“My” church loves me :)

So we now have “elder action figures” though I don’t think Mattel has recognized them yet! The pics here are of the amazing cake that Claudia, Pennie, Teri and their “team” put together for our open house. I’ve never seen anything like it. It was HUGE and unbelievable. The whole day was over the top with 624 present for our service that morning and great story telling and sharing throughout the afternoon. We’re just getting started! All the glory goes to God not to us. We are blessed to live in His light.

The picture at the top is “action” elder Tom the Tennessee fan body slamming my action figure! Too bad he didn’t get the rest of the scene when I melted his figure with my 12 national championship rings reflecting the sun! :)

Have a grand day!

















Notice the amazing details: The pictures in the windows are actual pictures of “our children” looking out. The roof line was clearly defined, even the island and parking lot strips were right in line.












This picture gives you an idea of the enormity of the cake. It weighed over 200 pounds. Also, left to right: Pennie, Claudi and Teri. Of course there’s Gower next to her trying to take some of the credit :)!












Here are the elders and me out front of the building: Right to left - Steve Baker, Carl Harper, Tom Campbell, me, Monte Betz and Bud Burgess.












Monte and me in “happier times”. Apparently before Tom tried to pick a fight with me :).











Side and back views












Just huge!