Baobab Blast- part 3

Well, the trilogy ends here. If you weren't able to be a part of Baobab Blast, then I hope that you were at least able to live vicariously through the videos! Special thanks to Elizabeth Taylor for taking many of the photos (the ones that turned out really well? those were hers) featured in our videos. A great big pat on the back to Cindy Atwell who organized this year's Baobab Blast. I think she said it best, however, when she told me that all of the volunteers seemed to be in exactly the spot that best suited their talents. She felt so confident in everyone's abilities that she could macro-manage (real word?) rather than micromanage.

Some insight into how well we at Abiding Love run our VBS? My daughter brought along a friend who had already been at one VBS the week before AND was attending another VBS during the daytime the same week as our own Baobab Blast. So- needless to say- she's become something of an expert in these matters! She declared that this was her very favorite- two years in a row!!!

Anyhow- kudos to another fantastic Vacation Bible School! Enjoy the final installment of Baobab Blast 2010!

Baobab Blast Part 2

Wow! What a great time we're having and what an overwhelming response to our first day of Baobab Blast! Judging by the number of times Day 1 has been viewed, it has become one of the most popular videos we've had on the videoblog! So, by (presumed) popular demand, I give you more: Baobab Blast!!!

Three Points with Pastor Lynnae

Mission work is an important part of every church. Reaching out to spread The Word and helping others is important to our own wellness, not just that of others. Pastor Lynnae reflects on its importance within the Abiding Love community as well her favorite mission work.

Baobab Blast! VBS 2010

The Baobab Tree. This massive tree, found primarily in Africa and Madagascar, is an apropos symbol for Vacation Bible School in Abiding Love's 30th year. It is a thick, durable and long-lived tree. It stores life giving water in its trunk to nourish during difficult times. For those who are resourceful, virtually every part of it is useful: its leaves can be eaten or made into soup, its fruit is reputedly richer in vitamin C than oranges, its pulp mixed into porridges, the seeds often utilized as a soup thickener. On occasion, its huge trunk is even hollowed out and utilized for shelter!

Just as this fabled tree is sustains and nourishes, so to do our outreach and education programs. The most popular of which (or at least, so it seems to me) is Vacation Bible School. Come and join us if you will- take a peek at what is happening at "Baobab Blast"

Chili Cook Off 2010

A great time was had at the 2010 version of Abiding Love's Chili Cook Off. Although the attendance was down, the spirits were not and a festive atmosphere ruled the evening! Thanks to the Sr High youth for organizing the event and a special appreciation goes to Jared Clarkson for dropping some tunes as our DJ. We also appreciate our judges, Heath Haddock, Joel Lehman, and Pastor Lynnae, for their difficult deliberations determining the 2010 Chili Champion!

Pastor Fetter- The Interview- Final Chapter

Reflecting on family, his legacy and -the goatee???


Forty years of serving God. Serving his community. Serving us. Thank you, Pastor Fetter. You'll always be a "Fisher of Men", but I'm glad that you'll now have the opportunity to be a "Fisher of Trout and Bass." You've earned it. You have been a moral beacon and a role model for so many, for so long. You are loved.

Pastor Fetter- The Interview- Part 2

In Part 2 of the interview, Pastor Fetter reflects upon his evolution as a church leader, from his role as Pastor/Secretary/Fireman (yes,firefighter) at his first church to his role in opening a mission church and the leap of faith that was required. And what sort of advice would he give to the 1970 version of David Fetter?