Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Hannah
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
It’s Fall At Our House
These pictures were all taken from our yard during the past few weeks – in a variety of directions. I love being outside on a warm fall morning when the early light is coming through the trees. It is different every morning. A foggy morning. When I am outside at noon I like to look up to see what is happening […]
I love your word.
Time and again it has been proven true. Psalm 119:140 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Dinner for Four At the “Penthouse” At Timber Rail
Flame Seared Steak du jour Fresh Salad Greens Vegetable du jour Dessert – Chef’s choice Date & Time to be Determined by Buyer (April thru September 2013) This is what our daughter bid on at a benefit auction last fall – and chose us to be the other two people who would enjoy this meal. […]
Plant your roots in Christ
and let him be the foundation for your life. Colossians 2:7 (Contemporary English Version)
Sauder Reunion
Saturday Evening, September 28 This reunion – on the last Saturday of September each year – is something we always look forward to, partly because of the good food and partly because of the great fun we have together. Most of those in attendance are first cousins (and their spouses) – children of Cerwin’s mother and her siblings, […]
The God who made the world and everything in it
this Master of sky and land, doesn’t live in custom-made shrines. Acts 17:24 (The Message)
Nature Walk ~ Part 3 ~ Final
This is the wide view of where I took the close-up photos on my nature walk a few weeks ago when waiting for a truck show to begin. The first few were taken along the woods on the far left. Oh, the scent of honeysuckle! This dead tree and the greenery around it caught my attention. […]
Splendor and majesty are in his presence.
Strength and joy are where he is. 1 Chronicles 16:27 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Nature Walk ~ Part 2
Saturday, September 21 There was a small creek at the bottom of the hill. There was more goldenrod beyond the fence, but it was time to cross the road and make my way back to the truck show that was about to begin. Come along. It is a warm, beautiful day. It was fun discovering […]
He is your constant source of stability
he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him. Isaiah 33:5-6 (New English Translation)
Nature Walk ~ Part 1
This is one of my favorite things to do – take a walk on a nice day and look for and photograph things that most of us miss when we take a broad view of the scenery around us. This was my broad view – a few weeks ago when we were at a truck […]
As we keep his commands, we live deeply and surely in him
and he lives in us. And this is how we experience his deep and abiding presence in us: by the Spirit he gave us. 1 John 3:24 (The Message)
Quilt Auction Part 2 ~ Brethren Disaster Relief Auction ~ Final Entry
As I went through the final pictures from the auction (September 27 & 28) I discovered I missed entering one that should have been with the main auction pictures on Saturday morning… Opening devotions by Paul Brubaker – Pastor at Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, Lititz, Pennsylvania. The quilt auction is a highlight of the two days and […]
He will remember his agreement forever.
He will always keep the promises he made to his people. Psalm 105:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Quilts – Part 1 ~ Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
This is just a sampling of the more than 80 beautiful quilts and quilted wall hangings. Preparing a quilt for display. Hanging quilts. Love this elephant!. Taking quilts down for the auction. More quilt pictures to come…
Focus on the things that are above
where Christ holds the highest position. Colossians 3:1 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Saturday’s Auction – Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
I always enjoy this auction, because it’s when some of the really interesting items are sold. I would have loved to own this hand carved bird by Ned. However, the bidding quickly went to $1,000.00 and eventually sold for $2,200. This duck brought $1,300.00. The chickadee brought $950.00. Enjoy some of the other items for sale. One of […]
The prayer of a person living right with God
is something powerful to be reckoned with. James 5:16 (The Message) (Lord, I want my prayers to be something powerful to be reckoned with.)
Friday Evening Auction – Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
Friday, September 27 10:30 a.m. – There were already lots of people looking at items in North Hall when I arrived. These things would be auctioned later in the day and on Saturday morning. Duane Ness is the Chairman of this event and because he has to be at a lot of places and meet a […]
Be happy as you serve the Lord!
Come before him with happy songs! Psalm 100:2 (Easy-to-Read Version)
West Hall – Part 2 – Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
I will start with the Farmers Produce Market. Those who like fresh produce enjoy this area of West Hall. Next to it – as you walk toward Center Hall – are the delicious canned goods. The Children’s area is a fun place for parents and children. It’s also where the children come for amazing face painting designs. The Markley’s always […]
Glory belongs to God
whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Ephesians 3:20 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
West Hall Activities Part 1 ~ Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
West Hall is a popular stopping place for those who attend the Disaster Relief Auction. There are lots of homemade goodies. Cerwin asked me to bring a pie home – and there were many choices. I bought a raisin crumb pie. It was delicious. This young man has displayed his hot pads in West Hall […]
God’s laws are pure, eternal, just.
They are more desirable than gold. They are sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb. Psalm 19:9-10 (Living Bible)
Food ~ Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
This is just a sampling of the food that was available at the BDRA last weekend. Some food items were available throughout both days, while other meals were at set times. I received permission to go inside the sausage sandwich stand. It looked and smelled delicious. As I approached the French fry stand, I noticed my […]
Live right, Speak the Truth
despise exploitation, refuse bribes, reject violence, avoid evil amusements. This is how you raise your standard of living! A safe and stable way to live. A nourishing, satisfying way to live. Isaiah 33:15-16 (The Message)
Happy Birthday
To Our Favorite Mark We love you! Daddy & Mother
Center Hall & School Kit Assembly ~ Brethren Disaster Relief Auction
Friday & Saturday, September 27 & 28 Center Hall (at Lebanon Expo Center) is the place for any information you may need for the two-day event. It is also the place to get your auction number – and then pay your bill. Across the room is the coin area. Here you can get a large container of pretzels and then bring […]
We have been born into a new life
which has an inheritance that can’t be destroyed or corrupted and can’t fade away. That inheritance is kept in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:4 (GOD’S WORD Translation)