We should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Galatians 6:10 (New Living Translation)
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We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.
Galatins 6:10 (Contemporary English Version)
Saturday October 8, 2011
A Day of Ministry Information
~ TFC Staff Conference – Part 2 ~
Tuesday, October 4
Chaplain Sam (Alberta) and Dennis (Canadian Director).
Background: Chaplain Jake (Pennsylvania)
Opening Worship on Tuesday Morning
The canned items in the foreground are for the silent auction. I managed to get two jars (one V-8 and another spaghetti sauce) both canned by Sam Rittenhouse.
Devotions by Chaplain Sam: God has called us to serve Christ in unity.
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The morning and afternoon information was from TFC Driver’s Wellness initiative.
It was good to meet the people behind each ministry which has partnered with TFC in reaching and helping truck drivers.
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Rich and Wayne from Lighthouse Network here
Wayne said, “Our goal is to share the AROMA of Christ.”
“Making godly decisions changes your brain chemistry.”
Harry and Jodi shared good and godly information on making healthy changes in our diet.
“It costs less to eat healthy than it does to eat unhealthy and pay doctor bills and medications.”
During lunch break I took a photo of Susan and Michael (Ontario, California) for a church presentation. They chose this picture to be emailed to the church so it was available this Sunday.
At first glance we thought we had a new staff member, then realized that it was Mike!
We are used to seeing him look like this.
After lunch we enjoyed a webinar from The Man in White, a program that helps drivers find good medical care when they are on the road. here
Tammy, Coordinator, Exit 58 (TFC’s initiative against human trafficking) explained the program.
Isaiah 58:6
Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?
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Saturday October 8, 2011
I have told you all this so that you may find your peace in me. You will find trouble in the world—but, never lose heart, I have conquered the world! [Jesus]
John 16:33 (J.B. Phillips New Testament)
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I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world. [Jesus]
John 16:33 (The Message)
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Friday October 7, 2011
Registration & Opening Meeting
~ TFC Staff Conference Part 1 ~
Monday Evening, October 3
Ken (bottom left) helped his wife, Tammy, with registration. Tammy serves as Coordinaator of Exit 58 (TFC’s initiative against human trafficking) Marietta, PA.
In the following photos, I am putting the state or province in parenthesis so you get an idea of where our staff live and serve.
Sam (PA), Larry (NC), Karen (PA), Dan (Alberta)
Background: Dorinda (IN), Cerwin (PA), and Claude & Huguette (Quebec)
Gloria (TN), Ellen (WI), Nan (PA)
David (OH) and Susan (CA)
David (OH)
Ken (PA)
Sam (PA) Kreigh (OH)
Shannon, Christiana, and Jason (OH)
Dave (OH)
James (OH)
Mike (OH)
Jeff Lives in CT – serves in MA
Marcia and Glen (MI)
Visiting after supper on Monday evening, before the first meeting.
Paul (New Brunswick) and Chris (Novia Scotia) led in worship each morning and before most other meetings.
Chris opened each morning meeting by reading several Bible verses.
Songs were projected on the two screens in front of the Skinner Room (where our meetings were held).
After TFC President and CEO, Scott, welcomed us, he showed us a list of tag lines he wanted us to vote on before the last meeting on Wednesday night.
Looking over the options for a TFC “tag line.”
Kreigh (pronounced Kray), new President of TFC’s Board, introduced himself and shared his goals for the ministry. We are blessed to have him on our board.
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Friday October 7, 2011
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
Psalm 28:7 (New Living Translation)
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The Lord protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad.
Psalm 28:7 (Good News Translation)
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Thursday October 6, 2011
Road Trip
~ Pennsylvania to Michigan ~
Sunday, October 2 & Monday, October 3
The first few hours were cloudy and rainy.
And then, to our surprise, we saw snow!
We were on Route 322 near Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
The leaves haven’t even changed yet – except for certain species.
Before long we were back to wet roads from a constant drizzle.
That evening we were surprised when we got to the room we booked (two weeks earlier) at LaQuinta near Perrysburg, Ohio.
We had a suite!
I kept thinking that someone would come and tell us they gave us the wrong room. I’m not sure how or why we were upgraded, but it was nice having a lounge area to relax and work on the Powerpoint slides I was finalizing for TFC’s Staff Conference.
Monday morning was cool and dry. Because Pennsylvania only allows five-axled trucks, Cerwin enjoys seeing lots of wheels on the trucks in some of the states to our west.
He was quick to notice that this truck was not loaded (or fully loaded) because some of the axles were up.
We went through areas where the trees were beginning to color.
Because we did not have a heavy driving day, we made plans to visit our niece Juanita. We had never seen her new apartment. Notice her canned products to the left.
I took several pictures of her apartment for the benefit of our children, her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
It is a nice, cozy, upstairs apartment.
I love her bedroom/sitting room.
Her desk.
After our visit, we called her mother (Cerwin’s sister) to tell her that she has taught her daughter well. She keeps a neat apartment…
…and made us a delicious lunch.
Corn/potato/ham chowder, plus a few other vegetables.
We enjoyed our two-hour visit, and would have enjoyed visiting another hour or two, but had to keep moving – and she had to be at one of her jobs (caring for an aged woman) by 2:00 p.m.
The entrance to her apartment.
You can see part of her garden on the left, the owners dogs, and a small flower shop that is operated by someone in the area.
We arrived at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference grounds, Muskegon, Michigan, about 4:00 p.m., with time to unpack and visit with staff until suppertime at 5:30.
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Thursday October 6, 2011
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11 (New Living Translation)
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You make known to meB)’> fullness of joy; at your right hand areJune 2013
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