Patti and I are doing well here in Ensenada, Mexico. Can you believe it has been 16 years since Genesis began from a simple yet powerful prayer... your will in my life, Lord. It has been 7 years since we moved to Mexico to serve here as missionaries. We truly miss seeing our family and friends, know that you are all in our hearts.
We are writing to you about a special opportunity that has arisen for Genesis for which we could use your help.
Thanks for the timely coverage you provide. The Sesquicentennial is coming soon. I have made some contacts with distant cousins who are planning on coming to Bluffton for the celebration.
Some are coming from Arizona, California, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Virginia, Massachusetts and Michigan. People are beginning to ask about a schedule of events.
In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day March 8, let's acknowledge and appreciate the women in positions of leadership in Bluffton!
List of Women Leaders in Bluffton
Beverly Amstutz, Coordinator of the Bluffton Sesquicentennial Celebration and the Bluffton Cultural Committee
Renee Smith, President of the School Board
Louise Matthews, Director of the Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
Kathy Bishop, Service Unit Coordinator of the Bluffton Girl Scouts
Miriam Rumsey just moved in to Maple Crest a week or so ago, from Otterbein-Cridersville. She doesn't have a computer and didn't know anything about the Icon, although she said she talked with somebody named Fred about the plate. She didn't know how to get in touch with you. Anyway, I asked her to write out the story of her license plate and I'd send it off to you. Here goes, in her words:
