This morning our day began with Mom and I greeting Kerry as she arrived just prior to our departure for church. She had an hour and half drive over from Oshkosh after working overnight, just to surprise her mama! Jill drove Mom and I to church while Kerry chose to come separately, as did Lynn. Mom was pleased to have four of her girls with her in worship. Lori decided to not make the drive over from Holmen since she couldn't get here until later afternoon and our Mother's Day plans were for lunch. They would have turned around the next day and driven back so it didn't really make much sense. She will try to come another time during my visit.
After worship, Jill had to leave for work, and Kerry came back here to catch some sleep while the rest of us went to Bible study. The pastor's brother-in-law, Josh Zarling, led the class which was about OT covenants. He mixed in some humor by using quotes from a movie and having the class say the next line. Lynn got it at long last as he kept going...it was from "Young Frankenstein". She had the advantage over me since I've not seen it. I know, I live a deprived life..
Our luncheon reservation was for 1:00 pm which worked for Jill as she had to open the ice cream parlor and get things rolling before she could leave. Jill met us at the restaurant, Kerry taking her own vehicle as she would have to leave right from the restaurant to go home and sleep. It was a buffet-style meal with many delicious items to choose from including baked chicken, beef tips in gravy, and roast pork, with mashed potatoes and other veggies. The hall was half empty already when we arrived, and I found out while dining that we had just missed Harv and Barb by about 10 minutes! We posed for a picture before Kerry had to leave for home.
Lynn, Mom and I came home to Mom's for a while before we headed to Rockwood, suburb of Manty, for the installation service of their new pastor, a son of First German. Bruce went to school with my sister, Kerry, and I've known him since he was little. He is the uncle to my dear young friend, Naomi, who was at the service with her husband, David. They each took a turn on the organ bench for the pre-service and installation service, David playing the majority of it. We sang such good hymns and were privileged to hear the sermon preached by our former pastor from FG, Arno Wolfgram. It was good to be there for this service, and in support of Bruce.
Our Mother's Day photo: Jill, Lynn, Kerry, Mom and me. Mom had to be coaxed into the photo, glad she gave in!
Lynn, Mom and I came home to Mom's for a while before we headed to Rockwood, suburb of Manty, for the installation service of their new pastor, a son of First German. Bruce went to school with my sister, Kerry, and I've known him since he was little. He is the uncle to my dear young friend, Naomi, who was at the service with her husband, David. They each took a turn on the organ bench for the pre-service and installation service, David playing the majority of it. We sang such good hymns and were privileged to hear the sermon preached by our former pastor from FG, Arno Wolfgram. It was good to be there for this service, and in support of Bruce.
My dear young friend, Naomi, and her husband, David playing the organ for the installation service
I had planned for us to have hot ham sandwiches and corn on the cob for dinner but no one was hungry enough to indulge me. Lynn went to her home and Jill had to check back in at the parlor before retiring to her home to recuperate from her lunch. I had a nice long phone conversation with Justin late afternoon before Mom and I watched some TV. It was a good Mother's Day!
