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30 Days of Catch: Day 24 with Charles Cantrell
Before the heat index is predicted to rise above 100, I played a game of catch with a bearded woodworker. No, I didn’t play catch with Jesus, but I did play with one of his followers! Charles Cantrell…
30 Days of Catch: Day 23 with MSD of Lawrence School Board Member Amy Norman
I’m starting to like my morning games of catch, especially during weeks when there’s an excessive heat warning. This morning, Amy Norman, who serves on the Board of Education for the MSD of Lawrence Township, came to the church for an early game of catch.
30 Days of Catch: Day 22 with Senator Mike Crider
We found a nice spot of shade in front of the church as we met to play a game catch in the hottest part of the day. I met Senator Mike Crider after a day of meetings for both of us.
30 Days of Catch: Day 21 with Hannah Giere
We met in the morning and found an area of shade. It was still hot! Like really hot. At the time of today’s game of catch this morning, it was already 81 degrees and humid. Hot, but not too hot for a game of catch with Hannah Giere…
30 Days of Catch: Day 20 with Wesley Sapp
How about a game of catch after worship? I really didn’t think through my invitation when I made it. I preached two services, greeted members and guests before and following worship, and facilitated a meeting after church…
30 Days of Catch: Day 19 with Wayne Landry
On Day 19 of his 30 Days of Catch to strike out hunger, Pastor Matt Landry plays a game of catch with his father, Wayne Landry.
30 Days of Catch: Day 18 with Josh Estes
We had to make a quick stop at the donut shop before making our way to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Luke and I were off on a special trip to celebrate his 4th birthday and meet up with my friend Josh Estes who works at the Museum…
30 Days of Catch: Day 17 with CUMC staff
It’s such a beautiful day! It feels like fall with temperatures in the 70s, a mix of sun and clouds, and a nice breeze. Let’s get out of the office and play catch! At least that’s what some of our staff at my church did today…
30 Days of Catch: Day 16 with Bill Stoltenberg
Today was a game of firsts. I played with my first “southpaw,” or left-handed thrower. Bill Stoltenberg grew up, raised his family, and lives right here in northeast Indianapolis.