On Thursday August 14, 2008 Charity, Johnny & Rob put together a surprise birthday party for Pastor Deone (the Chapel singles pastor). Normally around this time of the year we have our annual chicken barbecue, almost knowing that Pastor Deone will not be in attendance. Charity, Johnny & Rob recruited Pat(Deone's wife) to help get him to the dinner. He had been in Virginia for a conference.
The chicken barbecue was delicious. Jim and Randy grilled the chicken while Jenny, Sylvia, Terry & Cindy all helped with the other dinner preparations. It was a nice evening of fellowship. After dinner the festivities began. We had some announcements about a missions trip fundraiser, divorce care and welcoming new people to the group. This all led into Sue getting up in the front to say she was blessed to know Pastor Deone for the past 15 years and was blessed to be able to celebrate his 50th birthday with him. At that point, Johnny, Charity, Rob, Ted & Mary Beth all came in with balloons and gifts for Pastor Deone. He was both surprised and blessed. Ted made him open a gift bag full of supplies for people getting old.
Pastor Deone had a good laugh along withthe rest of us.After the gift was opened cake and ice cream was served. It was a wonderful evening of fellowship.
Until next time!
Blessings to you~~~
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