Johnny Appleseed

We had a great time Saturday at the 40th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne. The weather was beautiful, the entertainment grand, the exhibits and demonstrations enlightening, and the food yummy. 

We learned a lot about Johnny, as well! John Chapman was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on September 26, 1774. He learned all about apples as a young man working for a neighbor who owned an apple orchard. At age eighteen he headed west. Johnny ran his "apple business" for approximately 50 years in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. He is buried in Fort Wayne at the Archer Cemetery, now known as the Johnny Appleseed Park. 

Gone Fishin'

Our little "fishers of men" became actual fish fishers Monday when the District went fishing at Pleasant Lake. Glad we didn't have to rely on their fishing skills to supply us with lunch!

The event was held at Patrick's house.

Our old group - farewell to Sister Sofele and Elder Ralphs.

  

Our new group - Welcome Sister Erickson and Elder Crane.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

What do you get when you bring @ 250 missionaries together in Cincinnati for a Reds baseball game? A whole bunch of fun!!! Never mind that the Reds lost and the Cardinals won. The missionaries just loved "catching up" with everyone...and the $1 hotdogs were a big hit, as well!

Sibling Company

The visit was way too short, but we sure enjoyed time spent with Elder Mac's sister Laura and her husband Russ. Thanks, you two, for including us in your vacation plans to the Northeast. 

We are always willing to go to Shipshewana!

Again, a big "thank you" to Jim and Joann Stanley for another wonderful evening on Clear Lake.

(We were in good hands)

Well, that went fast!

Labor Day

No P-day for the mission today. Instead, our district met at Fireman's Park in Angola and did a terrific job of chalking out the Plan of Salvation. Impressive,don't you think?! (P-day will be tomorrow)

"Time Out" with the Littles

Every once in a while you just  have to "get out of Dodge." This weekend took us to Ohio where we met up with Elder and Sister Little who are serving in far off Kentucky. Our first stop took us to the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park in Chillicothe. Later, in the evening, we attended Tecumseh! an outdoor historical drama. As the brochure says...it was captivating, fascinating, and mesmerizing! After a good night's sleep, we enjoyed a session at the Columbus Temple. A good time was had by all!