Our Kiwanis meeting this noon was planned by the Club's Spiritual Aims Committee. It consisted of a very short business meeting, followed by the Kitones and Rev. John Meyer reading Luke 2. Three of us were asked to relate "Memories of Early Christmas" which were interspersed between group singing led by Jack Swanson. Rev. David Dobbertien read a writing of "Mary's Perspective of Christmas Eve". It was a most impressive program. Jack Duensing pictured here told of growing up on a Kansas farm and of a large gathering of people in their home at Christmas time with a tree and live candles. At one point it burst into flame with Jack's School Master sitting next to it. The School Master calmly picked it up and carried it through the nearby front door without further incident. Jack said the Gentleman was his Teacher for 8 years. He learned many things from him and developed a deep respect for teachers. Jack went on to earn his PhD in Education and had a very successful career in teacher education. He possesses a wide range of skills, abilities, and knowledge. And, has continued to "Give Back" during retirement with "Laborers for Christ" and taken advantage of numerous other volunteer opportunities which exemplify his Faith and Stewardship.
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