Memorial Day weekend and this year has a much deeper meaning for us and many other families.  We will be remembering our fallen heros and giving thanks to the Lord. We will be privileged to have our Chaplain Joe Riley back from Iraq just in time for the service. 

     Recently we came across a note that our fallen SGT Gabriel De Roo had written in a book on military quotes.  “The more (America) one is blessed, he more is asked of him.”  He gave the ultimate sacrifice on Aug. 20, 2006 in Iraq.  This captures the reason why we honor those who have fallen and thank God for the freedoms He has given us. Service on Sunday morning will focus on this.  Here are some of the events of Monday.  “The more (America) one is blessed, he more is asked of him.” p. 17  

·   Mon. May 28          MEMORIAL DAY HONOR CEREMONY 9:00AM SGT  Gabriel De Roo will have a name tile placed in his honor in the Garden of Remembrance at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle (200 University St). 

·   Mon. May 28          MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC  12:00AM  At the Marshalls (684 6^th Ave, Fox Island).  Bring dogs, burgers, chicken etc. to grill on the BBQ, your own drink and a salad or dessert to share.   Table ware and coffee/tea will be provided.   Come dressed volley ball, foot ball, horse shoes etc. or napping.

MOTHERS DAY NEAR AND FAR

On Mothers Day we honored moms with a time of testimonies about mothers as well as a special breakfast prepared by the men and children.

During the morning worship the Annual Mothers Awards went out for the most Most Expectant Mom, Most Rookie Mom (With the newest baby), Most Kids Mom, Most Entertaining Mom (Most toys in her purse), Most Grand Mom, Most Disciplined Mom (Something in her purse to keep kids in line), and Most Distant Mom (Came the farthest) who was Maria Sagadevya who came 8,000 miles.

Maria is the mother of two and grandmother of three. Her daughter is Christina Suko. Maria is from Cherkassy, Ukraine and has been visiting her daughter and grandchildren here. Maria brought greetings from her church in Ukraine which DBC has partnered in ministry with. She described how women celebrated International Womens Day which came as a result of the 1917 revolution. Now they celebrate Mothers Day more like we do. She described the various church ministries to women that are now available. She also gave a testimony of how God is working in their Gospel House Baptist Church which started after the fall of communism and has now grown to over 350

To view images from Mother’s Day at DBC, click here and then click on slideshow. Enjoy!