As a thank you gesture for hosting the retirement reception, Candy invited the Living Stones to dinner. How nice is that? The cooks, the decorators, the kitchen managers, and the servers all gathered at Taco Joint for a good time. (Evelyn’s picture) Before we arrived, Candy had prepared for the party with balloons decorating the […]
The Living Stones wanted the retirement reception for Candy to have the feel of a “proper” reception. With this in mind, we decided to walk around with the hors d’oeuvres on trays and serve them to the guests. Each member of the class donned black aprons over their black pants and white or black tops. With […]
The Living Stones Bible Fellowship Class was honored to be asked to host a church-wide reception for Candy Smith our Learn Pastor who is retiring. Every member of the class wanted to be involved with the reception. Their willing spirit and dedication was amazing. I am so proud to be part of this group of […]
Times have changed. While combing through pictures related to the upcoming 150th Anniversary of First Baptist Church Richardson, I came across a couple of pictures that caught my attention. Consider this – This is the Dorcus Class from First Baptist Church Richardson. (Or was it called Mount Calvary at that time?) I am not sure […]
I am embarrassed to write this true confession. While serving dinner at Mercy Street I said out loud, “I don’t know if I have anything new to blog about our trip to Mercy Street this month.” For shame! Do NOT get me wrong. I love writing about Mercy Street – the faith based ministry that […]
It had been a while, but the Living Stones and the Albers Bible Fellowship Classes from First Baptist Church Richardson returned to Buckner International to sort shoes. It was good to be back. The big news of the day was… Drum roll please…. We picked up forty-three boxes of shoes (that would be 693 pairs […]
You have probably heard of the Ronald McDonald Houses. Families of critically ill children are provided a home-away-from-home while while their children are receiving medical treatment. Okay, that is nice. No, it is wonderful! I am here to tell you that the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas, Texas is fantastic, and it is all made […]
Without a doubt a highlight of each Christmas season is the Living Stones Christmas Party. Lauren is a major part of our party – a reason to gather. You see – Lauren is an angel to children in the CPS (Child Protective Services) system. She is a caseworker – yes, one of the overworked and […]
Recently I read something I really liked. “If Plan A doesn’t work, remember there are 25 other letters of the alphabet.” Today was that kind of day. Plan A – For sometime, the Albers Men’s Class and the Living Stones Bible Study Fellowship of First Baptist Church Richardson had been planning and preparing to furnish […]
A few of the middle school children who are associated with Mercy Street in West Dallas went above and beyond this summer. Theu participated in a book study and earned a day and an evening of fun in Big D. For starters, these 9 students were treated to a limo ride through downtown Dallas. It […]
