Labor Day Weekend

We've been hearing about Pioche's big Labor Day celebration since we first came to Pioche in February. This weekend we were able to experience it! Thousands of visitors packed the park, the streets, (the bars, I'm sorry to say) and the RV parks. Many events were planned including softball, a craft show, an evening street dance, a night parade with lighted floats, fireworks, 10K run, a day parade, food, food, and more food, and games & inflatables for kids. The weekend gave us opportunity to advertise the church--we wore t-shirts showing our worship times to every event. It also gave us ideas for how the church can participate in ministry & evangelism during this event next year.

In other news, Jane has just begun a ladies' daytime Bible study in our home on Tuesdays. It's like a puzzle to arrange the living room (and folding chairs) to accommodate the nineteen participants but we praise the Lord for the interest! We are studying Beth Moore's Jesus the One and Only. Would you pray for us over the next eleven weeks that Jane and the participants grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ?



We had a fifth Sunday sing last night at church. Pastor Mitch surprised members with his talents on the guitar. (Maybe you are surprised, too!) Nicole got to sing "My Savior My God" with the CD and made her parents proud (and shed tears).



Jake the dog is growing like a weed. His latest trick is to sit at the patio table like a human. It has been cute until he took the next step this past week and actually got up on the table. Despite this, he's proven to be a wonderful dog. He got to celebrate (?) Labor Day along with the rest of us this morning when the town detonated dynamite in the mountains at 6 a.m. for a sunrise salute.

We salute those of you who are keeping in touch with us and thank you for your prayers for the ministry here. We love you all.