The transcript of Rev. Wells’ sermon is found at lakewooducc.org/2017/11/19/sermon-thanksgiving-sunday-11-19-17/.

photos: Yoko Nogami

Yesterday, Rhonda Lay and Penny Hammond joined Lakewood United Church of Christ.

panorama of congregation during new member liturgy

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After sandbagging all the doors that leak in heavy rains, taking off the roadsign letters, moving plants and nursery gear indoors, and arranging interior to prevent damage, the hearty crew pauses for a selfie: (L to R above) Hilton Jones, Bill Lindsay, Yoko Nogami, Rev. Wells, Gary Long, Victoria Long, and Bill Parsons.

Just filled 10 sandbags for the church at Azalea Park in the middle of the day in the rain. No waiting! (tweeted 12:05 PM – 6 Sep 2017 from St Petersburg, FL by Rev. Kim Wells)