Linus takes a well-deserved break

Linus takes a well-deserved break from all the Christmas festivities. Being a doggie in a large family is a great deal of work. 24Dec2018

Linus takes a well-deserved break

Linus takes a well-deserved break from all the Christmas festivities. Being a doggie in a large family is a great deal of work. 24Dec2018

Christmas Eve services at Grace Lutheran

Christmas Eve services at Grace Lutheran Church. 21 Carroll St. Westminster Md. The church was beautifully decorated. Merry Christmas. 24Dec2018

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Roots 657 Cafe and Local Market Leesburg, Va

"Roots 657 Cafe and Local Market" Leesburg, Va. 42301 Spinks Ferry (Rte. 15) Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 with Grammy, Marian, and Caroline. 

For dinner we ate at Sushi North www.sushinorth.net in Westminster Colorado

For dinner we ate at Sushi North www.sushinorth.net in Westminster Colorado - - With David Babylon and Caroline Babylon. We had Miso soup, Colorado, Reg. Dragon, and a House Roll. Thurs. August 24, 2017. 

At the Carroll County Fair with Grammy and Caroline.

At the Carroll County Fair. 31Jy2017 with Grammy and Caroline.

James and Uncle Kevin discuss...

James and Uncle Kevin discussed watermelon, Hegel's Dialectic Progression, and the meaning of life. Not necessarily in that order. Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Shippensburg Freshmen gave up an entire weekend... why?

Highlights from ministry at Shippensburg Shippensburg Freshmen gave up an entire weekend... why?

Why a Weekend of Service? For those of you who have received our newsletters for more than a year, it may feel like old news that every February we take students on a weekend service trip where we help with kitchen and grounds work at a YoungLife camp.  Every February we take students.  Every February we take the same pictures that look almost identical year to year. Every February we tell you about it.  Why do we do it?  And why is it exciting? Let me tell you! Each year our vision has been to specifically recruit freshmen for this weekend and to use it and the car ride there as an extended time of spiritual investment and community building.  There are unique open doors into a person's heart that arise when you labor, sweat, and freeze alongside someone all to serve campers that we don't even know!  Students often leave with a deeper sense of community and we staff have more knowledge and opportunity to speak into a students heart.  Exciting!  But that is not what excited us most... What is most significant is that students choose to come at all!  For many this weekend is symbolic of deep sacrifice and a growing commitment to the gospel.  Not actually because they are serving at YoungLife... but rather because they are giving up a weekend at Shippensburg.  The life of most college students is one consumed by chasing after different things that vie for their attention.  Grades, friends, acceptance, family, prestige. These are all good things, but when elevated above God the Scriptures would call these things idols.  They are things that students find their identity and worth in.  Things that they worship instead of the Lord.  To leave Ship for a weekend means that these students are choosing God over idols that they may struggle with worshipping.  It means that they will not have any time to do homework.  it means they will not have any free time for comfort and fun.  It means no parties and no drinking.  It means no visiting family.  And it means saying no to many opportunities with friends.  It means missing out.  But when they miss out on those things, they get something better.  Jesus. So please join us in praising God that these students gave up the things they hold dear in order to spend some time growing in the Lord.  Please pray that God continues to soften their hearts and that they continue to pursue Him over all other things. Watch the above video to see some silly highlights of the service weekend! Spring Teaching This semester our regional DiscipleMakers staff team is teaching through the book of Exodus at our campus large groups.  Visit our DiscipleMakers Shippensburg website to listen and learn how God sets us free.   Superbowl Party Each year the Superbowl provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships with students, especially those who are not Christians and are cautious about attending a Bible study or large group. We were so thankful this year that a couple from our church were willing to host a party for our entire fellowship in their home.  Not only did they give up their evening and other opportunities to open their home for a large number of students, but they sacrificed time and energy and finances to provide delicious food for everyone to eat.  Students were extremely thankful and we got the opportunity to reach out to fringe students and some students from another campus.  Praise God. ~Andy & Melissa Please Pray: -For the students who came on the service trip, that they would continue to deepen their commitment to the Lord despite the cost. -For the students who did NOT come on the service trip. While obviously some students had very good reasons for staying behind... others most likely did not. Please pray for those students that they would choose to put their hope in Christ instead of the things of this world.  Pray also that their "idols" would disappoint them, turning them towards God. -For our entire DiscipleMakers staff.  That we would serve, work, and rest wisely this semester and that the Lord would use us on campus for His glory.

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Drs. Grammy Babylon, Sherry Bowers, Caroline Babylon; and Kevin Dayhoff had dinner together last night at Habaneros

Drs. Grammy Babylon, Sherry Bowers, Caroline Babylon; and Kevin Dayhoff had dinner together last night at Habaneros in Westminster. 21Jan2017 We really enjoyed our dinner.

Mr. David Babylon making egg nog during the Christmas holidays Dec. 24, 1994.

Mr. David Babylon gives Melissa and Jamie a lesson in making egg nog during the Christmas holidays Dec. 24, 1994.

Caroline and I visited with family members at Krider's St. Ben's Cemetery

Caroline and I visited with family members at Krider's St. Ben's Cemetery in Westminster last Wed. to pay our respects to family members that have gone before us and made the the holidays what it is for us today. 28Dec2016

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April,1942 left to right: the late David S. Babylon, Jr., Harry Emigh, and Paul Cover

April,1942 left to right: the late David S. Babylon, Jr., Harry Emigh, and Paul Cover, in Westminster. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Evelyn Babylon and family.

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Grammy Evelyn Babylon, Caroline Babylon, Kevin Dayhoff, and Robin Baker Farinholt

Grammy Evelyn Babylon, Caroline Babylon, Kevin Dayhoff, and Robin Baker Farinholt at Ben and Holly's wedding reception. It was awesome to see Robin. Caroline, Robin, and I have been friends for 50-yrs... Dec. 10, 2016

#pooleapalooza Congrats Ben Poole and Holly Shanholtz on their marriage.

#pooleapalooza Congrats Ben Poole and Holly Shanholtz on their marriage. We had a wonderful time at the reception. We were among many special folks. 10Dec2016

At the Colton Ridge Indian Trail NC Fall Festival. Sun. Nov. 13, 2016

Uncle Kevin and Aunt Caroline with Frank, Rosa, Nora, and Evan at the Colton Ridge Indian Trail NC Fall Festival. Sun. Nov. 13, 2016

Nora and Evan are enjoying awesome shelves

Nora and Evan are enjoying awesome shelves that have been passed-down to the next generation... Sun. Nov. 13, 2016

Jessica Koffel crossed the 10K at 9:00:18 am in the Chicago Marathon.

Jessica Koffel crossed the 10K at 9:00:18 am with a time of 00:58:49 and pace of 09:43 min/mile. Est. finish at 12:14 pm. in the Chicago Marathon.

Uncle Lewis S. Fluck, a long-time resident of Souderton, died October 2, 2015

Uncle Lewis S. Fluck, a long-time resident of Souderton, died October 2, 2015

Video: Helen and Lewis Fluck’s 60^th wedding anniversary celebration at the Koffels’ house in Pennsburg, PA on September 12, 2010.

Lewis S. Fluck, a long-time resident of Souderton, died October 2, 2015 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. He and his wife, Helen (Fretz) Fluck, were married for 64 years at the time of her passing.

Born July 10, 1922 in Reading, he was the son of the late Rev. Dr. William A. and Carrie (Sigafoos) Fluck and a graduate of Reading High School. He then proudly served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. Mr. Fluck returned home and graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1948. After college, he was employed at George M. Yocum, Inc. of Lansdale and then as office manager for Keyser Miller Sales in Souderton and Collegeville until his retirement in 1990.

Mr. Fluck was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hatfield where he served on church council, and was a lector and choir member for over 60 years. He was also active with Laymen Playmen, acting in many of their productions.

Before moving to Souderton in 1959, he served as Secretary of Hatfield Borough. In Souderton, he served as a member of the Souderton Planning Commission and the Souderton Area School Board.

An extensive traveler, he and his wife enjoyed visiting many countries, especially Switzerland. They soon became in love with Switzerland and visited about ten times, often with children and grandchildren, always staying in a small village, Hasliberg Reuti, up in the Alps. However, they never missed their vacation days in Ocean City, NJ with the family.

In addition to travel, he enjoyed season tickets to the Philadelphia Orchestra concerts and plays at the Walnut Street Theater. For many years, he was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program, and Hands Across the District as a library aide at Oak Ridge Elementary School.

Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn Koffel and her husband, Jay, of Pennsburg, and Anne Gabel and her husband, Richard, of Red Hill; and her grandchildren, Jessica Koffel, John Koffel and his wife, Allison, and William Gabel. They all meant so much to him, and they loved him in return and did so much for him. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Judd of Telford, and Evelyn Babylon of Westminster, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William F.S. Fluck. He was loved and will be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11AM on Wed., Oct. 7, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25 W. Broad St., Hatfield, PA 19440, with burial following at Little Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Telford. Family will receive friends at the church from 10-10:45AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at the address above.

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Uncle Lewis S. Fluck, a long-time resident of Souderton, died October 2, 2015

Uncle Lewis S. Fluck, a long-time resident of Souderton, died October 2, 2015

Video: Helen and Lewis Fluck’s 60^th wedding anniversary celebration at the Koffels’ house in Pennsburg, PA on September 12, 2010.

Lewis S. Fluck, a long-time resident of Souderton, died October 2, 2015 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. He and his wife, Helen (Fretz) Fluck, were married for 64 years at the time of her passing.

Born July 10, 1922 in Reading, he was the son of the late Rev. Dr. William A. and Carrie (Sigafoos) Fluck and a graduate of Reading High School. He then proudly served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. Mr. Fluck returned home and graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1948. After college, he was employed at George M. Yocum, Inc. of Lansdale and then as office manager for Keyser Miller Sales in Souderton and Collegeville until his retirement in 1990.

Mr. Fluck was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hatfield where he served on church council, and was a lector and choir member for over 60 years. He was also active with Laymen Playmen, acting in many of their productions.

Before moving to Souderton in 1959, he served as Secretary of Hatfield Borough. In Souderton, he served as a member of the Souderton Planning Commission and the Souderton Area School Board.

An extensive traveler, he and his wife enjoyed visiting many countries, especially Switzerland. They soon became in love with Switzerland and visited about ten times, often with children and grandchildren, always staying in a small village, Hasliberg Reuti, up in the Alps. However, they never missed their vacation days in Ocean City, NJ with the family.

In addition to travel, he enjoyed season tickets to the Philadelphia Orchestra concerts and plays at the Walnut Street Theater. For many years, he was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program, and Hands Across the District as a library aide at Oak Ridge Elementary School.

Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn Koffel and her husband, Jay, of Pennsburg, and Anne Gabel and her husband, Richard, of Red Hill; and her grandchildren, Jessica Koffel, John Koffel and his wife, Allison, and William Gabel. They all meant so much to him, and they loved him in return and did so much for him. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Judd of Telford, and Evelyn Babylon of Westminster, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William F.S. Fluck. He was loved and will be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11AM on Wed., Oct. 7, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25 W. Broad St., Hatfield, PA 19440, with burial following at Little Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Telford. Family will receive friends at the church from 10-10:45AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at the address above.

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

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E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/

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The family at the Good Scout awards ceremony on December 3, 2014

The family at the Good Scout awards ceremony on December 3, 2014 at the Pleasant Valley Fire Hall. From left to right, Taylorsville United Methodist Church pastor Sarah Babylon Dorrance, Kevin E. Dayhoff, the 2014 winner of the Good Scout Award – Caroline Babylon, Evelyn F. Grammy Babylon, Md. St. Senator Joe Getty. http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-family-at-good-scout-awards.html