Clarence in November

Clarence in November

Howdy, Folks,

Guess winter is right around the corner. We’ve had a good summer and a lot to be thankful for, so with Thanksgiving comin’ up we should start makin’ a list, because God is surely good to us all.

October is gone and I hope you all took time to tell Truman and Justin how much we appreciate them. They have done a lot for Villa Heights, with God’s help and blessings.

Seems like it’s been a busy month. (Boy, howdy!) We are always eatin’, but that’s okay with me!  We had the Back-to-Church dinner, then the fall church picnic, and last but not least, the Men’s Fellowship: My favorite. (Love that Gravy.) We had 96 men present and Gary Zustiak had an inspiring message. God really blesses us with great speakers.

Every time I see the kids out playin’ on the playground, I thank God for providin’ that for us. It was surely a move in the right direction.

We have been blessed with a lot of visitors. I hope we “all” make an effort to make them feel welcome.

Well, folks, guess that’s it for this month. But I’m closin’ with a bit of sadness. June Boland lost her son, and we lost one of the most committed members of Villa Heights, Alice Earhart. She sure has earned her rest. We are sad because we hate to give her up, but happy because she is with the Lord.

On a happy note Billy and Karli Garrigan had a beautiful baby girl. Dennis is still on cloud nine. You’d think he’d be used to it by now. HAHA

Remember to pray for Truman, Justin, all our staff, elders, deacons, church family, service men and women, our nation and government.

 “Have a Happy Thanksgiving”

Remember Peggy Sue Loves ya’ and so do I.

Blessin’s,

Clarence

Clarence in September

Howdy, Folks,

Me again, with what’s going on at Villa Heights, as I know it.

Well, we had Fun Night, and it sure was swell. There were about 150 in attendance.

With a bounce house for the kids, which was loads of fun. Plus plenty of awesome, awesome, homemade ice cream. Man, it doesn’t get any better than that.

Villa Heights hosted the 4-State Men’s meeting, which was ladies’ night. We had about 100 present. Truman asked the ladies for pies, and, man, we had pies. You ladies sure are great. They don’t come any better than you girls. “Thanks a Bunch.”

We had our men’s fellowship, with 65 men in attendance. God sure has blessed this fellowship with committed men who show up every month. Brother Joe Garman was the speaker, and he was really great. We are lucky to have so many men of God committed to serving “Him.” Oh! I almost forgot to mention that there was plenty of my favorite food, “Biscuits & Gravy.”

You know, the other day Peggy Sue said to me, “Do you realize how many people it takes to make our Sunday Worship pleasing to God? I know these people don’t do the work for praise, but it sure wouldn’t hurt to say thanks once in a while. There’s the ushers, greeters, praise team, people who work the sound & video, Sunday School teachers, nursery helpers, security, people who prepare communion, girls in the office who do the bulletin, and of course Truman and Justin.” Peggy Sue and I say a big “Thank You” to all.

God blesses us because of our love for one another.

I guess that’s it for this month. Our hearts are sad because we lost Ruth Yeager and Georganna McCulley in death. But we rejoice because they have gone home to our heavenly Father. Pray for everyone on our Prayer list, also Bill Meyer, Jim Boman, Truman, Justin, and our country that we as a nation will repent of our moral decline.

Until next month, remember Peggy Sue loves you, and so do I

Blessin’s