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Give thanks to God—he is good and his love never quits.

1 Chronicles 16:34 (The Message)

Give thanks to God—he is good and his love never quits.

1 Chronicles 16:34 (The Message)

Overnight Guests & Youth Coral Program

November 6-15

Mary (daughter of friends) and our granddaughter Hannah arrived at our house on Saturday evening in preparation for a week-long Youth Bible School in our area. Another friend of the girls, Silvie, also stayed on Saturday night, then went to stay with a host family for the rest of the week.  All three girls are from Maine.

Playing Othello on Sunday afternoon

Silvie in her spot – just before practice for the Youth Coral Program on Sunday evening, November 14.

Mary (second row – left) and Hannah center front as the group prepares for a practice song – mostly to get the sound correct for recording.

If I remember correctly, there were about 300 students – and most were in the chorus.

I walked around and took pictures during the practice song. That way I didn’t disturb anyone during the actual program.

The coral director

I took this picture during the program – which was done in beautiful acapella.

Preparing to leave for Maine early Monday morning.

They were our overnight guests on Sunday night, November 14: Roland (brother to Silvie), Silvie, Hannah, and Ruth (sister to Mary). Mary went back to Maine on Sunday evening with a vanload of people (including her dad) who were in our area for the weekend.

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It was fun having young people here, and I hope they will come back again.

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It can’t be bought with the finest gold; no amount of silver can get it. Even famous Ophir gold can’t buy it, not even diamonds and sapphires. Neither gold nor emeralds are comparable; extravagant jewelry can’t touch it. Pearl necklaces and ruby bracelets—why bother? None of this is even a down payment on Wisdom!

Job 28:15-18 (The Message)

Goin’ Cajun With Roy & Deb

Saturday, November 6

Roy and Deb invited us out for lunch and shopping – a gift for our September wedding anniversary. Roy wanted to give us a taste of cajun at one of his favorite restaurants in our area.

Deb and Roy

I chose the Combo Sampler: hot poppers, fried mushrooms, zukes (onion), gator, crawfish, and sweet potato sticks.

The alligator was my favorite new taste.

Deb’s Rockin Oysters: broiled oysters on the half shell, topped with crab imperial

Roy chose Cajun Combo: fried catfish, a cup of seafood gumbo, and hushpups

Cerwin’s Blackend Club Steak: beef served with sauteed vegetables, potatoes, and frizzled onions.

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After lunch they took us to BJ’s where they have a membership. I had fun looking for specials. After that we drove to That Fish Place and enjoyed seeing all the usual and not so usual fish and reptiles.

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At lunch we saved room for dessert, knowing that we were stopping at Isaac’s later in the afternoon.

Deb wanted me to experiment with her new lens. We both have Nikon’s, so these were taken with my camera and her lens.

It doesn’t take much for some people to “mug” for the camera.

That was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening.

Thanks, Roy and Deb!

Goin’ Cajun With Roy & Deb

Saturday, November 6

Roy and Deb invited us out for lunch and shopping – a gift for our September wedding anniversary. Roy wanted to give us a taste of cajun at one of his favorite restaurants in our area.

Deb and Roy

I chose the Combo Sampler: hot poppers, fried mushrooms, zukes (onion), gator, crawfish, and sweet potato sticks.

The alligator was my favorite new taste.

Deb’s Rockin Oysters: broiled oysters on the half shell, topped with crab imperial

Roy chose Cajun Combo: fried catfish, a cup of seafood gumbo, and hushpups

Cerwin’s Blackend Club Steak: beef served with sauteed vegetables, potatoes, and frizzled onions.

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After lunch they took us to BJ’s where they have a membership. I had fun looking for specials. After that we drove to That Fish Place and enjoyed seeing all the usual and not so usual fish and reptiles.

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At lunch we saved room for dessert, knowing that we were stopping at Isaac’s later in the afternoon.

Deb wanted me to experiment with her new lens. We both have Nikon’s, so these were taken with my camera and her lens.

It doesn’t take much for some people to “mug” for the camera.

That was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening.

Thanks, Roy and Deb!

The spacious, free life is from God, it’s also protected and safe. God-strengthened, we’re delivered from evil—when we run to him, he saves us.

Psalm 37:39-40 (The Message)

TFC International Office Banquet

November 4

Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey

This Transport For Christ banquet was planned so the International staff and supporters could introduce new people to the ministry.

It was great to meet new people and visit with ministry partners and staff.

TFC Board Member, Mike Hinderliter, was a great MC.

Pastor David Martin gave the invocation

We had a delicious meal. However, I only remembered to take picture of the salad.

Sam Smith, truck stop owner from Knoxville, Tennessee, was the speaker. We were thrilled to hear him share about the value of having a chapel at his truck stop, and his relationship with the chaplains – especially Lead Chaplain Hank Rader.

TFC President and CEO, Scott Weidner, shared a TFC overview.

The International Office Display

There were several displays by ministries and people who are partners with TFC.

Sue and Mike Hayden (TFC Director of Business and Finance) wanted a new photo for ministry literature and asked me to take a few.

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It was a great evening, and we were blessed to be there.

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May what our Master Jesus Christ gives freely be deeply and personally yours, my friends. Oh, yes!

Galatians 6:18 (The Message)

May what our Master Jesus Christ gives freely be deeply and personally yours, my friends. Oh, yes!

Galatians 6:18 (The Message)