Mother's Day - May 13, 2012

I am so glad I got the opportunity to speak to my mom on Mother's Day. It is so easy, at times, for me to take for granted the time I have with my mom. My mom will be 79 years old this year and I want her to know that I love her more now, than ever before.

Dear Mom,

Mom-ma, As I continue to grow older, there is not a day that goes by, that I don't realize all that you have sacrificed and given to me. Your love never failed, even if I was not loveable at times, even if I made dumb decisions, even if I failed to show you how much I cared for you.

Mom-ma, I love you and I thank you for all that you have shown me throughout the years, for your love and patience, and for your persistence in training me up in the way I should go.

Mom-ma, thank you for all the cool costumes you made for us [Teri and I] on Halloween, thank you for making Christmas magical, and thank you for all the birthday presents and parties, too.

Mom-ma, thank you for taking care of me when I was a child (hyperventilating, nose bleeds, bike spills, rock in knee screams, dressing tantrums, doctors visits, hospital surgeries, school frustrations, missing the bus, and many more issues [not enough space to write them all down].

Mom-ma, thank you for providing a home over my head, for clothing me and for feeding me, even when times were tough, you always found a way.

Mom-ma, thank you for listening to me even when I didn't/don't make a whole lot of sense, thanks for being a sounding board.

Mom-ma, thank you for loving me when I wasn't loveable.

Mom-ma, most of all thank you for being what a mom is suppose to be. A mom sacrifices all for her children and I believe you have done this, at times, to your detriment. I am so glad God gave me you as my mom. Your the best mom, my only regret is that I haven't loved you enough...you deserve so much more!

I love you mom!

Your daughter,
Sherri

Palau - May 13, 2012

If you are not a history buff, or have never been in the military, you may have never heard of the island of Palau. This past Sunday, Brother Terry McClure and his wife, Gloria spent Sunday evening with BBC sharing the ministry God has given them in Micronesia.

The service started out by honoring Pastor Sargent and his wife Vicki, for their service to the Lord. Well, Pastor thought it was just that, but it ended up being more than that. Our deacons and school principal were behind the scenes preparing for a skit that Bro. McClure invited them to participate in. The skit was based on the ceremonial customs of the country of Palau. It was a great adventure and lesson for all to learn. It was also very entertaining when they presented Pastor Sargent with a raw fish to eat. Do you think he partook?

Brother McClure has really been blessed with the ability of storytelling. This is one of the primary ways they reach the tribes in Palau and it seems to work very well. They have been missionaries there now for ten years.

Based on the pictures we saw, Palau looks like a beautiful place and a place that needs to be visited, indeed!

Steve and I were also given the opportunity to take them out to lunch and that was such a blessing! You can tell they have been married for a while because they think a like on so many levels. They are very fun people to be around and they love to fellowship.

We will continue to pray for their ministry, the people of Palau, and for the time they are in the states on furlough. May the Lord bless their efforts!

Geist Ordination - May 6, 2012

On May 6th, Bible Baptist Church held an ordination service for Brother Tim Geist. We spent a full day in the house of the Lord. In the Sunday School hour Brother Geist was interrogated by Pastor Sargent and Evangelist Wayne Walley on his doctrinal stands. Brother Geist answered all of their questions very well.

The Worship Service was full of songs, specials, charges, messages and an appreciation gifts for Tim and his wife, Katie. Afterwards we all wandered over to the Fellowship Hall for some chow. Brother Perez was on his game and delivered a meal fit for Kings.

Once the meal of gladness was complete an afternoon service began. This service gave Pastor Geist the opportunity to share his vision for the church with the members. After this service was finished we all headed back to the Fellowship Hall for dessert and coffee.

By the time we were finished with clean up we were exhausted. It was a long day (9:30am - 5:30pm), but a day that will be remembered in the history of our church.

Congratulations, Pastor Tim Geist!

April Overview

When I look back over the month of April, not a whole lot of things were going on, beside the ordinary routine of life. However, no matter how "routine" one's life is there should always be blessings to report.

Blessing #1: I praise the Lord for my church family and my Pastor and his wife. I truly believe God orchestrates and places every member in the body. I love the people that make up Bible Baptist Church!

Blessing #2: I praise the Lord for God's provision in our lives and the lives of my church family.

Blessing #3: I thank the Lord for those in our body who have gifts and talents that Steve and I do not possess. Bro. McDowell was able to replace three of our fenced gates. They really look great and work well too!

Blessing #4: I am a great Aunt to baby Jaison Edwards; Chuckie's little boy.

Blessing #5: Our missionaries from the Philippines arrived safely and we were able to enjoy a meal with them and also hear Bro. Walley preach this past Sunday morning.

It appears I have a theme going on here and it seems to be wrapped around my church and its body of believers. I do praise the Lord for how he uses each member and their gifts to be a blessing to others. Looking forward to the many extra activities in the month of May.