Scott, Hat and Dawn started our week off right by taking lunch Friday to our friends living outside. It was much appreciated by them all.
Saturday we checked in on them again. The cold temperatures continued but the warm hearts of our servants helped endure the day. It was great to have our long time friend back with us Dawn. Also, Phil was able to join us, almost fully recovered from his knee accident. The basketball team practiced at a community center due to the cold weather. Ardis and Momma T were there to wrap our bread. Later in the day work continued on the Bright House.
Monday, we did not have our reading time with the children due to the bus driver being sick. Carl was able to push things along and get a substitute driver for Wednesday. When Carl called the parents of the children on Monday telling them their child would not be able to come, the parents told Carl how much they were disappointed because their children love to come so much. We had lots of help from some new friends on Wednesday. Thanks to all of you for helping us out.
Tuesday evening Rickie led our men's Bible fellowship, reading from Isaiah 12. The Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Where does your strength come from? Verse 4, Give praise to the Lord Verse 5, Sing to the Lord Verse 6, Shout aloud. All He has done for us, the least we can do is to shout praises!
Following our fellowship, we were blessed to be spectators of our basketball team's first game. The Cedar Grove Chargers represented themselves well through sportsmanship and their hard play. Thanks to Matt, Vicky, Byron, Tim and Chuck for being so obediant, faithful, and caring for the past few months, giving our young people the opportunity to participate and learn the ways of our Lord.
Thursday evening, Brother George shared the Word and led the singing. TJ and friends prepared a delicious meal. We had a nice surprise at our meal, as one of the Mardi Gras crews shared their fun loving activities of marching and bead throwing. Pictures are already up of the evening. What a great time.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and ask for your continued prayers for Ginellen and her family as they deal with the loss of their daddy and husband. I remember years ago Sione saying, just because the person is no longer with you, your love does not stop. A marriage of 65 years, a devoted father to the girls, a loving Papa to the grand children, makes the hurt even harder.
In the coming weeks, we will begin to work Saturday mornings at the Bright House. We will start around 8:30. The bathroom plumbing is just about done, so our part will be starting. We have taken down doors in between the rooms and we will need to cover them up with new sheet rock, painting will be done, windows will be ordered and we will have to put them in, a new attic staircase will be installed, lots to do in a short amount of time. Alan or Brian should be there to get you started in one of our projects.
Reading the 12th chapter of Isaiah the other night reminded me of the joy and peace that has come into my life as I allowed the Holy Spirit to work through me. Shouldn't we shout to the roof tops about that! We have often shared our stories about our indescribable joy we feel when we humble ourselves to the Lord.
The end of Matthew, verses 19 and 20, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." We are commanded to do so, not because these are some words we need to learn, but it is something that will change your life! When you feel the change that comes over you, you want everybody to feel the same way! You want to shout, to sing it, to praise His Holy name! Amen.
This week, may we shout to the Lord, sing His praises and yes, maybe dance a jig to His Holy Spirit! Have a great week.
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