Local Church Updates
Wisconsin Brethren Gather at Lake Lawn Resort
Brethren from the upper Midwest gathered at the scenic Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin, to hear the president of the United Church of God, Clyde Kilough, speak on the weekly Sabbath during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
Brethren from four church areas—Wisconsin Dells, Oshkosh, Milwaukee and Beloit, Wisconsin, with guests from Chicago, Illinois, and Minneapolis, Minnesota—got together April 15. Mr. Kilough's sermon was titled "The Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod."
The combined Wisconsin church choirs sang "On Eagle's Wings" and "Upon This Rock" accompanied by the ensemble. Randy Schmidt directed the music.
After services, there was a social hour while the dining room was being set up. A catered dinner was later served to those staying for the event. It consisted of roast beef, chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, pasta salad, tossed salad and desserts brought by the brethren. That gave everybody a chance to try other peoples' unleavened creations!
After sunset, a delightful dance took place. The dance lasted until midnight, so some had opted to stay overnight at the Lake Lawn Resort.
The weather was cooperative—sunshine and warm gentle breezes. This was a time of great spiritual and physical refreshing for all who had the fortune to be in such serene surroundings.
Ray and Francine Fabry and all their assistants worked hard in organizing this grand event.