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Some Pictures from the Next Newletter

An average of 129 people have attended Christianity Explored dinners and discussions.

One of 12 Christianity Explored discussion groups at Crossroads on Wednesday nights. This particular group is led by Allen Ellis and Bob Styer, and includes visitors Jermaine, Lucretia, and Chauncie on a regular basis; and sometimes Xiao Ling, John, Michael, and Mary.

George Petrella choosing from the generous international buffet, a very important part of the Christianity Explored outreach, on Wednesday nights at Crossroads.

"Friar Mark" shared the gospel with one of the Renaissance Faire performers.

At the Renaissance Faire in September. Elizabeth was a pirate, Mark was a monk giving out EE "Tickets to Heaven", Karen was just a fancy lady, and Ben was a Crusader. Karen made most of the costumes.

"Colonial Muster" at Philadelphia's Independence Historical Park. The kids are studying American History this year.

At Valley Forge on President's Day, Ben is explaining to General Washington that he is from the Pennsylvania Regiment.

Ben participating in General Washington's review of the troops at Valley Forge, celebrating Washington's birthday.

The 2006 homemade Christmas cards drying on the front picture window. Karen, Ben, Elizabeth and her friend made them from recycled cartons and handmade doilies.

Karen continues to teach Art at the homeschool group. Here, the 4-6 year-olds are making Chinese New Year masks.

Karen's family in a "mini reunion" for her parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

Philadelphia has just rebuilt the abandoned "Franklin Square", including a reproduction of the carousel and fountain that used to be there in days gone by.