Well, it is hard to believe the year is about to draw to a close. This holiday season I wish that you will find the true meaning of Christmas. Jesus is the reason for the season. Take a moment to pause and be kind to someone. It is small acts of kindness that make the world a better place. Also remember it is the season of miracles.

At the right we have late breaking news. Charles Iager and Carl Mauck were I believe able to solve the mystery on naming everyone in the Confirmation photo so I thought it worth an update and sharing with all you.

I also want to share thanks to generous donations a new cabinet located in the narthex by the administrative assistant’s office door. If you have not browsed the contents please do. It contains a sample of some of the items from our past. The goal is to rotate items in and out of the cabinet, so people get a chance to see all the items we have in the archive and their history.

Many thanks to Cathy Dymek for adding tags to each item.

Gaylord Archival Cabinet set up in November

1956—April 29 Who is Who? Left to Right

Back Row: Patrick Bowels, Randy Riley, Pastor Menter, Charles Iager, and Carl Mauck

Front Row:  George Mitchell, Shirley Craver, Judith Ann Vandergriff, Brenda Lee Wehland, and Maria Hall

 Elsie & Elmer Wessel’s (past long time members) farmhouse at Christmas time. This house was the main farmhouse at what is now Maple lawn South) and is a featured item in the cabinet

Respectfully submitted,

Kerry Griffin

Archivist