Adventures in Odyssey
When Connie gets the news that Mitch might leave for Europe in a few days, the two of them decide to get married immediately.
When Connie gets the news that Mitch might leave for Europe in a few days, the two of them decide to get married immediately.
Theme: Counting the cost
Connie has worked at Whit’s End since she moved to Odyssey. She is spontaneous and never inclined to hold back what she’s thinking, but she has a strong heart for discipleship—especially toward the kids at Whit’s End.
Joanne Allen is a sweet lady whose innocent charm is the perfect compliment to Jack’s gentle nature. A member of the Board of the Universal Press Foundation, Joanne is involved with missions work. Her vibrant, active lifestyle belies her years.
“Whit” is an inventor, author, entrepreneur and owner of Whit’s End—an ice cream shop and “discovery emporium” where kids can be kids. His wise counsel, inventiveness and insight have made him a trusted friend and confidant to everyone in Odyssey.
The Barclays are a quintessential American family, struggling with how to implement Christian principles with the distractions and problems of daily life. George Barclay is a loving, well-meaning husband and father and a hard worker in his career—until he was laid off. From there, he answered a call to the ministry and now pastors a church in the small New England town of Pokenberry Falls.
