Well, we have finished out another month. Some days go by fast, others go by slow. I apologize that I have not posted anything in almost 2 weeks. Our internet is not very reliable, and when I have had time to post, the internet has not been cooperative. Hopefully, I will get this published tonight before it decides not to work again.
The 50th anniversary celebration weekend was wonderful. It was a very full 2 days. On Saturday, we spent about 6.5 hours at the church trying to meet the visitors who attended the open house. We helped serve and clean up at the chili feed. On Sunday, we arrived at church around 9 am. We had regular worship, a lunch, a special afternoon service commemorating 50 years, and then a barbeque following that. We got back to the trailer at 9:30 pm. Monday, we all slept in. We did a home visit that day. Tuesday we helped a widow in her yard. Wednesday, youth group and Prayer meeting. Pastor Lyle let Jim know Wed. evening that he had been asked to do a funeral in Stewart, AK on Sunday, so could Jim fill the pulpit. He put a sermon together in 3 days. It was good, and it was well received.
We took a couple of fun days as a family in the past week. We visited a place called Huble Homestead last Friday. It is right on the Fraser river. It was a trading post. Very well done and maintained. As we were walking around, we came upon 2 small black bears. After figuring out that they were not the least interested in us, we ventured a little closer for some pictures. Seeing them in the wild and up close was awesome! Today, we went to an old mining town up in the mountains called Barkerville. Lots of 100+ year old buildings that we got to look inside of. They had actors in period costumes that did a nice job of creating the "old west" atmosphere. There was one skit in particular that we all enjoyed. We also saw 7 bears along side the road on the drive there. Alicia and I just need to see a live moose now.
Jim is preaching again this Sunday. His Dad and wife are going to be here, they arrive tomorrow and are staying for 5 days. It will be nice to experience a little bit of "home" and visit with them. They are bringing their trailer, and will be staying right next door. We all doubt we will see them too much, for they have many friends to catch up with here.
Prayer requests are for a man named Lyle (not the current pastor). He lost his mother recently and is struggling. He also needs to know Jesus. We also all 4 would like a new "lightning bolt" from the Lord regarding whether we are to stay on past June. Pray for the spirituality of the church. We were missing the SEC prayer service, so have started doing the same kind of thing as a family here on Sunday nites. We did not have permission from the leadership to do it. We told the congregation that we missed it and would be at the church if anyone else wanted to join us. We had 20 people last night! Jim said he would keep doing it until they took his church key away!
Thanks for your nice comments. We miss, love, and appreciate you all. Happy June!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
crazy weather
Just a taste of what weather is like here. Monday, we had thunder showers with a rainstorm that was unlike any I have ever experienced. It was like someone had a hose on full blast everywhere. There were rivers running down both sides of the trailer. It only rained for about 15 minutes. Then the rest of the week was sunny and warm, until this morning. We woke up to snow. It continues as we speak. Not sticking to the roads, but sticking to vehicles and grass. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain, then warm and sunny again. I thought Oregon weather was hard to predict!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Another week in Prince George
Where has the last week gone? It was a busy one. Jim finished his class!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is still awaiting his final grade. He now has more time on his hands; but as all who know him know, he will find ways to fill it quickly. Last Thursday and Friday we helped a man in the church put a new roof on a house they would like to sell. For all of those who know Lin, please be amazed that I actually went up on the roof! I usually like to keep my feet on the ground. The roof had a shallow pitch, so was not too scary! The worst part was getting on and off the ladder. It was bright and sunny, but seemed hot on the roof. Yes, I know we have been telling you how cold it is up here, but we were all roasting. It was actually only around 70 degreees.
On Saturday, it was church workday, the annual cleanup. In the afternoon we had our first group get together with the age group the church asked us to work with. We had 25 people come! It was a nice time together. We decided to do a free carwash as an outreach/service project. We will not accept any donations and will give out coffee and cookies while people wait. It should be fun, and will continue to bond the group. We do not have a specific date set up at this point. Sunday was regular morning worship time, and in the evening was the once a month prayer service. Monday, we were back to finish the roof.
Today, I finally got to do some laundry. We were running out of clothes. Tomorrow, the kids are helping a couple from church do some projects around their home. Thursday we will go to a home for dinner. Friday, we are hoping to have a family fun day. This coming weekend is the church's 50th anniversary celebration. Saturday and Sunday will be very full with the scheduled activities. Please pray that not only will the church reflect on the past, but will also get a vision for the future.
Other prayer requests: Ralph, Jim has not heard from him for a couple of weeks. Pray he will come around again. Prayer that God will give us clear direction regarding His plan for us here. Also, continue to pray for the sale of our home. We did receive an offer, but it is contingent on the party selling their current home. So, God still needs to work out the timing.
I always wonder who actually reads this, so please feel free to post a short comment when you do. That way I can track if this is actually worth my time and effort. We love and miss you all. Have a great week.
On Saturday, it was church workday, the annual cleanup. In the afternoon we had our first group get together with the age group the church asked us to work with. We had 25 people come! It was a nice time together. We decided to do a free carwash as an outreach/service project. We will not accept any donations and will give out coffee and cookies while people wait. It should be fun, and will continue to bond the group. We do not have a specific date set up at this point. Sunday was regular morning worship time, and in the evening was the once a month prayer service. Monday, we were back to finish the roof.
Today, I finally got to do some laundry. We were running out of clothes. Tomorrow, the kids are helping a couple from church do some projects around their home. Thursday we will go to a home for dinner. Friday, we are hoping to have a family fun day. This coming weekend is the church's 50th anniversary celebration. Saturday and Sunday will be very full with the scheduled activities. Please pray that not only will the church reflect on the past, but will also get a vision for the future.
Other prayer requests: Ralph, Jim has not heard from him for a couple of weeks. Pray he will come around again. Prayer that God will give us clear direction regarding His plan for us here. Also, continue to pray for the sale of our home. We did receive an offer, but it is contingent on the party selling their current home. So, God still needs to work out the timing.
I always wonder who actually reads this, so please feel free to post a short comment when you do. That way I can track if this is actually worth my time and effort. We love and miss you all. Have a great week.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Week 5
I know it has been over a week since I last published anything, sorry! We had guests, and I made them my priority. We enjoyed 3, way too short, days with my folks and Jamie. It was so great to see them and hug on them! What a special Mother's Day treat! We got to show my folks Ness Lake Bible Camp and some of the sights around Prince George. We did not do anything spectacular, but spending time together was what counted. It was hard to let Jamie go back to Oregon, but she convinced me she did not bring enough clothes to stay long term!!! There are many of you who have taken her under your wing. From my heart, THANK YOU! You make it easier for me to stay, even if I am jealous of the time you get to spend with her.
I am sure many of you heard the news that Jamie was involved in a car accident on her way to Portland last week. PTL she was not hurt in any way; her car, however, is a different story. She will be without transportation of her own for a little while. It is hard for Jim and I to do things long distance for her, but we are trying to maintain a positive attitude and do what we can. Pray that God will give Jim discernment as he makes calls regarding cars for sale, that God will give him a very clear signal as to which to have her and one of our friends go look at. At which one will be the "one" she is to have.
As far as ministry, Jim preached on Sunday. He preached about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how we can apply her willing, obedient attitude to our lives. We led the youth last week, as the youth pastor, Tim, was gone for one week for schooling. We had 34 teens. It seemed to go well, the Gospel was presented. Pray that God will continue to water the seeds that were planted. We also led a Bible study last week.
This week, Jim has the monthly church leadership meeting to attend, he is in charge of the prayer meeting on Wed. (which has just started), we will help a church member with a roofing project, we have church workday and a picnic on Sat. The picnic will be the first whole group get together with the age group we have been asked to work with. It is a fun, social event; however, we will discuss what kinds of things the group would like to do as a group. Whether it be social events, work projects, or Bible Study.
Our big prayer request this week is the sale of our home in Oregon. We have a very interested party, so we want God's will and timing. Thank you for all the support you all give us. We could not function without the prayers you send up on our behalf. We are grateful for the team we have behind our ministry. Please keep in touch, we miss you all.
Have a super week.
I am sure many of you heard the news that Jamie was involved in a car accident on her way to Portland last week. PTL she was not hurt in any way; her car, however, is a different story. She will be without transportation of her own for a little while. It is hard for Jim and I to do things long distance for her, but we are trying to maintain a positive attitude and do what we can. Pray that God will give Jim discernment as he makes calls regarding cars for sale, that God will give him a very clear signal as to which to have her and one of our friends go look at. At which one will be the "one" she is to have.
As far as ministry, Jim preached on Sunday. He preached about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how we can apply her willing, obedient attitude to our lives. We led the youth last week, as the youth pastor, Tim, was gone for one week for schooling. We had 34 teens. It seemed to go well, the Gospel was presented. Pray that God will continue to water the seeds that were planted. We also led a Bible study last week.
This week, Jim has the monthly church leadership meeting to attend, he is in charge of the prayer meeting on Wed. (which has just started), we will help a church member with a roofing project, we have church workday and a picnic on Sat. The picnic will be the first whole group get together with the age group we have been asked to work with. It is a fun, social event; however, we will discuss what kinds of things the group would like to do as a group. Whether it be social events, work projects, or Bible Study.
Our big prayer request this week is the sale of our home in Oregon. We have a very interested party, so we want God's will and timing. Thank you for all the support you all give us. We could not function without the prayers you send up on our behalf. We are grateful for the team we have behind our ministry. Please keep in touch, we miss you all.
Have a super week.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Week 3
Another busy week! We have attended Bible Studies, church events, and gone to 2 more homes this week. Today, Jim is taking another test for school and the kids are helping at a Youth car wash. Tonight we are attending a concert. Some folks in the church participate in a gospel choir, and they invited us to go. Tomorrow is a full day of church activities. Monday evening, we have another church special event to attend.
School is wrapping up for the year, for Nathan and Alicia. This week should be our last. Tests and a paper to finish. Jim, however, still has 2 more weeks. His big week is next week. His big project is due and he is preaching next Sunday. And he has to fit in time with visitors, Jamie and my parents!
We are beginning to get a little vision of what can happen here. We have been asked to work with families within our age group, and so that is what we will concentrate on for now. We are planning a social event in the next 2 weeks. A BBQ and game time at a local park, still working on a specific date. We also want to do some kind of service project together to bond us as a team. We are praying for a couple of dates where most can make it. Kind of hard to build a team when only a few show up.
Our "nephew-in-law", Jeff, continues to improve. His latest complications are hallucinations, and movement in his arm is limited to below his elbow. They are x-raying his shoulder today to see if they can locate the problem. They are trying different pain medications to see if they can eliminate the hallucinations.
Have a super weekend and week ahead. God Bless you for your support and encouragement.
School is wrapping up for the year, for Nathan and Alicia. This week should be our last. Tests and a paper to finish. Jim, however, still has 2 more weeks. His big week is next week. His big project is due and he is preaching next Sunday. And he has to fit in time with visitors, Jamie and my parents!
We are beginning to get a little vision of what can happen here. We have been asked to work with families within our age group, and so that is what we will concentrate on for now. We are planning a social event in the next 2 weeks. A BBQ and game time at a local park, still working on a specific date. We also want to do some kind of service project together to bond us as a team. We are praying for a couple of dates where most can make it. Kind of hard to build a team when only a few show up.
Our "nephew-in-law", Jeff, continues to improve. His latest complications are hallucinations, and movement in his arm is limited to below his elbow. They are x-raying his shoulder today to see if they can locate the problem. They are trying different pain medications to see if they can eliminate the hallucinations.
Have a super weekend and week ahead. God Bless you for your support and encouragement.
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