[Naomi Ruth Lamb]

Des, those maid outfits were some of the first items to sell. I think Sister Victory is being a bit ambitious but she insists the diet is "getting [her] there." Keep praying, sis.

Everyone, I am sorry that I didn't give the results of the garage sale this year; we have been so busy opening new locations of Naomi's Moist Pie that I neglected to report the proceeds to the church business office within the required 8 hours.

We made over $24,000, which is up $2000 from last year (GLORY to GOD). We are voting on whether to send the funds (after Pastor Ezekiel's tithe) to our Niglet charity or to help repair the pastor's recreation room. Your vote matters, so be sure to let us know.

I would be remiss if I didn't thank the sisters of the church that helped prepare, price, and sell the items in various Apostle's Park Court homes. A donor that deserves recognition but insisted on remaining anonymous helped us immensely by giving up one of his cherished axes. Sister Cookie contributed her faux panda jacket, which sold for over $200, praise Jesus. Brother Smyth sent authentic oranges from Florida and they brought in $20 each.

A few people thought they saw Sister Llewelyn Dorcas Jones milling about the sales; she has been a shut-in since breaking her hip at the Stoning Festival when a stone was accidentally hurled at her by one of the youth of the church after she yelled at him for skateboarding on her estate. Happy to see you out and about, Sister Jones. I could go on and on with stories about the event, but perhaps another time. Let's make next year even better - and don't forget to vote for the allocation of proceeds.

In Jesus,
NRL