By Tim Van Arsdale on
1/30/2009 1:34 PM
I wear a Cleveland Cavaliers ball cap on days when they're scheduled to play. The Cavaliers played the Golden State Warriors last Friday night. So, I slapped on my Cavs hat, slipped on a pair of jeans, scooted into my sneakers, and steered my rusted steed toward the cafe to run the 3 - 6 p.m. shift in great anticipation for ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
1/19/2009 1:33 PM
Let it snow, baby!
Man, can you believe the snow and cold we've been plastered with? This is a picture of me steering a snow blower given to me by my brother Mike Malott. (To view the picture in greater detail, double click on the polaroi ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
1/7/2009 9:57 PM
Some members of York United Methodist Church started a "Blessed Scarf Ministry." A group of dedicated ladies made a commitment to knit scarves while praying over them. The scarv ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
12/18/2008 8:43 AM
Kids of all ages were given the opportunity to decorate and eat some tasty holiday treats yesterday at Cafe 41:11. Kris Wilkinson, a member of Weymouth Community Church, spent all day baking and preparing Christmas cookies for our guests. It was a messy, fun, loud afternoon with some of Medina's young people. The Cafe Team wishes to thank Kris for her hard work and generosity. If you missed it, we invite you to nibble on these pictures!
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
12/15/2008 1:55 PM
A white bearded man held a little sign in his hand. He stood just outside Cafe 41:11 hoping to catch a ride from busy commuters. (Maybe you've seen him on your travels about town?) At first glance I thought, Ole St. Nick's driver's license must be suspended? I walked outside and asked him where he was headed.
"I'm going to Giant Eagle to get some food."
"Do you know about our cafe?"
"No," he repl ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
11/24/2008 10:21 AM
The Medina Cafe 41:11 is officially a young, floppy one-year-old. The cafe is still wearing diapers and daily dependent on its Father for protection and loving care. We're grateful for your help in raising and caring for Cafe 41:11& ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
11/15/2008 12:52 AM
According to Webster's Dictionary, bang means: "to strike sharply." My friend Ed and I were struck sharply by the Lord last night. It wasn't a violent or negative strike. It was a blessing...from Jesus. I think when we're hit with a blessing it can feel like a grenade exploding in our ha ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
11/11/2008 11:26 AM
 A volunteer asked me last week, "Can you believe it's been one year?"
"No...I can't!" I replied. But it has been one year.
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
11/4/2008 12:21 PM
 Mindee, Mollie, my brother Mike and I were in the car last night heading out to get something to eat. Mindee brought up a conversation I had with a guest at the cafe last week.
The beginning of the conversation with the guest last week went like this:
I asked this guest, "If you were to di ...
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By Tim Van Arsdale on
10/30/2008 9:41 AM
 A youngster stopped by the cafe to get out of the cold and enjoy a hot chocolate.
"Are you dressing up for your school Halloween parade?"
The youngster nodde ...
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