Lovina shares about growing church districts, and family members meet new baby Kylie

It is Monday morning and the temperature is 19 degrees Fahrenheit. The windchill is at 7 degrees, so it feels cold when the door opens. We sure have had our share of cold temperatures. Son-in-law Tim is hoping the lakes will freeze hard so he can take his children Abigail, 8, and Timothy (T.J.), 6, … Continue Reading ››

Lovina’s daily diary for a January Friday

Diary for January 10, 2025

4:40 a.m. Our alarm rings, telling us it’s time to start a new day. Joe only works until 12:30 today, so I don’t have to pack more than some snacks for him and fill his water jug. I make him breakfast, which is the usual … Continue Reading ››

The new year brings a new grandchild and a letter from sister Emma

A brand-new year is here, 2025! May it bring much joy and happiness to you with God’s many blessings.

Rounding out the year with family time

This will be my final column for 2024. I wish each of you a blessed holiday and much love and prayers to all for a wonderful 2025. May God bless you richly and may those with health problems be healed if it’s God’s will. May you put your trust in God to help … Continue Reading ››

A busy week for the Eichers heading into Christmas

On Sunday, we attended church at niece Verena and Melvin’s house. Verena is Joe’s oldest sister MaryAnn and Jake’s daughter. Melvin and Verena have two sons and Lord willing are moving to Goshen, Indiana. We wish them God’s many blessings as they make this move. May they enjoy their new home. Home is … Continue Reading ››