A Gracious Home

Sunday, September 23rd, Richard was speaking at Fair Havens Community Church just outside of Beaverton. We were offered accomodation for the weekend so we made our way up Saturday evening. The couple we stayed with were wondeful! We were made to feel so welcome and in conversation over the weekend discovered we had mutual friends and that I attended the same church in Windsor their daughter and son-in-law do. We were there at the same time, many years ago of course, but still, another connection!

Below are some pictures of their home...it was like being at a bed and breakfast. Speaking of breakfast...bacon, eggs, toast, juice, fruit, coffee...we were spoiled!

The church family was so welcoming and we again discovered many connections with Zambia, North Bay and Camp ABK! We also met a dear couple with four children, their youngest having been born with a heart defect which necessitated an emergency flight to Sick Kids hospital. They were not aware ahead of time about it so it was a very trying time of many unknowns. We were able to "talk shop" with them for quite a while. Their picture is at the bottom.

The picture above shows the view from the guest room.
Hand made furniture by our host.

Knox Adult Fellowship Annual BBQ

For the past several years, my family have hosted a bbq for the adult fellowship group of Knox Presbyterian Church (where my parents met and currently attend). This year we had about 30 people out. We've done it so long, Mum and I have it down to a science...the best location for the food table, condiment table, chairs, coffee/tea service, how much to make so there are some leftovers (for lunch the next day since we're too tired to cook again) etc. etc. It was a beautiful day; sunny, no humidity (the day before was VERY humid) all in all a perfect day. Thank you Lord!


Just a few shots of some of those in attendance...

Memory of Betty

We came across some back issues of the monthly Missions magazine that highlights news of assembly commended workers around the globe. In 1998, Richard's Aunt Betty was commended (sent out) from her assembly (church) in South River, Ontario. Below is the article about her that was published in November of 1998. Click on the article for a larger copy of it if you'd like to read about her.

Goal for the Future

I think our spiritual expectations of our children need to be raised. Especially after seeing this video. What an encouragement to see a family encouraging their child from a young age to develop a love of the Word of God!