First Sunday

This morning the air is clouded with smoke from the many fires throughout CA; I have been told there are at least 800 fires right now. I was introduced to the church building, and played piano for the singing at the beginning of Sunday School (my hymnplaying was absolutely terrible! Sorry Mr. Mayer!). I then went up to the Teen Guys Sunday School class, which is taught by Bill Johnson, one of the deacons in the church. In the service I played "More Love to Thee" for the offeretory (violin), and then gave about a 10 minute testimony. After a lunch and a few errands with the Sears, I was able to call home and take a short nap...then...back to the church. In the evening service I lead the congregational singing and played a piano offeretory. Both messages preached by Pastor Labins today were excellent. There is a real sweet spirit among the church people. After talking with several more of the church families, I went out with the Sears once again, where we went to "In-N-Out Burger," a CA specialty, were they had me order a burger and fries "Animal Style." This just means that they put some special sauce on, grilled the chopped onions, and I'm not sure what elses. It wasn't bad, not the most incredible combo for me, but I survived it without a lot of pain. I finally remembered to pull out the camera, and took a few pictures there.

Dylan & DJ

Dana

Then it was back to the Sears house, where I welcomed bedtime with joy. I will try to post a few pictures of the church when I remember to pull out the camera for pictures while I am there. Special thanks to my sister, Heidi, for letting me borrow her camera for the 5 weeks that I am out here!