Hope you all had a wonderful week-end. It was a busy one for me. We had our annual senior citizen lunch on Saturday and this was the first year I hosted it at my house. I set up three tables to accommodate 24 people and each table had a different theme. Brian and I created a salad of mixed greens, grapes, fresh strawberries, dried cranberries, fresh blueberries, walnuts and topped it with an Asian dressing served with hot sourdough rolls. It was a huge hit. Then, Brian made his famous casserole filled with rice, chicken, brocoli, bread crumbs, cheese, and more. I cooked some green beans mixed with bacon bits, onion, garlic and seasoning and carrots drenched in butter and sugar. For dessert there was a choice of apple pie, chocolate fudge cake, or my sister's renowned strawberry cake. Iced tea, hot tea, and coffee washed it all down. Bryce, Sara, my sister Paula and my assistant Karry helped serve. Everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon and left full. We had a few seniors that were unable to attend so Bryce and Sara made deliveries to them. Our next senior event will be an evening of dessert and coffee served to them by our youth. The weekend was topped by the ministry of Sam and Lil White. During the Sunday AM service, he preached about "Keep On Keepin' On." It was full of energy and a great sermon. During the evening service, he played two songs on his harmonica then gave a message about the benefits of living an overcoming life. With all the air it takes to play the harmonica, you would never guess he is 85. Guess you could say we had a wonderful senior weekend.
What a wonderful blessing you and Brian are to your people. I say your people as you do not limit goodness to just your seniors but your entire church. You present the type of ministry that every saint desires to be a part of. In all my years living for God, I have not heard one negative word from your saints about the ministry in Delano - only love and appreciation. You are truly exquisite Jewels in His Crown.
ReplyDeleteThis is so neat! Looks like you had a great time. I think our elderly get overlooked many times. I love it when they receive honor and care.
ReplyDeleteBro. White. Ohhhhh myyy...Carlos aka Carvas...Robert aka Bro. Jones... HE IS FUNNNNNYYY!
ReplyDeleteSounds like (and looks like by the pictures) that everyone had a great time. What a blessing to do this! Your husband lines right up with Pastor in the cooking department!
ReplyDeleteSis Allard, thank you for sharing the pictures sure wish i could of been there to help, it makes me all teary eyed to see our elders, that is great, I love the pictures, I am sure you all had a great time, give my love to all, I remember one time Bro White came to Arizona and he played and I was in awe, he looks great for his age, love you all,
ReplyDeleteJana, It sounds like you guys had fun. Plus it is a great idea to spend time with the seniors!
ReplyDeleteKaren - Well, we try to be a blessing. I'm thankful you haven't heard any negative comments about us, but I'm sure there are some out there somewhere. LOL
ReplyDeleteGene - We try to have several things each year to involve our seniors. Another event is homemade dessert and coffee served by the youth after a service. We never want our senior citizens to feel neglected.
Chandra - LOL
Catherine - everyone did seem to enjoy themselves.
Cheri - wish you could have been here, too. I would have put you to work serving. LOL
Kevin - we enjoy serving them.
Let me know in advance, and I will do my hardest to be there, I know that I am sure homesick lately, I sure miss everyone, and wish sometimes I could just be there, and sit and just talk, Love you all, I would have loved to help serve,
ReplyDeleteCheri - Hey, that sounds like a good idea. You need to come and visit for more than a day!
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