The Start of Our Trip

Well, we are on our way. We left our place at about 11:15 AM Saturday morning and said our goodbyes to Grandpa and Grandma Jost and the Fehrs.

Our first stop was a rural church in a place called Kelstern in Saskatchewan (actually, the only building in Kelstern is the church) We arrived at about 5:30 PM where they had a hot meal ready for us. We were able to visit with some ‘long lost cousins’ (actually third cousins on my dad’s side) and some other great people Saturday evening. We also set up the sound system in the evening.

On Sunday morning we led the church in some Sunday school songs from 10:00-11:00 and from 11:15-12:15 we did our concert. The church was pretty full.

On Sunday evening the Pouteaux family invited us for supper (they live about 2 miles from the church). They served one of the most incredible meals I have ever seen prepared by one lady! I think there were 16+ DIFFERENT dishes on the table! Including baked turkey, ham, 3 kinds of potato dishes, salads, buns, etc! Plus 3 DIFFERENT kinds of pie for dessert. They were such a great family to visit with. They had 5 kids aged 15-2 yrs.

This first stop was such a blessing. Everyone in the church was so friendly and encouraging.

The only drawback right now is that ever since Friday I lost my voice. It has been so frustrating the last two days trying to talk to people and answer their questions when I have hardly any voice! I think it is starting to come back now though. Fortunately I am only the bass player in concert.

Well, next stop Regina…

(pictured is the Kelstern Church)