New Every Morning~April 10

[Pat]

What a great day today in the Christian Photographers forums!  I'm so happy to see some of our regulars returning and some new folks coming in to join us![/size]


Link of the day...[/font]

Institute for Creation Research  

Creation Moment (Sonja will be happy!)[/list]


Verse for Today...[/font]

"who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,"[/color]
~Hebrews 1:3 NKJV~[/list]


Quote of the Day...[/font]

 "Sin presents temptation as an immediate good."
~John Owen~[/list]


Some News We Should Know About...

Iraqis Celebrate As U.S. Takes Baghdad  BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein's rule over the capital has ended, U.S. commanders declared Wednesday, and jubilant crowds swarmed into the streets here, dancing, looting and defacing images of the Iraqi leader. A Marine tank toppled a giant statue of Saddam in a sweeping, symbolic gesture.


Photo Moment: Dog Swallows Seven-Inch Kitchen Knife[/b] [/list]



From our forums...

• Missionary Corner  New Tribes Mission weekly digest.  
  
  
  
• Our "Through the Bible in one Year" is well on it's way!  How are you doing with it?  Want to join us?
  We started at Genesis
  
  
  
• Some lovely Sunset Photos by Sonifo
  
  
• Peach blossoms[/b] by Janet
  

Morning Devotional...

Every good gift and every [perfect act of giving] is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.        James 1:17


A lady applied for financial help for a needy orphan to the emminent philanthropist of Bristol, England, Richard Reynolds. After he had given liberally, she said, "When he is old enough, I will teach him to be thankful to his benefactor."

"Stop," said Reynolds, "you are mistaken. We do not thank the clouds for rain. Teach him to look higher, and thank Him who gives both the clouds and the rain."
                                                               ~J. B. Nicholson~

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater;
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase.
To added affliction He addeth His mercy;
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.

Refrain
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure,
His pow'r has no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources,
Our Father's full giving is only begun. [/size]
--Annie Johnson Flint

[Jane Walker]

PAT~ Thanks for leaving the back door unlocked and the light on.  You are so thoughtful.  

I have enjoyed all the postings here already, and I plan to keep coming back for more ...

Take care ... I'm kinda tired at the moment and think I'll turn in for the night.  See y'all tomorrow.[/color]

[mercychild]

Good morning everyone!!!  It's so nice to come back here!  Pat, wonderful devotional.  It's certainly a much-needed reminder in our "instant" society.  We become so accustomed to having things handed to us that we don't even notice who is handing them to us anymore.

I've looked around the site, and I'm defnitely impressed.  I gotta run or I'll be late getting everything ready for work. Love you all.  Jen.

[Ruth]

Good Morning Pat,mercychild & Jane.

A wonderful way to start the day being reminded of God's wonderful Grace.  Grace is even greater than the Sun that shines to brighten our day.

Time for me to get ready for work as well.

Ruth

[Ruth Ann Bice]

Good morning, friends. I'm heading out to work, but wanted to wish all a great day in the Lord.

Ruth Ann

[Pat]

Good Morning Everyone!

It's so nice to see those of you who have posted already.  It's a lovely day here in Guelph.  The sun is shining brightly.  It's cold though.  But spring is definitely going to arrive....some day!!  

Wasn't yesterday a wonderful day in here?  90 posts!!  Let's have another one today!

[Papa John]

 Good morning Pat, Jane, Mercy Child, Ruth, etc.

It is cool here this morning, down to 64 degrees.  We had planned a picnic at the beach today but it's too cold and windy so we are going out to a Sea Food restaurant instead.

Pat, when I read James 1:17  I think of the fact that every good thing we have comes from God.  We cannot be too thankful for God's love and the gift of salvation we have in Christ.  We should say each day, "Thank you God."

--- Papa John      

[Al Moak]

I agree with you, Papa John.  I think "thanks" is one of the most underused words in our relationship to God.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if it were one of the most "overused" words?

Sonja - are you sure you're a llama?  You aren't one of those pesky alpacas are you?

[Jerry L. Sowers]

A Goodmorning to all my Sisters and Brothers in the Lord. I have another Daily Encounter to post and I believe it could be one that could bring debate, so don't shoot the messenger

ATTITUDE

"They [the early Christians] devoted themselves to the
apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking
of bread and to prayer.. Every day they continued to meet
together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their
homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And
the Lord added to their number daily those who were being
saved" (Acts 2:42, 46-47, NIV).

Bruce Larson tells this story in his book, Faith for the
Journey. Once there was a successful factory that made
drills. One day the owner told his corporate officials that
he was going to retire and that he had chosen his son as
his successor. At the next board meeting the son asked his
four vice presidents, "What are your goals for the company
for the next five to ten years?"

One vice-president replied, "Well sir, we're looking at new
sizes and shapes for different drills."

The son then dropped his bombshell. "I have news for
you--there is no market for drills." One could feel the
tension in the air. He continued, "From now on we will not
think drills. We will not sell drills. We'll sell holes!
People don't want to buy a drill; they want to make a
hole!"

As they began to think of other ways to create holes they
developed, among other methods, lasers for drilling holes.
This attitude change and other innovations keep this
company in business while its competitors lost large shares
of the market and some even went bankrupt.1

It wasn't aptitude but attitude that made the difference!

(In reading) Reports by research specialist, George Barna,
in recent years (they) have consistently revealed that the
church and Christians as a whole in the U.S.A. are not
making any significant impact on the culture. Also, there
is little difference in the manner of living between
Christians and non-Christians. Others such as Chuck Colson
are saying that in the U.S. we are now living in the
post-Christian era. Alarming observations, to put it
mildly.

So what is wrong? A scary thought is that we could be
rapidly heading in the same direction as the church did in
Great Britain a century or so ago. Then the great spiritual
and missionary endeavors were coming out of their country.
But today the church there is but a shadow of what it was.
As one British rector (minister) poignantly said about the
church in England: "The times changed, the people and their
needs changed, but the church remained the same, and little
by little it became irrelevant and lost its impact."
Instead of looking at itself, the church then blamed the
indifference of the people for their leaving in droves.

True, our message never changes but the application of it
and our methods of presenting it must apply to the needs of
today's generations--not yesterday's. Furthermore, we are
NOT in the business of building churches with a little "c".
We are in the business of saving people and making
disciples.

Like the disciples and early Christians, when we do God's
work in God's way for God's glory may it be said of today's
church: "And the Lord added to their number daily those who
were being saved"

Suggested prayer: "Dear God, today's world has become so
much more complex and the competition for the hearts and
minds of today's generation is all but overwhelming. As
your children and church members please help us and our
leaders understand the needs of  our neighbors and
communities and apply the gospel to meet the needs of our
children, youth, adults and the aged. And perhaps even more
importantly help me to so live that people seeing Jesus in
me will want what I have. Thank you for hearing and
answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen."

1. Cited by Brent Porterfield at www.eSermons.com

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Jerry

[JudyB]

 
This is the day that the Lord has made!  Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Another day of sun, and Son shine to melt off the snow and fill us with joy.  Even in the toughest times, when there are clouds, we can rejoice in knowing the sun is shining ABOVE the clouds

Have a good, Godly day.
Judy

[Marilyn]

Good Morning. To all who have been here and all yet to come.
Karma: Very good. You are an intelligent woman.So now just where did God put our sins.? As far as the east is from the West. and He also "swept them away like a big cloud: I have removed your sins like a cloud that disappears into the air". Isaiah 44:22 Why should we remember them, when he "remembers them no more" We had a good discussion about this at Bible Study last night, I have a whole list of scriptures on this now.

Pat: How awful for that little puppy to swallow that knife. The puppy looks just like my Bebe did when she was that young. Her eyes were barely open and her ears were still laid back against her head when she was brought to me.

Al: good to see you here so early today. I am getting so anxious to get up there before the heats gets bad here. It won't be lng although we are expecting rain? in the next few days.

PapaJohn: Thanking God is a great part of my prayers. we have so much to thank him for. Just being alive for another day here on earth to start with.

Jerry:You were posting as I am writing this. Good Morning, very interesting devotional,. I nbever thought of the US being in the "post" Christian era. Maybe I have blinders on,  and can't see whats going on around me. All I really see is how I personally feel about the Lord.

Well I'll be back soon, going tocheck out the rest of the forums.

Victor will be in court for pre-trial in 1 hour from now. 8:30 PDT. Please pray that the truth will be made known.

Marilyn

[Sonifo]

Good morning!!!

Yesterday it got up to 72 degrees.  We spent most our day outside.  Chandraya and I surprised Mike with a picnic lunch.  That was fun.  Us girls got a bit of a sunburn.  I think it is supposed to be another beautiful day.  

Our flowers are coming up and  our trees are starting go bloom.  I love spring and summer.  

Al~Well ya know I could be, but I am pretty sure I am a Wyoming bread llama.  

Talk to ya later

[Marilyn]

BTW: When I saw that statue of Saddam Hussein topple yesterday I thought of the statue of Dagon falling over when the Ark of the Covenant was placed in the temple of Dagon by the Philistines. and Also of how "ervey knee shallbow and "every tongue comfess that jesus Christ is Lord." Actually those thoughts came tome this morning. Nothing like being a Day late.
Ha Ha

Marilyn

[Pat]

Great thoughts in here today!

Nice to see you posting, JudyB!  Shall we tell everyone about how we know each other???  

Thanks for the Daily Encounter, Jerry.  It does cause us to think!  Thanks!  Maybe some will be able to subscribe from your links.

Nice to see you too, Ruth!  You said you were about to leave for work.  Want to share with us what you do for a living?

Sonja, I love your llama!  But....  hopefully, we'll see that lovely photo of you again soon!   Which reminds me....I must get mine in here again.  So much to do!  So little time!


THANKS to both Papa John and Al for the reminders that we must be thankful and be thankful each day to our Lord and Saviour for all He's done for us.

Isn't it wonderful, Marilyn to realize that our Lord remembers our sins no more??

Mercychild, it's always so refreshing to read your messages.  I pray that you are having a good day at work as well and we'll look forward to hearing from you later on.

Are you rested yet from your little trip, Ruth Ann?  I wish I were going to be in Nashville this week to see Margret from SN!!!

I hope I've not forgotten anyone.

I pray that you all have a wonderful day.

I think I'll go and get something for us all to sing together.

[Janet]

Another beautiful day in which to praise and thank the Lord, the giver of all good things.  Our pastor used to always say "God only gives good gifts, and he always gives them in good ways!"

WELCOME, JUDY B!

It is going to be a beautiful day here in the corner of Kansas, the sun is shining and the temperature is rising.  They say to expect 84 degrees by Saturday!

Something is wrong and I can't get the audio on Creation Moments, but I will try again later.

It's so nice to see the posts of those who still are employed, popping in to greet us before they go off to work this morning!  I pray each of you has a blessed day, and feels strongly the presence of the Lord.

Today is my class day, so the afternoon will be busy.  Darrel is installing an alarm system in Dodge, so he's away for the day.

Come on and post those photos, recipes, etc.!  We are going to grow like weeds here, after all, it's SPRING!

Talk to you later!

[Janet]

I meant to tell you all, that if you have a subject you would like to see Scriptures on, just send me an IM on here, and we will start a new thread on that subject, in Precious Bible Promises.  Thanks!

[Pat]

Hi Janet!!!

Let's see...  Hmmmm....   How about...

Anger
Eternal Life
Death
Laziness
Joy
Long Life
.....

[Pat]

Just over in the glory land
(Click to hear music)


I've a home prepared where the saints abide
Just over in the glory land
And I long to be by my Saviour's side
Just over in the glory land



   Just over in the glory land
   I'll join the happy angel band
   Just over in the glory land
   Just over in the glory land
   There with the mighty host I'll stand
   Just over in the glory land



I am on my way to those mansions fair
Just over in the glory land
There to sing God's praises and his glory share
Just over in the glory land

 * Refrain

What a joyful thought that my Lord I'll see
Just over in the glory land
And with kindred saved, there forever be
Just over in the glory land

 * Refrain

With the blood washed throng I will shout and sing
Just over in the glory land
Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King
Just over in the glory land

 * Refrain

[Etta Sue]

Pat ~ Thank you for the morning devotion.  Where would we be without God's grace?

Jane ~ I was up probably later than you last night.   It was after 1:30am when I shut off the lights.  PSPing!  I am becoming a PSP-aholic!  Is your signature done with PSP?

Jen ~ Isn't that true?  Pat has really been working hard to get our new home up and ready.  Her spring cleaning is almost done.  

Ruth & Ruth Ann ~ Good morning to both of you as you head out for work!  Is there a trend here with ladies named 'Ruth'?

Papa John ~ It really doesn't sound that cold in Florida but I know the beach can be very windy.  Seafood sounds great and you and Cornelia will get to the beach for your picnic another day.  And yes, we need to 'Thank you, God' every moment of our lives and mean it.

Al ~ Good morning!  You are up  kinda early, aren't you?  Thank you, God, for Al posting early this morning.

Jerry ~ Good morning, Jerry!  Your Daily Encounter was certainly good reading.  Really gives us Christians food for thought.  I have always thought that the kids of today is the Church of tomorrow.  We have to get the kids to want to attend church...there parents will bring them...they don't turn down their kids wants.  

JudyB ~ This site was so busy yesterday that I can't remember if I welcomed you to the site or not.  If I didn't...I officially welcome you to the site.  I know you will enjoy our little church in cyberspace.

Marilyn ~ I am like you.  I don't feel we are in a 'post' Christian era.  I see signs of Christianity more and more every day.  

[Etta Sue]

Janet ~ I missed your post...that's what I get for doing 2-3 things while composing...

I couldn't 'hear' Creation Moments either.  

I also forgot.....
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"The right temperature in a home is maintained by warm hearts, not by hot heads."

[JudyB]

 
Sure tell everyone with a picture from the Reunion of 2002, I believe there is one of both of us there!  

Folks we are sisters by birth and sisters by faith.  Thankyou Pat for inviting me to come on board.  I can't wait to see more of your pictures!

God Bless Everyone

[Pat]

Etta Sue, I can't hear today's "Creation Moment" either and I've written them to tell them.

But I just enjoyed going to their Archive and I listened to several there that I've missed!

Listen to the one about the Firefly!

Creation Moments Archive



Yes, JudyB is my sister!  I'll have to look up a photo and also maybe I can fix one up for you to have beside your name, Judy!

[Janet]

I think this fits in well with today's devotional thoughts on being thankful.  And there are some very practical tips as well, for reducing stress in our lives.

36 STRESS REDUCERS

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule or that
will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too
   many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over
   time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns.  If a situation is a concern, find
    out what God would have you to do and let go of the anxiety.  If you
    can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary
    purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key
    buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.,
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut.) This single piece of advice can prevent an
    enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough exercise.
18. Eat right.
19. Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of
    life.
21. Write thoughts and inspirations down.
22. Everyday, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems?  Talk to God on the spot.  Try to nip small
    problems in the bud.  Don't wait until its time to go to bed to try
    and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often
    a good "Thank you, Jesus!"
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but yourself, not at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they
    can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the
    universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that
    you've never been grateful for before.

** GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU **

-- Author Unknown

[Janice]

Welcome, JudyB.  That means you are OUR sister too!  Have a great day today.

[Larry Hanna]

Hi everyone.  It is another chilly and rainy day here in Georgia but I think it won't be long before we will see the sunshine again and it will warm up.  

Jerry, that was a very interesting article and I think if we are truly honest with ourselves we have to admit we see what he is talking about here in our communities.  It is partaicularly noticeable here in our area.  Our church has been focusing on what we need to do to serve our community.  We now have both a traditional and contempory service, we work in small groups as we are a fairly large church, new opportunities of service to the community in Christ's name are being sought all the time like our Calvin Cove program and pre and after school programs.  None the less, our pews are not filled each Sunday.

It was great to see so many postings here yesterday.  Think that must be a new record as we fellowship together.

I also want to welcome the new folks that have joined us.  It is great to see you participating.

It is time for lunch so will have to get back here later.

Larry

[Janice]

Pat, thank you for all the songs you give us daily.  They are mostly the ones I grew up with, and still love.  We don't sing them enough at church nowadays, but then the new ones are good too.  I don't care for the ones that repeat and repeat though.  

[Pat]

(I agree with you, Janice!)


Now, just a reminder to new folks...

We have on this forum an Instant Message that you can use.

Up at the top right of the screen you should check often where it says,

Hey, Pat Scott,
you have 9 messages,
1 are new.
April 10, 2003, 12:15:56 PM

That means that I have 1 new message and if you put your curser on top of the word "messages", you can click on it.

In there too, you can click on a "Preferences" button and be notified by email if you have any new messages and I really like this new feature!  So often I'd miss seeing that I had a new message and now I get notification in my email box!

[Denise]

Hope all of you are having a blessed day. I've been enjoying reading all of todays thoughts.

It is so good how each day the Lord gives us is new with no mistakes in it. Grace changes everything doesn't it.

It looks like we may have some rain moving in, after having 3 beautiful days of sunshine.

I've been thinking about the families of troop members and will post a prayer request in the other section.

May we all keep our eyes on Jesus today,
Denise

[Jane Walker]

I'm here...but just for a minute.  My neighbor is picking me up for our Women's Ministry meeting ... any minute!  

I have two questions for MS PAT~
(1) how come the time is fast ??  
and (2) how can I stay logged in so I don't have to keep reentering my password when I come here?  I know there's a way ... just haven't found it yet.


Well, I gotta get going ... I'll see y'all later

[Pat]

Hi Ms Jane!

• I don't know why the time is fast--maybe so you won't be late for your Women's Ministry Meeting???  
  
  
• When you login the next time, click on "Forever".  A cookie will be placed on your computer so that you won't have to login the next time you come!
  
  

[Pat]

Have any of you noticed all the new recipes that are being put in
IN OUR KITCHEN?

[Marilyn]

Well I am at work now. I have taken photographs of a couple of the peole who work here and alson of 2 of the computers where I do most of my work computing and some at home, however, the film will not be developed for awhile. They were taken with one of those throwaway cameras.
Hey maybe I should have posted this inthe photo section. If someone wants to move it thats ok with me. I can't copy and paste onthese computers at work.
Marilyn

[Pat]

Your post is just fine right in here, Marilyn.  When you get the photos, then you can post them over there.


I love the way our NEM (New Every Morning) is like the corner coffee shop where we can pop in and just talk about anything that's on our mind.  I really enjoy talking about our Lord and Saviour and what He's done for us.

[Marilyn]

 ;DPat. How do you get the "my community" for the home page. I keep typing in www.christianphotographers.com and get the home page. I have it in my favorites at home, and just added it to the favorites onthis computer, but Idon't always use this particular computer here at work. I have to keep going to Karmat's house and click on the link you put there.   Am I missing something or are we on two different links.
Marilyn

[Jeanne Lee]

Marilyn, if you're using MSIE, when you get to the Community page ( http://christianphotographers.com/yabbse/index.php )
click on Favorites and then on "Add Page to Favorites".

If you have Netscape, the only difference is Bookmarks instead of Favorites and "Bookmark this Page" instead of "Add......"

Believe it or not, it's now 55 degrees here!

[Pat]

And if you just type yabbse (Yet Another Bulletin Board So Easy)   AFTER http://www.christianphotographers.com/ you'll have it.

http://www.christianphotographers.com/yabbse

[Marilyn]

What I am asking is "Can you get here from the Christian Photographers home page?
Because I was trying to send the address to someone and I can't copy and paste fromthe computers at work. So I can't paste the URL in an email.
Marilyn

[Pat]

Jeanne, how's the weather there today?  It's nice and sunny here--still cool but at least it's sunny!

Spring just has to come soon!

[Marilyn]

The weather is so nice here in my nect of the woods/desert that I am actually wearing a dress to work today. But I had to iron it first. UGH I don't really like ironing at least that's what I tell myself, but I do like the results. The library is dead today, not a soul here. and nothing to do. So I am keeping you company Pat.
Marilyn

[Jeanne Lee]

Sunny, Pat and normal temperatures for April.  Our 55 is about 13 I think for you.  I'll take lots of these!  

[Pat]

Marilyn, give people the link for the Policies...

That way, the people will be able to read our Policies and then at the bottom of the policies there's a link that says, "Proceed to the Forums"

http://www.christianphotographers.com/files/policy.html

[Pat]

WELCOME JISSUP!!

We're REALLY so very glad to see you!

[Pat]

WELCOME eslwinshot !!

We're so glad to see you!

[Marilyn]

 Jissup I am so glad you finally made it. Now come in and join us for tea and crumpets, or Choccy Biccies. I've been waiting for you.
Marilyn

[Marilyn]

Welcome elsewinshot

Marilyn

[Marilyn]

welcome lotekrednek Come in and join us for coffee, tea, water, milk, whatever is your preferance.

marilyn

[Marilyn]

Pat, over in post your photos here there is amessage from elswinshot asking how to post a photo, maybe you could send a email telling them how.
Marilyn

[tenderheart]

jGood afternoon everybody...
how are we all doing today?
It is a lovely day today...the sun is shining and the snow is starting to melt and it feels like spring.......

wow i cannot keep up with all the posts that have come in here in the past two days.....just incredible.......incredible.....

Pat I am sorry to hear about victor.....
I know both you and Geordie will miss him very much....but maybe the Lord will have another "pet for you to love and nourish"....
Yu never know.....
well I just quickly popped in....and do not have much time...so I will drop by later....Lord willing.. take care to all of you.
bye Paulette.

[Pat]

Nice photo, Paulette  

Jissup, Marilyn's right!  There's always freshly brewed coffee in here.  It's on the counter over there and I've brought in freshly baked Ulster Wheaten Bread and homemade Lemon Curd!  

Thanks Marilyn!  I will try to help our new friend post a photo!  Thanks!

[Pat]

WELCOME lowtekrednek !!

We're REALLY so very glad to see you!

[Marilyn]

Pat I see you posting to my recipes, well surpeise there is also a recipe for Angel biscuits in there, I lvoe to cook all sorts of things and I am looking forward to doing more of it for the family after I get moved, I don't do the facny stuff just for me. But I did makes Etta sues cookies.
Marilyn

[Jeanne Lee]

[Jeanne Lee]

[Itsbygrayce]

Greetings Saints!
My name is Grayce Dillon.  I'm here now, for the first time, but after looking around a bit,  I am delighted to have found this site.  
God is so faithful to us!
I live in Florida, am married to a really special man of God, have one married daughter 33, and four grandkids.  Right after my daughter was born,  I was born again.  I'd love to share my testimony about THAT...lol
Over the years the main areas of ministry we've been involved in follow:
Prison and jail,  nursing home and hospital,  youth,  teaching, preaching, music ministry/worship team,  soup kitchen,  food pantry, church secretary, street ministry.
Well that's my introduction.  
God bless each of you richly!
Grayce

[Jeanne Lee]

[Marilyn]

WELCOME GRAYCE

We're glad you found us, and jumped right in to begin posting. Please keep on coming back and telling us more about yourself.WE have a page with our testimonies on it. www.christianphotographers and click on testimonies.
Marilyn

[Marilyn]

WELCOME DIANA_G

Come on in, we have tea and cookies here waiting just for you to join us.

marilyn

[Marilyn]

Everyone come on in and tell us how you found us.

Marilyn

[Pat]

WELCOME Itsbygrayce !!

We're REALLY so very glad to see you!

[Jeanne Lee]

[Jeanne Lee]

[Pat]

WELCOME DIANA_G!!

[Jeanne Lee]

Isn't this wonderful?  We're growing so fast I can't keep up!  

[Pat]

Yes, I'm panting like Geordie here!

I'm really happy!

[Pat]

Itsbygrayce, I just love your name!  It sure is just by grace that we're born again.  What a wonderful Saviour we have!

[Itsbygrayce]

Thanks everyone, for your warm welcome!  I found this site through Karma.  Thanks Karma.

[Pat]

Karma and Sonja are our two sweeties in here!

I think it's time we sang!  Don't you all?

"Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross." Colossians 2:14

NAILED TO THE CROSS
(Click to hear music and sing-a-long)



There was One Who was willing to die in my stead,
That a soul so unworthy might live;
And the path to the cross He was willing to tread,
All the sins of my life to forgive.

Refrain

They are nailed to the cross,
They are nailed to the cross,
O how much He was willing to bear!
With what anguish and loss Jesus went to the cross!
But He carried my sins with Him there.

He is tender and loving and patient with me,
While He cleanses my heart of the dross;
But "there's no condemnation"—I know I am free,
For my sins are all nailed to the cross.

Refrain

I will cling to my Savior and never depart—
I will joyfully journey each day,
With a song on my lips and a song in my heart,
That my sins have been taken away.

Refrain

[Sonifo]

Welcome Grayce, Jissup, lowtekredneck, and Diana and who ever else I missed.  Please come in and make yourself at home.  

Hi Gracious!!  Glad you stopped in for a visited.  Hope you can stay.  

[Sonifo]

Thank you, Pat.  You are a sweetie too.

[Sonifo]

Pat are we going to have the bi-monthly challenges again?  It would be fun don't ya think?  

[Larry Hanna]

I also want to add a big welcome to the folks joining with us today.  This is really exciting.

Larry

[Pat]

WELCOME DOUG PAZ !!

We're REALLY so very glad to see you!

[Marilyn]

WELCOME DOUG PAZ  come on in.

marilyn

[Sonifo]

Welcome Doug Paz

[DougPaz]

Greetings Ya'll from Music City!
My name is Doug Praskach.  I'm here for the first time, but it looks great.  I followed Karmats link from DPChallenge.

I live in Nashville Tennessee and I'm married to the greatest girl in the world who turned me on to the Lord and saved not only my soul but probably my life!  We have two wonderful children 2 and almost 4, girl and boy.  God has blessed us more than we deserve.  We go to a wonderful Church here in Nashville, Christ Church.  I help run the athletic program there as well as serving on the leadership team.  We have about 8000 members!
I have basically been out of work since 911 hit but the Lord keeps showing us the way to turn to be extremely happy and comfortable.
One of the gifts I believe he has given me is the ability to take good photos.  I continue to try and refine that gift as I do all of the gifts the Lord bestows on me.

Glad to be here, Blessings to all of you!
DougPaz

[Janet]

Wow, just look at all the new people who have joined us today!  What a blessing, and I want to add my warmest welcome to you, too.  What a difference a day makes!

I have so much to do and not enough hours to do all of it, but I promise to keep on keeping on, until we get the Promises section rolling!

Marilyn, you will be something other than a "newbie" in no time flat!  You go, girl!

Grayce, it sounds as if you've been really a busy worker in the Lord's vinyard, and we look forward to hearing more about your adventures with Him.

DougPaz, welcome!  What a testimony you have, and I'm so happy that you found us.  We will enjoy getting to know you better and hearing what God is doing in your lives.

[Sonifo]

Doug~Nice of you to tell us alittle about yourself.  What is your user name on DPC?  
Did I get that right that you are going to have twins?  It will be nice to get to know you better.

[Sonifo]

Have you all looked in Post your Photographs lately.  I havent checked it since last night and look at all the photos.  Keep them coming folks.

[Pat]

We want IGGY386
To Feel Welcome Here!

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[Al Moak]

I don't think I can keep up with all these new people in here!  Anyway, here's two of 'em -

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Welcome Doug![/color]

[Marilyn]

WELCOME IGGY 386[/size][/color][/b]  

Come on in help yourself to the tea or coffee there's a few donuts let there by the microwave.
Glad to see you here.

[Marilyn]

I have sent you all another email. explaining which is the new emnail address and which is the website.
Sorry for the confusion>
marilyn

[Janet]

WELCOME, IGGY 386!!  Come right in and make yourself at home!  Tell us about yourself!

[Marilyn]

I just received this in my email from Peggy oliver and thought I would share it with everyone here.
Who took your place?
  One day, a man went to visit a church. He got there early, parked his car,
 and got out. Another car
 pulled up near and the driver got out and said, "I always
 park there! You took my place!"
  The visitor went inside for Sunday School,
 found an empty seat and sat down. A young lady from the church approached
 him and stated, "That's my seat! You took my place!"
  The visitor was somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said nothing. After Sunday School, the visitor went into the
 sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to him and said, "That's
 where I always sit! You took my place!" The visitor was even more troubled
 by this treatment, but still He said nothing.
 Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to
 dwell among them, the visitor stood up, and his
 appearance began to change. Horrible scars
 became visible on his hands and on his sandaled feet.
 Someone from the congregation noticed him and called out, "What happened to you?"
 The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown
 of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye, "I took
 your place."

[Etta Sue]

Now way will I remember who all the newbies are!!!  Just want to say

[size=27]WELCOME ONE AND ALL!!![/size]
The More The Merrier
Our little cyberchurch is growing!!!!!

God Bless Each and Everyone of You!!!

[Jeanne Lee]

[Jeanne Lee]

[Denise]

Boy, things got really busy today . Welcome to all the new faces today! Sorry, I didn't join in all the fun earlier. Kids and I had a busy day, getting a shopping list together, getting bills done,library trip,shopping for groceries and picked up a sweater for my daughter Kaylas Easter dress.
Hope you all are having a good night.
Denise

[joyce robson]

Boy, oh, boy,  you go away for a couple of days and look what happens!!!

You moved and thought you could get rid of me but I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!

So lonely while you guys were getting us all set up.

I know how hard you worked and really appreciate the time spent here.

Thank you, thank you.

Now I have to start chatting again.

Right now I must go around and see what I missed.

Talk to you later,

Love in Christ,
Joyce

[Pat]

Hi Denise...  Sounds like you had a nice day though--out shopping with your daughter.  How old are the children?


Great to see you, JOYCE!!!  You've certainly been missed!

[Jane Walker]

[size==2]Oh Wowee, wowee, wowee...
Look at all the "newbies" today!  I love it!

WELCOME!!
One and all[/color][/size][/b]I had a wonderful day with my (local) Christian sisters.  After a really wonderful time of sharing and prayer and ministry, several of us went to lunch and continued our fellowship then, as my neighbor was driving us back to our home, we noticed a sister was following us...she came right up to my place and said the Lord had told her to follow us so she would know where we lived.  I invited her in and we shared a couple hours of fellowship and enjoyed this place the Lord has brought me to and in which he dwells with me.  

Like I said, it has been a wonderful day!  

Then, just as this lady left, the phone rang and it was my daughter Joy calling from California.  Her son, (My Guy Bry) is leaving for the Army on Monday, and she is planning to leave next week for Mexico.  So it was a kind of "hi and good-bye" sort of call.  I will miss them both but I know God will (continue to)take care of them and I am not at all worried.

ETTA SUE - I just have the gif for my signature on my homepage and post it from there.  I don't have PSP...[ask Pat, she's always asking me if I have it  ]  I just think it would be one more thing to keep me glued to my puter and I really do need to get up and out of here every once in a while...really I do  

Gotta go now ... I'll be back (you can count on that!)

[Marilyn]

We had a great choir practive tonight. We are going to do 4 "Blood"songs then some worship. We will open with "Hosanna to the King."  Some thought we ought to be waving Palm fronds.  ::)now there's an idea. If someone brings them I guess we will.
Well I have to see what i missed while I was gone.
Good Night and god bless everyone. Too many to name all.
Marilyn

[Janet]

Another wonderful day here in CP!!

Time to go to bed, so I will see you all tomorrow!

Welcome home, Joyce!

[Pat]

Welcome, LHALL!

It's great to have you here!

[Pat]

Well, it's time to close up today's thread and we'll continue our conversation in tomorrow's by CLICKING HERE