We worshiped at First Baptist in downtown Dallas. I used to attend this church when I lived in Dallas in the mid-1980s.Cross atop a large water fountain beside the church. Loud speakers were playing classic hymns, echoing off the nearby towers!Inside the sanctuary (aka, “worship center”).Choir, orchestra and worship team leading singing.Dr. Robert Jeffress preached from Hebrews 6.This is the old santuary building, where I used to worship in the 1980s.
Downtown Dallas
AAA Texas 500 race, Texas Motor Speedway
No Limits, TexasNo Limits, TexasNo Limits, TexasBig crowdThe largest HD screen in the world.Driver introductions: Jimmie JohnsonI didn’t expect the opening ceremonies. First, a local pastor prayed a prayer of invocation, and closed the prayer with “in the name of Jesus Christ”! Then the boy scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Then an Air Force Band played the National Anthem. Finally, four Air Force jets did a flyover, first as a group, then they came back and flew over one at a time. Really neat!Our first NASCAR race.Drivers, start your engines!Very loud and colorful! Must use ear plugs! Even with the plugs in, it was still loud, just not as bad. There was still a loud hum, and it kind of runs through your bones, and the smell of oil and hot rubber!This race is for 340 laps (500 miles). At close to 200 MPH, these cars came very close to the wall! Car number 4, Kevin Harvick, won the race. Here, he is going 202 MPH!
Dinner at Hickory Steakhouse, Grapevine
Filet, broccoli, whipped potatoesNaked Champagne CakeWine bottle Christmas tree
