A true Tallowood icon is being honored Sunday night. Barbara Justman, or “Barbara J.” as everyone calls her, is retiring as director of Tallowood’s food services. It is where she has been involved in the preparation of untold thousands of meals for the past 35 years. Her retirement is effective January 15 and she will [...]
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Barbara J retiring
Posted in Pastoral, Recreation on January 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Someone who is watching over us…
Posted in Education, Pastoral on December 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There are many people who work hard ensuring everything at Tallowood goes smoothly but their effort is mostly unseen. Craig Williams is one of those people. For the last 10 years, Williams has served as Tallowood’s security coordinator. In this role he is responsible for all security matters and ensuring that people are safe and secure while attending [...]
Nativities a year-round highlight for members and guests
Posted in Music, Pastoral on December 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
When Gerald Ray bought the first nativity set of his collection in 1974, he didn’t realize what he was getting into. Today, the collection that Ray and his late wife, Trevelyn, accumulated, numbers at 332. Many of the nativities are on display at Tallowood in five cases located in the enclosed hallway by the chapel. [...]
Great Questions children ask about God, continued…
Posted in Pastoral on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Recently Pastor Duane Brooks began working his way through a growing list of great questions children are asking about God. It’s part of the “Great Defenders” program, in which young people are learning ways to discuss their faith with friends. Naturally, they will have questions. The question Dr. Brooks addresses today is “Is there any difference [...]
Decorating gingerbread houses and reducing debt…
Posted in Music, Pastoral on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s an opportunity to show off your creative skills, and fun for the entire family: A gingerbread house decorating contest. A supply of plain, unadorned gingerbread houses will be arriving at the church on December 1. You can sign up with Jan Smith, at extension 8151, and she will reserve one for you and your [...]
