Hayes Anniversary Celebration
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On October 2nd & 3rd, 2004, our church celebrated the 20th anniversary of Bob & Betsy Hayes' ministry as Senior Pastor. The weekend festivities came as a surprise to Bob and Betsy after months of "secret" planning by the Anniversary Committee. On Saturday evening, we had a luau for them on the church grounds and celebrated "Pastor Appreciation Sunday" at both morning and evening services.
Two of the biggest surprises for them during the weekend were the presence of their son James on a whirlwind trip home from the U. S. Air Force Academy especially for the weekend, and Dr. Henry Krabbendam, professor at Covenant College and friend and mentor of Bob.
| The sign out front.
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Waiting for them to arrive |
| Finally, they're here!
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James hiding behind Stephen Moss!
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| Bob spots James!
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| A tearful reunion!
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| The Hayes family enjoying the food.
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| Every luau needs a roast pig
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Bob and Dr. Krabbendam |
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| Sunday evening worship service
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James with the Hinkle family
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On Sunday evening, we presented them with gifts from the entire congregation and extended Covenant family.
 | A scrapbook with pages contributed by the Covenant family |
| A new laptop computer for Bob |
| A trip to the mountains of North Carolina during the height of leaf-changing season |
| Over $300 per month commitment to the ministry of Bruce Sinclair who will soon leave for Uganda to teach in Westminster Theological College with the purpose of establishing it as a seminary. Additionally, over $1,700 in special gifts was raised for use in the Ugandan ministry. All of these gifts will be given in Bob & Betsy's names to the ministry that is so close to their hearts. |
| Their final gift was the remodeling of their kitchen which took place while they were on their trip to the mountains. Approximately 30 people helped with the effort and everything was finished with 30 minutes to spare before they returned. The pictures below will show you what was accomplished. |
The cabinets were pre-assembled at the Hinkle's house |
...and transported to the Hayes on Thursday after they left town |
Kitchen view before |
Dining Area Before |
Deconstruction begins |
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The contents of the cabinets were stored in the "Hands Off" Room--ha! ha!--if Betsy only knew! |
Up comes the floor |
Window consultation |
Those still standing on Thursday night after deconstruction! |
Where does this go? |
Huh? |
What's going on under here? |
Had to call in re-enforcements |
If Bob knew we were messing in his electrical panel... |
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Color! |
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You mean we have to move the door for the refrigerator to fit? |
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Rod Webb--flooring expert
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Eric Sparks--hand tool expert |
New cabinets! |
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Kitchen view After--almost!
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Push Lou Ann |
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Can you reach it Janis? |
Dining Area--after |
Dining area |
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Surprise!
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We love you Bob & Betsy--hope you enjoy your new kitchen!
