Michigan—On Memorial Day, the Edwardsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church participated again in the town's annual festival. Interests presented at their booth included something for every age group. There was free face painting and "Jesus Loves Me" helium balloons for the kids as well as the Bedtime Stories books. Listen and Winner magazines were given to the youth, and various books and literature were presented to the adults.

Two TV monitors ran continuously, one with Doug Batchelor's Final Events DVD and one with Kids Time programs for the children who waited in line. The medical van was on site from the conference; blood pressures were taken and health screening offered.

The "float" for the annual parade this year was simple—a fishing boat in which four people rode. The pickup truck pulling the boat carried a magnetic sign on either side which read "Fishing for Truth?" A large American flag waved from the back of the boat in keeping with the holiday spirit. On either side of the boat were banners which read "Remember, Lest We Forget the Sacrifice and the Promise" to commemorate those who gave their lives for our freedom, those who died for their faith, and especially Jesus who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Though the 90-degree-plus temperatures were close to being unbearable, the volunteers' hearts were filled with joy and awe to play a small part in spreading the third angel's gospel message to the people of Edwardsburg.

Kathryn A. Scribner, Edwardsburg Church correspondent