Spring has Sprung

Shades of green in leaves and grass.
Budding and blooming flowers.
Spring rains to wash away the filth of the earth and turn over leaves for new life.

I have enjoyed watching the Spring season take full bloom in the last few week- signs of new life! :)

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. {John 5:24}

Do you have life in Him? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and you too can have a new life in Him.

For those who have life in Him: Pray with me for the many gospel outreaches going on around the world that there will be blessing of restoration and salvation- new lives.

I am not skilled to understand

While this song has been in the Believer's Hymn Book (#251) originally written by Dorothy Greenwell- 1873, I have never heard it sung before. However, this song has been on the radio frequently on my trips to and from school. Leaving all of the music aside, the lyrics have been particularly significant to me.
The song begins:

I am not skilled to understand

What God has willed, what God has planned

I only know at His right hand

Stands one who is my Savior

I take Him at His word and deed

"Christ died for sinners"; this I read

And in my heart I find a need

Of Him to be my Savior

To listen to a music recording by Aaron Shust and for the full lyrics: 

Video link

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. {Romans 8:28}

What's buzzin... Sunday School Treat

Black, white, and yellow... and bees

The theme of this year's treat for the Sunday School treat

Games were a hit. 

Food was abundant. 

Lesson was good. 

Prizes brought the concluding smiles! :)

The following are some of the pictures from the event: 

*NOTE: If you would like picture(s) in the original size or want a picture from a particular part of the day I did not post all of the pictures, so I will try my best to get you whatever pictures you would like to have. Also- if there is something you would like removed- just let me know*

The centerpieces turned prizes for the ladies attending :)

Yes- even black, white, & yellow M&Ms to enjoy!

The welcoming sign!

 The day happened to be on Sarah's birthday- her sisters did a very cute cake that fit right in!! 

Happy Bee-day!

While the older kids started off the day with some soccer outside...

The little ones were chaperoned by Suzy to inside ball activities!

 

 The aunt showing the nephew how it is done

Soccer... Omaha style led by Danny showing them how it should be done!

The busy bees getting the food ready: hamburgers, brats, & hotdogs- oh my!

And the hanging colored decorations! :)

 The games Part II: 

Thanks to David for his great work on the games!

 Relays #1- 2 legged races

 Partners in crime: skirts in their pockets to dominate the race :)

Relay #2: 2 legged race while kicking a soccer ball

 Danny giving his teammates some encouragement before the race starts-- cheaters cough cough

Winners of the relay races 1 & 2 :)

 The winning team's bag... and they were proud of it

 Relay #3: Jump rope relay across the parking lot

 Game 4: Scavenger hunt

Suzy's team's way of carrying all the items (skirt)

 Maria & Michael's team transportation for their items (sled & wheelchair)

Lesson given by Conductor (Grandpa) Jesse & Engineer Tim! :)

Thanks for the message... both children and adults were captivated and listening... train, whistle and all!

 The prizes awaited tempting the children throughout the day! :)

The regular Sunday School students receiving their hard-earned prizes.

The yellow bags were also awarded to any child in attendance! :)

The yellow soap... well there were some ladies who were awarded with them and the plants for their attendance!

A final picture capturing much of the crowd.

It was a great day- thanks to everyone for pitching in to help make the day a success! 

Thank you to David and (Mom) Beth for you diligence and faithfulness to the students in teaching them the truths of the Bible. Your hard work will be rewarded one day soon. 

Off to catch some ZZZs after a buzzzzy day, 

-Amanda :)

When you have a few moments, please take the time to watch this short, yet convicting video from Bravehearted thots. 

What am I doing for Him today?

Am I willing to give up the comforts of life to serve [my] King? (E. Ludy)

Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart: 

for consider how great things he hath done for you. {1 Samuel 12:24}

May you enjoy the lyrics and I have been this evening-

The Power of the Cross

Keith and Kristyn Getty

 

This, the pow'r of the cross:

Christ became sin for us;

Took the blame, bore the wrath-

We stand forgiven at the cross.

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This, the pow'r of the cross:

Son of God- slain for us;

What a love! What a cost!

We stand forgiven at the cross. 

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. {Romans 5: 8-11}