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God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him.

2 Samuel 22:21 (The Message)

Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church

Sunday, October 24

We were invited to bring the International Chapel to this church on a morning when many nonprofit ministries and community service ministries were invited to share local volunteer opportunities.

We went early because our rig needs a lot of room for parking.

A funny thing happened to Bunny O’Hare just as he and Cerwin finished the exterior set up. When Bunny shut one of the storage boxes under the chapel he got his tie caught in the door. (No, I did not have my camera ready, but asked him replay it.)

We were ready before people began arriving so…

…I took time to walk to the cemetery where my great-grandparents are buried. They are my grandma Hawthorne’s parents – and my mothers grandparents. When I was little I remember playing with rubber bricks they kept with their small stash of toys. They were fun to visit.

This in Bunny and Peg’s home church, consequently Bunny was the one who represented the ministry to the audience.

Representatives from other ministries listen to Bunny as they await their turn to share about their work.

Bunny had a TFC display in one of the rooms not far from the sanctuary.

There was a break during the middle of the service where the congregation was invited to visit the displays of the ministries in attendance. There was also time at the end of the morning to do the same thing.

We had a great time talking to those who visited the chapel.

There was a steady stream of visitors both times.

The grandparents of this little cutie in the green dress are good friends of ours. She must be saying something important because the other three are listening intently.

Gene and Rose – if you had a daughter, I think she would have looked like her, because she looks just like her daddy. Her daddy, Dwight, is youth pastor at the church. (I think they better keep an “eye” on that little guy next to her, because she certainly has his attention.)

After people left the church and finished looking at the displays, the chapel was still busy.

We were impressed with the interest of the young people of the church.

Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church

Sunday, October 24

We were invited to bring the International Chapel to this church on a morning when many nonprofit ministries and community service ministries were invited to share local volunteer opportunities.

We went early because our rig needs a lot of room for parking.

A funny thing happened to Bunny O’Hare just as he and Cerwin finished the exterior set up. When Bunny shut one of the storage boxes under the chapel he got his tie caught in the door. (No, I did not have my camera ready, but asked him replay it.)

We were ready before people began arriving so…

…I took time to walk to the cemetery where my great-grandparents are buried. They are my grandma Hawthorne’s parents – and my mothers grandparents. When I was little I remember playing with rubber bricks they kept with their small stash of toys. They were fun to visit.

This in Bunny and Peg’s home church, consequently Bunny was the one who represented the ministry to the audience.

Representatives from other ministries listen to Bunny as they await their turn to share about their work.

Bunny had a TFC display in one of the rooms not far from the sanctuary.

There was a break during the middle of the service where the congregation was invited to visit the displays of the ministries in attendance. There was also time at the end of the morning to do the same thing.

We had a great time talking to those who visited the chapel.

There was a steady stream of visitors both times.

The grandparents of this little cutie in the green dress are good friends of ours. She must be saying something important because the other three are listening intently.

Gene and Rose – if you had a daughter, I think she would have looked like her, because she looks just like her daddy. Her daddy, Dwight, is youth pastor at the church. (I think they better keep an “eye” on that little guy next to her, because she certainly has his attention.)

After people left the church and finished looking at the displays, the chapel was still busy.

We were impressed with the interest of the young people of the church.

What you say goes, God, and stays, as permanent as the heavens. Your truth never goes out of fashion; it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up.

Psalm 119:89-91 (The Message)

A Twenty-Pig Wife!

The Wedding of Beth Ann Clapper & Kevin Michael Lynne

Saturday, October 23

Final Entry

The reception food being prepared by the caterer

Visiting with Virgil Adams

The cupcake table

Notice the photo of Kevin’s mother

This is the wedding dress that Beth is wearing

I wish I had taken more pictures of the food tables. I must have been hungry and not thinking about pictures

The food had a hint and taste of Indonesia.

Time for a taste of cupcake

~~~

The Twenty-Pig Wife Story

by permission from Kevin and Beth

~~~

When I was talking to Kevin following the receiving line, he thought I mentioned something about a dowry. I replied, “You didn’t bring a cow?”

He said, “No, in Indonesia it would be pigs. A bride is worth eight to ten pigs – but I am telling people that I got a thirteen-pig wife.”

When I sent Kevin a note on Facebook asking for permission to tell that story, he replied that he was wrong.

“Now that we are married, I realize that I have a twenty-pig wife!”

~~~

We were honored to attend your wedding. Blessings upon blessings to you and your family.

~~~

A Twenty-Pig Wife!

The Wedding of Beth Ann Clapper & Kevin Michael Lynne

Saturday, October 23

Final Entry

The reception food being prepared by the caterer

Visiting with Virgil Adams

The cupcake table

Notice the photo of Kevin’s mother

This is the wedding dress that Beth is wearing

I wish I had taken more pictures of the food tables. I must have been hungry and not thinking about pictures

The food had a hint and taste of Indonesia.

Time for a taste of cupcake

~~~

The Twenty-Pig Wife Story

by permission from Kevin and Beth

~~~

When I was talking to Kevin following the receiving line, he thought I mentioned something about a dowry. I replied, “You didn’t bring a cow?”

He said, “No, in Indonesia it would be pigs. A bride is worth eight to ten pigs – but I am telling people that I got a thirteen-pig wife.”

When I sent Kevin a note on Facebook asking for permission to tell that story, he replied that he was wrong.

“Now that we are married, I realize that I have a twenty-pig wife!”

~~~

We were honored to attend your wedding. Blessings upon blessings to you and your family.

~~~

The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

Exodus 15:2 (New Living Translation)

Reception

The Wedding of Beth Ann Clapper & Kevin Michael Lynne

Saturday, October 23

The Reception Tent

Flowers by Beth’s mother – Mary Katherine

The Candy Table

For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.

Proverbs 15:15 (New Living Translation)

More Photos

The Wedding of Beth Ann Clapper & Kevin Michael Lynne

Saturday, October 23

Beth with her girls

Beth and her children

The wedding party

The new family

The bride and groom

Some of the photographers

Photos are finished

Walking to the reception tent