SENIOR SCENE 9-8-2011

GEORGE WILAND

A REAL TRIPLEHEADER

Ever meet a guy who could do it all? Well, George Wiland is that guy! Not only is he an entertainer, but he is also a solid lecturer and a very patient counselor . . . and today he was all three wrapped up in one!

Prior to our beginning today, George entertained quite a few with a number of humorous stories and jokes . . . just ask Bob and Doris Lott! His unique background provided us with a varied and imaginative history from which to draw on.

But first, let us introduce you to George Wiland, our guest for today.   George is presently on the staff of our First District Congressman, John Sullivan. His duties consist primarily of assisting the constituency with any needs that occur in solving the seemingly impossible roadblocks that sometimes come into our lives . . . whether it be in the field of Medicare, Social Security, Veterans Assistance, etc. in other words, if you have a problem with any federal agency . . . give a holler!

George, with his background, will work with you to overcome those tasks that sometimes seem too large to overcome.

He has a Bachelors Degree from Oral Roberts University and a Masters Degree in Management from Southern Nazarene University. His life’s work has been that of helping others. We were honored to have him with us today. More later.

But first, a great big welcome to Kenneth Lynn, brother to Vern Lynn. Great to have you with us, Sir . . . come back anytime! And a very special “Miss You” to Nora Jones . . . we love you and pray for you!

George has had an occasional relationship with Eastwood Baptist over the years. A certified voter Registrar, George registered voters at Eastwood a number of years ago during a voter registration period.

Also, George worked on the political campaign of one of our church members several years ago when he campaigned for the First District Congressional seat. We never cease to be amazed how Eastwood Baptist Church has been a part of so many lives in the Tulsa area as well as in the Mission Fields around the world. Thank you, Lord.

As George reached out to us, we reached out to him. After his presentation, he invited us, individually, to bring him any need or question that we had that he might assist . . . well, we took him at his word. Our members kept coming, kept coming, kept coming . . . Veteran questions, Medicare questions . . . you name it, we brought them to him.

George stayed nearly an hour after time to assist and answer questions! Poor Guy! We boxed up his lunch so he could take it with him because we didn’t give him time to eat     . . . but he loved it! And so did we!

Speaking of food, and you knew we would . . . here is just a sampling of what George did not get to eat today . . . fried chicken, BBQ meatballs, fried chicken, potatoes au gratin, fried chicken, creamed corn, corn pudding, fried chicken, asparagus casserole, fresh vegetables, jell-o salad, fried chicken, potato salad, pistachio salad, Baptist eggs, taco and vegetable soup plus a “few” desserts such as:

pineapple-blueberry dump cake, pecan pie, spice bundt cake, pumpkin pie with whip cream, chocolate pecan pie, AND Jack Stegelman’s birthday cake . . . WOW . . . and DID we mention fried chicken?

Again, thanks, George, it was a real Triple-Header today!

Your SAM guys and gals

"George Wiland, Speaker

"George & Bro. Gordon"