Experiencing the excitement of snow through the eyes of a4-year-old is a memory that will last a lifetime for me.Granddaughter Hayley shared Laila and Riley with me last week andduring their visit, we awoke to a winter wonderland.

Laila and I donned boots and coats and had a great time going tothe post office, throwing snowballs at each other. Later, Hayleyand Laila built a snowman while Riley and I had our own specialtime together.

At noon, Postmaster Kelly Brown came to “borrow Laila to play inthe snow.” By this time Laila had made snow angels and educatedMrs. Kelly about life. However, I am glad the snow lasted for ashort time and we can get back to real life in Mississippi.

Birthdays for February include Trudy Keller and Wanda Haire.Anniversaries are Edward and Martha McKinney, Jean and NathanChing, and Janet and Farran Smith.

On Valentine’s Day, our young people hosted a Valentine Banquet andreally did a wonderful job serving delicious food. They sang ourspecial music in the morning service and we sat in awe at what ishappening with these young people. Donations for camp were acceptedand hopefully, they have enough to go to camp this summer.

Our pastor came down with a virus early last Sunday and called onFarran Smith to speak to us at morning worship hour. Farran citedexamples of how we learn to love from Gen. 50:14 and Luke 7:36-50.He gave us the challenge of how to show love to and for eachother.

“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It hasthe feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has the eyes to seemisery and want. It has the ears to hear the signs and sorrows ofmen. That is what love looks like.” – Augustine.

My family grieved the loss of a precious brother-in-law, DougHornback, recently. My sister, Jeanene, is a wonderful example ofpeace and serenity as she trusts the Lord for help in her loss.Please include us in your prayers. The family of Louise Cupit alsoneeds our prayers. Louise (Mrs. Willard) Cupit’s graveside serviceswere here at Union Church last week.

Ladies, don’t forget our Bible study on Monday evenings. We enjoythis study on Revelation and the fellowship we have as women eagerto learn. We meet at 6 p.m. Come join the fun.

A miscellaneous shower for Kristen Newell, bride-elect of DanielHaire took place on Feb. 4 at Union Church Baptist Church. Kristenreceived many useful and beautiful gifts. A salad luncheon wasenjoyed by the women. We are so happy to have Kristen and Daniel inour church and wish them many happy years together.

Remember Valentine’s Day can keep on going if we all remember: “Ourlove to God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others andthe love it displays.” – Gordon Murray.

If you have any Union Church area news to report, contact ErleneHudson at 601-786-3079 or e-mail ehudsonb@aol.com.