I started today in Davenport, IA, where I first interned 36 years ago. The pastor and his wife, Bob and Angie Joseph, live in the parsonage where I met with my Sr. Pastor way back then. No time right now to talk about programs, but Bob and Angie do certainly have them happening there in Davenport. Some great ideas to share in the book. First pic is of the Davenport Church and then you see Bob and Angie. Great breakfast! Thanks!! Then I followed bob up to Cedar Rapids, IA to meet with an area group pastor's meeting. Great time of fellowship. Left to right you see Mark Luckesh, Bob Joseph, Roy Weeden, Gary Birth, and Dave Bissell. What a neat group of guys! Thanks for the fellowship.
Next it was into the rain and absolutely pounding wind, but I arrived safely in Ames, IA where I had my first district and initiated so many wonderful memories and friendships. Treva Martsching, my clerk, is still watching children and active. She is sitting with Dave Lincoln who was the pastor until about a year ago and served there for nearly 10 years. Had a great visit and saw this red tailed hawk in the neighbor's yard feasting on a squirrel. Couldn't resist that pic and then he flew away. The last two pics show the Ames Church which is pretty full each week and then the parsonage we lived in while pastoring there.
Today I'm off to Sioux City, IA and I'll catch up with you later!
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