Search me, O God, and know my heart
test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24 (New Living Translation)
A Rainy Day
It seems strange to post pictures of a cold rainy day on one of the warmest, sunniest days of the year, but that is what came up next in my file of recent pictures. Wet hyacinth Wet goldfinches Male cardinals are beautiful whether wet or dry. I should have sunnier pictures for tomorrow night.
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous—and how well I know it. Psalm 139:14 (Living Bible)
TFC Happenings Last Week
Monday, April 28 ~~~ Chapel Repair at Life-Saver Chapel, Elkton, Maryland Thanks, Chaplain Jay for taking these pictures and sending them to me. It was interesting to see Cerwin and Glenn doing the floor repair on the chapel. They had to repair some rotted floor board. ~~~ Tuesday, April 29 Lunch to honor the ladies for Administrative […]
Pray always.
Pray in the Spirit. Pray about everything in every way you know how! And keeping all this in mind, pray on behalf of God’s people. Keep on praying feverishly, and be on the lookout until evil has been stayed. Ephesians 6:18 (The Voice)
Hershey Family Easter ~ Food & Fun
Supper was ready promptly at 5:00 p.m. ~ after the egg hunt. Prayer I always find it amazing to see our beautiful, delicious layout when every couple brings one large dish. We always make sure there are kid-friendly things like macaroni and cheese, chips, pretzels, and finger Jell-O. There were also mini ham and cheese sandwiches and relishes (pickles, olives, […]
I will bless the Eternal, whose wise teaching orchestrates my days
and centers my mind at night. Psalm 16:7 (The Voice)
Hershey Family Easter
Sunday, April 27 This Hershey family gathering at our house consists of my siblings, their children, and grandchildren. Two willing and very helpful granddaughters ~ Jana and Gloria ~ came home with us after church to help us get ready for the evening meal. We made 96 mini ham and cheese sandwiches which would be baked […]
Teach yourself to be devoted to God.
1 Timothy 4:7 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Church Baseball Tournament ~ Final Entry
Saturday, April 26 Jordan (grandson) plays for Gray. They had a fairly long break between morning and afternoon games. He did not participate in the homerun derby. He injured his shoulder (I think last year) and tries to save it for the games. On this hit he had a nice triple A turkey buzzard took advantage of the […]
Dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you
compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Colossians 3:12 (The Message)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Kristen
We love you, Daddy & Mother
Another Set of Baseball Tournament Pictures
The Red team played again after the homerun derby. Nate This time they played Retro Red – the guys who no longer play on a regular White Oak Church team, but have fun creating a team just for this tournament. Better known as the “old guys.” Father and son ~ Leland and Eric. Jen talking […]
Follow God’s example in everything you do
Ephesians 5:1 (Living Bible)
Church Baseball Tournament & Fundraiser ~ Part 1
Saturday, April 26 I was glad we had the day open this year to relax and spend time watching church friends ~ especially our grandsons Jordan and Nate (above) play. Jordan plays for Gray and will be featured later. It was a beautiful day for this event ~ which brings out many church families and those […]
Anyone completely absorbed in self ignores God, ends up thinking more about self than God.
That person ignores who God is and what he is doing. And God isn’t pleased at being ignored. Romans 8:7-8 (The Message)
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ~ Friday Evening, April 25 Dinner and the play “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” was our gift to any of our children and grandchildren who wanted to go along to celebrate their 2014 birthday. It was also our family celebration for Cerwin’s birthday. Jesse and Jared entertained themselves with the overhead mirrors while we […]
God’s love is meteoric
his loyalty astronomic, His purpose titanic, his verdicts oceanic. Yet in his largeness nothing gets lost; Not a man, not a mouse, slips through the cracks. Psalm 36:5-6 (The Message)
Celebrations On The Day Of Cerwin’s Birthday
Tuesday, April 22 Cerwin was out of the house early, because Jere came to take him out for breakfast and then to Cabela’s. I wasn’t alert enough to think of taking a picture of them. His birthday gift to himself was new shoes and a field camera. Since we were having a family celebration later in the week, I […]
I have loved you as the Father has loved Me.
Abide in My love. [Jesus] John 15:9 (The Voice)
The Moon
The other night when the moon was bright, I went outside to get a picture. The position of the moon made it difficult to get a clear photo of it without being obstructed by tree branches. After I got a fairly good one, I realized that the moon would be pretty with tree branches in […]
God is love.
Anyone who lives faithfully in love also lives faithfully in God, and God lives in him. 1 John 4:16 (The Voice)
A Beautiful Spring Day
These pictures are left over in my file from about a week and a half ago. On this kind of morning, I am glad we live in the country and I can walk around our yard in a house coat – at least in the backyard. 🙂 It was warm, a bit foggy, and trees were […]
Father, out of Your honorable and glorious riches, strengthen Your people.
Fill their souls with the power of Your Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 (The Voice)
Easter Lunch ~ Part 2
Kristen had the tables beautifully decorated with flowers and Easter items. These beautiful eggs belonged to Gregg’s mother. Gregg has been handicapped since childhood, is now in his sixties and legally adopted by Jere and Kristen. His parents died in recent years. Gregg is in a group home, but loves Easter and was looking forward to being […]
I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Psalm 57:9-10 (New Living Translation)
Easter Sunday Lunch
April 20 ~ At Jere and Kristen’s House Jana adding dollops of Cool Whip to this lemon treat. It was served after the meal and before the dessert as a palate cleanser. Grating nutmeg on top for garnish. It was delicious ~ as was everything else. Twice baked potatoes Peas and onions. Sweet potatoes Asparagus Fresh pineapple Butter […]
Since this is “Take Your Child To Work Day”, Cerwin thought our children should show up at the TFC office and help him polish a chapel.
He thinks their excuses are of biblical proportions! Jeff: Yeah, right. (laughter) I have enough of my own work to do. Diane: Too bad we don’t live closer! Jere: Oh man … I have this thing…it just isn’t going to work out…real bummer… wish I could be there. Deb: If he would have asked before today […]
Learn to know God better and discover what he wants you to do.
2 Peter 1:5 (Living Bible)
Our Meal At Inn 422 ~ Continued
Saturday Evening, April 19 As we ate our meal, Roy said, “I think I just found a new favorite restaurant.” I ordered Quinoa Salad – mostly because I never heard of quinoa and wanted to see what it was. I learned it was the grain on top of the salad. From the Internet: Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah,” a protein-packed […]