July 11, 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by

Went to first service at church, and for the first time in about 18 months we had Sunday School classes for all ages. Mary & I taught ages 4 through 1st grade, and we had 5 students. They were glad to be back. What a variety we had – two of them could have told the entire Bible story (one of them just about did!); one little visitor fluctuated between crying for his family and be totally delighted in the activity projects! The other two – brother and sister – were typical siblings, rivaling each other for attention and out-doing each other! But they really did have a great time. So did we!

May be an image of tree, sky and text that says 'Iwas glad when they said to me, "Let US go into the house ofthe Lord"'

I came home and went through a few Christmas boxes to pull out about half a dozen decorations for the Christmas in July party on Saturday. I wrapped and carried several items to the shed that I need to store away, then drove over to Twin Lakes. Jen’s rescue – Ninth Life Rescue – was having a volunteer appreciation picnic and I was invited! I don’t volunteer with the rescue, only indirectly: I volunteer by rescuing Autmn and Crissy, giving them rides, taking them shopping, buying snacks and bathing suits and short! So I felt comfortable. It was a beautiful sunny day until we started up the parking lot to head home – the storm hit with a vengeance and it was more like 10pm than 4:30pm! But it was a very nice event – lots of food, games, and friendly people! And as I type this, the sun is shining and the sky is clear and beautiful again!

Jen’s Ninth Life rescue – volunteer picnic

Nate and Dave – Frisbee Golf – their favorite!

Hope eating chips and dip – Chrissy still deciding

I will share Mike’s message from Hempfield: Are you a disciple of Jesus? There is a difference between Church membership and following Christ. Do you focus your whole life around Jesus? Just going to church isn’t enough. Is Jesus everything to us? Go back to the basics of Christianity, which is – simply – Jesus. It’s NOT teaching, buildings, traditions, programs (alone). It’s Jesus. Our purpose should be to make disciples; make Him the main thing. He’s our 1) Savior – saved us from God’s wrath, from Satan, for good works, and to be citizens of Heaven. 2) Lord – we belong to Him, and should make disciples. Don’t be casual; be committed!

On this day in 1804 Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton in a pistol duel, and in 1960 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was published; The Newlywed Game premiered on TV in 1967. Laurence Olivier died in 1989 at age 82 (he was in Rebecca – one of my favorites!). Lady Bird Johnson – first lady) died in 2007 at age 95. John Quincy Adams was born in 1767; E B White (wrote Charlotte’s Web) was born in 1899, and Giorgio Armani – designer – in 1934. And my brother in law Paul is celebrating a birthday with his whole family! Hope it was a great day, Paul!