We love this time of
year for so many reasons. Christmas is
all about Jesus! On Christmas day our
family will travel to be with more family in Georgia for the week between
Christmas and the New Year. Living so far away from home is tough, but we have
great family. We have had guests in our
home this year from Indiana, England, Oklahoma and Georgia, both friends and family,
and it has been so good. Rebecca and
Ruth are now part of the Bassett High School Marching band which consumed much
of our fall, and they did great. Ruth is
excelling in band being part of all-district middle school band. Rebecca is ready for another year of JV
winter guard. Julie is working on her
Master’s degree from Liberty University and has made all A’s. The Community Fellowship continues to grow
plus our Dream Center is becoming ever more of a reality as we hope to announce
soon that a building has been bought.
This year’s back2school outreach helped over 1,000 children with new
shoes and socks, backpacks and school supplies, clothes and haircuts (each
child’s feet were washed and a volunteer prayed for each). Ryan is growing and enjoying Cub Scouts. Traveling is something we enjoy, and this
year we went to Washington DC in the spring, the beach in the summer, Michael
went to Florida in June for a meeting, to Watkins Glen, NY in the fall with
Ryan, returned to Los Angeles last month while Julie and the kids went to
Baltimore for the marching band national competition. When our children turn 13, we plan a special
trip and do some other special things.
That meant Rebecca planned a trip, and she and Michael went to
Williamsburg, VA to visit historical sites, go to Busch Gardens and have lots
of fun. In 2012 Ruth’s 13th year trip will happen. As a family we
have also served through the church in many ways. It is awesome to be blessed and to be a
blessing to others. 2012 is sure to be
an even greater year that God uses.
RYAN – this year was special because of our
trip to DC & going to the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen.
Genesis 1:1 - In
the beginning God created heaven and earth.
RUTH – this year was special because being
part of the marching band
Isaiah 7:14 - So
the Lord himself will give you this sign: A virgin will become pregnant and
give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel [God Is With Us].
REBECCA – this year was special because of
starting high school.
Luke 2:11 - Today
your Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in David’s city.
JULIE – this year was special because of
beginning my master’s degree.
Philippians 4:13 - I can
do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
MICHAEL – this year was special because of seeing lives changed and the Dream
Center become a reality.
Hebrews 12:12 - So take
a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.
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