Ahhh...Christmas is here!! Our family has arrived, our home is bustling, our children are beyond excited!! Christmas parties have been had at school and there's only one half-day left to go. Last night we finished the last of 6 Christmas outreaches which we did as a Worship Arts department out of doors in our community. We shared music, hot drinks, lots of gifts and very clear Gospel messages at each location, most of which were low-income housing developments. We even erected 25-foot trees at 2 of them, and have left them there, lit, until after Christmas. These will serve as a blatant, and beautiful reminder of the message of Truth shared in their very neighborhoods. The Lord is at work!
We had a Worship Arts Open House in our home tonight, and hosted more than 80 people!! (Much food-prep has been done in the last few days!) It was so much fun making the opportunity to say thank you to many who help us out on a regular basis, those who were a part of the Christmas outreaches, and so many who regularly Worship the Lord with us by returning their gifts unto Him. I praise the Lord for community! I rejoice that I can honor Him by loving on the people who He has given to us.
He is so good, He is so good, He is so good!!!
Have a wonderful Christmas, loving the ONE who gives us all reasons to celebrate. Rejoice in the Lord at all times, and again I say, REJOICE!!
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Oh my the kids are getting SO big! It wasn't THAT long ago that I was holding Grace on my chest and holding Morgan on my hip - was it?? I'm sure you feel the same way!
I got out my Christmas things for our parties this year and pulled out the Christmas Friendship plate you gave me (way back when) to use for the night - got me all choked up......
Your hair grows FAST!! Cute family shot!
Hope you have a blessed Christmas and a safe and relaxing trip to FL!!
We aren't going to The Gathering - so have decided to have our own Gathering here with some friends. It's a secret location so as not to 'get out of hand'. haha!!
Merry Christmas!!!! Give lots of hugs and kisses to the kiddos for me!
Elizabeth, your kids are so big now. You all look soooooo good. I wish I could see you more often. Tell Scott that I say hi. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year. Miss you both so much.
Nancy Brink
Nancy!! Where did you come from?? I've never seen you in blog world before! How are you??? I want to know about your family!! How are you doing?
K-dog. I miss you too! I hope that you have a fabulous Christmas and Gathering! Play safe! lol :)
Thanks for sharing!
Was that snow I saw on the ground? My mom tells me we are not even going to have snow in Buffalo for Christmas!
It seems like you all had a fresh idea for the Christmas program. We didn't have one this year because of the new move (high expectations and couldn't pull it off this year...)and P.Moe was going through a lot with the new baby and the surgery. You all looked super cute too!
Merry Christmas week to you, too!!
I sent a card with pictures the other day, but it will probably be late! :)
Hugs and Kisses to everyone! We love you all soooooo very much!!
Sweet family pic by the way!! :) Too cute!
Rejoice in the Lord indeed for He IS good! I miss you dear friend and pray you're having a wonderful time with family and friends. the kids must be beside themselves with excitement at this point! Merry Christmas Rhyno clan! you are in my heart and prayers.
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