Each Sunday I take away something from worship that I want to stick with me. Sometimes it does and other times, life takes over.
Yesterday's worship gelled like no other, so I'd like to share.
Our text is Ephesians1: 3-14
vs. 4 For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ , in accordance with His will and pleasure.
These two highlighted parts are rarely on my mind, but in yesterdays worship (the unplanned part) they showed up loud and clear.
As we sang "Revive us Again" I think back to little Lana picking that song every time we visited Marc's home church and her Uncle Craig would ask for song request.... chosen for His pleasure.
The older building next door, is now the Spanish Church. As we left to go to our Bible Class, there stood about 15 members from their church with signs "Free Hugs Here"...chosen for His pleasure.
In Bible Class we talked about loving others beyond the name on the building where they worship...chosen for His pleasure.
An invitation was extended to a Community Church with an outdoor baptistery , to use ours.
Six people were baptized*, five of them were homeless....chosen for His pleasure.
Next to our old building, the Spanish Church, sits a row of old portables classrooms, now known as Matthews Hope, a place for the homeless, run by 6 different churches in Winter Garden...chosen for His pleasure.
I have to say it's hard to see what pleasure God finds in me, but so thankful to be among others and see it come to life. It was a great day that I want to learn from and do differently.
* So as C. of C. members, we were clapping after the person was immersed, only to see that they were immersed 3 times, baptized into the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit....covered in all.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
My Valentine
The best thing about me, is you!
love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
Thanks for choosing me to go along for this
crazy ride...it has been so much fun!
Love you more.....
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Joy maker
Just ran across some of the evidence.
Who thinks these things up?
Can you guess what the sign really says?
and they create a photo shoot of the
prom pictures that they never had.
complete.
I love that even in hard times,
this sweet lady finds fun.
Thank you, Lanabear!
If he looks like Morgandy...
little brother, we wonder if he will have
some of her features. If he does,
he may look like this minus the pink blanket.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Welcome Bella
Jan. 16th, 2010*
9lb 3oz --19 1/2 inches
Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
So maybe she was 10 days late,
but 6 hrs labor and 3 pushes is a lot to brag about.
Also had her 1st taxi cab ride at 10 hrs old.
big brother, Noah's, expressions...but
she will give him lots more and better
expressions in years to come.
And Ben will never be the same.
* my "comfort thought" about Bella's birthday
is that Adam wanted smiles and sweetness
to be the focus of this day...besides all the stuff
that he left us to smile about. I just hate that
he left us, but will honor this "comfort thought"
I think he would want us to tell Bella that she
came just at the right time to fill our hearts
with extra love...from Adam.
Maybe I seem crazy...:) but I have many
"comfort thoughts" lately and may share
some later. For now, welcome Bella, you
are a blessing from God and you touch our
hearts and make us smile.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Add 20 to grow on....
Do you remember getting a Birthday spanking and then they added one swat to "grow on"?This post is following the 60 list to Marcus from his 3 amazing children...
my 20 to grow on..
1. Having 3 great kind children!
2. The date where we flew 20 miles to eat fancy at DFW, but not enough money for the dinner, when check came.
3. The compliments on disastrous dinners.
4. Compassion for the flaws...huge attribute
5. Teaching the unteachable.
6. your "Oh Pooh" phase
7. Watching others admire your work & character
8. Asking if your ship came in, when talking about the mail.
9. Recording 2 songs for me. (Elvis has nothing on you)
10. Deciding to run for City Counsel.
11. Watching you hold your children for the 1st time...they had your heart.
12. The hot-air balloon ride.
13. Hearing you talk like Donald Duck to Morgandy
14. Never giving up on your ship...it did come in.
15. Pitching for the winning softball team.(at 59)
16. Many many dates in our 35 years,
17. When I talk about if I ever win the lottery...a lottery ticket appears.
18. Getting me a new car...the Marcus way
19. A huge bond with nieces and nephew...an extra blessing for me.
20.Your commitment, contentment and compassion....how blessed I am!
Love you and extra privileged to be by your side
for always & ever
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