Joel Ashby's Surprise Semi-Retirement Party

One of the long-time members of Grace Bible Church is Joel Ashby. He serves as head of our Missions Board and in most cases, he's the photographer behind the pictures you see of activities at Grace. His wife Marianne wanted to surprise him by having a party in his honor. And that she did!

Below are some pictures of the party and those who attended. Thanks to you all for coming and a Special Thank You to Marianne. In Joel's words: "She was so wonderful to think of having this party for me."

Augie Piccoli and Joel's wife, Marianne

(Doesn't she have a wonderful smile?)

Joel receiving a "Ham" Radio from guest Everett Sollars.

Joel was overheard in church the following Sunday

telling Everett that he had picked up "Hamtramck" on it!

Don Bolton & his wife Lynn were there, as well

as Nancy Connell, our Pastor's wife.

RoseAnn McLeod, Wayne Sourbeck and Sue Cooper

Melvinda Verabel, Kurt Verabel and Clifford LaLiberte

Tony Royals, Wayne Sourbeck and

Craig McGlassion

Larry Cooper and host,

Tom Sadler

Warren McLeod, Joel Ashby and

Huston James

Tom & Wanda Gabbert

Stephen Sadler and Larry Cooper

Lana Golden and Joan Piccoli

and....The Cake!

The party was hosted by Tom & Gina Sadler,

long-time friends of Joel & Marianne, and Joel & Marianne want to take this

opportunity to say Thank You! for making Joel's Semi-Retirement Party

a surprise. It was enjoyed by everyone.

All the photos were taken by Gina Sadler,

again, Thank You!