The Lord is waiting to show his mercy to you.
He wants to rise and comfort you. The Lord is the God who does the right thing, so he will bless everyone who waits for his help. Isaiah 30:18 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Touch-A-Truck ~ Newmanstown
We enjoyed our day at the Touch-a-Truck event in Newmanstown on Saturday, May 3. It’s a time when the community comes together to learn about local vehicles and raise funds for the library. After getting the chapel set up, I walked around the lot while Cerwin manned the chapel and enjoyed a cup of coffee. […]
Grace and peace to you many times over
as you deepen in your experience with God and Jesus, our Master. 2 Peter 1:2 (The Message)
May Is A Great Bird-Watching Month In Pennsylvania
Do I see that lady with her camera again? I’ll keep watch, but I think it’s her. I do believe I see the camera. Let me check. I am closer to the window. Yep, it’s her. Keep eating. She will eventually go away. I’m not sure why she enjoys watching us eat. I’ll keep watch. I […]
When we have learned not to give up, it shows we have stood the test.
When we have stood the test, it gives us hope. Romans 5:4 (New Life Version)
Lunch At Oregon Dairy
We enjoyed lunch with Sauder relatives ~ cousins and Cerwin’s mother. Wednesday, April 30 There was lots of talking and laughter as the Sauder cousins met for their quarterly lunch. It was especially nice to have Marian (pink blouse) and her husband as part of the group. They were visiting from Florida. I like this picture which was on the wall […]
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)