Midweek Sunshine

Monday evening we met with Judy, our friend, former missionary to Africa, and member of Calvary's missions team. Between our service in Ohio and her service in Africa, we hadn't seen each other in eight years or so. We had a fun evening getting caught up, enjoyed her wonderful home cooking, and were blessed to share ideas about mission service, mission vision, and the realities of missionary service from our different perspectives.

Yesterday morning we met with two special saints, Jack (91) and Alice (88). They'd taken special interest in us after we married and it was such a joy to visit them in their home, hear about their adventures learning to operate their I-Pads, and to gain wisdom from their 68 years of marriage and faith.

Last night we reunited with long-time supporters Jeff and Susan for a BBQ under the tall pines that surround their house. After dinner we enjoyed time with their Bible study group. It was a privilege to sit-in and be included. We were warmly welcomed and blessed by the study and the fellowship. We plan to visit First Baptist next month.

This afternoon, we're off to Empire Mine State Park for a photo shoot with Sue, a photographer and friend. The mine is only about five minutes from here.

Bourn Mansion, Empire Mine

 Clubhouse, Empire Mine

 Workshop, Empire Mine

Sue and Stu have been part of our team since the early days. We hope to use Sue's work to update our "official" missionary portrait at Calvary and to provide options for some new prayer cards and/or bookmarks, magnets, T-shirts, coffee mugs, flags, hats, hand-towels, air fresheners, wanted posters....you know, all the "Keith & Karen" gear your heart desires. Be watching for our on-line store...(just kidding).