Dentist

Yuck, its off to the dentist this morning for a checkup and cleaning. I hate it, but he is keeping the few teeth I have left healthy.
Then its a lunch meeting at Church at noon. Its such a beautiful day, wish I could spend more time outside. I have lots to clean up in the flower beds. Maybe this afternoon for a while. Spring always seems so busy.

Fund Raiser

Yesterday I mentioned the fund raiser I attended for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life sponsored by some high schoolers. Well, they made $1000, not too bad.
Kathy and I met earlier today to talk about our every member visit plan and to check our calendars as to when we would be available to call on members. Today I have our Lutheran Women's Missionary League meeting of which I am the treasurer. I have my report ready, just need to make copies. Tonight it's Bible study and I still need to prepare. I will be showing part of the "Luther" movie, so I have to set up the DVD to the right scene.



What happened to spell check on the new blogspot?

Fund Raiser

Just returned from a fund raiser for Relay for Life put on by a  group of high schoolers. It was at Stonecutters Pub in Lemont. The band "Work in Progress"  played (loudly). They had a split the pot and a silent auction. Didn't win the split the pot, maybe one of the auctioned items. Thank goodness they have banned smoking in bars. Even though this was a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society, my friend had to go outside to have a smoke. Go figure.

Thursday

Went to woodcarving class this morning and worked on the tiger's fur. Keith and I disagreed on the short fur, so I think I'll do it my way[with a woodburner].

 Below is the thank you card I received from April's granddaughter. She is thanking me for the teddy bear magnet I gave her that she has drawn on the card and the other is her handwritten note.

Easter's Song Board

This is the song board at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lemont. The church was crowded this morning at both the sunrise and the later contemporary service. Great to see a full house, but who are those people? The Praise Team practiced for an hour plus before the service and then stood throughout the hour and a half service except during the sermon. I was already tired and still had to do dinner for 16. Thankfully my daughter did the dishes and the boys put the folding tables and chairs away. Not a whole lot to clean up today.

HE IS RISEN

He is risen indeed. Alleluia

Good Friday

A friend of mine gave me this picture of Jesus carrying the cross. It is done with a scroll saw and backed with purple velvet. How fitting for this Good Friday. Yesterday was Maundy Thursday and our confirmands made their first Communion, another step on their journey to Confirmation in May.

Today we have services at noon and this evening. The Church is stripped of all decorations and the picture and crucifix are veiled in black organza. We will leave the Church in silence.