Monday March 16, 2009

 

 

Friday, March 6

Aldan Union Church

74th Annual

Missionary Conference

Aldan, Pennsylvania

 

Cerwin kindly cleaned the windows of the chapel tractor – for my photo pleasure.

 

 

Chaplain David Hoy met us just off Exit 13 – to lead us through back streets toward Aldan (near Philadelphia).  He made sure we didn’t have turns that were too sharp for a rig, or any low bridges. 

 

 

When you follow David, you notice by his bumper stickers that he is involved with Transport For Christ, and a fan of NASCAR’s Mark Martin.

 

 

This purple dump truck was beside us through many turns and streets.

 

 

The parking lot of Aldan Union Church

 

 

 

 

David and Cerwin discussing where the chapel will be parked.

 

 

Two church members came to give the men parking advice and approval. 

 

 

Trisha had grapes, cheese, and crackers waiting for us.

After putting the chapel in place and setting up the interior, we went to David and Trisha’s house. 

 

 

Gifts to us from Trisha and her sister, Joy. 

Joy makes the BEST biscotti.  This was the first time we tasted her scone bread.  It was delicious.

 

 

Dinner is almost ready.

 

 

Their beautiful centerpiece

 

 

David serving their specialty drink – a mixture of grape juice and gingerale.

 

 

After a delicious Italian meal of stuffed shells, meat balls, and salad, Trisha surprised David with a spiritual birthday cake.

 

 

 

 

I just missed their kiss!  I should have asked them to do it again.  I bet they would have. 

 

 

Cerwin and I looked at this photo, and thought, “Oh, for a slice of that with our coffee tonight.”  It was the most delicious nut cake I have ever tasted.

Cerwin and I slept well in their comfortable guest room.