I was so excited to report that our pictorial directories were on their way! We set up volunteers, were ready to track received directories, and within minutes of handing out the first directory, a flaw was reported. I take the blame, and ask your forgiveness, for the mistakes in the printed portion. Corrected info inserts…
Recently I completed a quilt comprised of embroidered hand-print squares. Arranging the quilt took placing all the pieces on the floor, standing back to see how they “fit”, then rearranging. Once completed the quilt looked better than I imagined. I thanked God for the time and the ability to complete this project. As I thought…
At the close of each year, I take the Guest Cards we collect throughout the year, and do some tallying. Which service(s) guests attended, what town they’re from etc. The results of one category are particularly revealing. Out of the 29 who responded to the question: “How did you hear about us?”, 24 circled “Invited…
Today I have been proofing the new church photo directory! Can’t wait to have this task done – and get us one step closer to having completed ones in hand! As I view the pictures, I feel like the proud matriarch of a family. Some pics stir pride in me seeing the strength in you.…
I recently reached into the pocket of a coat I hadn’t worn since mid-December and discovered a surprise – a gift I had forgotten. The object was Mary, a piece from a nativity set. At the dinner I was attending when last wearing that coat, one of the hosts handed out pieces of the nativity…
Last week I was searching Google for images to use in potential Christmas Eve ads. One photo that lingers in my mind was that of a dog, tangled up in a string of Christmas lights. The caption I was proposing for the photo was “If this is what Christmas feels like to you, then join…
When our daughter was in Whirlybirds she learned “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”. As we sang it together something super cute came out of her mouth. Verse 1: I’ve Got Peace like a River – (we sang it loud and proud!) Verse 2: I’ve Got Joy like a Fountain – (with exaggerated motions, just…
I recently spent time stripping paint off our sun-porch windows. I quickly noticed that paint caught fire frequently on one window, unlike others I had been working on. I adjusted the fan and temperature on the heat gun and found a setting that produced no flames. As I worked, it occurred to me that this…
And no…the camera won’t break! 🙂 Thank you to all who have made your Directory photo appointments! The Directory is an invaluable tool that allows us to see not only the beautiful faces of our church family, but adds to how we build community together! Here are some Directory Q & A’s: Q = Do…
A few days ago, I said goodbye to our Youth Mission Team as they headed to Adventureland for their well-deserved fun day after five days working at camp. It’s the end of that journey for me. I have loved every minute (even those minutes when kids won’t rest/sleep when they’re supposed to, or when I…