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I was born into Trinity. Grandma’s house sat where the Gathering Place is now. We attended church nearly every Sunday. I remember my baptism. It was the day my dad was baptized too. Scouts were a big part of my life. Boy Scouts had the God and Country award – the girl’s nothing. Mom attended many ministerial association meetings setting up a God and Community award for girls. That meant hours of service every week. Much of the Confirmation info was required to know, so I went through Confirmation twice. Choir and MYF were on my agenda. I can’t carry a tune, so Jack Learned (recruiting for choir) suggested I teach Sunday School. I did. I helped with the four-year-olds. Later I taught them by “myself.” Thought I’d teach Kindergarten – taught High School math instead. In the 60s, no MYF work trips. As a teacher, I drove several trips for Trinity. We took the MYF to a reservation in Oklahoma, helping to update their worship areas. I was a hit there as I dipped my bread into the grease pot. The kids – No way! The last trip was to the mountains in 1980. The MYFers showed up at my house to help with the tornado damage. Mine was minimal. They assured me that God was returning my (sponsoring) favor. My life is one of serving. When the summer services were in Gollaher, Ruby convinced me to bring altar flowers weekly. The first looked small on the altar, so they were the width of my car from then on. Being a greeter and or usher wasn’t service enough. I discovered Aurora’s church made prayer shawls. Previously I crocheted 750 Christmas stockings for Trinity. So logically, I began a trek to Aurora every Wednesday morning. Jay Vetter asked me to cook Wednesday night meals several times. Jay retired, and I needed to do more, so when Teresa asked who crocheted – we could be part of a prayer shawl ministry – I asked if we had one! She replied, “Yes,” and “you’re starting it.” It’s the most fulfilling service I’ve done. Giving prayers to those with life changes was needed. Thanks to all who keep me giving through my faith journey.