COMMUNITY GATHERING

Wow! What blessings. What fun. Folks from Houston, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Aledo, Crowley, Irving, Austin and Bedford gathered at Caddo Lake State Park. Singing, Praising, Encouraging, learning fun ways to share the Word of God with others. This intergenerational weekend was a great adventure.

Some skits were prepared in advance. Others came forth when a few folks got their heads together. Personally, when Goliath (Mike Holt, with red beard and hair, garbage can lid and broom stick in hand ) was slain by 3' tall David (Cody A. from Aledo), I was thrilled. Michael's 6'3" frame filled up the room. And when that giant fell, he really fell!

Dana Glaze made up a great narration of King Darius's delimma on the spot. David G. (King Darius) really struggled over the plight of poor Daniel (Jeff H}.

Bob Bull was a wonderful counselor for the boys in the lodge. His canoe (imported all the way from Aledo to the shores of Caddo) was a hit with all. We especially enjoyed the watermelons he packed in that canoe as he hauled it in the back of his pickup truck. And we are really thankful he brought his guitar along. Together with Mike Holt at keyboard, they led us in lots of choruses of lively and prayerful songs.

This interchurch intergenerational gathering included folks ranging from age 6 to senior citizens, and from Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic and Lutheran home churches .

We toured the bayous of Caddo with guide Dan Lomax, passing between Spanish moss draped 1600 to 2000 year old cypress trees. Passing only a few feet from the entrances to beavers dens, we saw blue herring, cranes, ducks, and other wild life .

Will Howard and fellow artists Scott E., Ashley E., Stephen A, Cody A., Robert G., Aragorn W., Abraham and Jeff H. showed us some of their interpretations of God's community and Word. Bruce Cates, Kelly Perry and Mary Hexoc taught us about Moses. Cindy Wagley, Mike Holt and Anna Cheatwood showed us the differences between various kinds of LOVE. Melanie Clark helped with logistics and registration . Will Howard and Bob Bull were nature trail leaders.