You are cordially invited to attend a
Farmer’s Appreciation Dinner!
Bertha Mae
Wilson, better known as Gramma, grew up on a dairy farm in Texas. Because she did, I grew up hearing stories of
ornery horses that would chase rowdy children into the house and up the stairs. Memories of buckets of oats dumped on a
sibling’s head and a five year old girl driving the car ‘round and ‘round the
barn with echoes of “Bert! When I catch you, yer gonna get it!” lit up my childhood
with imagination. Even now as a grown
woman, I picture those events as if I read them in a colorful children’s
illustrated book.
There’s
something about a farm. From a
city-girl’s outsider perspective, everything goes right and all is well in a
home that is surrounded by land on all sides.
I’m sure that’s not always accurate, but that’s how I imagine it.
In reality,
from what I hear, long dry spells, too much rain, rain at the wrong time and
unexpected cold spells, heat waves, wind and hail keep you watching the
sky. Hard work doesn’t stop knocking no
matter what the heavens answer. No
wonder prayer never really goes out of style.
We know that you have some unique stories to tell. We’d love to hear them.
I don’t know
much about farming, but I know this much - meat isn’t raised in small styrofoam
packages wrapped in plastic, and popcorn doesn’t come from the movies! Someone sacrifices to make that a part of our
comfortable lives. We are thankful. That is why Shepherds Ministries is hosting
the first annual Farmers Appreciation Dinner (the first of many).
You should
know, we don’t just take a bunch of pictures, teach new songs to a choir, bring
in musicians, put up decorations, make a bunch of calls, cook a ton of
delicious food and buy gifts for just anyone. But we’ll do it for Farmers! So bring your
spouse or a family member or two, and come enjoy an evening in your honor. We promise you’ll be glad you came.
When:
Friday evening, January 30th, 2015
Where:
Shepherds Ministries
1805 15th Avenue in Union Grove, WI
Why:
To be appreciated and enjoy a time of fun and fellowship!
What
time: 6:30 p.m. until you get tired of being appreciated
Who we are: Shepherds Ministries is a
not-for-profit organization situated on 92.5 acres of land (57 acres of which
is still being farmed). We are a
college, a residence and a vocational center all designed to promote appropriate
independence for adults with intellectual disabilities. We believe strongly in
the value of community.
How to reserve your spot: Call, Email, Write or Stop on by.
Amy DeBurgh, Director of Volunteers
and Guest Services
1805 15th Ave, Union Grove,
WI. 23182
