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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”- Proverbs 9:10  NIV

Traveling to Quebec

(I had this ready to enter last night, but couldn’t post due to maintenance being conducted by Xanga.)

About one hour after leaving the house, we got to see a beautiful sunrise.

The prettiest scenery was in the Catskills of NY.

The trees were also colorful in the Adirondacks, but the sun had given way to clouds…

…then drizzle.

Before long we were in serious rain, which lasted through the rest of the trip.

We had no problem at customs. 

After arriving at Mathieu’s, we learned that Murray and June spent three hours at customs yesterday, before getting the chapel across the border and delivered to Irving Big Stop, St-Liboire.

After arriving at Claude and Huguette’s house, and unpacking our car, we went to the truck stop for supper.

They asked for English menus for us.  I laid Huguette’s senior menu page next to mine to show you some of our choices.  I ordered cream of carrot soup ~ which was fabulous! 

It was dark and rainy, so I will take pictures of this beautiful truck stop tomorrow.

Then it was time to relax and watch the news in their living room.

Huguette folded sheets…

…before joining us in the living room.

The men watched the news and discussed chapel setup plans for Wednesday, Huguette knitted, and I sat with laptop on lap, looking through the 132 pictures I took.  Before going to bed, we enjoyed popcorn and ice tea.

We are sleeping in their guest room, which is also their office, so I am sitting on Claude’s office chair with my feet propped up on our bed while I make this early morning entry.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”- Galatians 6:2  NIV

D-Day for the Quebec Chapel

Cerwin was hoping to arive at TFC’s International Office half-an-hour before Murray and June Kuehl, to do last minute preparations before they take the chapel to Quebec.

But to Cerwin’s surprise, they were already there – ready to drop the next trailer.  This one will be refurbished into a chapel for Chilliwack, BC, Canada.

June and Murray, Ontario, Canada – and dog – pose in front of the chapel.

Pulling out of the shop.

Leaving the TFC parking lot.

The sun and fog made an interesting picture.

The next time we see this chapel will be in Quebec.

We plan to leave our house early tomorrow morning.  If I have Internet hookup at St-Liboire (truck stop) or St-Hyacinthe (Chaplain Claude & Huguette’s home), I will keep you updated.  If I don’t, you will have to wait to hear about our trip after we get home.

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The Next Chapel

British Columbia, here we come!

Cerwin backed it into the shop and checked it out.  He is pleased with this 48′ x 102″ trailer from Canada.

A man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!  Proverbs 15:23  NIV

Serving Compassionately

Monday, a week ago, Pastors Rick and Carl of Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church, visited TFC’s International Office.  Within hours Pastor Rick called the office to see if the promotional chapel was available for today’s worship service  – “Serving Compassionately.” 

We and Bunny (Director of Chaplains) and Peg O’Hare just “happened” to have an open Sunday!  Bunny and Peg are members of this church.

Cerwin and I arrived early this morning to set up for the first service.

As I sat in the truck, waiting for Cerwin to see if we were in the correct parking space, I was facing the cemetery.  All of I sudden I remembered the last time I attended this church.  It was the funeral of my great-grandfather, Samuel Rosenberger – forty-eight years ago.

I was pleased to quickly locate his and great-grandma’s headstone.

By the time I got back to the chapel, Cerwin and Pastor Rick were setting up the steps, and I was able to go inside and prepare for visitors by removing bungie cords from drawers and cupboards (to keep them shut during travel) and placing literature on counter tops.

Then it was time for first service, where the audience saw a five-minute TFC video, then heard a dialogue by Bunny O’Hare and Pastor Rick.

The service was closed in a very unique way, when the pastor invited everyone to go outside for the closing hymn and benediction.

Pastor Rick (right) and most of the members came inside to see the chapel.  I told Cerwin I lost track of how many times I heard the word, “Wow” when people came inside.

During Sunday School, teachers brought the younger children to the chapel.  In this photo Cerwin is telling them why we place chapels in truck stops. 

Second service was a repeat of the first – except a few more people.

Pastor Rick used the steps as a platform.

It was a fabulous experience for us.  We met people we hadn’t seen for many years.

Peg and Bunny took us to Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant for lunch.  We are grateful to serve the Lord in the same ministry as these two special friends.

“I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”- Psalm 40:8  NIV

The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.  Genesis 1:12 NIV

Timber!

The tree care guys were here early Thursday morning.

Prepared Their Equipment

Checked Out Tree #1

This is the tree that released one of it’s large branches on our house roof in July 2006 (see my posting date 7-3-06), and was deemed insecure for upcoming winter storms.

Perfect Drop

It didn’t stay suspended in air!

The chopping critter “ate” leaves and small branches.

Tree #2

This is the one we are going to miss the most, as it was in the middle of our circle driveway ~ and had been there long before we built our house forty years ago. 

It began dying after lightening hit it a year or two ago, causing us concern.

Jared and Ian watched from a safe distance on a large log from tree #1.

Jesse was safe in his mommy’s arms, and had no concern for falling trees.

Logs from tree #1 were used to protect the driveway from being damaged.

Bottom branches were cut away ~ also to protect the driveway.

Ropes were used to help guide its fall.

Another Perfect Drop

The cleanup crew moved In to deal with the small stuff.

Lunch Break

 Cleanup

They wanted to keep this large trunk intact, so carefully loaded it on their truck.

Need tree work done?

These men are GOOD.  (I have their phone number and website.) 

Remains of Tree #1

Our youngest son, Jere, summarized how we feel about the appearance of our front yard.

“Your yard looks naked.”