Saturday afternoon, June 3

I was a bit surprised at my emotional reaction as Cerwin pulled the completed chapel out of the TFC shop for the first time.

I raised my hands to heaven, thanked the friend of ours who placed TFC in their will. This person’s generosity made it possible for Cerwin and his construction volunteers to build this new rig for promotional work and ministry at churches and truck shows.

TFC is now blessed with two promotional chapels.

TFC International Mobile Chapel #1 on the left will be in Ohio for the summer and fall where Gary Nussbaum and the staff in that area can use it for promotion and ministry at churches and truck shows.

We were early so I had time to get Cerwin to pose at a variety of places as we left the TFC parking lot.

Even the vehicles along the way – as we traveled to Slate Hill Mennonite Church – were smiling at us.

Crossing the Susquehanna River as we traveled to Camp Hill.

Because of our very large vehicle, we arrive early so we can pull into our spot in the ministry area for Slate Hill’s Hilltop Fun Fest.

After we were set up, I took a few pictures.

In this one I was standing in the living quarters – facing the chapel area.

Facing the living quarters

The literature rack

Front cabinet display of ministry literature

Podium – where can people sign in, make prayer requests, and pick up a New Testament if they wish.

Literature area in the living quarters. On the right is a microwave.

The sofa bed

Shelves above the desk

Church staff, volunteers, and ministry visitors gathered for instructions and prayer.

I visited a few of the other ministries in the Service Village.

This old Singer sewing machine was a neat attraction at Tech4Tanzania.

Tech4Tanzania is an interfaith humanitarian organization which endeavors to assist partners in Tanzania by enriching educational programs, enhancing medical care, and expanding occupational and service opportunities.

I was quite pleased to be able to make this treadle sewing machine work. I haven’t worked one of these since I was a teenager.

New Hope Ministries is a Christian social service agency that shows the love and hope of Christ by serving our neighbors in times of need and supporting their efforts towards stability. We provide a variety of assistance and services in the Dillsburg, Dover, Hanover, Mechanicsburg, and West Shore areas of Pennsylvania.

The fire engine staff are usually busy.

“What is this?”

We exist as a concrete expression of the Church’s calling to embody the love of Jesus Christ and to bring justice, peace, and wholeness to our world. We aim to restore hope to hurting individuals and families. We minister to the whole person by attending to physical and emotional needs as well as inviting individuals to spiritual growth. We affirm the dignity and uniqueness of each individual. We empower participants to realize their own potential. We help participants determine and achieve meaningful goals, including housing stability, financial self-sufficiency, and healthy family dynamics

If I remember correctly this is a residential housing and social service. I did not visit with them this year, but did talk to them last year.

A broader view of the Service Village.

We – and the individual ones I posted before this were across the driveway – on the right.

I understand that this event has replaced their summer Bible school.

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I have a lot of pictures, so will post Part 2 tomorrow night.