off. The families in charge of set-up and clean-up did SUCH a lovely job making it such a beautiful … [Read more...] about Men’s Chili Cook-off and Hayride
Lighting up the Night
I love where I live. I love my home town. Most people know one another, if not directly then at least by association. Most are friendly, and courteous.... there is still a lot of "yes, ma'am, no ma'am" answers, there are waves when you pass by on the road, doors will often be … [Read more...] about Lighting up the Night
