The past 2 weeks we have truly been blessed.   Last Sunday the ladies that come wanted to have a dinner in honor of their Pastor since it was Pastor Appreciation Month.   We did....fed all the kids first....took the ones that rode the van home and then I was able to enjoy a dinner with the "adults!!"   There were 36 here in the morning and 24 in the evening!!!  God is sooooo good!!   Our adult attendance is growing which is a blessing!!   

This week we had "45" in the morning service and 24 again in the evening service!!!!  I have started practicing Christmas songs with the kids.  I want to do something a little different this year but not sure quite what that will be yet.....have an idea in mind but need to pray about it a little more.   Would like for it to be something that will draw the kids parents and the kids will enjoy doing. 

Speaking of Christmas....this year I plan on going home for the holidays....and want to take all 5 of the Foster Children with me.  I have discussed the idea with their caseworker and he said it would be OK with him.  Also talked with the school principal since they will have to miss a few days of school and he said he would excuse the absences because like me...he felt it would an opportunity that these children may never have again.  I would love for them to experience a Christmas that they will never forget!!!!  This trip will be rather costly...the plane tickets alone will cost between $1200-1500.   If anyone out there wants to help with the expense of the trip it will be greatly appreciated.....I know the Lord will supply this need!!!     The sooner I can purchase the plane tickets...the cheaper they will be!!!  

Slight chance of snow towards the middle of this week accompanied with high winds bringing our wind chill down to the single digits!!!  Some people may think I am a little crazy...but I LOVE the winter!!!  I love the excitement of hearing a big snow is on it's way,  I love how  one minute it's clear and sunny...and the next few minutes it's snowing...I love how you can "hear" the wind coming and I LOVE how the Lord keeps us warm and safe!!!!!

As always with 5 kids in the house...we're headed for a busy week.  Had a birthday last Thursday (Tonya turned 9 and she had a birthday party like she has always wanted)...and tomorrow Zack turns 5.  After Tonya's party we were trelling Zack that his birthday is next...he looked at us and said "NO MORE CAKE!!!!".    This week I have a meeting with the Speech Therapist concerning Zacks low speaking abilities. Pray the we will be able to get him the help he needs. 

Waiting for that first snow storm.......Sis. Sheri

What a great day the Lord gave us today.....we had 34 (with 8 of our regulars absent) in the morning service and 27 in the evening!!  I had my hands full...Bro. & Sis. Deason were unable to be here because of sickness in the family.  But the Lord blessed and the kids and I had a good time together.  Next week the Ladies want to have a meal for Pastor Appreciation Sunday.  I look forward to the "adult" fellowship when we have dinners even tho they are alot of work for me. 

Zack and Lily were with their parents from Friday-Sunday...so on Saturday we took the other 3 to the Enchanted Highway.  They enjoyed it very much.  You can look up the Enchanted Highway on the internet...it's a nice place to go sightseeing.  Zack and Lily came home around 1pm on Sunday VERY tired.  The Mom said they had been out very late on Sat. night.  We have them on somewhat of a schedule so it's hard on them when things are different.  I'm glad they came home early enough to get rested up for school today. 

Karen Case from Dalton, Ga. arrives Saturday morning via Greyhound Bus.  She has been wanting to come up for 2 years and the Lord has now made it possible for her.  Looks like she will be staying atleast through the winter months.  It will be a blessing to have her here as she can help Mrs. Deason with the younger children on Sunday morning and me on Sunday nights.  Here at home I stay so busy with cooking, cleaning and the laundry...Karen will be a great help to me. 

Heading for a busy week while looking forward to what the Lord has in store,    Sis. Sheri