HAPPENINGS....

Hi all – it is -52° and dropping.  But, we’re snug as bugs in our little homes (until we have to go out today). 

I meant to tell you the other night that Bro Bob Hilliker made it home from his trip to Phoenix, AZ.  He had an excellent trip and is very pleased with his new prosthesis.  He shared with us on Wednesday night – I wish I could relay all that he said because his story was very interesting. 

Mark Coy came out today to visit.  He preached quite the sermon this morning – I think he took all of us by surprise. 

As you know from my grumpy earlier email, we had a cleaning night at the tabernacle last Friday night.  Kim was pleased with our performance so I guess our time was well spent.  I had a slew of little people helping me in the Mail Room, which is a big mess ' cause its kinda catch all too...boots, ice-skates, winter coats, hats, u name it...all thrown around all over the place. Plus all our extra church chairs and tables. I was not up moving heavy stuff around so it was nice to have some extra teenage arms for that. My Annie and some of her school mates went into the actual inverter room (small enclosed area that houses the large inverter and batteries which power the building's heating system). They took everything movable out and scrubbed the floor, not being aware of battery acid on the tiles so they had to get all their clothes treated and washed or else they would be left with rags on their bodies.....well, from their knees down since they were kneeling on the floor and scrubbing.

Lest you think that this is child abuse...these kids took this project upon themselves totally of their own free will. Needless to say we were all very impressed with the finished project and later on everybody joined in for fresh out of the skillet quesadillas, and hot drinks.

So the Tabernacle (meeting place) is now looking nicer and cleaner. It has got its yearly "do"..

Last night, Tom and Carolyn hosted a dinner for the young people in the tabernacle.  They played games afterwards and did the Virginia reel once or twice.  

Garth leaves on Tuesday for Anchorage.  He is taking one of our huge vans to help transport the Ministry around the state for conventions.  Garth has still been having trouble with his heart and couldn’t get an appointment till he comes back for our convention. 

Well, my house is winding up instead of down so I think I’ll go hide in my room.  Pat has come back from Brookes Range and now is getting ready to go to Matzu and see about a firefighter job-career....we shall see. Hope it works out. I think it is also an EMT job too. Things are never peaceful when he's around I'm afraid.

Gotta run.  Stay warm and healthy.