Keep praying.

Colossians 4:2 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Josh and Matt Repaired Our Patio Slate

Saturday, May 18

Because our grandson Josh (left) has been studying masonry this year in school, he noticed that the slate entrance next to our patio needed reset.

After we told him to go for it, he brought his masonry school friend Matt to help him with the project.

After several hours, they were satisfied with their job, and so were we. It looks like new again.

Thanks Josh and Matt.

I had planted geraniums and spread some fresh stones in the patio flower beds the day before.

Several weeks earlier I purchased a new bird bath because our old one was leaking.

Last week our son-in-law Roy gave me this new bird house. He knows I like outhouses so it is a perfect fit for our bird feeding area.

I filled my new hummingbird feeder (a Christmas gift from our granddaughter Elizabeth) last weekend as well.

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It is satisfying to have the patio area ready for another summer.

It is good to announce your mercy in the morning
and your faithfulness in the evening.

Psalm 92:2 (GOD’S WORD Translation)

Class 8 Parts

Fifteenth Anniversary

When we received the invitation to attend this celebration, we were glad that we had the evening of the 16th open.

Cerwin often stops in here for items he needs for new chapels.

On this night he ordered forty nut covers for the trailer wheels.

The free supper was a big attraction.

It was catered by Big John – who also does our Truck Rally chicken and pork barbecue.

As we were finishing our supper, we saw Jay Shaub getting his meal. Cerwin and Jay worked together many years ago.

I liked this “wheel” table.

Truckers seem to gather around trucks.

A nice old Autocar.

A truck driver’s motorhome.

When the chapel at the Frystown, Pennsylvania, location was replaced, TFC decided to sell the old Marmon tractor that had been with it.

We were delighted that Chaplain Jake Wise wanted it.

He cleaned it up and takes it to local truck shows.

For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son,

that whoever believes in Him

should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16 (New King James Version)

Update on the TFC Chapel Construction

for Calgary, Alberta

This is what the chapel looked like in early April when Cerwin took it to Amos and Mel Weaver for sandblasting and painting.

This is what it looked like when he brough it back to the TFC shop on May 17.

As soon as Weaver’s were finished, Cerwin took it to Eckert’s for lettering.

There aren’t enough words to express our appreciation for the amazing transformation the Weavers and Eckerts make to the TFC chapels.

On the way home from Eckert’s, Cerwin stopped at Stiegel Valley Flooring.

Jay and his guys do a great job of installing the carpet in the living quarters…

…and vinyl in the chapel area.

This week Cerwin, Glenn, and Clarence added more finishing touches: exterior crosses, lights, and reflective tape.

They also installed the air conditioners and cabinet doors.

It is looking good and will be ready to take to a few churches and truck shows in June – before we deliver it to Calgary in early July.

Let God change your life.

Romans 12:2 (New Life Version)

Music for Spring

Seventh and Eighth Grade Band, Orchestra and Chorus

Tuesday, May 14, Middle School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

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We enjoy listening to our local school students’ talent – especially when grandchildren are involved.

Orchestra

Mrs. Shenna Shirk Director

Meistersingers

Ms. Sara Brubaker, Director

Mr. David Houck, Accompanist.

Our granddaughter, Jana High, Assistant

Chorus

Ms. Sarah Brubaker, Director

Charis Dinger (behind Jana), Accompanist

Jana, Assistant

Jazz Rock Band

Mr. James Metzger, Director

Band

Our nephew Andrew is in the center (blue shirt).

This was Mr. Metzger’s last concert as he is retiring at the end of this school year.

I will miss his enthusiasm at these concerts.

The administration had a great surprise for Mr. Metzer when they brought Mr. Eric Berlin to the stage.

Eric grew up in our little town of Penryn, and went to school with our children. He was one of Mr. Metzger’s early students and now has a long list of musical accomplishments (especially in trumpet), including Boston Philharmonic and University of Massachusetts Amherst.

If you are interested, you can read more about him at the following links.

http://www.bostonphil.org/about/people/bpo-musicians/eric-berlin

http://www.umass.edu/music/faculty_berlin.php

I happened upon this photo opportunity following the concert.

Mike, Katie, Emma, Dale (my brother), Andrew, Dot, Jake, and Sarah (Sarah is Dale and Dot’s daughter.)

Photo of Jana taken by our daughter Deb. The flowers were from Roy. He was on a business trip to Michigan.

I missed getting a photo of Jana following the concert because she took her dad to meet Eric Berlin. Eric and Jere know each other from grade school.

All day we parade God’s praise—
we thank you by name over and over.

Psalm 44:8 (The Message)

Part 3 of 3

Make-A-Wish Convoy

Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12

Our view as we left Burle Industries.

There were lots of people along the route even though it was a cool, breezy day.

The largest crowds line the bridges and roadway as we approach Brownstown.

Nice car!

Exiting Route 222 at the Brownstown ramp.

We see so many people we know when we get to this area, but I did not see my Facebook friend Fay Good Hess until I looked at the people around her in the next two pictures she took of us. Her husband is the man in black – next to the pole – and she is next to him, taking a picture of us…

…maybe this one!

Thanks Fay for permission to post them on my blog.

Actually, I’ve known Fay since she was a little girl – long before Facebook.

This picture was taken by our TFC friends Gene and Rose Gehman – in the same area.

Hey, we know these people! This is Cerwin’s sister Velda and her husband, Mel.

Approaching the town of Akron.

Main Street in Ephrata.

The last turn – from Route 322 to Route 222 at the east end of Ephrata.

It is always strange to spend an hour waving to large groups of people, then come to the end of the route and go back to normal – without anyone sitting along the road.

Chaplain Jake and Jane’s son, Jesse, took this picture of us as we went up the ramp to Route 222.

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Thanks everyone for the encouraging waves, thumbs up, and shouts. Thanks also to Fay, Rose and Gene, and Jesse for the pictures you took of us.

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