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A Beautiful Day
We had the joy of witnessing Jason and Marcy share their marriage vows last
Sunday, June 21. It was a beautiful day. The ceremony was held in the pavilion.
The bride rode up in a carriage pulled by Percheron draft horses. Mike led the
singing and accompanied the special music. The reception was held in the barn
loft, creatively decorated with a Tiki bar serving smoothies and a delicious
chocolate fountain. We praise God for the start of a brand new family.
We rejoice with you Jason and Marcy!
Summer Concert Series - Matt Hoffland
On Sunday, June 14, we had the privilege of hosting Matt Hoffland for a concert
in the barn loft. Matt’s music and drama encouraged all of us through worship
and humor. A friend shared this in response to the evening… “I love music, I
have zero musical ability but love listening to it and I believe the Lord speaks to
our hearts through songs and worship. And that’s what happened for me on
Sunday while listening to Matt Hoffland sing and share his heart for the Lord.
Some of the songs and things he said really hit home for me and I realized I
really miss the person I am when I am spending time with the Lord each day…
I want to say ‘THANK YOU’ for opening up your place for concerts, etc. You just
never know whose heart the Lord will be touching during these events and I’m so
thankful it was mine.” To God be the glory. Matt, thank you for your ministry to us.
Living in a kingdom, upside down!
Turn the other cheek…
Taylor Guitars
VBS
Two weeks ago Larry, Lois, Madeline and I had the opportunity to participate
in Bethesda Lutheran Church’s closing ceremonies for their summer Vacation
Bible School. We had a great time with the kids and their parents.
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
On Saturday, ten guys joined me in Eau Claire to take down the pole shed
that was donated to Harvest Home Farm. The building will be a huge
blessing to us for hay and equipment storage. Earlier in the week we gutted
the inside of the building. Unfortunately Saturday was the coldest high temp
recorded in June for this part of the state and it rained steadily the whole day.
Despite the challenging weather, everyone worked hard and remained
enthusiastic. We got all the sheeting off and back to the farm. I hope to get
the structure down later this week after it stops raining.
Here is a series of pictures of the progress that was made throughout the day.
A Visit From Gretchen
Last week our friend, Gretchen Bartlett, came to visit all the way from Kenya.
She is working in a ministry she founded called Faith House, a safe home for
young women. She brought treasures from Africa for all the kids.
