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 "Posture in worship is too often imposture."
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Morning Devotional...



When He bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, He saith, And let all the angels of God worship Him.
Hebrews 1:6

They...fell down, and worshiped Him. Matthew 2:11


What does it mean to worship?

Originally the Greek word had the thought of prostrating oneself and kissing the feet or kissing the ground at the feet. It symbolized appreciation, loyalty, and submission to the person being worshiped.

Jesus accepted such when He was here. It is still our privilege to worship Him.

Let us do so in spirit and in truth today.
--Donald Norbie

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Hi everyone.  Busy, busy, busy day at the Shuford house.  Now, it is time for bed!

I hope everyone has an awesome God-filled service at your church/place of worship.

Take care, and good night!

Goodnight, Karma!

Thirteen is such a wonderful time of life!  ENJOY every moment of it, Melaura!

On this day, December 7, 1941 over two thousand Americans lost their lives resulting from a sneak attack by the Japanese Empire against our Army and Navy based in Oahu, Honolulu.  I'll remember it as long as I live.  Thousands of mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and other relitives lost their loved ones on that day.

Do you remember where you were on 12-7-41?  I do.  I was living in Wilmington, California aged 14.  Many of my Japanese schoolmates and their families were uprooted from their homes and taken to Manzanar in the desert.  I went into the Service a little over a year and a half later (age 16).

Pat..........

When we think about it, the song......."Hail, Thou once despisèd Jesus!"(Name only), isn't really up to date.  Our Jesus is hated more today, and by millions more than He was then.  Pity.

Lee, you are so right,  " pity"  this word you have used brings to mind Psalm 69 v 20-21, which links in with that solemn and yet joyful Hymn which Pat has posted.

"Reproach has broken My heart,and I am full of heaviness,
I looked for someone to take pity, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none,
They also gave Me gall for my food,
and for my thirst they gave Me vinegar to drink."

"Therefore, let us go forth to Him,  outside the camp bearing His reproach.
For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come." Hebrews ch 13 v 13-14.

To those outside the Kingdom, He is an enemy, but to we, who love Him, He is our Beloved, our all in all.
Merciful, gracious, loving, if only they knew.
Have a great Lord's day,
regards Chris.

Yes INDEED.

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December 7    

Trials and Pain: Criticism and Abuse

But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel,
even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.  
--1 Thessalonians 2:4

"Let not thy peace depend on the tongues of men," said the wise old
Christian mystic, Thomas a Kempis; "for whether they judge well or
ill, thou art not on that account other than thyself."

One of the first things a Christian should get used to is abuse....

To do nothing is to get abused for laziness, and to do anything is
to get abused for not doing something else.

Was it not Voltaire who said that some people were like insects,
they would never be noticed except that they sting? A traveler must
make up his mind to go on regardless of the insects that make his
trip miserable....

One thing is certain, a Christian's standing before God does not
depend upon his standing before men. A high reputation does not
make a man dearer to God, nor does the tongue of the slanderer
influence God's attitude toward His people in any way. He knows us
each one, and we stand or fall in the light of His perfect
knowledge.  
The Next Chapter After the Last, pp. 94-95

"Lord, I know this truth, but it's so hard to 'let not thy peace
depend on the tongues of men.' The stinging insects are so annoying!
Give me peace in Your approval today. Amen."
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Good Morning Dear Ones.

A Blessed Lord's Day to all and each..

Chris thank-you for a nudge, I am going to get my Thomas a Kempis out and read today. I love his words.  I have used this book many, many times., second to the Bible it is my inspiration.

The sun is shining here in the centre of England. There is a hard frost on the ground however., a wiping the windows morning.  
double glazing is only on the front windows and that needs some repair.,  The landlord won't wqant to do that I am certain.  However, I have the heating on and a nice fire on in this room so I praise God for His goodness to me and mine.

Still problems with puter.  The new update doesn't do "photographs" or "tap-in" pictures.  I can't download your profile photographs folks. , Can't afford to spend any more money on this machine so it's upto the Father.

Second Sunday in Advent., I have much reading to do and praising.,  Yes Pat "posture" is important, but the "posture"of the heart towards God is all that really matters.  We can kneel and lift our hands to Heaven to no avail if our love and our thoughts are not directed to Jesus Christ., Thanks Chris also for the scripture references.

"Come into My heart Lord Jesus,
Come into My heart to stay"..

"Stay by me Jesus,
That I may always stay by Thee"...St.Pio.
Peace and Joy
Advent Promise.
Jenny.

               

Good morning all The day of our Lord  11.14AM

Pat thank you for your devotional this day very good

I have been to the church this morning but my chair was away i have ask for a chair but the answer was you have now medicines you can sit on the bench but i have now pain low in my back and it was going so good. I call this week when i must sit every week on the bench then i go no more.
Last i have been with friends to the Baptist that was so
nice. There was musik i love that. But now i am very sad weeks i have had no pain  but i have now 1 1/2
month medicines they are on this moment not good working.

For God so loved the world, He gave His only Son. To die on Calvary's tree, from sin to set me free; Someday He's coming back,what glory that will be!
Wonderful His love to me
                                         Smith

I wish you all a BLESSED SUNDAY.
BYE FOR NOW
LOVE RIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELAURA
NOW YOU ARE 13 YEARS.
I WISH YOU A NICE DAY
    LOVE RIA

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Hello every one  ;D I miss you all.

A happy birthday wish for Ms Melaura today !

Ms Soni, I wish you well today, you are in my prayer each day.

I am far from my home today  :-\ and far from my other home too  :-[ . It is my hope to be back to the Lhasa home today again. It was my hope to get some of my things to bring with me today, but they did not get here and soon I must leave again.  :-\. but i did get to shop  ;D and I have a new funny shoes now  ;D

I do not have much time to be here today so I hope it is ok to only say a hi to everyone. I get a kick off every time and i lose my post. It is 4:20 in the PM and every one is asleeping on the CP  ??? ::) :-\ ;D ;)

I pray you are all well and I take you with me in my heart.
a BIG hug for mr Moak today.  ;D and for my Mum too.
Hi ms Janet and Ms Karmat too.
and a BIG (((HUG))) to my new friend Ms Suzanne. I know you will like the CP.
Hi ms Sue and Ms Etta Sue and Ms Bice and mr Boots and Mr Lee too  ;D and ms Nita  ;D Hi ms Jane  ;) and Ms Karmat. and everyone else will get two (((hug HUG)))'s
::)
I wish for you all a most wonderful day with God.
(He is here with me. He did say a Hi)  8)

I love you all, and I love you God.

Hi Mieka!!!!!!!!  It is so good to see your posts!!!!!

Happy Birthday Lila Mae and Melaura!!!  

I am in a hurry.  We all had a wonderful time at the Victorian Dinner.  I took lots of pictures and will post them on CP so my church members and CP members can see them.  I even took a picture of the pianist playing the piano.... ::) ::)

I am all ready to head for church this morning.  I know the church has been transformed back so we can worship God this morning.

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"I'm going to celebrate a traditonal American Christmas-the tree comes from Canada, the ornaments from Hong Kong, the lights from Japan, and the idea from Bethlehem."

Hi everyone.  Mieka, so good to see you were able to post.  We have missed your postings.

Happy 13th Birthday Melaura.

Ria, what a shame that someone would not do the simply act of kindness in getting you a chair to sit in at your church and making the decision for you that you didn't need it.  Sorry about the added pain, which you certainly do not need.  Take care.

Jenny, you mentioned the second Sunday in Advent.  My wife and I have the priviledge of lighting the 2nd Advent candle as a part of our worship service this morning.  We have never done that before.  I will have to not go in with the choir but join them following this part of the service.  I am so excited about singing the "Gloria" this morning.  Can't remember when I have looked forward to anything with such anticipation.

Chis, I don't often comment about it but do enjoy reading the items you post for our consideration.  Are you a minister?

Lee, you comments on "pity" are certainly true.  With regard to 1941, I really have no memory of that day as I was only about 10 months old.   :)

Etta Sue, am looking forward to seeing those pictures from your dinner last night.

It will soon be time to head to church.  The choir is meeting at 9:30 for a quick run through and working on a couple of things before we sing about 11:30 this morning.

Hope everyone has a great Lord's Day.

I would be getting ready for church but my cough and scratchy throat are giving me fits this morning.  So, I will just do some contemplative reading later.  

Happy Birthday to Melaura!  For Lila Mae also!

We have a wooden painted advent candle holder and I forgot to get it ready last week but it is always so special to bring out of storage.  

Ria:  Sorry that someone isn't helping you with a chair at church as that is such a small offering that they can do for you.  

Nice notes from all - I am just coughing away this morning.  Have a good Sunday.  Carol

Father I pray that You will be pleased today with the hearts of the singers at Larry's church, as well as with their voices (that You have made) and their skills (that You have blessed and nurtured).  I pray that You will come by Your Spirit to that congregation today, and I pray You'll bless each listener with a worshipful heart.  Oh make Your Presence known, blessed Christ.

Good Morning, I love coming here each morning to read the devotional that Pat posts and today Chris has shared with us also. Thank you Chris and Pat.

I have been fighting catching a cold all week and this morning when I woke up I was hurting in the bronchial area of my chest.  After a hot cup of coffee it is subsided somewhat. I haven't made up my mind whether or not I am going to church in this rain as I have been out in the rain every day this week. The nights have been spent with me trying to breathe through my nose and sleepless. So I just may spend the day resting and drinking lots of hot lemon and honey tea.

Mieka: So nice to see your post this morning, I think of you so often. and wonder where and how you are.

Ria, I am so sorry that your church would not give you a niced chair to sit in rather than on the hard bench.

Jenny: Can you receive email yet? I miss our correspondence every day.

Lee, on Dec. 7, 1941 I wasn't quite 2 years old so I don't remember where I was but I was in Lodi, California at my grand parents house.

WEll I will go read the other forums here and then checkm my email.

TTYL

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I pray You'll be able to look in here again very, very soon and see how much love there is for you in our hearts!

Happy birthday, Melaura!!!

Lee - I was in San Carlos, California on 12/7/41.  I was only 8 years old, but I will never forget listening to President Roosevelt broadcasting his message.  If the war had gone on another year and a half I would probably have been in it.  Thanks be to our God that we have no war at the moment.  May He keep us from it, but may He also make us brave and righteous as a nation, always ready to stand for Him and for the nation He's given us.

I had the biggest post ever.  :-\  And lost it.  :'(

Oh well.  

Happy birthday, Melaura and good morning to everyone.

Got to go.
Soni

THIS AFTERNOON AT 5.01PM
THERE IS BORN A NEW LITTLE CROWN PRINCESS
DAUGHTER FROM CROWN PRINCE WILLEM ALEXANDER AND CROWN PRINCESS MAXIMA.

ON THIS MOMENT 101 SALUTES  ON DIFFERENT PLACES IN HOLLAND.

MOTHER AND CHILD ARE VERY GOOD.

Congratulations Prince Willem and Princess Maxima

I am a Royalist and proud to be so, just like you dear Ria.

It's icy cold here.  I intended going for a ride but after testing the "waters" my body told me not today.  The Heavens look glorious here tonight. I am looking for that special star to guide me to Bethlehem.

Brian I hope you do pop in to see us again brother and introduce yourself next time.  You said what a lovely Christian site this is.....Everyone would love to meet you.

Love Jenny X

Wonderful news, RIA!  I salute the new little crown princess, too!    

Thank you Jenny and Jane

The baby is 3310gram and long 52cm.

101 salutes trough hole Holland  some people say aah it is a girl but i say they are very happy with their daughter and the baby is in a good health and then you can say THANK GOD.THANK YOU FOR THE NICE PICTURE JANE
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Hello Everyone!

Just popping in to say "Hi" and not much more.  I'm going to my son's for the afternoon.  Janice, my daughter and her family will also be there.  (I might get some photos!)

Congratulations Holland!  What a lovely announcement, Ria.  I'm also a Monarchist. This little girl sounds healthy and it will be nice to see a photo of her when it's in the paper, Ria.  Maybe you could put a link in when you see one online.  I bet she's beautiful.

It was so nice to see Mieka's post.  This was the biggest surprise of the day!  Let's remember to pray for our sister on a daily basis.

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Something to reflect on...



Jenny, who's Brian?

Hi everyone!!  Trying to quickly put the finishing touches on the church's Christmas program.  Every year, I say, "Never again will I be in charge of a program" and every year (excpet for last year) there I am.   Oh well.  

Etta -- Can't wait to see the pianist playing the piano!   :P :P :P :P :P :P :-* :-* :-* hahahha

Congrats, Holland, on "your" new baby.

Lee --  Let's see, in 1941, I wasn't even a twinkle in my parents' eyes yet because my daddy was only a year or so old, and my mom wouldn't be born for 4 more years.  BUT, I "remember" it in the sense that it was a tragic day for many people, and I regret that our "patriotism" today isn't as strong as it was then.  Of course, many areas in our country aren't as strong.

Al, you said

QuoteThanks be to our God that we have no war at the moment.

Did I miss something?  
:o :o

Karmat, our bro. might mean thank goodness Canada isn't fighting America! lol :) ;) :D

YOU CAN SEEN THE NEW BORN CROWN PRINCESS ON BUT IT IS A DUTCH SITE

http://portal.omroep.nl    there she is 15 minutes old

Her name is coming later

i hope you can get the site

Bye RIA

Maybe Karma isn't old enough to read between the lines yet!

Jerry great to see you bro. :)
Just for you!

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Pat The Brian I refer to is a Pastor whom I met on the web.  I told him about this site and he said he thought it was lovely to see so many Christians all friends together....At the time I urged him to pop in again and say Hi".  Hopefully he will do so...

Larry Enjoy the service! My son Chris used to light the Advent Candles in church when he was a boy. The Anglican Church tends to give this task to the children or alter servers. It is a lovely service and a special honour....Oh Happy memories!

I am going off to have a little read of "The Imitation of Christ" ...

Love,
Speak later.
Jenny X

I was delighted to see Mieka today.  God bless you Mieka.

Lee, I seem to be your age because I was 14, Dec. 7, 1941.  I went in the Navy in May '45 just shortly before the war was over.  I was 18 on May 10 of that year.

We worshipped this morning in a town near here where our son-in-law preaches.  Tonight we have a special program at church, "Dinner in Bethlehem."  There will be displays depicting scenes in and near Bethlehem with shepherds, sheep, the manger scene, etc. and we will enjoy dinner together.


Luke 2:6-14
6   While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
7   and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8   And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
9   An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10   But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
11   Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
12   This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13   Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14   "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
(NIV)

--- Papa John    ;D          <:))))><<

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The tradition has been for a family with young children to light the advent candle each week but this year our pastor decided to do something different.

He visits one of our older shut-ins with a video camera, has him/her light a candle (which the pastor re-lights before the service), and  has the person reminisce about what Christmas was like in his/her childhood.  Then the video is played during the service.

What a wonderful day this has been.  Our church was full to share the worship experience of the "Gloria" and things went very well.  It was a special honor, one we had never experienced before as active participants, to be in the Advent Service.  Fortunately, I didn't stumble over my eye teeth and the lighter worked to light the two candles (although we had a couple of minutes of concern before the service in how to get the thing to work but finally figured it out.)  There was a child safety lock on it and it took some study to figure out.  This was a Sunday morning I will not soon forget.  Al, I believe God did bless our singing this morning.  

This evening, I am going to a concert at our church put on by the Choral Guild of our county.  About 20 years ago both my son and I sang in this Choral Guild for one year and really enjoyed it.  

Sonja, sorry that I didn't extend a happy birthday wish to Lila Mae yesterday.  I met to do that and then forgot.

Marilyn, hope you ward off that cold and that your son is feeling better.

Ria, congratulations to Holland on the birth of the crown princess.  Does this mean she is the heir apparent to the throne in your country?

Papa John, your "Dinner at Bethlehem"  sounds like a very nice occasion.  Hope you and Cornelia have a good time and a good meal.

Jeanne, that is a nice thing your pastor thought of as a way of including some who cannot make it to church in this special service.

LARRY now we have queen Beatrix after here is coming here son Willem Alexander i think his name is the King Willem 4 and after him his little daughter wich is born today.

Since i have been to the church this morning and i must sit on a bench i have a lot pain
i called this week and when they say no chair then i say i go to an other church there are churches here in our place there are no benches but good chairs.

But now i am tired it is 10.40PM in Holland i go to my bed.
I WISH YOU ALL A GOODNIGHT
LOTS OF LOVE  RIA :-*

Well I kicked that old serpent in the head and went to church anyway. I am so glad that I did. Pastor had a wonderful message for us on the Mind and how we have THE MIND OF CHRIST. The musical praise and worship was just beautiful as we sang about our Savior. This evening the youth take over the service presenting it all for all the church. I will let you all know how that was when I get back home. From 4-5 will be prayer intercession for the city, 5-6 will be family fun and eats then 6-7 the service. I am going to take photos of the decorations at the church.

Just before church began this morning the rain and the hail you would not believe. The water was absolutley rushing out of the downspouts from the roof. People were coming through the front door soaked. One lady told me that it was not raining on the freeway coming in this direction, but when she got to the top of the hill into McKinleyville she could see the  rain and hail in town. Well here it  comes again. It is coming down in BUCKETS. Praise the Lord that my roof got fixed when it did.

TTYL

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My Post just flew away.

Pat:  Thanks for your devotional and the lovely music.

Ria: Your princess is beautiful

Ria:  Having to sit on hard benches is awful when the lower back is in such pain.

Mieka it is wonderful to see you posting May God's Richest Blessings be with you.

Last friday evening Mel & I went to the theatre to see The Gospel of John  A wonderful movie, I would go again to see it. It is  approx. 3 hours long for those that have not seen it yet.

Happy Bithday Melaura

Have a great evening pardon me time is not the same in all parts of the world.
Ruth

Darrel, Beth and I attended church this morning; then at one, I met a friend and we went on the Parade of homes here in town.  We visited three homes, the library and the museum, all decked out for Christmas.  It was fun.

How wonderful to see a post from our dear  MIEKA!!  I'm sorry I wasn't online so I could talk to you, but it is great to hear from you.  Come in as often as you can and let us know how you're doing!  ;D ::)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MELAURA!!  AND MANY MORE!!

Sarah, I was really happy to see our Wildcats defeat the Sooners, too!  (Sarah lives in Oklahoma, but she is a K-State fan!)  Now our KC Chiefs are playing the Denver Broncos.  Go, Chiefs!  (And I'm not really a football fan.)  ;)

Pat, hope you are having a great day with your kids and grands.

Larry, I wish I could have heard your choir sing today.  I know it must have been wonderful!

Ria, the church Beth attends always has a chair for her.  That is such a small service, I would think they would be more than happy to provide it.  How sad they take the attitude they do.  :'(  I hope you find a more welcoming place to worship.

Talk more later!

Ria, well done, I guess the Lord is saying "move on lady" remember He goes before you,
God bless.

Karma - we were talking about 12/7/41 - 2nd world war, so I was just saying how thankful I am that - at the moment - we don't have a war.  Wars are horrible things.  They are certainly evidence of man's sin.  But I'm not at all opposed to our nation being involved in a just war.

Everyone that is having trouble with their posts should use their notepad. It would make their job simple. If the site goes down you can save it to post later, besides being able to post it without losing it. I use my notepad a lot.


Remember God is with you!

Al---we certainly ARE involved in a war right now!  What do you call it?  Every week, we lose more of our service people!  That is WAR!!  And yes, it is terrible.

Al...........

I know what you mean by "Not being in a war at this time".  The war we are in at the present time is in fact killing our kids, but yes, praise God we are not in an all out shooting and bombing war between nations.  I also agree with you and we know that God not only supports, but backs-up any nation fighting in a "Righteous" war.  


Pappa John and Larry..........

I've had "Dinner AFTER Bethlehem".  We were on the Mount of Olives at the International Hotel. ;)

I read in the paper today where two teenagers were on an airplane enroute to Honolulu with their parents to see the Arizona Memorial.  One of the girls was overheard to say....."I don't know why we're going there, it's just a place where a bunch of people were bombed."  This speaks of the lack of history in High School.  I've read where most high schools no longer teach history at all.  They believe there is no need for it in today's world of computers.  Again......"Pity"

Hey ya'll,
How are you? i'm doing ok got a bit of a cold still and am slowly losing my voice  :-\ it's not a good thing. we have a game tuesday, thursday, friday and saturday this week. it will be a FUN week.  i really like when we havea  bunch of basketball games all at once. today i played some songs with our praise band at church. it was fun. we also had our fall ingathering (which is a big meal) well i'm going to go catch up on everything else
Sarah

Well, hello everyone!  

I'm home from Andrew's and Terena's where we had a good feed of Andrew's chili.  It was delicious. And now I'm listening to "Do You Hear What I Hear?"  

Thanks Jeanne!  That was lovely!

Only two of the 5 grands were there as three are fighting strep throat so stayed home so as not to pass it on to us.


I'm sure that what Al is meaning is a World War.  We certainly aren't involved in a World War right now like the First World War and the Second World War.  And it was going on for two years before this historic day in 1941 too.

For instance, Canada isn't at war right now.  We have troops in various places but just as peace corps.  The wars in 1939-45 and 1914-1918 involved mostly the whole of the populated civilized world and I'm certainly glad that we aren't involved in anything like that right now.  By the way, I was only 1 1/2 years old on that day in 1941 so I don't remember it very well.  ;)  My uncle (Dad's older brother) was involved in both of these wars as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 48th Highlanders.

But oh, how we must pray for the troops that are involved in Iraq and other places.  It's terrible and war is terrible.


Ria, your new little princess is a lovely little lassie!  She's beautiful!


Jenny, that would be nice if Brian came and got to know us.

 December 7, 1941, I think anyone who was around remembers what they were doing that day.  I was 13 years old at the time.  

We lived in a very small town, and had two milk cows that we kept in a pasture a short way from our home.  It was my job to take the cows to the pasture every morning after milking and bring them home every evening for milking where they would  spend the night in our barn.  

That evening as I was passing a neighbors house, I was riding one cow and leading the other,  the neighbor had her radio on and told me the news,

We as a Nation came together as probably no other time in history then or since.

I was nine years old.  My father had been listening to the news reports on the radio every night (remember Lowell Thomas?) and I remember being very afraid we were going to be attacked like the people in Europe I'd been hearing about.  I had no idea where Pearl Harbor was - Hawaii was just a name to me then.

Dec 7, 41..I was 2 years old and don't remember a thing about it then..but I do remember the ration books (because Mama saved mine) and I remember the soldiers who took training in Camden and stayed at our house.  One of them gave me a stuffed rabbit I slept with for years and named him "Pootsie".  
War is terrible and there are times when we can avoid it and times when we should not such as 12/7/41.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELAURA.. a teenager now!! :) :)

The youth put on a wonderful service tonight, some of yus prayed for 2 hours before the service for those who were participating. I took photos of the church Christmas decoration to post here and some of the youth worship team and a ground of dancers. There was a wonderful message given by one of the teachers. So now I will check the prayer thread and other forums before I go to bed, I will say nitey nitey now.

TTYT  (talk to you tomorrow)

Hi everyone.  

Mieka how nice to read your message.  I do miss your cheery posts.

Happy belated Birthday to you Lila Mae. Sonja I hope your day with your family was a joyful one as you celebrated your baby's 2nd birthday.

Happy 13th birthday Melaura.

I have spent my weekend getting my Christmas cards ready for the mail so haven't been on the computer much at all.  I only have 4 more letters to write and then the cards can go in the mail.  

Night everyone!

I'll grant you, we are not in a world war right now, but ask the mom of any serviceman right now (or grandmom) in Iraq, and it's still a war.

Something I learned at the aviation museum in TN a few months ago was that the Germans sunk a US sub off the coast of Cape Hatteras, NC during WWII.  That was pretty doggone close to the states.  I always associated all the fighting as being in Europe or the Pacific.  I never realized just how close it was to the states.  

Bernard's grandfather was in WWII.  I forgot where all he served.  He will talk about the war in general, but he will not discuss specific battles to any great lenght.   :-\


On a brighter note.  Happy belated birthday Lila Mae.  The big 2.  WooHOo.  Travis will be there in about a month!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELAURA!!!

I hope all of you have a wonderful night.  

It's that time again folks...

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