Love Feast & Communion
Saturday evening, October 15 All photos were taken without flash – so the focus is a bit soft. I love our church fellowship and wanted to share our Love Feast & Communion weekend with you. Love Feast and Communion is not taken lightly at our church – White Oak Church of the Brethren. The preparations […]
A Service of Remembrance
Thursday Evening, October 6 Because Cerwin’s mother died in February, her family was invited to Landis Homes for a Service of Remembrance for those on campus who died between September 2015 and August 2016. We had two other stops (flu shots and supper at a restaurant) and gave ourselves plenty of time. Each stop went faster than […]
Autumn Sunrise
Morning dew feels good to my bare feet. Sunrise over the cornfield Love the glitter of the sunrise on the dew.
Sacrifice of Praise
Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. Hebrews 13:15 King James Version How do you get to a point of giving God a “sacrifice of praise” when you have been hurt or when you have hurt someone? We have all […]
Signs of Fall in Our Neighborhood
There are still a few flowers The corn in the neighboring field is soon ready for picking. Dogwood leaves are some of the first to change color in our yard. Seed pods are all that is left of our beautiful Crepe Myrtle bush.
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Allie
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma
A New Chapel Under Construction
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 […]
Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry Banquet
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 […]
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction – The Quilts
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 […]
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction ~ The Main Auction
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 […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Nsimba
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma
Give Them Love Anyway
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 […]
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction ~ West Hall
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 […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Mark
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction ~ Center Hall, Silent Auction & Country Treasures
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 […]
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction ~ Balloons & Food
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 […]