Tag Archives: faithful members of our community

The Country I Grew Up In

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I miss the country I grew up in. I went to elementary school in a tiny Midwest town called Hamilton. Mrs. Ferris sat down on the piano bench after lunch and taught us every word of the Star Spangled Banner … Continue reading →

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Well Done My Dear Ruth

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Myrna Folkert

Once in a lifetime, does someone get to befriend a person as delightful as Ruth Van Heukelom. My dear “Mom Ruth” was not only a best friend, but a prayer warrior, a spiritual mentor, a confidant, and a mother figure … Continue reading →

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Mr. Scott

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

He shared with our entire congregation tonight. “You identify yourself with what you do, and when you can’t do that anymore, you feel like you aren’t anything.” So true. Been there. It took me a couple years after I was … Continue reading →

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The “1912” Model was a great Model of Life for Us

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

It was my husband’s Grandpa Folkert’s birthday today. If he would have lived a few more years, he would have been 103. Grandpa Julius was always a jolly hard-working man. He knew the secret of contentment. He lived to be … Continue reading →

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