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I pray also that the

eyes of your heart may be enlightened

in order that you may know

the hope to which he has called you

the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints

and his incomparably great power

for us who believe.

Ephesians 1:18,19 NIV

Tonight We Went Back to See

It’s the Truth, Ruth…It’s Christmas

(see my December 14 entry)

Because of the ice storm last Thursday, our two granddaughter’s concerts were postponed – making it possible for Cerwin and me to see tonight’s concert where Jana was playing a piano solo.

She is dressed as an angel for the third grade song, Mary, Did You Know.

Playing Foom, Foom, Foom with her piano teacher, Jennifer Groff

She did a great job. 

Thanks, Jen, for being a patient, loving teacher.

Grace and peace

to you

from God our Father

and the Lord Jesus Christ

who gave himself for our sins

to rescue us

from the present evil age.

Galatians 1:3-4

An Icy Weekend

Let us not become weary in doing good

for at the proper time

we will reap a harvest

if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9 NIV

Ice & A Christmas Dinner

We woke up to beautiful, icy scenery this morning.

By the time church was over, the roads were wet, but many trees were still covered with ice.

We arrived at Midway Reception Center for a family Christmas dinner a bit early…

…so I had time to take a picture of the ice-covered tree near the entrance door.

We had delicious food, and a great time visiting with Cerwin’s aunts, uncles, cousins, and their families.  I think there were about a hundred in attendance.

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“Oh, No.  Here comes Grandma with her camera!”

I like Aunt Debi.

Great-grandma High is ninety years older than me.

Dad is asking Great-grandma to pose with the rest of my family.

Jana, Josh, and Ian are pretty happy about getting their picture taken, but Jared is not happy at all – and I am tired of looking at Grandma’s camera.

Now Dad has grandma’s camera.

Grandma, Mom, Jared, Ian, Great Aunt Patti (holding me), and her daughter-in-law, Leslie.

(End of comentary by Jesse)

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By the time we headed home, the sun was out and the ice was beginning to melt from the trees.

If you look closely, you can see that the mountain is still ice-covered.

We had a gorgeous sunset to close our day.

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I hope you have a great pre-Christmas week.

 Whatever is true

whatever is noble

whatever is right

whatever is pure

whatever is lovely

whatever is admirable

if anything is excellent

or praiseworthy

think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

Christmas Prayer Breakfast

Each December the Bucks-Montgomery Chapter of TFC schedules a special Christmas prayer breakfast.

We always look forward to seeing these friends at Henning’s Market, Harleysville, PA.  This is a fabulous grocery store with a beautiful terrace (eating/meeting area) that overlooks the store.

The store hosts a large, delicious buffet every day, but on occasions like this, they bring a special-ordered buffet to The Terrace. 

This was only a small portion of the food – there was also fruit, donuts, bagels, biscuits, juice, coffee, etc.

We enjoyed special music by Hank Druneburg (left) and Bruce Burgess – great musicians.

Dale Kreider, a young Christian truck driver, shared an encouraging testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness.  He was recently released from jail – after three years and three months – due to a truck accident in Virginia. 

My favorite picture of the morning!

Esther with grandma Carol Leatherman, while mother Ruth looks on from the background.

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Following the breakfast Howard and Angie Moses asked me to take their photo, so we have an updated picture for their TFC newsletters, etc.

After a bit of clowning…

…I got a few great pictures.

How’s this one Howard and Angie?  I think it is the best one.

We love you guys and are honored to serve the Lord with you in TFC.

I pray

that out of His glorious riches

He may strengthen

you

with power through His Spirit

in your inner being

Ephesians 3:16 NIV

Happy 7th Birthday

Gloria

Tonight we were at a birthday celebration for our youngest granddaughter, Gloria