Our congregation is very good about recognizing those who serve in the military, most likely because our Associate Pastor, Ray Ayers, is himself a soldier, serving as a chaplain in the Reserves. Today those who have served or are currently serving were asked to wear their uniforms to church. They were recognized before the services, and during a special coffee hour. At the coffee hour, Pastor Ayers grouped those in attendance (by no means all of those serving!) for a picture.
Ethan is right there, up in front; Pastor Ayers is in the back to the left. A couple of the other men are friends of ours. I am ashamed to say that, although we attend the same church and often exchange hellos, I don't the names of some of the rest. But I am honored to know them all.
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I don't know if you saw my comment from a week or two ago on the post where you mention Harvard Dairy Days. My parents go to church with you. They've only been going there for about a year. I grew up in Crystal Lake and went to church and school at Immanuel. We played sports against the LCMS school there. I currently live in Idaho. Pastor Ayres attended the church we go to now before he was a pastor (we didn't live here yet). I went to college with 'Ewe', and that is how I found your blog. I mentioned you to my mom - she'll try to find you at church. :)
Yes, I did! I tried to e-mail you, but couldn't find an address. Good to "meet" you!
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