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Evergreen Outreach

By Charlene M. Jett
What a great Fourth of July celebration – warm, sunny and delightful companionship. The leaders of EO pulled off another good show. We missed FAYCO and FCH Long Term Care, but we really enjoyed welcoming Mr. Orger, who was with us for the first time.

It was great to see Karen Redfern, Mary Crawford and Sharon Carter, too. I can feel Gene Cannon smiling down on us as we “cut loose.” Ruth Ann Scott prepared the cookies, drinks and the party began.
While Randy played the piano, we sang our Welcome and Outreach songs.
Then, the  Rev. Joe Lawson spoke about his recent adventure in the Middle East, where he was visiting his daughter and grandson.
Now, this little boy, made some mistakes and was playing in some water, and apparently Joe had to get very wet to solve the problem. Joe said this was like Jesus, who rescues us from trouble just when we begin to realize we are in trouble, or sometimes even before we realize it. Jesus wants us to stay close to Him for a very long time … like all eternity. He referenced the 23rd Psalm, and we should pray it daily, so we will stay in His arms forever.
Judy Varga and Randy Schukar took the stage and started our fine entertainment.
Let me describe some detail of how these performers were dressed: bright red T-shirts with flags and USA in blue and white, Judy with a flashing red lights necklace and a Statue of Liberty crown, and Randy with a great shiny Uncle Sam top hat and bead tie. Dressed for the show.   
Judy started with a solo of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and we all got to sing along. Randy sang a couple of his fine country western songs.
Jeannie Schlict passed out little ribboned signs for us to wave as we marched around Wesley Hall several times to “It’s a Grand Old Flag.”
Judy reminisced about a visit she had to a Communist country (Hungary), and that may be why she poured so much emotion into her performance. She did no take to Communism one bit.
One of my favorite songs was “Walkin’ after Midnight,” by Patsy Cline. Another was Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Both of these songs amplify the freedom we have in the USA. Randy sang “Elvira,” and made us all miss Brenda. Then he sang “The Gambler,” which instructs us on how to learn to play it right.
Acting was part of her performance when Judy sang “Sweet Dreams.” She put fake moves on Randy, like setting on his bony knees, while bemoaning the loss of her lover in the song. Such a cutup.
There was too much generosity, kindness, love and fun for me to keep track of the rest of it all. They closed with “God Bless America” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” What a strong, patriotic performance by great, God-fearing people.
At the pinochle table composed of Richard/ Rosamund and Mary/Susan, everyone won a game.
Remember and put us on your calendar for the first Monday of every month, we would love to see more friends join us. God bless.
 

Randy Schukar & Judy Varga

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