First Weekend in 2010

Today, after a wonderful service at The Apostolic Church in Beaumont, we got to spend some time eating lunch with Jonathan and the family, and Ken and Julie Cook. (Brenda had gone to the car just before I took this picture) We had a great time being together. We enjoyed a good message from Bro. Cook, too! He is very passionate about the call God has placed on his life. The worship at church was so refreshing and beautiful. I am thankful I got to be in the house of the Lord with family and friends, and so happy He came to be with us and touched me today.

Savanna and Scarlet are growing up so quickly! Here they are all ready to go to Sunday School and church this morning.

Grandparents Day - Sept. 13, 2009

On "Grandparent's Day" we were happy to be with two of our granddaughters, Savanna and Scarlet in Beaumont. Wendell also preached that morning. It was a lovely day! I have chosen a few of my favorite pictures of that particular day to share with you.

Beautiful Scarlet and Savanna


I love this picture of Scarlet. I caught this when we were at the restaurant eating. She was being the perfect little mother.Savanna spoke about "her grandparents". It was so sweet! (of course) :)"Dear Lord, help me be the example I need to be to our four wonderful granddaughters and anyone who might be following in our footsteps. Amen!"

Pentecost Sunday '09 In Beaumont

Last week I was in Beaumont since Wendell was gone to his "Brothers Reunion". I stayed in my motorhome at the church, and spent some time "thinking, reading and writing". I was with Jonathan, Brenda and the girls some, and had a wonderful time. I can't be with my kids and not have a good time. It's always special being with all of them! In fact, I think I'm due a trip to Balch Springs to see Andrew, Mandy and the girls!!! I'm really missing them.

There was a lot of activity happening around the church, and Jonathan and Brenda are always busy doing "something". This particular week everyone was preparing for Pentecost Sunday, and it was a great success! From the beginning of the service that started at 2:00 it was wonderful. Each song was about the Holy Ghost, and the power of Pentecost! As the choir sang you could feel the anointing flowing through them and it was awesome!!! Bro. Wilbanks definitely "had it together" and as I praised and rejoiced I was still enthralled with the talent that he has. I think he can almost make the keyboards talk!

Sis. Heather Moore is the Drama Director and she had a "Choral Reading" about the Day of Pentecost. I had never seen this done and it was very interesting to me. Bro. Cole was sitting next to me during this time and he started feeling the anointing as the group "read/recited" the story. He turned to me at one point and said, "My, my, my! Isn't that wonderful!" It was so neat to be sitting next to this great man of God and hear him as he expressed his joy of the moment. Then, Sis. Moore and the Sign Team was so anointed as they signed to a song the choir was singing. WOW! (Karla, I can't think of the name right now...sorry) :) You'll have to ask Jonathan or Brenda!!! LOL

There was more special singing and all, then Pastor Elms preached a wonderful message! I know of one that got the Holy Ghost and heard there were some who had recieved their personal Pentecost again. It was great!! There's nothing like the spirit of God indwelling a persons heart.

After church we had "dinner on the ground". Bar-b-que brisket and chicken with all the fixin's. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and a whole lot of fun. Basketball, baseball, horseshoes, and volleyball were some of the main games played. The kids and adults had a wonderful time. There was also an outdoor concert with a lot of different ones from the church singing. Wendell and I had a "front row seat", because when the concert started we got our comfortable chairs and sat in front of the stage. A few joined us after awhile and we had a great time. Everyone else had found their "spot" and was comfortable to stay where they were, but loving music the way we do we wanted to be close and up front! LOL!

I could go on and on about the great time we all had, but I will let the slideshow "speak for itself". I didn't take a lot of pictures in the service, but I took quite a few outside...just not near enough. Forgive me for not putting captions on the pictures, but Rock You keeps messing things up and I don't know what to do to fix it.

Special note to Brenda: I stayed up "just for you" to get this slideshow done. LOL! Hope you enjoyed the pictures! Love You!

Fulfilled

There's a lot of things in my life that I'm thankful for. Here are just a few of those things that make my life worth living.

1. The presence of God.

2. A good Apostolic church service.

3. Hearing good anointed preaching.

4. Being with Pastors and their families...preaching, praying, singing, and shouting.

5. Seeing new babies born into the Kingdom of God and backsliders coming home.

6. Rubbing shoulders with the saints of God in praise, worship and fellowship in the aisles after church.

7. Visiting with friends and family over a good meal.

8. Hearing the phone ring, answering it to hear your "Pastor Son" excited about what God is doing in his church, or a special happening of the day.

9. Watching your granddaughter pray for her little friends who come up for "special prayer".

10. Feeling the warm hug from a friend that says, "I love you".

11. Watching on the sideline as the compliment of a friend brightens the eyes and lifts the heart of another friend.

12. Going to bed at night with an overflowing heart of thanksgiving, because I am "blessed beyond measure"!!!!

Now...that's living!

Today, has been "such a day". I have not described to you anything more than what I have experienced on this Sunday.

My husband received a call this week from Darrell Orange inviting him to come preach for him this Sunday morning, so we were went to Deweyville today. We had a wonderful time in service and getting to visit for a short while after church over lunch. I'm glad we have them as "our friends". They always treat us very warm,making us feel very much at home.

We came back to Beaumont, rested for a short time, then went to church at The Apostolic Church. It was another wonderful time in the presence of God. God spoke to our hearts as my husband ministered in the Holy Ghost and I was once again thankful for the Truth that saves us! Of course, it's always great getting to be with our family, Jonathan, Brenda, Savanna and Scarlet. After the service I had the privilege of meeting one of my "blog followers". No, she hasn't signed up as such, but has written me several times. I was glad to finally meet her.

Then, we met Bobby and Elaine Edwards to eat and visit after church! They have been our friends for many years. Actually, Elaine and I have been friends since I was 14 years old! I know...that was a long time ago, but our friendship has grown through the years and it doesn't matter how long it's been since we've seen each other, it seems we just "pick up where we left off" when we get to be together. It's so nice having a friend like her. I have several like this, and I'm thankful for them! We all need days like I had today. If you are part of a church that loves God, loves truth, and loves being separated from this world...you are blessed beyond measure! Hold on to these "treasures"!!!! And remember, there are thousands of preachers and saints who have not "bowed to this world".

We all need each other!!!! This week, visit with a friend. Speak words of encouragement. Let them know you are standing by their side.

Veteran's Day Weekend In Beaumont

I've been very busy today working on things at the office for future events, so I'm getting this post written later than I wanted to. But, it's been a productive day and that makes one feel good. At one point today all three secretaries were at the computer trying to figure out what I needed done! It was a real funny moment. Like...."how many Aggie's does it take..."Just kidding, girls! LOL!

Saturday we went to Beaumont to be there for the weekend. It had been quite awhile since we had been there so we were wanting to see the family and be in church with them. We had a wonderful weekend! We went around town and enjoyed time together. Saturday evening the "couples" were meeting to eat in Lumberton. It was so good to see everyone! They all made let us know they had missed us and it warmed our hearts. Here's a few of their pictures. Sunday morning in the service they had a time of honoring the Veteran's of The Apostolic Church. It was really moving when all of the men came forward who had served the United States of America in the Armed Forces! There were veteran's from World War II, The Korean War, Vietnam War, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also, those who served in Peacetime were honored.At one point of the service Bro. Randy Hughes asked for the men to share a memory with the congregation. He gave the microphone to one gentleman who started to speak, then started crying. You could feel the "meaning" of his tears. Bro. Hughes also called for a "moment of silence" in honor of those who are no longer with us. Thank God for those who have fought for our freedom. It was all very touching!

When we walked into the sanctuary for Morning Worship the presence of the Lord met us. It was as if a warm blanket of His presence covered us. We were refreshed once again in the presence of the Lord. Thank you Apostolic Church for following the leading of the Holy Ghost! You blessed us!

After service the Spanish Church served a delicious meal!!! WOW! The tacos, beans and rice were SCRUPTIOUS! During the dinner one of the men in the church brought Jonathan a belated Birthday Cake! We had to cut into RIGHT THEN! It was DELICIOUS! Sunday night I was invited to play the organ for service, and I had a wonderful time. Some of the songs I had to "feel my way along", but I don't think it sounded "too bad". :) I did feel "at home" playing again.

Savanna and Scarlet are growing up more everytime we see them. They're still as beautiful as always! They enjoyed some time with Papa.

Update!

Starting with last weekend, we were in Beaumont. I spoke at the Ladies Tea and had a wonderful time! I did not get any pictures, but the ladies decorated very beautifully and the food was AWESOME! We had a wonderful, relaxing evening being together. They are so gracious and I have fallen in love with them. Of course, Brenda is a wonderful Pastor's wife and is leading the ladies of the Apostolic Church very well. I'm proud of her!

Sunday morning we had the privilege of being in church with Jonathan and Brenda, and the girls. It was very nice being there with them and getting to enjoy a message preached by Jonathan! Sunday night, Wendell preached and both services were wonderful!

Memorial Day we all went out to Darrell and Jeanetta's (Mandy's parents) and had a cookout with ALL the family! It was so much fun being together and having "family fun"! Andrew and Mandy have been preaching in this area and have been doing really good, so they were able to be with all of us, along with Michael and Stephanie, Jonathan and Brenda and all the kiddo's! After eating the delicious hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the "trimmings", we headed out to the barn to ride horses! We cooled down with homemade ice cream! It was all so much fun!

Wendell and I headed home that evening to be back for the board meetings which started Tuesday. We have been at the office for the last two days, and I helped Sis. Russo serve the board a nice meal today at the office. For me, it is very enjoyable being around those who are "serving the district", and helping make their job easier.

Camp Meeting is approaching FAST and there's a lot to be done. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. The Office is buzzing with activity and I will be "in the middle of it" again. Thank the Lord for a great office staff to work with. There's so much that happens on a daily basis, and they are absolutely WONDERFUL!

I received an email from Kassie today about Camp Meeting Music, so I will be going to the Tabernacle to work on music tomorrow. This will be a first for me! I told Wendell today that I needed to find a piano someplace, and he said, "Just go to the Tabernacle"! So, that's what I'll do. :) It might feel a little funny since no one will be there, but you've gotta do....what you gotta do! Talk about a BIG CHURCH! I just hope I can find the LIGHTS! LOL!

Ya'll have a wonderful day, and I will try to post a little more often. My life has been a little "crazy" lately....but I'm adjusting.

The Weekend

We are getting ready to leave for Beaumont to be with our family, and for the Ladies Tea tonight. We are looking forward to being with Jonathan, Brenda and the girls! Wendell said this morning that he can't wait to get there so he can hear Scarlett talk! LOL! She has such a cute, little voice, and the way she says her words is so CUTE! We also can't wait to feel Savanna's arms giving us hugs. She is growing up so FAST, so we enjoy every hug and kiss we can get! We will be staying over the weekend and attending church at The Apostolic Church. We will be back home Monday to have dinner with a friend who is coming for the Board Meetings next week. Then, work begins on Tuesday! :) I am going to enjoy being with the wives who come with their husbands who are on the board, and helping Sis. Russo with anything she needs me to do.

Ya'll have a great weekend!