Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Sunday, September 21 After walking through Sam’s orchard, we went to Family Worship Center (Lansdale, PA) to set up the chapel, where we had parked it the night before – following the banquet. Family Worship is a faithful supporter of TFC, so we parked it here to honor their faithfulness and open it for the worshipers […]
Zephaniah 3:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Sunday Morning, September 21 I made sure I had time to walk through Sam Rittenhouse’s orchard and garden following breakfast on Sunday morning. Sam and Cerwin visited while I walked among the trees and flowers to enjoy the early fall beauty. Sam could tell you the name and variety of every flower, berry, apple, pear, fig, and […]
Psalm 143:8 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Saturday Evening, September 20 The 6:00 PM dinner concert began after the truck/car/cycle show. Franconia Heritage Banquet & Conference Center, Telford, PA, does a great job of creating a beautiful atmosphere. The Fehr Family blessed us with pre-dinner concert. Chaplain Allan Graham gave the invocation. He serves on the chapel at the TA near Elkton, Maryland. Following the meal […]
3 John 1:11 Living Bible (TLB)
Saturday, September 20 We were invited to bring the International Mobile Chapel to TFC’s Bucks-Montgomery Truck/Car/Cycle Show and Banquet. We enjoyed sharing the ministry with many visitors. The show and banquet was held at Franconia Heritage parking lot. Tomorrow night I will tell you about the banquet.
a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all. Philippians 1:9-11 The Message (MSG)
Friday, September 19 I heard the machinery before I saw them. This is when I pray for those running tractors on top of the silage. By the time I went to the motel to meet my blog friend, Donna, (from Virginia) the field below our house was finished. We had a wonderful evening together – […]
the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the Lord! Psalm 117:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
Thursday, September 18 Because Mark and Diane were visiting from Maine, I thought it would be fun to have my siblings and their children here for a pizza supper so they could visit. (Mark and Diane had seen Cerwin’s family a few days earlier for Mother’s birthday party). Abby came early and played Dominos with us and her […]
hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. 1 Corinthians 13:13The Message (MSG)
Wednesday, September 17 I was delighted when Cerwin took my favorite route – through Amish Country last week. It was a beautiful, country drive on a beautiful day.
we know that the world was made at God’s command. We also know that what can be seen was made out of what cannot be seen. Hebrews 11:3 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Monday, September 17 The only gift Mother High wanted for her birthday was a family picnic. I can understand that. There is no gift better than having our family in one place. Rod, Bryan, Bryson, and Dorretta. Bryson is Mother’s youngest great-grandchild. (That is no longer correct, as her 41st great-grandchild was born since her […]
that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan. Romans 8:28 The Voice (VOICE)
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Sunday Evening, September 14 A church picnic is a great time for visiting – and photos say it all. Each family brought a hot and cold dish. Singles brought one dish. A fun thing for us was that Mark and Diane (our daughter – right) arrived from Maine about the time the picnic started. They […]
Philippians 1:27 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Sunday, September 14 We were delighted to be invited to our great-grand-nephew’s birthday party. Owen getting a drink from great-grandma Velda (who is Cerwin’s sister). Presents Five-generation pictures: Ella (great-great-grandma), Justin (daddy), Owen, Dorretta (grandma), and Velda (great-grandma) The party was at Owen’s grandparent’s house (Haley’s parents). They have two beautiful dogs. Opening presents with his […]
Psalm 138:3 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
I’m not sure that I ever saw a cardinal who was so wet. He looked rather pathetic. Maybe his wife wouldn’t let him in the house during the rain storm. 🙂 A few days later I looked outside and saw an unfamiliar bird. That means it is probably migrating. How many of you know what it is […]
and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 The Message (MSG)
Saturday evening, September 6 We always look forward to this get-together of friends ~ since we were teenagers. Now we are grandparents, some even great-grandparents, and most have been married fifty years or more. Two couples are in charge of planning a dinner, bus trip, or whatever they want to do each year. This year we met for […]
giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Philippians 2:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
Tuesday, September 2 This is a follow-up to last nights post. Shortly after Kristen brought the apple dumplings, I noticed a yellow glow outside and thought, “There must be a rainbow.” And this is what I saw from our living room window. It was one of the prettiest rainbows that I have ever seen. I kept walking […]
wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him. Psalm 37:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Tuesday, September 2 I was walking through the garage when I looked outside and thought, “Wow, this could be a nasty storm”, and CRASH this branch landed right outside the entrance door where I was standing. A small branch broke off and landed a short distance away. Because I heard it hit the house, I was […]
and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Before leaving, we took time to take some grandchildren pictures. Hannah is enjoying her new position as Assistant Manager at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Topsham, Maine. Hezekiah was on his way to northern Maine shortly after we left ~ for his second year of college. Lydia will commute during her first year of college in […]