Another Day, Another Memory
Some days quickly flow by one into another without leaving a ripple of a memory to recall later, but there are days that imprint themselves so deeply that they can be recalled many years after. The past few days have been truly memorable. Thursday afternoon I was blessed to attend the annual Mt. Carmel Christian School’s tribute to our military veterans. It was another superb event with songs and recitations paying respect and honoring the military men, women, and the families of the military. The students shared stories of extreme bravery and poignant tales of past military men and women. There was a march of flags for the different branches of military service while playing their anthems. Later there was recognition for each veteran who was present. All grades of the school participated with those in the upper grades taking on the tasks of the dramatic stories.
Following the program, the school provided a lunch with ham, and side dishes as well as desserts, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. All in all another memory was made.
Friday evening I joined with the other volunteers from the Ohiopyle Volunteer Fire Department who recently donated their time and energy to make the annual Sausage, Pancake, and Buckwheat Festival a success. This festival is the fire company’s primary money raising effort for the department to cover its expenses and purchasing new equipment. This year despite the rain, we were able to serve 5,500 paying customers as well as feeding the workers. It was a record event.
Saturday was one of those flow-by days, but Sunday was completely different. The church had our normal services and a goodbye luncheon for our assistant Pastor. He and his wife became part of our church family five years ago. Those years have sped by and they will be sorely missed. He has desires to go farther with his education and feels God is leading him to start a church planting ministry. The ideas for growing our church has increased the awareness that there are those in communities who still need to hear the Good News of the Gospel. The musical talents of he and his wife are phenomenal and will be an asset wherever they decide to land. Best wishes and prayers in your new endeavor.