A weekend of FAITH

My home church, Faith Mennonite in Newton, KS, celebrated their 50th anniversary this weekend. They have had different celebrations all year long but this weekend was the big party. The kids and I went on Saturday afternoon for a German dinner of verenike at the church. The kids were able to attend a kid's event in the basement while I got to watch a movie from the past and listen to memories from all sorts of people. We spent the night at grandpa and grandma Sommer's but on Sunday morning, it was back to church. The kids got to attend Sunday School which they thoroughly enjoyed; more so than the 2-hour service they had to sit through. It was a very moving service with lots to experience. The children did very well even though mom thinks we sat in the only pew that had the loudest squeak every time we moved! We ate another yummy lunch and visited some more and then headed for home. What a great time catching up with lots of friends from the past and listening to the vision of the future of this amazing church where lots of fond childhood memories were made!

All of the kids got to stand around the cupcakes while we sang Happy Birthday to the church.

Chase loved the cake and ice cream!

And Emily blows out her candle!