Sunday May 27, 2012

 

 

TFC Banquet

Northumberland, Pennsylvania

Saturday, May 19

 

 

 

 

This is one of our smallest banquets, but it is always enjoyable to meet with these faithful ministry supporters. Each spring we look forward to the beautiful two-hour drive – some of it along the Susquehanna River – and sharing a ministry update.

 

We love getting to see some of our areas longest supporters – and some very new ones. Several years ago Rachel and Phil (left) came to know true freedom in Christ after Phil visited the TFC chapel near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Both were born into the Jewish faith, and have now become strong in their Christian faith. He told me on this night that he was recently invited to be a deacon in their church. That makes my heart smile.

 

 

 

 

While waiting for the meal to be served, these two had fun playing with toys their parents brought.

 

 

 

 

Nancy and Don are the contact people for the Susquehanna Chapter and faithfully oversee this banquet and six prayer breakfasts a year.

 

 

Beautiful music by Suzanne and Clara

 

 

Inge (standing) shared her interesting life-journey – from when her mother wanted to abort her, to her miraculous journey from her birth country of Brazil to becoming an American citizen. Many told us they could have listened to her a lot longer. Chaplain Jim Smalley who serves at the Open Door Chapel, Frystown, Pennsylvania, is seated to Inge’s left.

 

 

On the way home we came upon this breathtaking scene after we drove out of a mountainous area to cross a bridge. When Cerwin hears me saying, “Oh, oh, look!”, he knows it’s time to stop the car if possible.

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The sky remained beautiful for several more minutes before darkness arrived.

 

 

We were delighted to have Inge with us and hear more details of her life-story as we traveled home. She works with me more closely than anyone else in the ministry, and is indeed a true and faithful friend.