Thursday, December 20, 2007
Christmas in TN
We are off to TN for Christmas and the New Year. We can't wait to see all the kids and grandkids. We will return to Canada on January 13. Have a good trip Kara and David and boys. See you all soon.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Snowmen and Angels
Monday, November 26, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
A Good Day at Church
We had a good day at church this morning. We took three of our Burundi friends with us. Aline, Shantal and Gaudace had a good time singing with us and then learning the stories of the lost coin, lost sheep and lost son. They are such sweet girls and it is privilege to be a part of their lives. The picture includes little brother Brickmas and a neighbor Anita.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Retreat Time
We just returned home from a pastor and wife's retreat on the other side of the Rocky Mountains. It was a great time of fellowship and getting to know some new friends. Also what a beautiful drive with Elk and deer and a few mountain goats along the way. Even a bit of snow on the way home for Joan to enjoy.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Good Friends
What great friends God has given us. Friday I spent a couple of hours with my good friend Ali who is from Kurdistan. Sunday night we had dinner and Bible study in Amin and Sepideh's home, our Persian friends, along with 5 other Persian guests and one good friend from Morocco. Tonight we had dinner in the home of George and Nicoleta along with their children. They are from Romania. Later this week we will travel with Alan and Wanda to Alberta. They are some of our good Canadian friends. We thank God for all our friends.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Whistler, BC
We spent a few days a couple hours north of us in Whistler, BC (site of the 2010 winter Olympics). We were with my brother Tom and his wife Glenda. We were in snow one morning and then played golf in the sunshine in the afternoon. We also saw a total of 8 bears. Notice the bear behind us on the golf course and also mom on the zip line.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Travel to Vancouver City
Monday, September 10, 2007
Sunday, September 9, 2007
The Mind of Christ
Sunday morning here and we are soon to head to church. This afternoon we will also attend and speak at the Arabic Fellowship that is only about 4 blocks from our house. Briefly the message for this afternoon is about having the same attitude as Christ and following His example of how to bring glory to God. It is from Philippians 2.
If there is any encouragment in Christ then be of the same mind as Christ.
If there is any consolation of love then maintain the same love. Serve one another and think of others first even as Christ did in emptying himself for our behalf. Romans 5:8
If there is any fellowship of the Spirit then be united in spirit. Serve God together in a community of united hearts. Jesus came to earth to dwell among us and to serve us.
If there is any affection and compassion then be intent on one purpose. Become obedient even as Christ was and pour out our lives as a drink offering and let God work out His purposes and His glory through us.
Have a great Sunday.
If there is any encouragment in Christ then be of the same mind as Christ.
If there is any consolation of love then maintain the same love. Serve one another and think of others first even as Christ did in emptying himself for our behalf. Romans 5:8
If there is any fellowship of the Spirit then be united in spirit. Serve God together in a community of united hearts. Jesus came to earth to dwell among us and to serve us.
If there is any affection and compassion then be intent on one purpose. Become obedient even as Christ was and pour out our lives as a drink offering and let God work out His purposes and His glory through us.
Have a great Sunday.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
New Friends
What a blast it is to be in all the different homes of our friends here in Surrey. Yesterday we were in a Chinese friend's home. She is married to a Moroccan. Tonight we are going to our Iranian friend's home for dinner. Last Thursday we had dinner in an Egyptian friend's home. We hope this week to visit again with friends from Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait and Iraq. It really is a lot of fun. They are all such great people. Some are believers and some are not. It is all very interesting and we thank God for what He is putting before us.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Beginning blog
Well, I am entering the blog world just for the fun of it. Maybe I will post a few different pictures for a while and see who can guess where they were taken. We also have some great friends here in the Vancouver area that we would like to introduce you to from time to time.
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