Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Cerwin purchased this used trailer for TFC at an auction on August 26 – just before we delivered the newly finished chapel to New Caney (Houston), Texas. In early October, Cerwin and Glenn began preparing the trailer for construction by removing the back doors. If you look closely, you can see Glenn pushing this door to the […]
Saturday Evening, October 1 Since I have been posting lots of pictures during the relief auction, I will give you a break tonight and post only one photo. New Fairview Church of the Brethren, York, PA. It was our first time to be able to attend the Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry banquet. Our friend Dan […]
Friday and Saturday – September 23 & 24 Booklets advertising the auction of 108 quilts and wall hangings. Several were added after the printing of this book. The featured quilt sold for $2,000.00. Those who enjoy quilts will enjoy the following handiwork. There are lots and lots of pictures, so if you don’t enjoy quilts, you should […]
Saturday, September 24 I never saw a mouse trap like this. 🙂 Frank led in opening devotions and audience singing. I know some of the auctioneers and runners, but since I don’t know each one, I will not give names. A few of the auction organizers in conversation. Linnea recording final bids. Meredith announcing the next […]
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma
I love what Ann Voskamp posted on Instagram today – and since I don’t have time to post pictures tonight, I am sharing part of it with you. If you want to see the rest, go to: https://www.instagram.com/annvoskamp/ Giving isn’t about what you have in your hands — it’s what you have in your heart. .And never doubt it . An […]
Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 Several people are checking out which meals are still available. Prior to the auction, hostesses sign up to prepare meals, sometimes by saying what they will prepare, the date, and how many they will serve. On BDRA Friday and Saturday, people can sign up for a meal by paying $20.00 […]
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 Center Hall is the place where everyone goes through to get to other halls, to find information, get BDRA memorabilia, pick up or return pretzel jars, get auction numbers, and enjoy the coin auction. These were returned from last year – with coins collected. Where you get auction numbers and pay […]
Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 I always know when this balloon lady has arrived… …when I see children with balloons. ~~~ Food ~~~ Delicious meals are available each day. This was someone’s Saturday morning breakfast. I don’t get full meals at this event, but always get one order of fries. This year I […]
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 Because of other responsibilities, I missed the actual auctions, but I did get pictures of some of the items that were for sale. The Children’s Auction and Theme Basket Auction are held in East Hall. The children look forward to bidding for these items. ~~~ Theme Baskets ~~~ The theme […]
Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24 This sign directed everyone to the Brightbill Barn Gift of the Heart school kits are part of this disaster relief event as they benefit school children following a disaster. I understand that 150 volunteers assembled 12,000 of these kits. ~~~ Arts & Crafts ~~~ These displays were in the Brightbill Arena […]
This two-day disaster relief auction began in 1977 and has provided over $14,000,000.00 (yes, million) in disaster relief to victims of natural and manmade disasters around the world. ~~~ The Pole Barn auction was held on Saturday and is made up of new and good used items, garden tools, sports equipment, and furniture, and is popular with those […]
Friday morning, September 23 I assume this cute little guy named Goliath is not a heifer. However, somebody may have named a girl Goliath. These pretty girls were donated by farmers – to be purchased by other farmers – to benefit disaster relief. \ I read in a Lebanon newspaper that the heifer auction raised $100,000.00.
Tuesday Evening, September 27 This week is Chaplain Training School for TFC. Tuesday evening was the International Staff dinner with the trainees. Four people in training. The two on the left are also here for training. Cerwin’s and my contribution to the meal was Cheeseburger Soup from Hilltop Acres. I also took a dish of […]
Sunday Evening, September 25 We were pleased to learn (via Facebook) that the Klassen’s were in our area on Sunday evening. The pictures aren’t great because the lights were behind them, and I didn’t want to use a flash. He is an amazing harpist and entertaining story teller, and uses those talents to challenge Christians to live faithful, […]