Thought for the Day/Week
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY/WEEK:
"In my view, the Christian religion is most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government ought to be instructed...No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and privileges of a free people."
~Noah Webster- preface to 1828 Dictionary~
June 29, 2010
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY/WEEK
June 25, 2010
the "QUICK TRIP TO BONHAM TEXAS"
June 23, 2010
Happy Father's Day
As well as cards and presents for the dads.
This year, the dads received "family night" boxes.
Rachel, those aren't YOUR oreos!
Keeping the kids out of the "treats" that were in those boxes wasn't easy.
We are so thankful for the wonderful fathers that the Lord has given to our family...
...And the family grows even larger. Grandchild #6 is on the way! Dave and Rachel recently announced that they are expecting their third child this coming February/March!
Congratulations Dave and Rachel!
Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
June 15, 2010
PROGRAM AT IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
I think, of all of the programs and testimonies that these girls have done, this was by far the most meaningful. Hannah and Anna were able to share how they had led 3 children to the Lord the day before at a 5-day club. The seniors were so excited to see young people who had a heart to witness and share God's Word to the lost, and rejoiced with them at the greatness of God's work.
Another video clip
We ate a quick lunch with the seniors, and whisked the girls back to the clubs where the children were waiting to hear more about Jesus.
God was honored and glorified in this luncheon as the girls testified of His mighty works.
THE NEW VAN!
Camp and Program Preparation Night
Hannah- Studying to shew herself approved unto God
There were 69 young people who attended the training.
There were 2 ladies and 2 men's dorm rooms. These were Hannah's dorm cohabitants... 18 Young people from our church attended, which made it a little easier to adjust to being away from home.
Abigail Prigge
Each morning, the kids had personal quiet time with the Lord... ...and chapel time in the church's sanctuary. This is a picture of the classroom. Before she came to camp, Hannah had spent a month working very hard on her assignments and memory work to prepare for camp ... ..but she states that the study during their training week was much more gruelling! Hannah said she had never studied so hard in her whole life! The kids were challenged to pick apart various passages of scripture, and learn how to present the Gospel using Old and New Testament stories, as well as memorize the scriptures needed to present the Gospel message in a way that even little children could understand. After a very difficult week, we were able to go to Newton and attend church with Hannah. After church, the cooks made a fabulous lunch for the trainees and their families. This is the CYIA trainees singing a special music number at the church that day.
I was glad to hear that they were able to relax and rest their minds on occasion.
Hannah with Mackenzie and Breanna- friends from our church
The young man on the far left is Colby, and the young man on the far right is Cameron. Hannah had the privelege of leading both of these young men to the Lord on Thursday, which was the fulfillment of all of her training, not to mention one of the most exciting events in her life!