Recently a missionary from Haiti came in the store and brought some products that were made there by local people to support their mission. The missionary, Alix, was filled with the love of Christ Jesus and it was such a pleasure to speak with him and hear his stories of starting an orphanage and medical clinic. The stories he told of the people being saved and baptized actually brought tears to my eyes they were so moving. He left products for us to sell (the Fair Trade program) for him and money raised will go to support his mission there. You should come into the store and look at the handmade baskets, purses, and placemats that we have in the front window display. There are leather bracelets, keyrings, and cases that can be used for laptops or purses, too. We have included pictures and information that Alix left along side the products so that you can see who and where the money that is raised will be helping.

We are excited to welcome Wanda Brunstetter, best selling author, to our store on Friday, September 4th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. She will be signing her newest release, A Cousin''s Prayer, second book in the Indiana Cousins series, along with any of her other books. Wanda has written Amish fiction books for adults and children as well as Amish cookbooks and devotions. She is one of our top selling fiction writers for both adults and kids. That day we will have refreshments, door prizes, and a bunch of sales too.

Before Wanda comes, you can meet local author, Al Rudolph, on Saturday Aug. 1st from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the store. Al is the author of "Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips", a collection of inspirational stories and thoughts set in Indiana. Readers that have bought his book have said it is very good and would highly recommend it. We will have lots of sale items and you can sign up for door prizes that day.

Wow, this is really exciting for us. We are now a Discount Ticket Outlet for the Creation Museum! Tickets are available at our store. When you purchase your tickets here, you will save time and money. Just walk right up to the entrance and give them your tickets. No standing in line to buy tickets at the Museum! Who wants to stand in line or pay more money?!!

As if that isn''t enough going on, we have decided to start our Bookclub - "Heaven Help Us Read This Book". We have one for adults and one for kids that will meet in August and the books we will be discussing will be Wanda Brunstetter''s. After we read and discuss her books, then we will be able to meet and talk to the author in person! How great is that?!!

Like I said, God has been blessing us in so many ways. We are making new friends as new customers are finding our store. Thank each and every one of you for your purchases and support of our store. We appreciate your support and friendship. May our gracious God continue to bless each of you, too.