God's best gifts are family and friends.
We decided to break-up our annual Christmas journey to Oklahoma by spending one night in Branson, Missouri. We checked into the motel and discovered that some old friends had chosen to stay at the same place - David and Royce Henderson and their sons, Shane and Todd. The Henderson family were members of the church my grandfather pastored in Sacramento, California, way back in the 1960's. Dave now pastors Calvary Apostolic Church in Kennett, Missouri.
Here are the kids. Shane and Todd Henderson on the left, next to Kayla, Jana, and Jonathan Ellingsworth.
Serious discussion while waiting on the main course.
We enjoyed the unexpected pleasure of their company.
Our church's Christmas banquet was held at the Dyer County Fairgrounds this year. We have outgrown our Fellowship Hall and are in the process of building a new Family Life Center. (More about that later.)
We had a great meal, catered by Randy Vinson from Tupelo, Mississippi, and first-class entertainment.
Tyler Wilbourn, in the photo above, liked the decorations, but was undecided about a kiss from his cousin, Jana.
I wish you all a merry and blessed Christmas, and hope you especially enjoy God's best gifts this holiday season!
