Tropical Storm Alberto dampened the weather, but not the spirits, at the annual Tampa Bay Family Weekend, June 10 and 11.

On the Sabbath, 266 brethren gathered for services in Largo, Florida, where David Myers, pastor of the Akron and Youngstown, Ohio, congregations, was the guest speaker. After a potluck meal provided by the St. Petersburg and Tampa congregations, Mr. Myers also delivered a thought-provoking Bible study comparing Satan's methods of attack to those of the world's most deadly snakes.

After sundown, brethren kicked up their spurs at a Western-themed dance.

On Sunday, high surf and cool breezes encouraged warm fellowship among the 153 people who enjoyed the cookout and beach party at Fort De Soto Park. Brief showers forced the cancellation of the traditional sand sculpture contest, so the competition is expected to be twice as fierce next year!