Christmas: From a 9 Year Olds View

By Erik Strand

Each Christmas everyone in our family makes a special kind of cookie. I always make ginger snaps, then we have a cookie trade. And sometime between Christmas and New Years we have cookies and coffee for breakfast and sit by the fire (I really like doing that).

I also like decorating the Christmas tree. We always have a special meal of crackers, cheese, Christmas fish (herring) egg-nog, summer sausage, and soda. Then sometimes Papa will read us Christmas stories.

But I think (besides the presents) my favorite part about Christmas is spending time with Papa and everybody, and Celebrating that Jesus was born to save us.

Only 4 more days till Christmas Yay!!

Christmas: Greetings From Canada

By Katrina Taylor
ohh CHristmas... it's such a funny word in my mind. My family has a tradition of no traditions. That's right. No traditions. We never do the same thing. Do I like it? hmmm, sometimes! It's a bit of an adventure. You never know WHAT will happen. One year we'll have duck dinner, turkey, chicken, and when that all gets boring we try spaghetti! I'm not sure if we do this on purpose, it just happens. Most memorable Christmas was two years ago. I made cookies and went into a couple nursing homes. You'd cry if you saw the amount of folks that didn't have a place to go for Christmas, and no one cared to go see them. I adopted them, all of them. Specially the ones that tried to hook me up with their ever single grandsons.

So this Christmas, whatever you do, remember what it's all about. Family, friends, laughter, Grandsons you hope you never have to meet, and Jesus... the greatest gift...

Merry Christmas!

Christmas: In Florida

By Gail Umperovitch

My Favorite Christmas Memory…

My favorite Christmas memory is not about a specific Christmas but Christmases when

my children were growing up. My son, Casey, has always been about “traditions” a

nd

establishing “traditions.”

At Christmas time after all the outdoor Christmas lights and the Christmas tree was

done, Casey would want me to make some homemade hot chocolate and we would go

outside and look through the front windows at the Christmas tree lit up in the house (even

in Florida there have been many Christmases chilly enough to warrant a warm cup of

cocoa).

As simple as that might sound, it still warms my heart to think of that simple little act. I

know it was all about our little family being together and working on a project that was

so beautiful when finished.

Memories are something that can never be taken from us. I lost my mom this past

September, 2010. She loved Christmas! For the last several years, my husband and I

would go over and decorate the outside of my parents home and my mother delighted in

having all the beautiful lights, manger scene, angels and reindeers outdoors to enjoy and

for others riding by to enjoy also. She spoiled all of the grandchildren with mounds of

Christmas presents every year and lots and wonderful food!

This Christmas will not be the same with my mom gone but I am so THANKFUL that

I have so many years of wonderful memories from Christmases when I was growing up

to many wonderful Christmases as an adult with my children experiencing Christmases

at “Mema’s.”

Our family is having a “special” family Christmas at my Mom and Dad’s. There will be

lots of presents under the tree but these presents will be extra special. They will be my

Mom’s “treasures” being given to her children and grandchildren for them to enjoy in

their homes.

Our heavenly Father has blessed us so much and we thank Him for our wonderful Mother

and all of the wonderful memories that were created with her.

Live each day in love, peace and harmony. Treasure what God has given you and do not

take advantage of a single day to let those you love know how much you love them.

God bless everyone at this very special time of the year and may we ALWAYS

remember the real celebration of the season.

Merry CHRISTmas… Gail

Christmas: The Newlyweds

Tick tock,

tick tock....The clock is ticking to that favorite time of year, and I can't believe it is here so soon! I am so very excited to celebrate the very first Christmas with my new husband! Last Christmas, the wedding was definitely on the brain, so this Christmas I look forward to focusing on shopping, decorating, parties, presents, memorizing parts in Christmas plays, family and FOOD. The Christmas traditions that I grew up with are so special to me and definitely something th

at I look forward to continuing with my very own little family

. Its been so fun taking the traditions of two different families, mixing them together, and coming up with our very own Christmas traditions!

So...here are a few of the traditions that we have instilled, year number one. They are traditions that I pray my children look back on as sweet memories, just as my husband and I do. They are traditions that I hope do not fade away with passing years, but stand the test of time. They are traditions that are forever ours, and that is what makes them so special!
*Photo tree. I am a photographer and absolutely love photographs with a passion! I believe that there is beauty all around us, and photographs are forever captured moments of that beauty. On our Christmas tree, we have assorted frames of all shapes, colors, and sizes with pictures from special memories throughout that year. I love this tradition because it is a fun, unique way for us to reminisce on all the memories and all that the Lord has done for us throughout the year.
*Christmas letter. One of my favorite things about Christmas is getting all of the Christmas cards in the mail! I love seeing everyone's picture and reading about how they are doing! This being our very first Christmas, its as good a time as any to begin our Christmas card tradition. In this past year, we have learned and experienced so much! My husband loves to write, so we have decided to always have a letter to go along with our picture, just to update our family and friends on what in new with the Goetsch's this year :)
*Christmas Story. It was tradition for my husbands family, as well as mine to read the Christmas story before Christmas dinner. I LOVE this tradition because I believe that it is SO important to keep our holidays Christ-centered! After all, it IS Jesus' birthday!
*Birthday cake. Speaking of BIRTHDAYS :) In my family, it was always tradition for us to make Jesus a birthday cake on Christmas, and yes, even sing "Happy Birthday" to Him! This may seem a bit silly to some, but to me, its the tool that my parents used to teach us, when we were young, what the Christmas Holidays are truly all about! And the tradition stuck! And it stays :) Yay for birthday cake!
*COOKIES! Can you tell that I am a huge fan of food? Growing up, my mom would always break out the baking about a week before Christmas day. We would bake so many cookies and set them out on our "Christmas cookie plate". I know that this is a simple tradition, but it was the one time a year that I was allowed to be messy with my mom(ha!) and the laughs, messes, and conversations while baking Christmas cookies with my mom are some of my sweetest memories! I am not a mommy(yet), but this is definitely a tradition that I want to continue with my husband and future children. I realize that this tradition is crazy dangerous on the waistline, so I have decided this year, our Christmas cookies are going to the homeless shelter! It is a way for us to develop these memories, and spread the love with others. (Although, I am quite sure that we will save a few for ourselves). ;)
So, here is a sneak peak into our upcoming Christmas as newlyweds. And whether you are a seasoned "tradition maker" or a new-bee like me, keep your traditions alive! You never know who's life you could be impacting...maybe even your own! Happy Traditions and a Merry Christmas to all! :)

-Ashley Goetsch

This Thanksgiving

I know traditionally at this time of year, our focus is on food. Whether it be the hours spent preparing the mounds of mashed potatoes, green-bean casserole, golden turkeys, and pumpkin pies or the consumption of said food. Either way the focus is on food. Also we might see pictures of of little happy women in black dresses holding a bit of "Traditional Thanksgiving Day Food" while men smiling in tall strange black hats stand next to their so very friendly looking Indian buddies. If your a little bit more of a history buff of paid attention to history in school, you might know more about the Mayflower and its occupants. How the Pilgrims came over from Holland, how so many died that first winter, the trials they had to endure and how at the end of the "Thanksgiving Story" God blessed the Pilgrims with a bountiful harvest.

Today however, I don't want to focus on those to two points. But rather how the Pilgrims set off to brave the dangers both known and those yet unknown, to advance the kingdom of God here on earth. The following is a quote from Bradford's book Of "Plymouth Plantation", after going through a list of reasons why the Pilgrims decided to leave, he says "Last and not least, they cherished the great hope and inward zeal for laying good foundations, or at least of making someway towards it, for the propagation and advance of the gospel of the kingdom of Christ in the remote parts of the world, even though they should be but stepping stones to others in the performance of so great a work." The Pilgrims where willing to lay down their lives even if it was to be but the stepping stones to so great a work as the advancing of God's kingdom. When told about the dangers they might encounter "It was replied, that all great and honourable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and must be both met and overcome with answerable courage. It was granted the dangers were great, but not desperate, the difficulties were many, but not invincible...and all of them, through the help of God, by both fortitude and patience, might either be borne or overcome."

So this Thanksgiving I want to ask, Do we view the task of advancing God's kingdom, a high and honourable calling as the Pilgrims did, one that we would be willing to give our lives for? No, its true that most of us will not sail to uncharted lands and help to birth a new country, or have to risk our lives in doing so. But is not letting go of our own wants and desires and giving our time in a way, the same thing as giving our lives for the advancement of God's kingdom? I believe so. I encourage you to bravely trust God in whatever trials you may encounter, while being a stepping stone in the in the great and truly honouable task that God has set before all of His people of advancing His kingdom here on earth.

Happy Thanksgiving

10 Fashion Myths

Have you ever wondered about wearing more than one print? Do your belt, shoes and purse have to match? What about wearing white after Labor day?

The following link to TLC's What not to Wear, tackles 10 of the most popular fashion myths.

10 Fashion Myths

It's the Traditions

Christmas time, who doesn't love it. For many people there are special memories or traditions that come to mind, like big family gatherings, decorating the tree, reading the Christmas story by the fire, a special Christmas morning breakfast or maybe caroling with friends... Whatever it is, it those special things that we remember and cherish all through the year. Not the freezing cold, the chaos or the wallet that always seems to get slimmer while while our waistlines seem to grow in the opposite direction.

That's why I have asked a few people around the country, all different ages, and all in different stages of life, to write a paragraph or two sharing with us their favorite memories and traditions. I will be posting one every Monday, starting after Thanksgiving and leading up to Christmas. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

From Martin Luther

Yet that wisdom is not of itself evil, nor is the law to be evaded; but without the theology of the cross man misuses the best in the worst manner.

It is certain that man must utterly despair of his own ability before he is prepared to receive the grace of Christ.

Here I stand I can do no other

Yet it means not inward repentance only; nay, there is no inward repentance which does not outwardly work divers mortifications of the flesh.

Light and Refreshing

The perfect combination of water and mint is here. The makers of Metromint water, have artistically combined the two to come up with a new twist on bottled water which is unlike any other. This all natural drink, has no calories, and no artificial additives, just mint extracts and fresh spring water. Not only does it taste good but peppermint extract is known to help clear the brain, refresh the body and sometimes sooth stomachs...not to mention give you great breath and that just brushed feeling.

The Metromint water comes in many different flavors. My favorite is the chocolate mint and, quite oftenit can be found at your local natural health food store, or sometimes at a bigger chain store like Jewl-Osco.

Caution: Remove before Sipping

It's a cold afternoon in late fall, you and your friends have been out window shopping all afternoon and decide to pop into the local coffee shop to grab a warm cup of delight. As the barista hands you your drink and you take that first sip, feeling the hot liquid dance on your tongue then slide down your throat like a wave of warmth and comfort, little are you thinking about the lid particles breaking down with every sip, but its true. Most of us know not to leave our disposable watter bottles in the car, especially in the summer because the heat causes the chemicals from the plastic to leach more quickly into our water. So why would it be any different with our coffee lids? Its not. Every time the heat from your drink comes in contact with the lid, the lid deteriorates a little more and the leached chemicals then go into you and your system, causing other health issues down the road.

I suggest doing like I did, and buy a ceramic travel mug and taking that wherever you go, not only is it greener for the environment, your drink will stay warmer, taste better, and you won't get the unwanted leaching from your cup, or just pop the lid off before you drink.

When God ordains anything to come to pass, His purpose in doing so is altogether and absolutely good.

~ R.C. Sproul

Your Nails, a Statement?

Now a days there is SO many options for your nails.

You could get them artificially lengthened, have them blingged, sport your favorite NFL team logo, stripes, flowers, Christmas trees for the holidays... or if your not feeling so inspired, you could go the simpler route and choose from all the colors in the rainbow and their slight variations. With all the options out there you should have no problem in choosing a look to express your mood for that day.

Tell me, when has neon yellow, lime green, or sky blue nails ever enhanced an outfit (unless maybe your a clown)? What about the latest trend of using very dark colors, like Navy Blue, Midnight Purple or Black, your nails turn black when your dead.

Have you ever been trying to listen to someone talking but get distracted at every wave of their hand, with the thought "Woowh look, Nails!" your fingers are supposed to complement not distract.

Fingernails are a natural thing, lets keep them somewhat so. There really is a classiness, and simple feminine beauty to a woman's hands when she keeps them well manicured. That means hands with soft skin, and nails clean, trimmed and filed. Wearing nail polish is fine but make sure its a soft complimentary color, or even clear. Not one that shouts "Look at ME". I personally love the look of a French, or a soft pearl pink. They are both, very versatile with many outfits matching most anything you might wear whether formal or every day, and your hands look manicured without being way over done.

The New Mr. and Mrs. Scheuerman

This past weekend I had the honor and privilege to be apart of my cousin Joanna's wedding to the man of her dreams. After dating for about a year and a half in July, Daniel asked her to be his wife. The couple decided to enter into that wonderful covenant made between themselves and God, called marriage, on the 2nd of October surrounded by only family and a few good friends. The ceremony was short but sweet, held outside on a friends beautiful and newly refurbished patio. So wrapped up in each other and the

this special moment they didn't even notice it began to rain.

On the way to the reception both Bride and Groom thought the whole thing went off remarkably well, and said they couldn't have asked for it to go any better.

The reception was in the fellowship hall of The First Baptist Church there in Champaign. After the reception was done, pictures taken and good bye hugs given... the new Mr. ans Mrs. Scheuerman head off to spend a week in Hawaii

Below is a quick slideshow of the highlights during the past weekend. (I apologize ahead of time for its sad lacking of professional quality of both the slideshow and the pictures.)

The photographer Ashly Goetsch was absolutely amazing I can't wait to see more of the pictures she took and I defiantly plan on hiring her for my wedding.

Things We Say Wrong

On Orthomolecular Nutrition

I have recently added the book "Putting it all Together, The New Orthomolecular Nutrition" by Abram Hoffer, M.d, Ph.D and Morton Walker, D.P.M to my ever growing list of books I have read and found their content to be very informative.

In this book the authors discuss different vitamins and minerals, their benefits to us and some of the physical issues that result from our modern unbalanced diets.

Don't let the name "Orthomolecular" scare you off. Although Drs. Abram Hoffer and Morton Walker do discuss things somewhat on a molecular level, you don't need to already be a Doctor or Scientist to read and understand what they wrote. The authors' intent was to explain this information in such away that the everyday person could pick up this book and use the information they learned to help themselves and their families attain better health.

Two of My Fav Looks from Ann Taylors New Fall Line

I love both of these fall layered looks by Ann Taylor they both have an air of simplicity, versatility and comfort without sacrificing style, modesty or femininity.

The first with its simple lines and colors, the layering of solid sweater over striped long-sleeve tee not only gives dimension to the outfit but gives you the comfort of the "Big comfy sweater" that we all love in this cooler weather, without the bulk on your arms. A great everyday look... or add a long two string necklace, bracelet and and a black purse to dress it up for a trip to Starbucks or a day out with the girls.

The second look has much the same going for it as the first. The eggshell white has a fresh look, and the longer waistline of the sweater acts as a sliming effect smoothing out the illusion of the bold line drawn, when a shirt falls at the "in-curve" of the waist and meets the new color and texture of the new material of your bottoms, at the "out-curve" of the hips.
And who doesn't love a scarf? The matching scarf and flats really tie the outfit together and set it off

nicely

I Completely Agree...

This article has been circulating around on Facebook and I thought I would repost it here for the benefit of all of you who ether haven't seen it yet or who aren't on Facebook. It is a very clear yet sadly concise summary of the state of our culture

By Richard Meckstroth

Pictured is a young physician by the name of Dr. Roger Starner Jones. His short two-paragraph letter to the White House accurately puts the blame on a "Culture Crisis" instead of a "Health Care Crisis"..

It's worth a quick read:


Dear Mr. President:
During my shift in the Emergency Room last night, I had the pleasure of evaluating a patient whose smile revealed an expensive shiny gold tooth, whose body was adorned with a wide assortment of elaborate and costly tattoos, who wore a very expensive brand of tennis shoes and who chatted on a new cellular telephone equipped with a popular R&B ringtone.


While glancing over her patient chart, I happened to notice that her payer status was listed as "Medicaid"! During my examination of her, the patient informed me that she smokes more than one pack of cigarettes every day, eats only at fast-food take-outs, and somehow still has money to buy pretzels and beer. And, you and our Congress expect me to pay for this woman's health care? I contend that our nation's "health care crisis" is not the result of a shortage of quality hospitals, doctors or nurses. Rather, it is the result of a "crisis of culture" a culture in which it is perfectly acceptable to spend money on luxuries and vices while refusing to take care of one's self or, heaven forbid, purchase health insurance. It is a culture based in the irresponsible credo that "I can do whatever I want to because someone else will always take care of me". Once you fix this "culture crisis" that rewards irresponsibility and dependency, you'll be amazed at how quickly our nation's health care difficulties will disappear.

Respectfully,
ROGER STARNER JONES, MD
If you agree...pass it on.

Maggie on, Economics

The other day while driving home from wal-mart with Maggie, she gave me a thrifty tip on economics...and I thought I'd pass it on to you.

"If you want to get something like dolls, toys or pink dresses and it cost lots of money like 2 or 3 or 50,000 dollars and you don't wanna pay that much. Just give the guy $1 and get it. Cuz that won't cost to much and the guy will be happy."

Trip to Florida

I spent the majority of last week in Florida, attending The King Institutes's Level 7 class on TKM, taught by Jim Robertson N.D.
Being once again reminded of what a magnificent and wise God we serve and more about His wonderful creation, us.

When this Wisconsin girl left her northern home last Tuesday it was 59 degrees, when she arrived at her Florida destination just a short 2 1/2 hours later it was 90+ (and she loved it). I was meet at the airport by a very dear lady named Gail, who was also my gracious hostess for the week, we instantly got along great.
Day one of classes dawned bright and early the next morning at 8:30, with an hour lunch break, class didn't wrap up till sometime after 5:30pm. We covered a lot of good information, and took a lot of notes. By that evening I was ready for a quite dinner at the Robertson's house, so I thought... It turns out that Dr. and Mrs. Robertson are a part of a bluegrass band called Back Porch Revival, and they have a jam session on most Thursday nights, but since this night was Wednesday they decided to have a pre-jam, jam session, and nothing would please them more than that I should play the Bodhran along with them. I had never played the Bodhran before, so I did my best to not throw them off time and keep beat, and had a over all great time.

Day two started off much the same, about half way through the afternoon session, we broke up for "Hands On" the favorite part of class for most of the attendees. That evening being Thursday, was official jam night...so we stopped by China 1 (China 1 uses no preservatives or MSG in their food) for a quick bite of dinner, than it was off to the Roberson's house for another fun evening of music and me dutifully drumming on the Bodhran.

The final day of class came and we still had lots to cover. We also had a special guest speaker Dr. David Edwards a holistic dentist, coming in to speak a little about the holistic approach to dentistry. For dinner that evening I enjoyed Thia for the first time, at the Thia House with the Robertsons, Mrs. Robertson's sister Ginger her husband, and Dr. Edwards. Another wonderful evening, with food and friends.

My plane wasn't scheduled to leave till 8:20 Saturday evening, so Dr. Robertson took me around and showed me some of the local sights or "Real Florida" as he called it. First stop was a little organic winery where we walked around and listened to a local band. Second stop, was the oldest race track in Florida. Also I was taken to Highland Hammocks Sate Park, it was absolutely beautiful, I could have spent hours there...but alas I had a plane to catch.

I arrived home safe and sound late that night, glad to have learned more and spent time with wonderful people.

Pineapple Relish

2 cups chopped *pineapple
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper optional

Combine all ingredients, refrigerate and enjoy. Can be used on fish, grilled chicken or eat it with corn chips.

* substitute the fresh pineapple with fresh cut mango for a fun new twist

Waking Up Is Hard To Do

Lol what can I say, it's just funny :)

Stay Hydrated

I know everyone tells you, "You need to drink more water"... big deal. But did you know, when you are only 3% dehydrated your mind stops working clearly, the average person on the street is more than 3% dehydrated. Our bodies are made up of somewhere between 60 and 70% water (depending on age, weight and gender). Water not only helps the blood flow, it also helps the body eliminate toxins. Its no surprise then that Dr Kellogg said "Water without a doubt is one of the most ancient of all remedial agents for disease." One way of elimination our bodies use, is through perspiration or just pain ol' sweating...our pores open up and the toxins are carried out. Just another important reason why we should make sure we're getting the adequate amount of fresh pure water in these hot summer months.
So the question is, "What is the best kind of water and how much?" The ideal water would be fresh unsoiled rain water, that is not run off from roofs or out of gutters. I would suggest drinking ether spring or well water not city water. An easy way for a healthy person to figure out about how much he should be drinking is, his weight in ounces divided in half, if you weighed 120 lbs the formula would look something like this 120lbs=120oz/2=60oz. It may seem like a lot at first but your body will soon get used to it, and then it will crave it, and to top it off you'll be able to think more clearly. So Bottoms up

...and the little black bar continues to flash on an empty page, waiting for the out pouring of thought. The writers fingers fly, and then the back-space key does its job. Once again the little black bar flashes on the empty page, as if mocking the writer saying 'where are your thoughts, your ideas put them down write them out...what are you waiting for?' And the writer, all the while feeling as if her brain was a vast desolate chasm empty and void of thought...

Health Benefits from Your Everyday Fruits and Vegetables

Apples- Contain phosphate of calcium, potash and soda, albumen, chlorophyle malic acid, lime, gum, sugar ect...They can help acidity, colic, diarrhoea, disorders in the liver and kidneys, and gall-stones.


Cabbage- Has sulphur, soda, and iron. And is useful for coughs, bronchitis, asthma, warts, and some skin diseases.


Celery- Contains iron and sulphur and is good for rheumatism and gout


Figs- Are a good laxative. They contain sugar, phosphates, gum, albumen.


Grapes- Are rich in sugar called glucose. They contain tannin, gum tartrate of lime, magnesia, alum, iron, citric and malic acid ect...Grapes help stop thirst and because of this, are useful during fevers, also for teething children. They promote healthy urine flow and are useful for people with gout rheumatism and cancer.




Lemons- Contain potassium, citric malate, and tartaric acid, and are also rich in vitamins. Lemons are believed to help with spongy gums, scurvy, gout, rheumatism, constipation, sore throat, thirst, heart burn, lumbago, and coughs.




Lettuce-contains potassium salts and is useful for sleeplessness




Mangoes- Have sugar and highly refined turpentine, iron, useful acids. They are helpful for rheumatism, diarrhoea, diabetes. The seeds and rinds of a mangoes are astringent.



Onions- Contain sulphur, phosphorus, potassium salts, ammonia, phosphoric and acetic acid, starch ect...good for coughs, bronchitis, colds, influenza, liver troubles, inflammatory conditions, gout, rheumatism. Onions promote perspiration and circulation of blood.



Peach- Have iron, gum, sugar and acids. It is a tonic and is useful for fever and anaemia.



Spinach- Contains ferrum salts, some contain sodium salts, and are good for constipation, and fever.


Information from Naturopathy for the 21st Century by Robert Thiel, PH.D

Its the Duck Song

Haha now you'll be singing it all day

Visit to the Dodges

I spent a great week,last week down in mid Illinois with my cousins. The following pictures are just a few random highlights from the visit.

Whoever said lint rollers couldn't be microphones?

-Gangster Bridesmaids

Bekah and I decided we need to try our dresses for the wedding on (and the guys hats)

-Introducing a Brother-Sister modeling team

James showing off his outfit that Bekah and I picked out for him (minus the shoes lol)

The leaning tower of hats.

Bekah holding onto the hats we found for the wedding

Smiles

Bekah and James took me out Zas' for a Birthday lunch/dinner

Guess Who...

Unlocking the mystery of Doughnuts and Bagels

Today while outside finishing the remnants of our mid-day meal, enjoying the light breeze that blew and the golden rays from the warm sun on our faces. My little sister Maggie unlocked for me the mystery of doughnut and bagel making. And as I deem it self-fish to keep knowledge to oneself, I have therefore at once decided to pass on this newly acquired information word for word to the best of my ability, true of faulty as it may be...
"It all starts with a Hamburger bun, (if you want a beagle with seeds use a hamburger bun with seeds) Then you make a hole in the center, remove some flavor and then bake it. And you have a bagel.
If you want a doughnut you do the same thing except put lost of frosting on top...you know chocolate, white or strawberry and maybe some candy too"

Jeep Watch

I have decided to start a new blog stream wholly dedicated to the sighting of fun and unique jeeps. Here are the some of the first

Hur and His jeep I saw these two parked outside our hotel this morning. It's kinda hard to see but the yellow jeep has "Hur Jeep" and the white "His Jeep.

Who wouldn't want a grass paint job

Gathering of the CPC

On the 20th of May the CPC gathered once again for more memorable times catching up with old and meeting new friends, while we laughed, played games, danced, ate, sang, and were blessed witnessing four more Eleders being brought in to the CPC.
Below is a link to the album I posted on Facebook of the weekends happenings (there was too many pictures to post them all on the blog :)

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2062001&id=1481888915&l=f3b2727be2

Revival

Over the last few days I have been listing to a teaching series on Revival, by Joe Morecraft.
It once again reminds us of how important a role the church plays in the shaping our culture, and how revival starts from bottom up, not the top down. I would encourage everyone to listen to series. Below is a link to the website.


http://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?seriesOnly=true&currSection=sermonstopic&sourceid=chalcedonpresbyterian&keyword=The+Way+to+Revival&keyworddesc=The+Way+to+Revival

to Kathryn

HI!!!!!!!!!!!!