I arrived at Little Portion Thursday having stopped to pick up equipment from our new friends at DB Productions in Rogers, Arkansas. There was much excitement to be found at LP as the preparations for the 25th anniversary gathering were in full swing when I arrived. Friday night John Michael played a concert in town at the First Assembly of God for gathering attendees and the local populace. Saturday, the main day of the gathering, included morning prayer, teaching, a groundbreaking and blessing for the new Chapel & Common Center, a presentation from the architects about the new building, music from members of the Shepherds Field community, a Vigil Mass including the baptism of little Juan Pablo born just this past Tuesday, and finally a dinner featuring Little Portion pasture raised chicken.
I am truly grateful to have been invited. I see BSCD members here and there across the country but never so many all in one place! It was a joyful, if busy weekend for me. In addition to all of the BSC/BSCD members and friends who showed so much hospitality this weekend I have to publicly thank the Shepherdsfield members who gave everyone so much help, including me. I came out into the dark after dinner to find that the young men of Shepherdsfield had carefully packed up all the audio equipment that we’d setup for Mass and condensed it all into one neat pile. No gesture could have meant more to me at that moment as I was near dead on my feet. I have not located a web site for Shepherdsfield but if I do I will post a link here. I would love to thank everyone who touched me this weekend by name but if I do it will take forever and I’ll end up leaving someone out. So, thank you all!
I am truly grateful to have been invited. I see BSCD members here and there across the country but never so many all in one place! It was a joyful, if busy weekend for me. In addition to all of the BSC/BSCD members and friends who showed so much hospitality this weekend I have to publicly thank the Shepherdsfield members who gave everyone so much help, including me. I came out into the dark after dinner to find that the young men of Shepherdsfield had carefully packed up all the audio equipment that we’d setup for Mass and condensed it all into one neat pile. No gesture could have meant more to me at that moment as I was near dead on my feet. I have not located a web site for Shepherdsfield but if I do I will post a link here. I would love to thank everyone who touched me this weekend by name but if I do it will take forever and I’ll end up leaving someone out. So, thank you all!
Debbie Ballard BSCD pointed out this flower growing in the rubble from the fire.
Richard Ims BSC giving the kids a ride at Little Portion.
BSC & BSCD Kids performing Walk With Jesus from Monk Rock for John Michael.
Our concert hosts at Berryville First Assembly of God Keith & Carol Butler with John Michael & Viola Talbot.
Benedict Don’t Call Me Benny the 17th
Sister Mary Catherine BSC sharing the story of the fire with the children.
Sharon Pratka & Father Brian preparing the outdoor sanctuary for Mass.