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‘Serve The Lord with Gladness,’ music by Rollo Dilworth This piece has a great gospel feel to it, and it really swings. As we work on it in choir, we stand and move freely to the music, and it’s tremendously … Continue reading →

Monday night we did pottery! The pictures speak for themselves. Unfortunately those who carried their clay back to the house got caught in a rain storm, and some of their wonderful creations were ruined. Well, the creation process was still … Continue reading →

We’re on the charter bus, on our way home. I actually found a seat on the bus that had a table of sorts, and so I’m able to put my iPad on that, and can pretty easily type with my … Continue reading →

It’s been a really full day, getting to the last rehearsals before the big concert tonight, and packing everything up at the house. We had My Father’s pizza tonight, and the kids were as happy as they could be. It’s … Continue reading →

The sermon on Thursday was remarkable, but I’m not going to type out the whole thing again (smile). Here are excerpts: 1912 World Series was the first to be decided in the last inning of the last game. Fred Snodgrass … Continue reading →

Last night was the first-ever Concert of Liturgical Dance. There were dances by the adult ligurtical dance class, as well as the middlers, and also the Moving Liturgy Dance Ensenble as well as a couple of other liturgical dance troops … Continue reading →

The middlers and senior high went to Huckleberry last night after the Hymn Sing, but the children came back to the house so we could get them to bed. So in exchange they got to go this morning for BREAKFAST! … Continue reading →

The sermon Wednesday was especially good. The parts about disability resonated with me, since that’s my field. The sermon seems to have clicked with everyone else too, because it has come up in conversation several times over the last 24 … Continue reading →

We had the best lunch of the week, according to the kids – chicken patties, mashed potatoes and green beans! That after the best breakfast of the week – a delicious french toast casserole that made the whole lodge smell … Continue reading →

My 9:00 hour is sublime. I go to Huckleberry’s and get a toasted blueberry bagle with philly cream cheese, and sit on the patio overlooking the Lake Susan dam. The water sounds are ever-present and provide a lovely backdrop for … Continue reading →

Tuesday afternoon and evening was awesome if for no other reason than this: S’MORES!! I personally like to catch my marshmallow on fire, let it burn all the way around, then let that über-hotness liquefy the Hershey’s. In the words … Continue reading →

Once again, let me show you some of the scenery around here. Thanks to Marsha and Anne for capturing these images!

My last post is a good example of what happens when at Montreat.  You lose all track of time!  I called that one “Monday night in M-town” when it was Sunday night! This lovely view is courtesy Elizabeth Riddick.  It … Continue reading →

Well, this blog is to tell all about our time at Montreat, good and bad. Our first worship experience had a pretty rocky start. At some point in the months leading up to this conference, someone in a planning meeting … Continue reading →

We’ve all enjoyed our free day today. One of the big benefits of staying at the Linger Longer Lodge is that we have most of Sunday free to explore the campus, to nap, to go grocery shopping (yay), and to … Continue reading →

We’re back on the road after an early lunch. It’s very cool having all of us together on the same bus! I got lost in my book and didn’t even realize we made it through Nashville! Not having to drive … Continue reading →