Every few days we have been "web cammng" with Chris, Min and the boys. They are growing and finally I think they are all healthy at the same time! Since there is a 6 hour time difference, we try to contact them first thing in the morning so we can see Luke and Will before they take their naps. The only problem with that time is Judy is just getting out of bed and is not quite "with it!" But it's always great to see and talk with them.
Chris is getting ready to deploy at any time so we would appreciate your prayers regarding Min and the boys. Chris' blog on Sunday, April 6 was heartwrenching for us when we realize how difficult it will be to leave his family. Our soldiers and families are paying a high cost and we need to be reminded of that when we go about our own lives with "business as usual."
Last Friday night, we (Steve and Judy) joined Jamie and her friend, Kendra and 7 month old, Elias and went to see a Delmarva Shorebirds game. It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed ourselves-MeMe especially enjoyed holding and playing with Elias. It's that "grandma factor"coming out.
We invited Kendra and Elias for Sunday dinner after church and we had a nice time. Randy and Kendra's husband, Evan came after the ball game was postponed due to rain. It was great to have young people in the house again!
About 3 weeks ago, I (Judy) signed up with "Weight Watchers online." I'm using the Point system and it's taking some adjustment to figure out what I'm doing. I can only have 19 points a day and I'm finding by lunch time I'm all out of points!! What am I doing wrong? Maybe I'm not changing my eating habits! Duh! So anyway this last week I did much better and I think I lost 3 lbs.! I should post a "before" picture so you can see if there is any change but then I'm afraid the "after" picture will show me bigger!
Our small group will begin this next Sunday. We had a great group of people join us last week and we agreed to study the book-"Velvet Elvis." Steve tells me I'm on the verge of "obsession" with this "emerging church" stuff. I'll try to rein it in but truthfully, I think it's important to be aware of trends in the church and the only way we can discuss it and test it will be to learn more about it, right?
Rob Bell writes in the first chapter about those Christians who feel that "the churches, the books, the language, the methods, the beliefs-that there is nothing wrong with it.It works for them and meets their needs, and they gladly invite others to join them in it." But he writes on, "But this book is for those who need a fresh take on Jesus and what it means to live the kind of life he teaches us to live. I'm part of a community , a movement of people who have been living, exploring, discussing sharing and experiencing new understandings of Christian faith."
Well, you know-being part of a traditional church community- we have always been seeking a fresh anointing and greater understanding of who Jesus is and how He wants us to live." I just get nervous when people start telling us that the beliefs we have built our lives upon based on the Bible may not be relevant to today's world. That's when I start asking lots of questions and seriously seeking God to reveal His truth. If anything, it definitely makes me stronger and gets me back into His word and seeking the Lord's guidance.
So, if you have any ideas or comments, feel free to share. I'll try to keep you updated on how the group is doing.
Here's my "before" picture. I figure any future picture has to look better than this one!
Chris and Luke enjoying Spring in Germany!
Will surrounded with Friends!
My new little friend, Elias!
Luke at the Nature Park before the Snow Blizzard!
Will misses MeMe, can't you tell?
4 comments:
Darn, I wanted to be first.
And now I am...
It has always been that way!
Dad
I'll be second! I didn't want to wait three and a half years this time though!
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