~by Jean Borgeson
UMC announcements – Pastor Paul relayed the grateful thanks from the staff at the Greene County School for the delivery of the backpacks the congregation had collected and filled with school supplies. Also, a reminder to the students in the congregation to bring their backpacks to church on Sunday, August 25, to be blessed.
Rippey choir will have their first practice of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 7 pm. New singers are always welcome! There are no auditions required!
Sunday, Sept. 1, will be the dedication of Sunday School teachers. A call is out for volunteers to teach third and fourth graders, as well as people to substitute when the only teacher may need to be gone.
Cousins meet – Jean Borgeson met her sister and husband, Dean and Elayne Bice of Johnston, at the Whistling Donkey in Woodward on Saturday, Aug. 17. They were joined by their cousins Joni Siglin and her daughter Tracy DeLong. They enjoyed eating outside and catching up with family news. The last time they were together was at the funeral of their husband, dad and cousin, Bill, a year ago. It was kind of bittersweet, but the laughter prevailed.
Student send-off – Sunday evening Jean Borgeson joined family members at the home of Alan and Sarah Borgeson to wish the students in the group good luck as the three, Kane and Kale Borgeson as well as Jenna Beyers, start another chapter in their lives.
Jean is always amazed how fast time has gone by, when I watch all the grandchildren and their friends go off to school. Kane and Kale’s other grandparents, Al and Ann Frederick, were there also, to wish them well. When Jean left, Kane and Grandpa Al were playing an exciting game of cards before he left for Sheldon to continue his studies.
