Lancaster UMC: The one potluck where enough food was sent home to feed my parents and me for 2 days. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Joan Brown’s home, Paris IL: Esther Circle:  Cozy early evening dinner, despite the pouring down rain.

Bloomington Normal UMC:  Old friends from my childhood.  Pastor Bert McIntosh and Elizabeth, along with daughter Jenny who babysat me when I was 3.

UMW dinner at Annual Conference. Carolyn Yockey (to the left) is my itineration scheduler. Great praise sent her way for such a fantastic schedule.

Bloomington Grace UMC:  Rev. Vaugn and Lori Hoffman (to my right) I’ve known since my MIP years in Japan (25 years ago).  None of us have changed. (Ha, ha)

Paris UMC, Esther Circle:  Lovely luncheon and relaxing Q & A time

Bridgeport UMC:  Nice turn-out!

Pastor Wes Wilkey, Champaign Faith UMC:  I haven’t seen Wes since he was fresh out of seminary, 32 years ago, when he was the leader of our district youth mission trip to D.C.

Champaign First UMC:  Time with the kids, making Ping An fans.

Champaign First UMC:  Final craft products were innovative and creative.  Thanks to those who led us in our handcraft venture.

Champaign First UMC:  A large crowd of adults gathered for food and to hear about China.  Quick photo op before everyone dispersed.

Gilman / Ashkum UMC members:  Amazing potluck!  (Thank you for the homemade BBQ pork and fresh apple cake, whoever it was.)

Troy UMC: After 3 worship services, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., I’m still standing!

Carlyle UMC: Great questions; wonderful cookies and sherbert punch.