Well, It appears that my description of Ann's cherry cobbler wasn't quite enough. So, she made some and then they sent me pictures of it. They said it tasted great, but I'd have to settle for the picture. I assume that means the cobbler didn't last until the morning. I knew I should have eaten more of it at the reunion. Next year we do desserts first. 
The Lester Family Reunion was held at the Providence UMC picnic pavilion again this year. They also graciously invited Joanne and me to join them for lunch. To say that the food was good would be a gross understatement. Joanne and I had to go to a District function that evening where there would be a meal. Neither of us had any doubt where the better food was showing up, so we took full advantage of the Lester Family's bountiful generosity.
It was a great time of seeing family and friends again. You could tell everyone was having a good time.
We couldn't have asked for a better day. It was sunny and warm, not too hot. The new ceiling fans in the pavilion gave us just the right amount of breeze. It was one of those nice days to be in the country.
Carl Wayne and Doris Adams say, "See y'all next year!"
I received the following pictures from Ann's daughter. She wanted me to see that Ann has her adventurous side with a measure of daring thrown in, too. She had come home to find her mother atop a ladder in the cherry tree picking cherries. Apparently she's been doing this for quite a number of years. 
Please keep in mind that that spry individual up in that tree is 81 years young.
I'm not sure this is OSHA approved. But, I can tell you that Ann puts those cherries to good use, really good cobbler. 
The problem was that I couldn't pick out a favorite, so I just used them all. I have some of the best looking grandchildren around and I'm not too shy to want to show them off to you.
Fred and Theresa's grandsons joined us at Providence, so I got to use my children's message. I had plastic Easter eggs made to look like sheep with candy inside for both of them. We had quite a few left over and Joanne claimed them since they were filled with Hershey chocolate Kisses, her favorite.
As Brian does every Sunday, he read the scripture for us. If I could only have him at each service to do that for me.
Breakfast was great, we had a great time fellowshipping together.
Unfortunately, the cooks made it out of the kitchen just in time to get the last of all the food they had prepared. 
I enjoyed my first breakfast since Ash Wednesday. I gave up breakfast and lunch for Lent. I really missed my ham and eggs.
Easter Sunrise Service at St. Andrews started at 7 in the morning. Next year I may suggest a coffee pot in the sanctuary.
The choir sang twice during the service. The second time was to close the service.
Daniel Nuchols has been playing for the choir and did a great job.
Joanne got drafted to sing. I ordered an accompaniment CD and informed that she would be singing on Easter. The song is titled the "Easter Song" and she nailed it. 
Easter Sunday is the only Sunday of the year that I need to have two sermons prepared. Since there are folks from Republican Grove and providence who will attend the Sunrise Service and then return to their churches for their Easter service at their regular time.
We had members from all three churches reading parts during the service. There were a total of 16 parts, with the final reading in total darkness. The readings were interspersed with hymns.
The word "tenebrae" comes from the Latin meaning "darkness." In this dramatic service on Good Friday, all of the lights and candles on the altar are gradually extinguished until the room is in complete darkness. At the moment of darkness, a loud noise occurs symbolizing the death of Jesus.
