We pulled down a country road with a small bridge around 9 am for church. Just as the GPS stated the name of the address was the J&K Barn, we pulled in to see the J&K Barn! Brian talked to the Branch President who explained that the branch does meet here, has about 25 members, and today will be inundated with about 47 visitors (mostly his family). Two big dogs also greeted Brian and the kids. The little boys quickly got dressed to sit on the steps of the church (i.e. to play with the dogs). Longtime members described the building over the years as being used as a dance hall with weapons hanging on the walls. Today, there are 5 main rooms that function as the primary, RS room, SS/YM room, YW room, and the chapel/priesthood room. It was SMALL! The size of the entire building was smaller than our cultural hall. Fast and testimony meeting was spiritually uplifting as was the rest of the day. And, a member, Sis. (Paas) White came up to us to ask us if we knew anyone from Westminster. After talking for a while, the Secrist name came up for discussion. No matter where you travel to, someone is bound to know another someone. It is amazing how our friendships are boundless.
Next stop was Springfield, IL to Brian’s aunt and uncle’s home for dinner around 6 pm. Many more fields of corn and the extra large Mississippi were all seen before the taco salad for dinner. After dinner, we ventured off to a fireworks show in the town park.
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