Message summary: Today each of us who have placed our faith in Christ are running the race. Some of us are just beginning, others have been on the journey for a while and still others know the time of departure is near. But "it's not over 'til it's over". Let us all with renewed determination commit to faithfully serving our Lord and finishing well!

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"I have finished the race" (2 Timothy 4:7).

Here in the PA Dutch region of Pennsylvania we have an interesting shopping choice of various farmer's markets that are usually open one or two days a week. Farmers' markets may be indoors or outdoors and typically consist of booths, tables or stands where farmers sell their produce, live animals and plants, prepared foods and beverages. There are also stands that sell misc items like the Leesport Farmers Market that sells overstock and damaged products from Staples that the owner buys by the pallet load. We paid $5.00 for an item that costs over $50.00 online when we visited on Wednesday!

In Lancaster City Central Market is the oldest Farmer's Market in America established in 1730.

Rick Strickler, a friend from our Sunday School (ABF) class, has reached a significant milestone, as t his week he is retiring. He has worked continuously at market-stands since he was a young teen. His wife writes, "He has truly had an unbelievable work ethic for the last 56 years - 45 years in business for himself".

We wanted to visit him one last time at his delicatessen stand so we drove over to the Leesport Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoon. Rick is an amiable man that many customers will miss seeing weekly. He will however stay on for a period to help the new owner in the transition.

Rick demonstrates a great character quality, finishing well.

Be encouraged today, Hebrews 3:13

Stephen and Brooksyne Weber