TUNNEL HILL - 3

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I've already mentioned:

1. My salary at Tunnel Hill was $47.50/week.
2. Many of our people worked in the lumber industry.

In the winter, the lumber industry had long periods of unemployment.  The church struggled during these times, however, I don't remember ever missing a paycheck.

Because of the shortage of money, the congregation periodically had a "pounding" on the pastor!  When we would arrive at our trailer, the porch would be covered with boxes of food - a "pound" of this and a "pound" of that.

Each time they did this, it was like a little Christmas!  Many of the items would be home-made or home-canned.  It included frozen portions of meat.  Their generosity was overwhelming! 

However, there was one item that we didn't quite know how to use.  With each "pounding", we received a frozen package of head cheese.  I still don't know what head cheese is, but it didn't look very appetizing.  Before long, our trailer freezer began to fill with head cheese!

Eventually, I got my own coon hound.  One day I cooked all the head cheese in a kettle in the yard and began feeding it to the dog.  He loved it!  But it was a good thing his house was a long way from our house! 

We are grateful for the kindnesses we were shown by the dear people of that church!  We have fond memories of picnics, special programs, youth adventures, and vibrant singing!

Their two favorite songs were:

• "Come And Dine"
• "Living By Faith"

Both speak of a dependence on God for His provision!  I've included links - just in case you want a blessing!