This trip, we have had several opportunities to spend a bit of time with some friends. As time and our route allows, we enjoy these sweet times of fellowship.
TIme with Mom’s Aunt and Uncle in Colorado
Uncle Roy, Aunt Phyllis, and Mom and Dad
Friends in Colorado
Helping with clean upBible time together
Friends in Ohio
Mrs. R and MomWalking...Saying good-bye as Uriah pulls away...
A family from southern Florida drove up to see us for a few hours Sunday afternoon
Christopher and Jesse with Joel.Sisters -- in ChristThe momsThe dads
Another family from Florida
The family singing a blessing to us.Bible time
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).
The weather has cooled off, and we’re enjoying a beautiful, sunny day, with the wind whistling through several open windows.
We finished the Tampa area conference last night, and we began our drive to Alabama this morning, after a good night’s rest. We are currently driving just past Atlanta. Our conference coordinator and her friend provided dinner beforehand last night. The Lord’s blessing was again evident throughout the evening!
The little girl is looking at the tracts Christopher gave out.Anna helping at the book tablesTalking...Two children who enjoy the Moody books. The little girl purchased the newest Moody book with her birthday money.
Watch for another post or two soon!
Blessings, Sarah for the rest
“The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined” (Psalms 50:1-2).
We had a restful day Monday, catching up on computer work and school for the younger three. Set up went quite smoothly, and we were ready when people began arriving.
Jesse, all on his own, decided to go pass out tracts before our conference started.UriahBoys moving chairs around for the combination youth session...Often, moms with babies will be in the back listening to the sessions. I thought this was a cute picture.We like to do several songs after Keeping Hearts and Evangelism. Last night, was unusual, because after the final song, "encore" was heard. So, the family went ahead and played another one. 🙂Talking...
Again, hearts were open and very receptive to what was shared through the evening! We just finished the Tampa area conference. We will be driving all day tomorrow to Alabama!
Sarah
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it” (Proverbs 10:22).
Following the worship service last Sunday morning I had a few moments to visit with a lady and her mother. The lady walked with great difficulty (even with the help of a walker), and yet she was full of joy and expressed tremendous gratitude for our sharing that morning.
As I visited with them, I found out what had happened: 15 years ago she was in a terrible auto accident. The doctors didn’t think she would live. She was in a coma for 5 months. The doctors then said that if she ever did wake up she would be “a vegetable”. Yet, God worked a miracle.
While she was in the hospital her unbelieving father visited her. He was gloriously saved. And the next day he stepped into eternity. “God used my accident to save him before he died!” she said.
We were praising God for what He has done, and I told her what a blessing it was to see her willingness to be used of God, for we know that God uses people. She again said that it was God who had done the miracle!
Talking with the lady who almost died in a car accident 15 years ago, and who, even now, can only walk with great difficulty. Yet she is a living testimony that God still works miracles.
As I was thinking back to our conversation, I realized that there are many people who want God to work a miracle in their life, but I think we often have different ideas of what a miracle would look like. How many of us would be excited to go through “the miracle” that this lady has gone through? And would come through bearing the physical limitations and continuing day-by-day suffering, yet still rejoicing in what God has done? ÂÂ
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, ‘With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.'”(Matthew 19:26)
Anna sharing her testimonyThe conference was held at a beautiful, old church.
Another weekend conference is completed, and our hearts are again full of what the Lord Jesus has done. Remember how I said in a recent blog post about sometimes seeing families we haven’t seen for awhile suddenly appear at a conference? Well, Friday, before the conference, Dad was walking down the hallway and a dear family we had met in North Carolina was just stepping out of the fellowship hall! Dad was very surprised and delighted!
We are grateful to the Burke County Homeschool Care Group and Hebron Baptist church for hosting the conference and all they did for it. They provided a meal before the conference Friday evening as well.
Hearts seemed open and receptive to what was shared, and we pray the Lord will bring lasting fruit in the lives of those who attended.
Another first for Uriah--we parked in a funeral home parking lot Friday evening. Someone at the conference owned the home, and let us park there.Mom, sharing SaturdayMom talking with several ladies after a session.This little girl is only 4, and she can read the Moody books herself! Pretty amazing!Anna with Maddie (btw - happy birthday, Maddie!)Mr. Layne and Dad (brothers in the Lord!)A family who had come to our Shelby, North Carolina conference last year.
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it” (Proverbs 10:22).
We’re looking forward to the Melbourne area conference Monday night, and then on to Wesley Chapel (Tampa area) Tuesday night!
Sarah
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The scenery has been somewhat plain as we drive on I95 from Georgia down into Florida for the conference Monday evening at Satellite Beach (near Melbourne). But, we have enjoyed seeing the wetlands and waterways along the roadway: signs of how close we are to the ocean.
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.” (Psalms 72:17)
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