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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:12:45 GMT

All the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross.

Colossians 1:20 (The Message)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:16 GMT

Taking the Chapel to Line Lexington

...continued from yesterday's post

Sunday, November 8

Following the opening songs and comments, Bunny O'Hare (Director of Chaplain Wellness) told a bit of TFC's history, how we got to where we are today, and some things that happened to him while serving as a chaplain on the Restorer Chapel near Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Chaplain Allan Graham shared a bit of his life-story (being raised in a childrens' home) and also some experiences while serving on the Life-Saver Chapel, Elkton, Maryland.

A highlight of my morning was watching a woman to my left make these notes for her handicapped daughter.

An explanation of the notes: After Bunny prayed with a driver, a coworker came to the chapel, quite angry that Bunny gave the first driver a false hope by praying for him to find a house. The coworker was a Hell's Angel, big burly, and angry.

Sometime later the Hell's Angel showed up at the truck stop, looking and acting quite different. Bunny didn't recognize him until he introduced himself. He had been deeply affected when the Lord quickly answered the first driver's need for a house, and eventually invited Christ into his life, and was water baptized with his young son.

The last two sentences are from Allan's message.

This is the lady who was writing the notes. She was quite surprised when I asked for permission to photograph her note. Her daughter is in the red.

Sunday School generally follows their worship service. However, on Missions day, there is no Sunday School. Everyone was encouraged to visit our chapel and the displays in the fellowship hall.

When trying to work with the sun in getting a photo of the chapel and church, I had to walk into the cemetery.

Sam Rittenhouse (back to camera) and Bunny and Peg in front of him, manned the display, and visited with those who had questions about the ministry. In this photo they are visiting with Floss and Merle Hunsberger (to Sam's right).

A few people even checked out the cab.

We had lots of visitors in the chapel.

After all was said and done, Sam, Bunny, Peg, Allan, and Cerwin relaxed, discussed the morning, and decided where to go for lunch. We chose a restaurant just up the street.

Chaplain Allan wanted a photo next to the chapel.

Peg and Bunny decided this may be a good time for them to get a photo as well.

After stowing the chapel steps in the storage compartments under the trailer, and preparing the chapel for travel, we headed home. This pretty, leaf-covered sidewalk was a view outside my passenger window when we stopped for traffic.

It was a tiring, but encouraging day.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:16:43 GMT

Live deeply in Christ.

1 John 2:28 (The Message)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:42:09 GMT

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning

...as we took the International Chapel to Line Lexington

Sunday, November 8 - Part 1

My travel cup is ready for the almost two-hour trip in the cab of a truck.

Daylight was beginning to break as we climbed Chickies Hill and saw the Susquehanna River ahead of us.

How is this for atmosphere when having a cup of coffee?

Oh what a beautiful morning,
Oh what a beautiful day,
I've got a wonderful feeling,
Everything's going my way.

Music by Richard Rodgers, lyric by Oscar Hammerstein II

We arrived at the church in good time...

...and got the chapel set up for visitors before the congregation began arriving. With a rig this size, we must be there ahead of everyone, just so we get to our designated parking spot.

Inside, we joined others who were setting up information tables for the missions conference.

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Tomorrow night: Part 2

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:13:33 GMT

Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.

Matthew 11:29-30 (The Message)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:41:07 GMT

Garage Sale

...and frosty mornings

Jere and Kristen's family had a garage sale on Friday and Saturday, and since we live only a mile away, we went there for lunch both days. Jana was glad to serve us a hot dog and sauerkraut. She was also selling rice krispie candy, brownies, and cookies (in basket). We bought several, because they were wrapped so nicely for Cerwin's lunch.

Her friend Mackenzie was there on Saturday, and helped with the hot dogs and cookies.

There was a lot of sunshine on Friday and Saturday, but the mornings were frosty and cold.

I was glad to stay inside, but just had to get a few photos of frost on the leaves.

God scatters frost like ashes. Psalm 147:16

Monday, November 09, 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:03:27 GMT

Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he's the one who will keep you on track.

Proverbs 3:6 (The Message)

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:35:10 GMT

The Weather's A-changin'

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - October 3-5

Leaves are falling

There's frost on the newly-cut alfalfa

A ringneck in the cornfield makes me think of fall.

A pair of eastern bluebirds brighten the cold days.

There are still a few pretty-colored leaves clinging to brown branches.

The bluebirds were back on Thursday morning...

...but not for long.

It's dark outside, what is that loud noise just beyond our yard?

The guys are harvesting the alfalfa.

I never cease to be amazed at how quickly this job is accomplished.

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:18:34 GMT

As for me and my family, we'll worship God.

Joshua 24:15 (The Message)

Sunday, November 08, 2009

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:56:47 GMT

Happy Birthday

To Our Favorite Chris

We Love You