Memorial Day art project

Charles was down in the basement studio this morning, putting gesso on the first batch of ninety-nine light switch and outlet covers. The covers will eventually be painted with rainbow colors and will be sold at the Albert Lea Art Center's booth at the Albert Lea Pride Festival in June.

A stormy night

For the third time, we spent some time in the basement due to the threat of tornados in the area. We are fortunate to have a place where we can wait out the weather with Wesley.

A busy day in Glenville

Our church is that way!

Welcoming the 2026 Patriot Tour riders

167 cycles came along Main Street in Glenville!!

Items of every sort.

A steady stream of customers.

In addition to the Art Center's Church Tour today, there was a lot happening in Glenville. The Nation of Patriots 2026 Patriot Tour began its 17th annual ride across the USA today in Glenville and we saw 160 motorcycles pass by on Main Street. Also taking place this morning was Glenville's annual bulk trash collection. This just happened to take place right across the street from the church and was quite the sight! 

Church Tour 2026

Come and see!

A beautiful morning in Glenville

A friendly smile!

Lots to share!

Belinda greets visitors

The Albert Lea Art Center (Charles is a board member) held its first Church Tour fundraiser today with six churches taking part. We were both present at the Glenville UMC to share with visitors some of what makes our church so wonderful!

Buckets on Broadway

Belinda joined other members of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce at the annual "Buckets on Broadway" fundraiser today in downtown Albert Lea. Charles even lent a hand for a bit! The effort raises money for the July 4th fireworks and this year's effort yielded more than $6,000!

Tidying up the church

 

We spent several hours this morning at the church in Glenville, sprucing things up ahead of the Art Center's Church Tour on May 16. Belinda tackled cleaning the windows in the fellowship hall and kitchen while Charles edged the sidewalks and cleaned out the window wells.

Welcome home!

Wesley was beside himself with joy as Charles returned home today from his trip to Cleveland!