Faith Family and Fellowship

 

The Big Country Celebration

was a HUGE 

Success!!

the little church on the prairie

had a birthday

and they came from far and wide

to honor and to celebrate!

On this special day 

the little church steeple

shared it's place on the prairie

with the Big Top...

the Lord provided a beautiful summer day...

The Bishop traveled all the way from Sioux Falls

to preside over the service....

Such an auspicious occasion!

This little church...

this Congregation...

has survived through

tornadoes, a devastating fire, 

and tough economic times!

The families that gathered under it's roof

 are a testament of unity,

goodwill,

and FAITH!

It was very heart-warming to be a guest...

to be among them...

pride and love was everywhere you looked.

 This congregation of hard-working

farmers, ranchers

and REAL cowboys

(big and small)!

They all came out to pay

tribute to the little 

Church on the prairie...

after the service 

we all gathered under the big tent

for dinner...

every one brought a dish

and that meant about

a half mile of 

awesome,

delicious,

country cooking!!

My plate could have used some

side bars to hold it all!!

If anyone went home hungry...

well,

 they were a more dedicated

dieter than me!

it was truly a day of 

Faith,

Family,

Fellowship....

and fun....

there were sack races....

and tug of war...

I'm pretty sure it was 

a contest of determination

and this side won...

is it any wonder? -

look at the faces on the lead guy

and the anchor girl!!

All of the kids

(and there were a pile of them)

were having such a great time

just being kids!

Some day they will realize they witnessed 

history and hopefully they'll bring their kids

to this great little church!

  

Because I have a pretty good

idea this little church will be here

for another 125 years....

the little cowboys and cowgirls attending this celebration

are being raised on good wholesome values

and will keep their family traditions going strong!

They will turn into farmers and ranchers

and bronco busters

and always remember 

their faith 

and the church 

that instilled that faith

in them!

Have a great week my friends

and remember

"to have faith".

Lisa