Chaplains on the River

Today around 250 folks from the industry gathered at Schultz Park on the river here in Paducah. It was the 2nd annual River sweep. We ate lunch (thanks, Marquette!), got our marching orders from Chad Pergracke of Living Lands and Waters, and then got in boats…mostly those of commercial fishermen who donated their time and boats to the effforts…and took off. "Safety first" was the message. "Be careful getting on; be careful getting off. Watch out for heatstrokes. Keep all your limbs in the boat. Use sunscreen. Stay hydrated." Common sense stuff, but you never know.

The group I was in found lots of interesting stuff…tires, a 19" tv, Santa Claus (you read that right), a basketball, a jillion snuff cans, bleach bottles, pop bottles, bottle bottles, rope, crates, stuff, stuff, and more stuff. I’m hot , gritty, nasty and ready for a shower.

And I’m grateful to be a part of and industry that cares.

Thanks be to God.

 Ann