There was a carry-in dinner after which about 15 acts performed. Bryan O'Neal was a terrific MC. A highlight was Nelson Schoon's direction of a skit of the parable of the soils, with different folks playing the sower, the seeds, crows, and the sun. The audience was howling during the performance. Who knew Nelson was like that!! The children and adults did a wonderful job. We even had a comedy act. These photos don't represent all the acts. The photographer apologizes for omissions!
Due to record-setting rainfall the Chicago-land area experienced flooded basements and blocked roadways. Good Shepherd's retention pond did what it was supposed to do: slowing the run-off from the rain and preventing worse flooding. The retention ponds around town were amazingly full.
