Unique Hymn Sing Experience by Worship Committee Draws 65 Adults, 8 Children

The Worship Committee has been collecting favorite hymns from those who have been in the Worship Services during the month of August. A portion of those hymns have been written into a very brief history of the Institute that was shared in this morning's service by Suzanne Bristow and Don Weaver, members of the Committee. That special will be surrounded, before and after, by other hymns also chosen by the people.

Although it would be impossible to fit all the hymn choices into a one hour service, we used as many as possible to fill out our worship time. Julie Hoffner was recognized for her 47 years of service on the Worship Service keyboard, having started, she joked, at age two. Pete Mairs birthday was recognized for yesterday and the Weavers 60th Wedding Anniversary was this past Thursday. The Service was followed by the traditional Hot Dog Fellowship and delicious sweets by Joan Maddison.
     
Suzanne Bristow (left) and Don Weaver (right) take us through a brief history of the Institute utilizing choice hymns to highlight the particular event in Institute history.

Above is a wide angle shot of the closing worship service with closing gavel ceremony. The food and refreshment area is on the left, most of the people who came to enjoy the experience are in the center, and the Blue Dock is on the right with Chaplain Greg standing at the podium leading the opening and closing sections of the Service.

Just before Billl Schaefer graveled the Season to a close. From left to right -- Don Weaver, Greg Franklin, Julie Hoffner, Suzanne Bristow, and Joan Maddison who presented the bouquet to Julie in recognition of her 47 years as SLI Worship Service Accompanist.