Bible School ~ Storm ~ Morning Beauty
Monday, June 21 through Thursday, June 24
Monday evening (June 21) we were pleased to present the ministry of TFC to the adult class at Blue Ball Church of the Brethren. Prior to the class, we enjoyed listening to the children’s opening program. The TFC chapel was parked in the church parking for the entire Bible School – Sunday through Thursday.
They were studying heroes, and we were honored that TFC was chosen as their “hero” for the week. There was a TFC staff or volunteer person booked as a speaker each evening. On the night we were there, this construction worker was the hero during the opening program.
I loved their creativity in using a toy truck as the offering container for the children.
The next night (Tuesday) we had a sudden ten-minute storm that produced hail, rain, and wind.
The storm brought lots of leaves and small branches down, making a mess of our patio and yard.
We were concerned about my brothers’ corn, but as you can see, it came through almost untouched.
However, we were surprised to discover that some fields of corn – just behind our house and within a five-mile block – were almost stripped of their leaves. These two fields are only a half mile apart.
It always amazes me that after a stormy evening, the next morning can dawn bright and beautiful.
Our yard was covered with dew – and leaves.
There were many small branches down in our one-acre woodlot and cleaning them up occupied a few hours of Cerwin’s time before he could mow yard.
I happened to be outside at just the right time to see the sunlight playing with the trees.
It created a “Garden of Eden” look.
Thursday night we had a repeat of hail, rain, and wind.
It rained so hard and fast that the spouting could not contain the water.
This one caused more damage to our trees.
This branch landed on our patio light.
It hung like this for almost a week – until Cerwin had time to replace it.
He put the new one up tonight.
Our Shasta daisies looked pretty in the calm after the storm.
Coming up tomorrow night – the beginning of what will be many entries from our Truck Rally Weekend.
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