One of the things that I am thankful for this year is that we had another successful barbecue. While the economy may have set us back a little I saw several things at this year’s event that made me label it a huge success. First, I saw people coming to work. Often times by the end of the day people have faded away leaving the “die hard” few to do the work at the end of the night. This year, when the chairman told us to go home there were more people standing around waiting to work than I can remember in my brief 5 year history at the barbecue.

The next thing I saw was a mixture of young and old, new members and life time members working together to do the different jobs around the church. I was amazed to see people learning new jobs and teaching others how to do the different things. I trained someone on the window for about 10 customers and then she went to the other end of the stand and worked the window for the next 6 hours!

I was also thankful that the cake stand was full of treats! I asked you all to bake and you sure responded. Cindy and that crew were here later than I have ever seen selling off cookies, pies, and cakes. People did not leave here without sweets until late in the day.

Most importantly I am thankful that no was hurt, no one’s feelings were hurt, and that the success of this year’s barbecue will keep up the facilities and go to the mission work of the church.

In this issue of the Tent Peg you will find some photos of the events; they will soon be available on the website and you can always watch the week’s slide show at church. Thanks again for all of your hard work and have a great Thanksgiving.