April 22, 2015 - The Golden Harvest Ministries Club met April 20, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church . Joe Anderson brought the meeting to order by calling on Ron Barbee to give the opening prayer. He then recognized our visitors who were Joe Fiedler, Margaret and Gene Casto and Elizabeth Pate. Harold Hanson led us as we sang “He Keeps Me Singing” and “ America the Beautiful.” Alice West played the piano as we sang.
W. A. Moore celebrates his birthday this month and we sang for him. Those having wedding anniversaries this month were Winnie Preston and Danny and Darlene Brown and Dot Bain. We sang Happy Anniversary for them. David Bain asked the blessing on the food and there were many compliments for the cooks.
Linda Anderson, Program Chair, introduced the members of the William Carol Crawford Chapter of the Daughter’s of the Republic of Texas who gave the program. We sang “Deep in the Heart of Texas” before Maggie Casto gave highlights of the beginnings of Texas that is how we gained our independence. She explained that the San Jacinto18 minute war was a factor in establishing independence and how it helped the United States gain territory beyond Texas . Texas is the 28th State gaining independence in 1845. The Daughter’s of the Republic are proud to be Texans and their purpose is to inspire others to learn about our history. Nori Latimer and Ruby Switzer are also Daughter’s of the Republic.
Minutes of the last meeting were read. Betty Green gave the treasures report. Joe Anderson thanked the volunteers who help in the kitchen. Alice West reported that the trip to Branson was good even though it rained most of the time. Ann Forbes went over the list of Prayer needs. Helen Collard led us in closing prayer remembering those on the prayer list.
Submitted by Ellen Manning
