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Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking.

Colossians 3:15 (Easy-to-Read Version)

Rally Celebration

Sunday, June 24

Sunday morning audience

Set Free blessed us with their bluegrass gospel music.

Jeff Batzer, TFC Executive Vice President of Ministry Programs, shared about his near-death experience on Mount Washington many years ago.

Due to frostbite he lost the fingers on his right hand, one leg was amputated below the knee, as well as the toes on the other foot.

Chaplain David Hertle gave an update on the ministry in Omaha, Nebraska, before praying a blessing on the noon meal.

We met Laura and Dave a few nights earlier at a local restaurant. They were in the area for Laura’s brother, Galen Martin’s wedding.

When the Rigidply driver comes to remove the stage from North Hall, we know the Truck Rally is officially over.

Each of my Truck Rally photos is posted on my FaceBook page here.

After getting home, we had lots of things to unload, including this Adirondack chair set we purchased at Saturday’s auction.

Our daughter Diane helping with the small table.

Diane and her daughter Lydia unloading the chair.

We have a perfect spot for it.

It was donated to the Truck Rally Benefit Auction by the vendor who was next to us at Mid-America Trucking Show, Louisville, Kentucky, in late March.

This is what I see from our new chair

It will be nice to have this chair for times in the early morning and evening when I want to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

Proverbs 2:7 (New Living Translation)

Evening Meal, Door Prizes & Gospel Concert

Truck Rally 2012

About 950 people enjoyed the evening’s barbecue (chicken & pork) meal.

Set Free opened the evening program with fabulous bluegrass gospel picking and singing.

The audience.

Autumn Sauder pulled names from the truckers’ registration box as Rose and Gene Gehman announced the door prize winners.

Each box contained snack items from Weaver Nut Company, Ephrata, PA, and supplies for waxing a truck from TruckSoap.com (Matt and Theresa Martin), Myerstown, PA. The wooden crates were made by Frank Calaman, Carlisle, PA.

I understand the value of one box was more than $140.00.

Cerwin introducing Jeff Batzer, TFC’s Executive Vice President of Ministry Programs.

Jeff shared a short ministry update.

The Down East Boys blessed the audience with familiar gospel songs.

The events of the day ended with a beautiful light show.

God added His own light show.

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If the Son sets you free, you will be absolutely free.

John 8:36 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Children, Vendors, & Other Truck Rally Activities

Relaxing in the shade.

Doug Maney’s old Mack was the featured antique in North Hall this year.

Face Painting by Charlotte Martin

Face Painting by Sophie Martin

The ice cream truck was busy as it was a warm day.

Another busy food vendor.

A game challenge in the children’s area.

The barrel train is always popular with the younger set.

Pedal pull competition

Garden tractor roadeo competition course.

Anticipating a wet sponge

A Big Bright Bounces competition

Vendors in West Hall

Clair and Millie Stauffer always do a great job

Children enjoyed their balloon creations.

It appeared that Eileen’s Stitching was also a busy vendor.

Harold and Marian visiting visiting with Glen Sell at his and Ethel’s book and craft stand.

Benefit Auctions

Truck Rally 2012

Getting ready to settle in for the main auction with theme baskets in the foreground.

Granddaughter Lydia holding up an item for auctioneer/trucker Dave White to sell. The clerk is our daughter-in-law Chris.

Joel Heisey’s son holding up a shovel for sale.

Something was funny

Son-in-law Roy holding item, Chris, Auctioneer Joel Heisey, and Dave

Our daughter Deb bidding on something. Our granddaughter Jana is next to her.

A young Heisey auctioneer with Dave

There were 140 trucks in the Winross Auction

Chris, Jordan, Joel, and Dave

Jenna wearing her second cousin Lindsey’s hat

Children’s Auction

Diana holding a bat while Joel sells it.

Jana and Joel

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God loved us and gave us through his grace a wonderful hope and comfort that has no end.

2 Thessalonians 2:16 (Easy-to-Read Version)

Photos From Martin Reiff’s ManLift

Truck Rally 2012

Geoff and Glenn

Jerry and Jeff

Jon and Jeff

CDL Roadeo

Ruff & Tuff and Powder Puff Pickup Truck

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Blessed are the people who know how to praise you.
They walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.

Psalm 89:15 (GOD’S WORD Translation)