Talks in Church - Aug. 13th, 2017

 Sunday August 13th we spoke in the Alameda Third ward - kind of our mission farewell.  Bishop McCurdy had this plaque made for the church hall - we will get it when we return.

 Not a very good picture - funny thing - we have the same clothes on!

 Dave Dillon joined the church in Carbondale, Ill - he was a student of Harold's at SIU - and was impressed with the gospel because of Harold's example.

It was nice to catch up with Dave and Shereen - they want to serve a senior mission also - both attorneys - I'm sure the Lord can use their talents.

Eloise and Heidi Scott brought paper goods and a watermelon tray to the open house after church.  Heidi was the RS Pres. in the singles ward we served a Church Service Mission in.

 Mortensens came and had a good time seeing their old friends in the ward

 Kate was Nursery Leader for Lauren and Rachel - their mother was RS Pres and I served as 2nd C - great family.

 Wonderful sisters - many brought yummy food,  and we enjoyed renewing friendships - we feel so much love and support from these wonderful people.

We have a couple of 'group' homes in the ward.  One of the residents gave this to me after Sacrament meeting - I guess he drew it during the meeting - sweet event.