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Visiting Davisville Church With a TFC Chapel

Southampton, PA – Sunday, May 26

I love enjoying my morning coffee as the scenery changes before my eyes.

Many flags reminded us that it was Memorial Day weekend as we traveled toward Philadelphia.

The chapel just after we got it set up in the church parking lot.

Some of the church members were already busy preparing lunch.

This is where Tish and Howard Jones have attended church for many years.

Howard was a TFC chaplain from the mid ’80s to mid ’90s and then TFC’s President for a few years. He is now President Emeritus and a volunteer chaplain in Elkton, Maryland.

Some of the cooks came to see the chapel during a break before church started. It was fun listening to Howard tell about some of his experiences on a chapel.

The worship team.

A Bible verse that the congregation repeated.

I love this song.

Pastor Tim Wilson challenged us to move out of our comfort zone this summer and reach out to those around us.

Why?

We are Christ’s ambassadors.

God reconciled us so we can be part of reconciling others.

Jesus didn’t just give the truth. He is the Truth.

God loves setting people free.

God loves restoring people

Jesus’ mission statement: Seek and save the lost.

Jesus’ first words to his disciples: I will MAKE you fishers of men.

Jesus’ last words to his disciples: Go and MAKE disciples.

Following the worship service, those who wished to stay enjoyed lunch on the church lawn.

It looks sunny and warm, but it was breezy and cool. Had it been warmer, the worship service would have been held outside as well.

We were pleasantly surprised to discover that Eleanor and Aaron Fox attend this church. I think we knew that years ago, but had forgotten. Aaron served as a chaplain and built two chapels in the early ’90s.

We enjoyed a busy early afternoon, telling people about the chapel, and  listening to more of Howard’s stories before heading west on the Pennsylvania turnpike.

We got off at the Morgantown (PA) exit to meet Titus Beam – a TFC friend for many years - who had called a few days earlier to say that he had a donation of about fifty Winross model trucks for the Truck Rally Winross and Model Truck Auction on June 22.

He doesn’t live far from this exit, so we made plans to make this connection near Morgantown.

This was not quite the end to our day…

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…but you will have to come back tomorrow night to see whose birthday we celebrated after the chapel was put in its parking space at the office.

We had only fifteen minutes to freshen up and get to her daughter’s house for the surprise.

Your life is a journey

you must travel with a deep consciousness of God.

1 Peter 1:18 (The Message)

Chuck E. Cheese’s

With Jana, Ian, Jared, and Jesse

Saturday, May 25

This trip to Chuck E. Cheese’s was to celebrate Jared’s birthday a few days earlier.

The boys enjoy having their siblings along.

I asked Jana if she prefered to go or stay home alone, as she was in charge of babysitting the boys while their parents were at a wedding.

The boys like to invite their cousin Gloria, but she, her mom, and sisters were at Chincoteague.

Jana thought it would be fun, because it has been a long time since she was here.

Racing is always a popular game for the boys.

Jesse was pleased to win a long strip of tickets.

Our brunch: Cinnamon Sticks, Cheese Sticks, Cheese Pizza, and Apple Pizza.

Chuck even showed up on this visit.

I should have had a video of Jesse playing this game!

More tickets.

Looking over their “loot” – the things they purchased with tickets.

We had a great morning.

Think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

Hebrews 10:24 (New Living Translation)

Sabrina’s Graduation

York Technical Institute – Lancaster Campus

I took a test photo - and was surprised to capture Sabrina (white sash)

Sabrina (left) is our grandson’s (Nathan) girlfriend.

A sea of 160 caps and gowns.

Clyde “Tim” Brown, Speaker

Character Counts

Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Open Mindedness, Caring, Citizenship

Make your area better.

Sabrina received an Associate in Specialized Business Degree in Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management.

She received three awards: Institutional Award, Student Ambassador, and Alpha Beta Kappa.

Kristell (center – Medical Assistant Faculty), from our church, congratulating one of her students.

Our family row

Turning their tassels to signify graduation!

Sabrina talking to Grandpa and Grandma Wenger

Sabrina and Nate

With Jenna

Nate’s family: Diana, Jenna, Sabrina, Nate, Chris, and Jeff.

Sabrina’s family: Paul, Geoffrey, Tyler, Brieanna, Eileen, George, Sabrina, Nate, Meg, George IV

Sabrina with her dad and Nate

With her grandparents

Elsie, Emily, Erika, Sabrina, Janet (Sabrina’s aunt), and Kraig

Her parents

Sisters

With us

Siblings

Siblings plus three

I enjoy graduation ceremonies.

Be full of joy always because you belong to the Lord.

Philippians 4:4 (New Life Version)

Jared’s Birthday Party

Tuesday, May 21

I told him that I needed a new photo. This is what I got. This is surely my favorite Jared.

The official birthday photo.

After a delicious grilled chicken dinner, Jana served Jared’s favorite chocolate, peanut butter cup cake.

Baked and decorated by Jana.

Can you tell that he is happy about this celebration?

Nine candles this year.

Oh, yum!

We quickly went to gift time, because we had to leave for Sabrina’s graduation from YTI.

I had no idea of what was under the black garbage bag.

He did a happy dance when he saw golf clubs.

Then it was time to check it out.

A hug for Dad.

We always give the birthday person a bag of “goodies” along with the promise of a special dinner or something else they want to do. Jared chose Chuck-E-Cheese.

A card from Roy and Deb.

I think Deb knew that he was getting golf clubs.

Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person.

Proverbs 14:33 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

The Hershey Family Spring Dinner

Sunday, May 19

This used to be our Easter dinner. However, because our numbers have grown in the past few years, I wait until May (when it is hopefully warm) so we can open the garage door and utilize the outside for the serving table.

However, it was cool and drizzling, so we used every available space in the kitchen for serving the buffet lunch.

This family is my siblings and our children and grandchildren.

Everyone brings food that I “help” them choose, which gives us a great variety of dishes.

We were expecting sixty-three people, so carefully set up tables in the garage – finding room for exactly sixty-three.

Jana and Diana chose this table for two.

We kept the driveway free of vehicles so the children could play Can Jam. The grass was too wet from the morning rain.

Ian and Jared

Roy and Deb’s newly rescued raccoons, Mercedes, Lincoln, and Bobbie Anne were also a hit with the children.

Jesse

Kelci

 Annie the prairie dog was also here – and a favorite of the little ones.

Deb still needs to feed these babies every few hours, so they cannot be left at home.

Deb had to come up with “Plan B” for the egg hunt because of the wet grass, so she and some of the older girls filled the baskets with eggs and placed them on the patio.

The children each chose a basket – beginning with the youngest. Deb does not always provide baskets, but this year when she was looking at some Easter items – on sale after Easter – a clerk noticed her interest and asked is she would take everything for a certain price! That worked out nice for our children.

Maddie

Andi and Bella

I must tell you a cute story about Bella.

After the dinner Bella said to her mom, “I like Debbie. And I like her ‘house on the prairie dog.’”

Caleb

Kelci

Molly

Benny

Giving Deb a thank you hug.

Lincoln and Vince

Jana and Diana were glad there were extra baskets.

Eggs all have something inside – candy, gum, or a note that says you get a prize.

After the eggs are opened, they go back to Debbie and are put in this large plastic box.

When I took this picture of Heidi, I didn’t realize that I also got Laura’s baby belly.

Since she was already past her due date, and I am posting this a week after our dinner, I can show you who was waiting to be born.

This is Elliot James – who was born on May 23.

The happy family – Dave, Laura, Elliot, Benny, and Caleb.

I “stole” the last two pictures from Andi’s Facebook.