Today we took a few minutes in church to honor my Papa for the 53+ years of service to the church. He is a carpenter, and although he has slowed down some, there are so many things at the church he as done. He has had a working hand in every building project from start to finish for the past 53 years, the latest one being the renovation of our parsonage. He has been such a faithful servant not only to our church, but also to our Lord.
We tried to keep this a secret from him, but I think he knew something was going on. Of course he knew something was going on when he walked out of Sunday School and saw all of his sisters, a nephew and his wife, and almost all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren! It was a very special day :)
We tried to keep this a secret from him, but I think he knew something was going on. Of course he knew something was going on when he walked out of Sunday School and saw all of his sisters, a nephew and his wife, and almost all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren! It was a very special day :)
Papa's sisters and one of his brother-in-laws singing. One of the sisters was playing the piano also.
I'm not exactly sure the relation of the lady on the left. All I know is that she is at every get-together that we have!
Since we are currently without a pastor, Mrs. Ruby Shook presented Papa with his plaque.
Of course, we Baptists are always looking for an excuse to get together and eat!
This was the cake we had made for him.
Aunt Jill, Papa, Aunt Mae, and Aunt Kathleen
Papa with all but two of his grandchildren. Shane got away before we took the picture and CleAnn wasn't able to be there.
Papa with all of his grandchildren plus a step-grand.
The whole motley crew--minus Shane. I think he left on purpose!
Beth
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