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 We had a relaxing start to our day -- something that felt needed after 3 programs in about 24 hours. We spent the morning relaxing at Naumburg Mennonite Church enjoying the outdoor weather and some games and activities. Around 11:30, we headed to Brookside Senior Living Community for a program at 1:00 and then a Solar Eclipse Party with them. After that was over, we came back to Naumburg for more recreation, a 6:00 pm supper and then off to our hosts for another night of sleep. We'll let pictures tell the story.

Naumburg Mennonite Church indoors

and the outdoor view. 

Beautiful weather for recreation


our a rousing game of Quem and Schmeck!

Basketball with the students from the school beside Naumburg Mennonite Church.

An impromptu performance...

Lunches from our hosts

We arrived at Brookside and discovered we were doing our program outdoors!

Our incredibly talented sound techs. 

Wait, this looks like a brand-new band from what we are used to!

Here we go!

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"

Zach and Natalie sharing EMS experiences with our audience.

Here comes the eclipse!

"Saturn Rings, Starburst, Moons Over My Hammy sandwiches, Milky Ways, and many more eclipse themed snacks that were a part of our solar eclipse party.

Our courtyard where we sang and watched the eclipse.

Totality!

Not everyone was sure about the eclipse -- two elderly ladies were making their way indoors when it got dark and were concerned it was about to rain. After persuasion and explaining that the light would return, they were finally convinced to take their seats again and were amazed when sunlight returned. 




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