How old are you? That is a common question when we talk to children. The little ones are excited to tell us. As we age, many of us don’t want to think about our age, and we say time goes by too quickly. So, teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). It sounds like we should celebrate each day and year God gives us.
At the LWML South Dakota District Convention in June we are having a big celebration for LWML’s 80th birthday and the 50th birthday of the Puppet Place — a mission project of our district that takes place at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. LWML South Dakota supports Pastor Bob Utecht’s family who does Christian themed puppet/magic shows for families who enter the Puppet Place. For 50 years, thousands of people have heard the Gospel. The adults receive Bible studies to take home. At our 2022 convention, the servant project will be making crosses in the pocket to hand out to children.
Thus, we are to be thankful for and celebrate each day God gives and at the same time look forward to the time when there are no more days when Jesus comes a second time.
Patricia A. Peters
LWML South Dakota District President
