Our breakfast plans were to support the local Walnut Cheese Nook. We made last - minute plans to go pick up our food rather than show up. It was good we did--they are a busy place and there would not have been room for us. Their breakfast sandwiches and wraps were very tasty and Conrad told us their donuts were amazing as well, so we added that to our breakfast menu.
Following breakfast we had a little bit of musical organ history and some instrument demos with Conrad.
After shooting a group photo we headed out for a local tour.
We visited Mccullochs Mills, where Conrad was voted in as President of their Historical Society and became the owner of an abandoned church and school house. The church has not had anyone inside it for about 15 years and has not held any services for the last 56 years.
We took the opportunity to prophetically sing on of our songs, "O Lord, please light the fire that once burned bright and clear..." as well as a song from last year's M.A.T. Program "Bless the Lord." We are trusting that God will bring new life to this place through the work and vision of Conrad.
The cemetery with Revolutionary War vets buried in it.
Dusty pews, songbooks from the 1800's
And an old piano that still can be played.
Our evening program was at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church. They were an exciting audience to minister to and were positive and encouraging in their feedback.
They set out a huge spread of food for us afterwards and we got to meet many of them in attendance.
Pastor Steve from another local Mennonite Church spending time explaining his career -- teaching masonry skills to high school students --
And taking time to pray with some students.
A speed checkers game...
And what we are learning about "Potter County weather" -- some days, they have all four seasons in the same day we were told.
Students morale and spirits are running high and we are having an incredible tour so far -- thanks for all your prayers!
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