A Short Trip South

Last Saturday morning Rena and I headed for my parents' home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  The seven and a half hour drive began in almost blinding snow but after about forty-five minutes we were on dry roads and enjoyed good weather the rest of the week end.

February 12, 2011 near Coshocton, Ohio

The reason for the trip was to attend a church service Sunday evening at which my youngest brother, Frank, would be ordained as a minister.  Frank is known among reenactors of the American Revolutionary War era as Parson John.  His wife, Carol, portrays Maggie Delaney, Parson John's indentured servant.  A good introduction to their participation in living history is the About Us page of their web site.  This has become their full-time work and ordination adds another dimension to Parson John as historian and minister.

Parson John tells how he came to faith in Christ.

(He used a strange futuristic device to strengthen his voice.)

It was a special evening.  A couple pastors whose ministries helped Frank grow in his faith were there and spoke.  A number of reenactors also attended dressed in 18th Century apparel.  Frank's pastor, Tim Harris, brought an excellent message he prepared for just one person; and, even though it was for Frank, Tim let the rest of us listen. 

My family: Pam, Eric, Dad, Frank, Mom, me, Marvin

The family assembled for a group picture following the service.  Marvin and I look distracted from the picture taking and a bit amused in this shot, but it's the best picture on our camera.  (The picture is honest--no Photoshop hypocrisy here.)

Rena and I returned home to Coshocton on Monday, Valentines Day.