Portsmouth, Ohio
Calvary Baptist Church was a tremendous blessing to us! After hearing so much about the ministry here from Pastor Brown's parents, with whom we had been staying for a few days, we were excited for this Sunday night meeting to come. Hearing the church choir was a joy - the members sang with all their hearts to the Lord! We were privileged to be part of such an enthusiastic congregation.
While here we saw Melanie Turull, a Crown alumnus, playing the organ, serving as a Sunday school teacher, and working with the teens in the church. We also met Darell, a young man serving in the church this summer, who plans to come to Crown in the fall of 2010 after he graduates from the university here in Portsmouth.
After the service, the youth group invited us to play putt-putt golf. Krystal was thrilled the entire evening to have Michael, her fiance, with her. He drove from his family reunion to be reunited with his sweetheart - awww!
Since we spent a few days in this area, we were also able to minister in a nursing home where Pastor Brown holds a service. What a blessing to see how the residents there love him!
Before leaving Portsmouth, Pastor took us to see the Portsmouth Floodwall Murals along the Ohio River. We also learned that this city is the birth place of Roy Rogers, the singing cowboy of the 1940s and 50s.
A special thank you to Tony and Martena Lauro who kept the Swains in their beautiful home in the city and to Dave and Jenny Brown who kept us girls on their farm. We had a wonderful time with all of you and are grateful for all you did for us!
1 comment:
Hey All--
I've enjoyed keeping up with your blog. It's been great to see the incredible summer that you're having. Btw, there is a "Roy Rogers" restaurant in my town. =)
Praying for you!
Brittany
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