It took us three days to drive to Carlinville, Illinois for the convention. We settled in and that night went to register for all the events.
The remainder of the night was free to see old friends we had worked with on previous projects and meet new friends. Sunday we attended church services and an orientation meeting for first timers. All first timers received a bag full of goodies. Allan and I attended numerous seminars during the week. Some were more geared for women and some for men. Many of the projects for next year had representatives who gave a presentation of their project. The projects included churches, schools, camps, conference centers, children's homes and teen challenge centers. All the men especially enjoyed the tool time so they could purchase new toys.
They fed us well.
Harold and Jeanetta drove us around the conference center and gave us a history lesson. The big barn was alleged to be a hideout for Al Capone and his bootlegging.
There is a beautiful lake on the property.
A previous nursing home has been transformed into housing for youth groups. The work we do no matter what type helps people and brings glory to God. Next year will be the 25th anniversary of US MAPS with all kinds of speakers and celebration being planned. We don't want to miss that.
MAPS volunteers wear red vests with patches for each project they work on. Many people worked many hours to prepare this wonderful yearly convention. Allan and I want to thank them for a job well done.
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