On Duty

I am not sure if I have mentioned this or not. Melody and I were officially installed as Chaplains at the Market Place Chapel at West Edmonton Mall. It is a volunteer position but it certainly keeps us busy. We are there for a service every Sunday and Melody covers the Monday morning shift at the reception desk each week. There are 43,000 people employed at the mall and the chapel has been here since 1986. You really have no idea who may stop by on any given day. So far this year there have been visitors from over 30 different countries to the chapel. This shot was taken when we were covering a Friday evening shift for one of the other volunteers

[Terry]

How cool is that an what an opportunity to serve

[Nada A.]

Nice to see Melody. What a wonderful way for you and Melody to volunteer.

[Yorkie]

Hi Melody what a nice job. Enjoy

[Mike Pittman]

Interesting. A chapel in a Mall.

[👑 AnaZad]

Great capture of Melody.

[Vicki Dixon]

so nice that you took on this position. nice shot of Melody

[Linda Lorraine]

Pretty capture and heartwarming to hear of your calling

[summerfield]

looking good, melody!

[KAL]

What a wonderful opportunity to help people! Love this!

[Kerri]

Great capture

[Lacy Kent]

That must be a really interesting place to volunteer. Lovely photo :)

[Gena Pegg]

Such a lovely capture of Melody...you guys are so active! Nice that you time to give of yourselve to help others. And it is nice to have a chapel in a mall!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

I think you have mentioned it Brian and once again congrats to you and Melody.

[Anita Campbell]

That is a great volunteering endeavor. Awesome. And I can't believe there are 43,000 employees at West Ed. Mall..... Guess I should believe it. Been there, done that several times..... OK, sounds about right. Nice picture of Melody!!! (We are still thinking of getting up that way again next summer!!)

[Sian B]

best wishes to you both- nice capture of Melody.

[Andrea]

I admire you for volunteering your time and sharing your faith. I have never heard of a chapel in a mall. My son and wife are studying theology at university. This could give them ideas...bless

[Carole Imes]

I admire you both for all you do. This is a wonderful concept. Melody as always looks so happy & you both are an inspiration.

[Sharon]

Such a beautiful gentle smile she has.

[Claire]

Melody certainly looks happy in her work

[❀ Lynn]

Lovely picture of Melody...and congrats on the position.

[Fisher Family]

I like the idea of a chapel in a mall. Nice shot of Melody!

Ian

[Kim]

Congratulations! How fun to visit with people from everywhere! You couldn't find a more welcomeing face to place behind the desk and I'm sure the Sunday service is inspiring. The desk looks so tidy.

[Kristen]

Wow, sounds busy! It would be wonderful to sit and chat with people from different parts of the world

[Shirley Banford]

Nice capture.

[Birgit]

Thanks for volunteering time and effort for such a great cause. Respect to you and Melody.

[Pyrrhula]

Great and nice of you both to volunteer for this position. Great respects.
Lovely capture of melody

[Chris]

I seem to recall a mention, as Shirley says, but congratulations nevertheless. A former Prime Minister here in the UK once famously pronounced that there is no such thing as "society". I am so pleased you and many others are disproving this nonsense. You have been called to serve and i am sure you will both make a tremendous job of it.

[Hubregt Visser]

Nice shot. Warm light.

[Mary]

Very nice shot! Melody looks so friendly.

[Katie]

Wonderful 'day in the life' shot!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely capture of Melody and it sounds like a rewarding volunteer job.

[Nancy]

You are very kind! Nice shot of Mel...she always looks so happy!

[Leana Niemand]

Beautiful light!

[KWind]

Sounds like an interesting job. Nice shot!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

A chapel in a mall sounds perfect- you are right in the middle of everyday life- exactly where the Gospel should be. And the joy on Melody's face is wonderful.

[Harry J Benson]

volunteering is an excellent way to help, nice composition

[Stephanie Swift]

Lovely portrait of Melody, what a nice smile!

[Anne ❀]

that's quite an undertaking! they're fortunate to have both of you there. lovely photo of melody. she has a contagious smile

[bkb in the city]

@kimshots Thanks Kim from both of us

[bkb in the city]

@kkolstad It is very interesting

[bkb in the city]

@sabanford Thanks Shirley

[bkb in the city]

@bb Thanks Birgit from both of us

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Thank you for both of us

[bkb in the city]

@gooner46 Thanks Chris from both of us

[bkb in the city]

@hjv Thanks Hubregt

[bkb in the city]

@mcmary She makes a perfect hostess

[bkb in the city]

@archaeofrog Thanks Katie

[bkb in the city]

@mittens It is so much fun indeed

[bkb in the city]

@nanderson It is just part of her nature

[bkb in the city]

@leananiemand thanks Leana

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Thanks Kim. It is very interesting

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann It is such a blessing to any people

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson We certainly do enjoy it

[bkb in the city]

@tristansmum Thanks Stephanie. Melody is always smiling

[bkb in the city]

@sunnygreenwood Thanks Anne from both of us

[bkb in the city]

@sarasdadandmom It has been great Terry

[bkb in the city]

@nadaa I always enjoy posting pics of Melody

[bkb in the city]

@yorkie Hello back to you Yorkie

[bkb in the city]

@c17ehse It really is interesting to have one there

[bkb in the city]

@anazad511 Thanks Anazad

[bkb in the city]

@vickisfotos Thanks Vicki from both of us

[bkb in the city]

@lindag Thank you Linda from both of us

[bkb in the city]

@summerfield Thanks Vikki

[bkb in the city]

@kathyladley We are both enjoying it

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Thanks Kerri

[bkb in the city]

@kenteroo Thanks Lacy. it really is a great place to be at

[bkb in the city]

@eyesmile We are both really enjoying being part of the chapel

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj Thanks Shirley. I guess I have a good memory just a short one

[bkb in the city]

@aglennc We are really enjoying ourselves Anita. Would be nice to be able to meet you and your family

[bkb in the city]

@sianb Thanks Sian from both of us

[Anita Campbell]

@bkbinthecity We would enjoy meeting you too. Hopefully, next summer!

[bkb in the city]

@andreajoy Thanks Andrea. You can let them know about the chapel and they can look up the website at www.marketplacechapel.com

[bkb in the city]

@cimes1 Thanks Carole for the kind words

[bkb in the city]

@sharonthompson She really does

[bkb in the city]

@claireuk She is very fulfilled there Claire

[bkb in the city]

@lynnb Thanks Lynn

[bkb in the city]

@fishers Thanks Ian. It is a great place to have a chapel

[Darlene]

I remember you mentioning this. How wonderful for the two of you to do this and in addition that Melody volunteers to help out. Nice photo of her, Brian. She is beautiful and the love between the two of you shows in photos like this and in how you speak of her.

[Raye]

Lovely on every level.

[Ivan]

Lovely shot, wonderful work you both do.