It was about 1970. I was hired to teach at Cabrillo High School in Lompoc. I found my way to the Church of Christ where everyone made a skinny young teacher feel welcome while feeding me good home cooking.
I was pleased to get involved with the education department and later the Joy Bus Program. Bill, you were an elder for the church during the years we lived in Lompoc. Nelda was always there to support you. The church in Lompoc flourished during those years, and it was no doubt largely due to the leadership and spiritual guidance of elders and their wives like the two of you. I became a deacon serving as director of the Joy Bus Ministry and overseeing the K-12 education department. These works were successful because of you and your children. Your whole family could be counted on to help. These programs were also successful because the elders held me accountable for my actions. Remember when I tore out a wall to enlarge a Bible classroom without discussing it with the elders. Oops!
Bill and Nelda, you both instilled in your children a relationship with Jesus Christ from very early years. You were great role models for your children and now grandchildren.
50 years is a successful marriage and again a good example for us all. We wish you many more years of happiness.
Happy Anniversary from Larry Rowe
