I want to extend an invitation to Elsa and Lily's Baptism on April 3rd. It will be in Columbus, Indiana, at Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Ron Panning's church. We would be honored to have our family and friends join us. Columbus is a cute little town famous for its architecture.
I apologize for the lack of formality, but by the time I get a chance to send out paper invitations the Baptism might be long since past. Since it is a long way for many people to travel, we will also be taking the girl's up to NW Indiana following the Baptism. If you are able to attend, the pertinent information follows. Contact me by phone or email, and I will forward along Kathy and Ron's address and contact information for the celebration afterwards. We would like to get a tentative head count together for planning purposes. Since the service starts relatively early, Kathy has very helpfully blocked a set of discounted hotel rooms for people needing a place to stay overnight (info below). The rooms must be reserved by March 18th. Please take note that April 3rd begins daylight savings time. However, southern Indiana does not change their clocks. Don't want people to arrive too early!
Who: Elsa and Lillian Panning
When: Sunday April 3rd, 9am service
Where: First Lutheran Church
3600 25th Street
Columbus, IN 47203
Party to follow at Grandma and Grandpa Panning's (Kathy and Ron's) house.
A note from Grandma Kathy
"a block of rooms has been set aside at the Sleep Inn on SR 46 near the I- 65 intersection in Columbus for the night of Saturday, April 2. They are non-smoking, 2 queen bed rooms, but they can be exchanged for those with other furnishings, such as one king bed, if those are still available. The Sleep Inn is the newest motel in Columbus and has an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. It is adjacent to a really good family restaurant called the Riviera and near many others. The block rate is $69.95 plus tax per night and includes a continental breakfast. You can call anytime before March 18th to their local toll free # 1-866-802-1100 or regular # 1-812-372-7200 and ask to reserve a room at the Panning Baptism block rate. After March 18th, the remaining rooms will automatically be released from the block."
