Sunday, December 19, 2010

Merry Christmas from the Road


We have traveled many miles in December, and God has been blessing us all along the way!
We would like to say a big thank you to all of the churches who have hosted our family this past month. We have been in so many states: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and now Pennsylvania. 
This Sunday we had a rare opportunity to attend a service with extended family members. It was so amazing to hear from a pastor who just returned form a trip to Pakistan. God is at work all over the globe and we can't wait to get to Indonesia and do what He has called us to do. 

We are happy to be with family this Christmas. The kids are enjoying Grandma and Papa's house, and are so excited about the many presents that are under the tree. Bob and I are taking in each moment as this will be our last Christmas in the states for some time. We have so much to thankful for! 

Here are some photos from our travels this past month.


We were so blessed by Pastor Kevin and Kathy Gunion in Minnesota! They not only gave us a place to stay while we were there, but they also decorated it up for Christmas. What a special memory. 


The kids have had so much fun playing in the snow!


Lots and lots of snow!




Ethan trying to catch snowflakes on his tongue.



New Friends




service times



This child can find the donuts at any church.





Merry Christmas to you and yours this holiday season!


May His light shine bright in your home as you celebrate the King. 

Friday, December 17, 2010

Our Best Friend


"1 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2 (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this census. 4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David's ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5 He took with him Mary, his fianc'e, who was obviously pregnant by this time. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn."


Celebrating Christmas is more than just a baby that was born in a manger some two thousand years ago. That baby...is the son of God, the one who can give us hope for a great future! You see God sent him to us, but we still have a choice to make. Will we accept this gift? Will we let this JESUS change our lives? Or will we simply celebrate another year of lights, bells, and gifts, all the while missing the best gift of all? God sent  His son to us so that we could one day go to heaven and be with him. Will you accept him into your life this Christmas? 


We would like to Introduce you to our best friend, His name is JESUS! He created you, loves you, and wants to be part of your everyday life. If you would like to meet Him let us know. We would love to talk to you about it. :) 


~Merry Christmas Friends~