Author: Ron Baker

I’m sitting in our church, awaiting shoes boxes!

Yes, we are the local collection point for “Operation Christmas Child”.  For this week the church building will be open both morning and afternoon.  I’ve volunteered to be here (since I would be here most of the time anyways) — although anyone who wants to spell me off is welcome!

Today we got in over 100 shoe boxes, most of them from one church.  The processing centre in Calgary has also been in contact with us.  Things are going along well and I hope to see a few hundred more shoe boxes by Friday.

Once the shoe boxes arrive, we tally and record them.  Then we place them in larger cardboard boxes.  From there they are forwarded to our local bus station.  The bus system then carries them to Calgary, but arrangement with Samaritan’s Purse.

Great idea!  Great opportunity!

Outlook, Saskatchewan was the sight of the first invitational regional Bible quiz of the year.  Our church had three teams entered.  As I understand it, everyone got a chance to answer a question!! 

Kindersley 3 answered questions and experienced great opportunities.  They come back with a new appreciation for what they still can accomplish. 

Kindersley 2 fared a little better in their division.  Their future is bright. 

Our Kindersley 1 team did very well, taking the championship in their division.

Congratulations to all!!

What happens when a door is left open?

In the middle of winter the warmth of summer invades the outdoors.  Heat escapes and the equilibrium of temperature soon cools down the house!  In our current energy crisis (OK, the price of gas continues to scare me!) this loss of BTU’s in not good!

Today we ventured to Atasha’s mobile home.  There we place plastic on windows and weatherstripping around doors.  The usual “five minute” job was more like five hours.  In the end there were very few cracks for air to escape.  The doors closed firmly and heat vents were regulated.

For a guy like me who spends a lot of time at a desk, out for coffee, or just thinking this was a pleasant diversion.  “Hands on” does not mean disengaging the mind.  But it does mean making the mind work my hands!

On another note, Wayne Gibson was over tonight and we discussed his CD we are working on.  Maybe a sampler in the next few months?  Never overpromise — so forget I mentioned that (but check back in a few months!).

Check this place out!!  Blue Mountain Outdoor Adventure Centre.  Just outside North Battleford. 

Our Regional Pastors Network met together and tried out the zip line.  Below are the pastors.

Now, for those of you who recognize some of us — who is this daredevil tyring out the zip line?