Flora and Fauna at The Cove – Bob Neff Tour
~~~ April 1 to April 3 ~~~ The Flora – Flowers and Vegetation The view of the valley from the deck (2nd floor level). The Cove is nestled among 1,200 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains owned by the Billy Graham Association. A view from the 3rd floor. I found a better view from another […]
Staff at the Cove Training Center – Bob Neff Tour
~~~ Monday, March 31 to Thursday, April 3 ~~~ We found the staff at the Cove Training Center to be incredibly friendly from the moment we entered these large front doors. Someone was always at the door to make sure were supposed to be there. We had BNT name tags which were our right to […]
Evening Session at The Cove – Bob Neff Tour
~~~ Tuesday, April 1 Music and Memories Concert ~~~ We enjoyed a delightful concert by Bethany (Elva’s daughter), Elva, and their friend Dave. Many were songs Elva and Dave learned in their growing up years, others were songs she has written. The evening session closed with a testimony by Cody – a friend and boss […]
Seating Areas at The Cove – Bob Neff Tour
~~~ March 31 to April 3 ~~~ I was impressed with all the seating areas in the Training Center of The Cove. Outside the front door. The entrance area where there was always a staff person to greet us or answer questions. I understand from a staff person that Ruth Graham had a huge effect […]
Meals at The Cove – During Our Bob Neff Tour
~~~ March 31 to April 3 ~~~ Our first meal at The Cove’s Training Center dining room was Monday evening, March 31 – the evening we arrived. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner there on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our last meal was breakfast on Thursday, April 3 before leaving for Samaritan’s Purse. Meals were buffet, […]
Chalk Art – The Story of the Cross in a Cove Auditorium – Bob Neff Tour
~~~ Tuesday Morning, April 1 ~~~ Our second chalk art session began about 9:40 am when Elva introduced “The Story of the Cross”. She used music like, The Old Rugged Cross, and a recording of her voice, explaining the sacrifice Jesus made for us. I will just show the picture as it developed under her […]
Bob Neff Tour to The Cove – Asheville, NC – An Afternoon Walk
~~~ Tuesday, April 1 ~~~ It was a beautiful day for a one-and-a-half-mile, round trip, walk in the Blue Ridge Mountains behind The Cove. To enter the path, we went down the steps behind The Training Center. There is a nicely paved walkway near the buildings. The path into the mountain is well marked. Our […]
Our First Session at The Cove
~~~ Tuesday Morning, April 1 ~~~ Our first session was a chalk art program by Elva (who organized this tour with Bob Neff Tours and Prelude Tours) while her daughter Bethany played piano and sang a variety of gospel songs. Elva (left) was joined by Ruth Ann, another chalk artist. They only met recently. I […]
Bob Neff Tour to The Cove – Asheville, NC – The Buildings
I have so many pictures from Tuesday and Wednesday that I put them in categories for easier posting. Today I will introduce you to the four main buildings on these 1,600 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains owned by the Billy Graham Association. This retreat center is about 15 miles from their home in Montreat, […]
Bob Neff Tour to The Cove – Asheville, NC – Day 1
~~~ Monday, March 31 ~~~ Cerwin and I decided last year that it was the time in our lives to let someone else do the driving for our vacations. Bob Neff Tours is a popular tour ministry/business in our area, so we signed up to receive their email advertisements. Toward the end of the year, […]
A Birthday Party for Jenna
What fun to go to a “girl” party for our granddaughter Jenna at Fox Meadows Creamery on Sunday afternoon, March 30. Her Mother-in-law, Deb Rohrer, and her girls (daughters and daughters-in-law) did the decorating. Jenna (center/left) with her mom, sisters and sisters-in-law. Nicole, Gloria, Jenna, Chris, Diana, and Lauree. Everyone got their photo taken with […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Jenna
Facebook We love you! Grandpa and Grandma High
A Bridal Shower for Yeira
~~~ Saturday, March 29 1:00 pm ~~~ Kristen and I arrived about 12:30 pm so we had time to help if necessary – and take a few pictures. This is the church where Jared (Jere & Kristen’s son and our grandson) and Yeira attend). Yeira (right) and her friends were preparing the apple platter when […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Jana
We love you! Grandpa and Grandma High
Maintenance – A Continual Job in Yards and Woodlots
~~~ Saturday, March 22 ~~~ Eliminating bugs and insets from trees and grass seems to be a yearly job for those who live in a woodlot. This treatment is especially for the root system of trees. A few days before this we had a professional pest control company come to spray around the house as […]
Pretty Set of Sunset Pictures
~~~ Wednesday, March 19 ~~~ I love that the front of our house faces southwest.
Muddled Memories – Presented by The Promise Players
~~~ Saturday, March 22 at Lampeter Church of the Brethren ~~~ We (Sam Rittenhouse, Inge Koenig, Cerwin and I) enjoyed another production by The Promise Players. Muddled Memories is a Bible Journey using a “play” on some familiar Bible stories. I will do my best to give my memories of this fun and interesting production. […]