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Josh’s Confirmation

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Joel

On Sunday, October 6 2019, we celebrated Josh’s confirmation in the Episcopal church. This year, after many months, Josh and another young woman were confirmed in a very nice service. The service was postponed a few months due to scheduling … Continue reading →

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Lily at the 18th Annual Acolyte Festival of the Diocese of of NJ – Saturday Feb 10 2018

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Joel

Lily spent a day at the 18th Annual Acolyte Festival of the Diocese of of NJ down in Trenton. She’s only 9 (almost 10), but spent a day with other kids and adults in various workshops. She also had members from … Continue reading →

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Rise Against Hunger Lock-In

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Joel

On Friday Dec 15th, Josh and I participated in the Rise Against Hunger Lock-In at the Episcopal cathedral down in Trenton. It was a long week at work, and I had just pulled a an all nighter Thursday night. It … Continue reading →

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It’s good to be the king

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Joel

This year I was one of the three wise men in our church’s Epiphany pageant. Clarence: Hey, what’s up, brother? You a little late for the Christmas pageant. King Jaffe Joffer: I am King Jaffe Joffer, ruler of Zamunda. Clarence: … Continue reading →

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Attending the Christmas Eve service at our church for the first time

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Joel

We usually don’t attend the Christmas Eve service at our church. We’re usually off at someone else’s house the night before Christmas. On Christmas Day itself, we open presents, eat Polish pierogi for breakfast, then go to church for the … Continue reading →

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Church outing to watch the Trenton Thunder

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Joel

As a member of the newly reformed Men’s Group at our church (St. Barnabas Episcopal Church), we organized a fun outing for our interested parishioners to see a Trenton Thunder minor league AA baseball game down in Trenton. The Ipes have … Continue reading →

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Easter 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Joel

I mentioned earlier that my niece Sophia was in town for Spring Break, staying with her grandparents, and the kids had a sleepover with her Thursday and Friday. My wife and I made plans for Easter Brunch with Num’s sister … Continue reading →

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This year’s Christmas Pageant at church

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Joel

My wife organized and put together this year’s Christmas Pageant. It wasn’t the traditional script. She found a snarky alternate take on the Nativity, which I liked. You know, it’s not a bad thing to switch things up a little … Continue reading →

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Vacation Bible School 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Joel

Today wraps up another week of Vacation Bible School at our church. For the third year in a row, my wife has put together another successful week-long program. With the help of volunteers, she coordinated a program for 40 children, … Continue reading →

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The kids and the church Christmas Pageant

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Joel

Last weekend, the kids participated in this year’s church Christmas Pageant. Lily was a sheep, but Josh was lucky enough to get his first speaking part as “Innkeeper 1.” His part required him to tell “Joseph” and “Mary” there was no … Continue reading →

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