By VERNA BROCK
I hope everyone fared well during the weekend rains. We got more than 11 inches of rain at our house, but were very thankful for the relatively warm temps.
Daughter Emma and I braved the inclement weather to shop the early bird sale at the annual Market Days benefit for the Tallahassee Museum. It was fun to see old friends there, while Christmas shopping some favorite vendors. I will admit to being ready to escape the drenching rain for the dry environs of my car.
Once back in the county, I went straight to the Christmas Bazaar at the Wakulla United Methodist Church. Many thanks to the brave souls who came out to shop this annual event. It is always a good way to find handcrafted gifts and ornaments for the holidays. I was tickled pink to win the drawing for this year’s quilt and matching pillows! After donating for years in hopes of acquiring a quilt created with love and dedication, I was completely flabbergasted to hear my name called out.
The congregation celebrated Communion this past Sunday, followed by a delicious holiday dinner on the grounds. We were joined by several members of the Woodville U.M.C., which is also pastored by Pastor Steve Montgomery. The food was bountiful, and the fellowship, precious.
Speaking of the Woodville U.M.C., this coming Sunday is the vaunted Second Sunday Sing. The Church will host a talented musical group at 6 p.m., followed by a yummy supper in the social hall. I tell people this is the best kept secret in Woodville, except it really isn’t a secret! I hope you will join us for a really wonderful evening of great music, food and fellowship.
Prayers are requested for Thelma Watts; Bennie Mott; my friends Kitty and Jim Wollenberger who have lost their only child, Tyler; my dear friend and former colleague Cathy Echeveria, whose beloved husband Jason died unexpectedly 10 days ago; and Jim Lannon.
About this whole college football playoff deal: Ed pointed out to me, if FSU had been chosen to play instead of Alabama, there would have been no SEC team in the running. Kinda makes you go, “Hmmmm.”
Oh, well…it’s just a game, right?
