Gideons' Pastors Banquet 2014

Pastor Matt, Joey, and Pastor Brent

 Last night we enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Pastors Banquet that is put on by our local Gideon ministry. The Gideon ministry was founded to share God's Word in local communities and around the world as well. The Gideons in our area host a Pastors Banquet every September. This was our third year attending. We enjoyed both the meal and the time with other families in ministry.

 Another blessing of the evening is that, for the past two years, childcare has also been provided so we could all attend. Thanks to Joey, a Gideon who is a member and deacon at FMBC, and the Gideons for providing childcare as a part of this event! The girls enjoyed the meal as much as we did (fried chicken, roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, salad , cake And pie-YUM!!). The big girls enjoyed playing and watching Veggie Tales too. Bethany also did great. Thank you Josh and Taylor for keeping the little ones so their Moms and Dads could be a part of the meal and program! You all were a blessing to us.

We also had a program and speakers that encouraged us as well. Two of my favorite things during the evening were hearing the entire room singing hymns of the faith together. Let me tell you it was wonderful to hear all these godly men and women singing praises to the LORD together! Also, it was a great blessing and encouragement to hear the Gideons pray for each of the pastors and families present there.

One of our speakers at the event

 We enjoyed seeing several friends in ministry from around the area too.

Brent, Joey, Cadet Walker and Matt at the banquet

 Here are Brent, Joey, Cadet Walker and Matt with the youngest two attendees last night.

Thank you to our area Gideons for all you do to share God's Word here and around the world. Thank you also for such a great and encouraging event you hold for pastors and their families each year!