My first Christmas Eve in Wishek. Will it go okay? Will I fall off the pulpit, backwards? Will everything work out well? I arrive two hours early and wander, imagining what it will be like when the church is full. Will they come? Everything is ready: Downstairs, the kids costumes await: Back upstairs. They…
What a busy but blessed week I’ve had. As I mentioned earlier, 5 young adults stayed in my home. They were counselors for our Vacation Bible School. So my days were filled with the zeal our young kids and the mornings/evenings with the banter of young adults. How lucky I am to spend time with…
At the moment I have 5 college-aged kids staying with me. They are Vacation Bible School camp counselors from Outlaw Ranch, South Dakota. The counselors lead camp for a whole week, in the City Park. We join forces with 5 other local churches to bring the counselors here each summer. I love having the counselors…
I have a confirmation class right now of two youth. They will enter 9th grade in the fall. Friday night and Saturday morning is our first mini retreat, where we will stay overnight at the church and do lessons about God. How can I make a difference on the faith journey of these kids? I…