Another improvement by Ross and company.

Another improvement by Ross and company.

Prairie Street freshens up room 206

Over the past year, churches have been freshening up their rooms in the retreat center. It is exciting to see the efforts of congregations and individuals create new quilts and paint rooms. With all of the use the building has seen over the past 16+ years, it is well deserved.
The rooms continue to be appreciated and provide a place for retreat and fellowship. During the year, they meet the demands of energetic winter youth retreats and host participants of Exploritas(formerly Elderhostel, but that is another story) from all over the country. Each group finds their expectations exceeded durint there stay.

This is all possible thanks to support of our churches and friends. This ministry provides a place for all to step away and re connect with God the Creator.

(The artist/quilter Marie Troyer capturing her work on camera)

grace&peace

Jason

Energy Savers

I came out of my office today and saw this pile of stuff out by the pavilion, so I thought I should investigate.

In this blurry photo, Ross is feeding insulation in and up in the attic Bob is blowing it into the walls. This is a great way to conserve energy, don't use as much to begin with.

Then I looked closer and found out that this insulation is made up of recycled newspaper. In fact, you can still see some of the words in it. Ross told me it was a collection of short, short stories.

I am amazed at all the little things they do around here to be sustainable and aware of the environment. They do them quietly and because they are the right thing to do. While we are not perfect, it is great to be at a place that works to live in harmony with creation.

grace&peace

Jason