Business owners and associates gathered around the Lake Wilderness Lodge Christmas tree for the Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon held on Wednesday, December 21. Those attending the luncheon were blessed with a heart felt message from Pastor Steve Murray of Real Life Church. Pastor Steve encouraged everyone to find their gifts, talents and abilities deep inside and bring them to the community – and someday to the world. Pictured above – Pastor Steve had the whole room in stitches with a talking Snowman he received at a recent “tool exchange” party.

For more information about the Chamber, please contact Sue VanRuff at 425-432-0222 or visit www.maplevalleychamber.org and www.blackdiamondchamber.org/. Photo by Kathleen Kear.