Things overheard at KBC’s 140 Celebration

“I cannot remember when I’ve enjoyed two days more.   When Andi picked me up at the airport, she said, ‘You can’t stop smiling.’  It was that wonderful.”   (John Hewett)

“I’ve been attending this church for 37 years and everyday it just gets            better and better.”   (Vi Berryman)

“Wow there is a lot of talent around here!”  (A visitor at Monday’s Art fair)

“The orchestra filled the room and started the service gloriously.”  (Anyone with ears)

“That was so cool!”  (A minister, after seeing Erica Mote and Don Willis exchange the old and new Bible)

“That’s some good chicken!”  (me)

“The Chief gets all the complaints and few words of thanks.”  (Dave             Doctor, the chief of Police assistant, upon getting the word that we were recognizing his boss)

“We love you Daniel and Jake!”  (the congregation to our two new   baptismal candidates)

“What a cool church!”  (a walker who happened by the concert last night)

“Thank you for making us feel welcome.”  (Ron Hodges, a Meacham Park resident)

“The Forbi clan have done it again!”  (me)

“I saw 2 women dancing – I thought Baptists don’t dance.” (a passerby on Woodlawn)

“Bad baseball games make for good conversation.”  (anyone at the game)

“Hey Boo Boo.” (Kim Massie to Eric O’Neil who was thrilled to play the drums for her.)

“I’m out of my element.”  (Susan Slaughter as she prepared to play the blues… certainly didn’t sound that way!)

“Keep your hand on that plow and hold on!”  (Cecelia)

Amen, and Amen.