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Another location where they
staying home doing housework
volunteer is the Visitor’s Center at or chores. But the main reason
Palo Duro State Park. They love is that they get more from
meeting people from all over the volunteering than they give. They
world at the Canyon. Palo Duro touch many people’s lives with
is very near and dear to both of kindness and gentleness and the
the Wagoners because they have ministry of presence. Both were
many memories from there. Many so active when John was serving
years ago, before the bridges were in churches, they just cannot
built, they had a group of student imagine sitting at home. They
4-H campers at the Canyon. Half find meaning in giving to many
of the students went to see the different causes and investing
musical TEXAS, and the other half their lives and time where they see
stayed at camp. It began raining a need.
– hard! The students at TEXAS
could not get back to camp, and The Wagoners have generous
the campers had to evacuate hearts to serve and enjoy the
quickly. The two groups met up people they meet and the
in Canyon where they had to stay impact they make in those lives.
in the dorms at WTSU for the Congratulations to them for
night until the waters subsided. receiving this honor . . . and thank
you for your service.
When asked why they volunteer,
both agree that it’s more fun than
Doris Alexander, Founder
Benefiting the
Texas Panahandle Heritage Foundation
September 21st, 2019
Discover parts of the Palo Duro Canyon you never knew existed.
Whether it be on horseback or in an adventureous jeep tour.
Cocktails and a lively auction await you and your guest, and
precedes an authentic Texas steak dinner. Contact the TPHF office
to learn how you can be part of this exciting and important event!
Registration forms (806)655-2182 or texas-show.com
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