With a Little Help From Our Friends

It's that time of year again.  What time of year you may ask.  The time when we celebrate the only occasion the bible tells us too.  The Memorial of Jesus Christ death.  With that occasion comes the annual cleaning of the Kingdom Hall.  As usual, Paul and I were with the group that cleaned the outside.  And of course, it had to be the coldest spring in history...at least the history of my life.  However, we had help this year.  Yes, the Spanish group worked with us in that cold, cold weather.  Working shoulder to shoulder with our dear friends, we were able to clean the outside in record time.  And I must admit, it was actually fun!

                                   

Many hands made the load light...and it looks very nice.  Now, if only it would stay that way till at least Wednesday.  Unfortunately, they are calling for snow tomorrow.  We'll see what happens.  March has definitely come in like a lion, the problem is, we haven't seen the lamb, as of yet.   For now, Spring has not sprung.   The calendar may be reading Spring, but the temperatures are screaming winter.  Therefore, I am hibernating myself to the comfort of my couch with a nice cozy blanket and a cup of hot joe...um mm.
See Ya all...when I thaw!!!
                                        

Hello Again...My Friends!

Long time no see. O.k. so maybe it is my fault for not blogging sooner. What can I say...I went south for a few weeks and enjoyed beautiful sunny days the whole time. Since returning it has been dark and dreary, and I have had trouble adjusting. Quite depressing, even the view of the mountains, I love so much, didn't seem to cheer me. But enough about that...let's concentrate on something encouraging. Like all the friends in the Lewistown Congregation. They are thriving. It has been requested that I include some pictures of these dear friends. Since, I aim to please, here's one to start off with.

Quite a nice looking bunch, right? Of course, as you have probably noticed, there are some missing. Now, now, don't get excited. There's more to come. But first, let's talk a little bit about how Lewistown congregation is changing. There are many new ones attending meetings, which is both exciting and encouraging. In addition to that, there are several new families that have moved into the area...bringing along little ones...yah. And then there are the Spanish...and what a happy group they are. Altogether these ones have brought a big change to Lewistown. Of course you know what they say...seeing is believing! So here's another photo of all our "new ones".



                                         


 Ahh...isn't this another nice looking bunch. Jehovah's people are beautiful indeed. Now if we could just get them to cooperate with pictures.  They either seem to disappear when a camera comes out or they just aren't there to start with.  And then there's me and my missing family.  It seems a plumber always has a leaky faucet and a photographer never has pictures of himself or his family.  Well, that just won't do...I'm going to have to change that.  Oh...that's right, I already did.  Here's many who were missing on the above photo's.  Unfortunately, there are still some missing.  Maybe I can get them next time!!!

Even though our Lewistown Congregation is thriving, we still miss all our dear friends who have moved on to new and different territories.  Speaking of territories, I happen to have some photo's of our Amish territory.  This is "Big Valley".  Enjoy!

So you see, we too have interesting territory and we meet many different peoples.   Granted, they aren't begging for bible studies...yet...but they are taking time to listen and who knows what may happen in the future.  After all, it is Jehovah who is drawing people.  We are just the instruments he is using to do so and...  together we can become a beautiful orchestra.  With that pleasant thought, I shall fade out....