Precious Memories

Today is Mother's Day. At the close of worship, I meandered through the connector wing (what I now affectionately call the "breezeway" because it is windowless). I couldn't help but think of the children over the years who were taught Bible stories by WPC mothers in the Primary Room; or the mothers who helped their children check out books from the Les Shelton Library; or the mothers who dropped off kids in the Nursery....

Echoes of mothers-through-the-ages spoke out to me today as I tip toed (in my heels, no less) through the rooms that soon will completely disappear. And I don't mind telling you, it made me rather sad. As wonderful and exciting as it is to look forward to our new facility, there are many "precious memories" of time spent in that space. Not just for me, but for the collective whole of WPC. I know you know what I'm talking about. (Que Dolly Parton singing "Precious Memories".... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQIImqAvLM ).

Here are a few pics of the "breezeway." This time next week, it should be demolished, making way for the new thing God has in store for us.

Clayton Hinegardner's cheerful scarecrow, by the playground.

Light in the Men's Bathroom..vintage 1952...



By double door in courtyard...a lonely mailbox.

Center Hallway

New "wall" between offices and Sanctuary



Door leaning on wall in choir room...
I wonder what the sign reads? (scroll down to see!)



Why yes, I do believe the door is unlocked! :)

Cool crawlspace...

More crawlspace, and yes, I wanted to go in!

More Groundbreaking Pictures!

One of the highlights (for me) on Sunday was to have my twin sister Laura serve as our photographer. Laura has a good "eye" for pictures and has won awards and accalades for her photography. She and her husband Tony and daughter Abbie Lisa (guess who Abbie is named after?) live in Bridgewater. As you could tell, we have fun together!

To clarify a few things: Yes, Laura and I are identical. No, we didn't call each other and plan our clothing color scheme (we were both wearing black and torquoise). Laura is older (by 20 minutes), however I do NOT refer to her as my "big sister." Here we are as 1-year-olds... Who's who???


So, back to the Groundbreaking pictures! Enjoy!

Celebration cake!

Our wonderful choir, with Adam Hockman, accompanist

Marian's grandkids, hanging on Pastor Lisa's every word...

Mayor Jeremy McCleary and daughter

Owen and Nyla

Holly and Adam, making beautiful music

WPC - our future leaders!

Little Nyla, digging in the dirt

Janet Einstein, Sharon Baroncelli (County Board of Supervisors)
Jeremy McCleary (Mayor of Woodstock), Sally Hinchman (Presbytery of Shenandoah)

Our energetic octogenarians

Pastor Lisa with Rev. Orlando Newball and his wife Sara

WPC Session - look at all those smiles!

Rev. Orlando Newball, Mayor McCleary, Pastor Lisa

Dale Cupp, architect, and Joe O'Rear

Adam Hockman and his adoring fans

A few of our teenagers: Ashley Everhart, Ariel Rudy, Elias Ferraz, Anna Everhart

Jerry had to do some stooping to get in the lens with Janet!
Jerry Germroth and Janet Einstein

Hollly Heine and Shelly Schetchel sharing cake and conversation

Linda McClelland and Margy Boyer

Malinda Johnston, Phyllis Albers, Virginia Snyder, Pat and Barry Thomas

Ray Powell and Don Sawyer
Ray to Don: "Really, Don, it was that long!" Don to Ray: "I don't think so!"

Margy Boyer and Judy Powell

One of our beautiful Sanctuary windows