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Our church participated in the annual Eden Corn Festival again this year.  The float we entered into the parade showcased the King James Bible and its 4ooth birthday!  I was able to play my trumpet in the orchestra and pass out tracts.  By the days end 2,000 John & Romans were handed out!  I think I learned the secret to passing out tracts….bring a baby!  Abigail is a great conversation starter and it is very rare when someone refuses to take a tract.   We all enjoyed the day and Abigail’s very first parade.

Pastor Friedman and our friends at Faith Baptist Church asked us to come and visit with our Abigail.  Now, as my wife and I grow into this role of parenting we are discovering that we still have so much to learn.  For instance, there are times when a baby changes your schedule and gives you an unexpected surprise.  Sometimes this surprise is greatly unwanted….That being said, we arrived at the church without problems and Abbie was very happy. The song service started and I went to share my hymnal with Elizabeth.  Seeing a strange look on her face I looked down at Abigail, who was sitting in my wife’s lap.  Sure enough, Elizabeth’s white skirt was covered in a yellow mustard color and little Abbie was smiling away.  That was the first time Abigail had surprised us like that in a church service but I suspect it won’t be the last. At least now we’ve learned that it may be wise to pack Abbie an extra set of church clothes as we travel.  On a serious note, the church there in Springville had a young man visit while we were there.  He has come before and is very curious about the church and salvation.  It is evident that he is searching for the truth but he is not yet ready to trust in Christ.  Please pray that he would continue to go to the church and be saved! 

It was a blessing to go back to Mercer, Pennsylvania and see the people at Bible Baptist Church.  Pastor Schwartz and the people there have been our friends for years. They were excited to see finally see Abigail!  Looking at Abbie, I’m amazed to see how quickly she has grown! She has already gained three pounds and grown three inches!  Praise the Lord for a healthy baby.  After the service Pastor Schwartz invited us to his home.  It was a blessing to fellowship and catch up with friends!