Sunday September 26, 2010

Indy Chapel Dedication

Day 3 – Saturday, September 18

Road Trip to Indiana

Can you guess where we had breakfast with Glenn and Rachel?

If you guessed Cracker Barrel, you are correct.

On our walk back to the motel, we noticed this old car in the parking lot of a gas station, and knew the guys could not walk by without checking it out.

The owner had stopped for a break, and was glad to tell us about it. He was headed for a road rally in Holland, Michigan.

This hawk was looking for breakfast from the vantage point of a motel parking lot light.

We went to the travel plaza about 11:00 a.m. Notice the chapel on the left.

The lady in black slacks is handing out The Act of Dedication papers. Do any of you recognize my Xanga friend Christy bluebirdchris on the left? Her husband, Ed, is a volunteer chaplain at this chapel.

Chaplain Howard Burrell was the master of ceremonies.

Chris Girard, General Manager of the plaza’s store, welcomed TFC to the travel center, saying their goal is to meet every need of the truckers who stop here, and having a chapel on the premises is helping fulfill that goal.

There were between forty-five and fifty people in attendance.

Volunteer Chaplain Roger, shared a challenge from the Word.

TFC Vice President, Dwayne Johnson, told the audience that TFC is delighted to have a permanent chapel at this location…

…and led us into the dedication portion.

Dwayne reading The Act of Dedication.

The audience had a response part to read.

Cerwin led in the prayer of dedication for the chaplains and chapel. You will notice that Ivan Brown is holding the microphone for Cerwin, as he did for every speaker – because it is difficult to hold a mike and read from the Bible when it is breezy.

Cerwin anointed and prayed for each Indianapolis chaplain.

Anointing the chapel door

Prayer of dedication

Ivan Brown has a great voice, and blessed us with several gospel songs.

Closing Prayer

The staff of chaplains for this chapel.

We enjoyed fellowship and delicious homemade cookies, soda, and coffee at the close of the service.

An employee of the truck stop noticed the action and came to see what was going on. He had never seen inside the chapel. Cerwin had the privilege of showing it to him and telling him about the ministry.