We (Bruce, Martha, Sarah and myself) have just returned from an exhausting weekend of driving. We were in Michigan for the Super Sabbath event and district board meeting. The service was nice but I found it hard to enjoy because of extreme fatigue. We did however sneak a nap Sabbath afternoon and boy what a difference that made!
We stayed with the Sextons (Jack and Sandy), they are super hosts and dear brethren! They shared a video called the "Truth Project". It is very stirring and I would love to see more. It would be a great tool to use in our church! I would say our fellowship with the Sextons and the viewing of this video were the highlight of the trip. It was also stunningly beautiful at there home and the Spring Vale campus. We ate dinner, Friday evening, on their deck with candles lit and the sun setting with purple and pinks reflecting on large pond and over the grassy fields outside of their home. A group of geese sailed across the darkening sky in their usual v shape, and it made the sunset even more beautiful and the evening that more peaceful!
We also visited with Joannah (Martha's daughter) in Lansing, MI and found that there is a strong group of christian youth that are a super support for her there.
As we remember the Atonement of Christ this day may your heart and mind be turned toward Him and the wonderful plan of salvation that has been laid out for us!

We had a beautiful and peace Sunday. Our children suggested a hike at Cummingham Falls, MD. Hannah prepared a back pack of water and snacks and we were off. The day was filled with pleasant sights and activities.
I hope your week is filled with pleasant moments as you walk this narrow path of Our Lord!

What a sweet day of fellowship it has been! The Church of God Central PA joined with us in worship and what a beautiful sound of praise went up to our Father today! The two sermons that were given today were uplifting and inspiring. The special music was outstanding too! And the weather 70 and sunny with a small breeze, how beautiful! The food was delicious and abundant! We had so many people we ran out of room in the fellowship hall and needed to setup outside as well!
Even so Lord quickly come!

Good Sabbath and Feast of Trumpets!
Today we celebrate the blowing of the trumpet which has serveral meanings. One being the day of Judgement and another the return of our King and Lord Jesus Christ!
Today I listed some info.for you about this day, it has a jewish slant to it, but gives us a little more insight into this very special day!
From Judaism 101:
The Bible refers to the holiday as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar). The holiday is instituted in Leviticus 23:24-25. The shofar is a ram's horn which is blown somewhat like a trumpet. One of the most important observances of this holiday is hearing the sounding of the shofar in the synagogue. A total of 100 notes are sounded each day.
Another popular practice of the holiday is Tashlikh ("casting off"). We walk to flowing water, such as a creek or river, on the afternoon of the first day and empty our pockets into the river, symbolically casting off our sins. Small pieces of bread are commonly put in the pocket to cast off. This practice is not discussed in the Bible, but is a long-standing custom. Tashlikh is normally observed on the afternoon of the first day, before afternoon services. When the first day occurs on Shabbat, many synagogues observe Tashlikh on Sunday afternoon, to avoid carrying (the bread) on Shabbat.
Religious services for the holiday focus on the concept of G-d's sovereignty.
I hope the weeks ahead bring you closer to the Redeemer of our souls! AMEN!

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We returned today from an extended weekend at the Finger Lakes in New York. We took Daniel and Kelsi along. We enjoyed their company greatly. Time was spent hiking and touring the lakes. The lakes each have small quaint towns with lots of unique shops to browse through.
My favorite part was watching Dainel swim in the cold lake. He reminds me of a playful puppy!
Our Bed and Breakfast experience was not the best and it really put a damper on the experience. Kelsi and I also struggled with some kind stomach virus, which made eating tough.
We hiked some trails at the Penna. Grand Canyon and the waterfalls at Watkins Glen NY. Wow, are they beautiful!
We are all thankful to be home again and hopeful to return to a more routine pace of life as homeschooling, housework and business resumes.
Martha and Troy were real champs as they cared for Sarah and Anna while we were gone. The girls really enjoyed their stay too! Sarah helped bake a beautiful 4 layer cake with aqua icing and cocanut and gave Martha a make-over and received one from Martha as well.
I hope your days are filled with blessed moments and peaceful thoughts as the week continues!

Hope you had a refreshing Labor Day weekend! Ours was labor intensive as we needed to redo what Sarah had painted in her room. It wasn't really her fault because she choose a dark/bright green and rolled it over white leaving a lot of stripes and ghost marks. Her tile floor needed to be washed 3 times, twice on hands and knees to scrub off stubborn grout left by the installer. This definitely has been the most labor intensive of all the rooms we have done.
I think the only thing that helped me to keep going was the thought of our planned get away this weekend. Thursday Bruce and I plan (Lord willing) to take Daniel and Kelsi to the Finger Lakes.
I have made reservations at a Bed & Breakfast called "Gone With The Wind". It looks like a southern plantation mansion and is set high on a hill over looking Keuka Lake. It offers 14 acres of hiking trails, beautiful brooks and a swimming cove. The bedrooms each have their individual character and charm, ours has a Navajo theme with a queens size log bed. Daniel and Kelsi's is design to give one the feeling of being aboard a ship,with royal blues and burgundy accents. Breakfast is served with an old fashion flair, with rhubarb cake, many flavors of pancakes and scrambled eggs.
Now I have probably made you hungry! I'm sorry I just wanted to share some joy and anticipation. Some day we would love to organize a trip for all of you to join us, it really is a great place to relax and recover from the busy pace of life!
Hope your week is free from worry, for we need not be anxious for anything when we are in the Lord! He loves and cares for us, for we are His dearly loved children and His heart is toward our well being and health both physically and spiritually! AMEN!

Oh, how wonderful to have the weekend here! Friday evenings always hold so much hope: hope for rest and relaxation, fellowship and hopefully some quiet time to grow closer to Our Lord and Master!
The Sabbath rest and fellowship often reminds me of the coming of Our Saviour to setup His kingdom! Our anticipation and hope is great as we look forward to such an incredible fellowship with Our King! What a time that will be! It gives me deep pangs of joy as well as a wrenching feeling in my heart as I l-o-n-g for that day and for the joyous return of Our Master as King over the entire earth!
I hope this extended weekend brings you to a closer walk with Him!

School has started and there have been mixed emotions over it.
Anna was certain she would hate school but found it to be fun. She still resists some of the hard work of learning but I am trying to make it as palatable as possible.
Sarah is really missing going to a classroom, a lot of friends have told her that the first day back was the best day ever! This of course did not help her spirits. Her main reason for agreeing to homeschool/cyber was because she knew she would be getting a lap top computer. It has not arrived and so that has driven her spirits even lower. The books she received are very thick and exhaustive. So I am seeking wisdom from the Lord as to how to encourage her and lift her spirits while hanging tough about getting the work done. She is a very social person so I really need to find her an outlet that is safe and productive!
Martha is really suffering from her back condition and has opted out of a procedure to place an electric stimulator into her back to kill the pain. It would entail a surgery at least every 2 years to change the batteries. The device also has been known to move and become ineffective after being placed. She also found that she has more conjoined nerves and a conjoined kidney. The outlook for these conditions are uncertain but we can only pray and hope for a more pain free life for her.
I hope your week has started well and that Lord is in all you do!