Update: The Purvises Grandfather passed away last night. Please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this time of mourning.
Please pray for the Purvises right now. Their Grandfather had a stroke today and is currently unconscious. Please pray especially for Mrs. Purvis, as it is her father, and also for the family as a whole throughout this time. There have been many health issues in their family over the past year, which is very tiring and discouraging, pray for strength both physical and spiritual.
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday, May 07, 2007
And the next H2O will be.................!
Hey Guys (and Gals :)!
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up as to the next H2O date. We are shooting for June second, at the S’s, so mark your calendars! This date is subject to change if Mrs. H2O ends up having back surgery before then.
I would also ask for your prayers for her right now. She is having a hard time not getting discouraged with everything that there is to do, and not being able to do it. She spends most of her time laying flat on her back on the floor. For someone who loves to garden and be out doors at this time of year, that is hard. Please pray that her doctor’s visit this Wednesday will go well, and that the doctor will have wisdom in what to do, and what the next steps to take are.
Nyiad
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up as to the next H2O date. We are shooting for June second, at the S’s, so mark your calendars! This date is subject to change if Mrs. H2O ends up having back surgery before then.
I would also ask for your prayers for her right now. She is having a hard time not getting discouraged with everything that there is to do, and not being able to do it. She spends most of her time laying flat on her back on the floor. For someone who loves to garden and be out doors at this time of year, that is hard. Please pray that her doctor’s visit this Wednesday will go well, and that the doctor will have wisdom in what to do, and what the next steps to take are.
Nyiad
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Why Cannot I Fallow Thee Now?
Hello Everyone,
I have been thinking a lot about what was said at the H2O that we had at Evergreen this year. I was so encouraged to hear what all of you had to say then, and it has helped me keep my focus on God more. Not too long after that H2O, my mom got the book, My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers. As I was reading it, I came upon a section that ran right along the lines of what was said at the H2O.
Why Cannot I Fallow Thee Now?
There are times when you cannot understand why you cannot do what you want to so. When God brings the blank space, see that you do not fill it in, but wait. The blank space may come in order to teach you what sanctification means, or what service means. Never run before God’s guidance. If there is the slightest doubt, the He is not guiding. Whenever there is doubt ~ don’t.
In the beginning you may see clearly what God’s will is ~ the severance of a friendship, the breaking off of a business relationship, something you feel distinctly before God is His will for you to do, never do it on the impulse of that feeling. If you do, you will end in difficulties that will take years of time to put to right. Wait for God’s time to bring it round and He will do it without and heartbreak or disappointment. When it is a question of the providential will of God, wait for God to move.
This is really something that I have had to take to heart and work on. It has not been easy, but I think I am making some headway. When I stop and think that God has my life planned out to perfection, I wonder why I get so paranoid and worried. This is God! He doesn’t make mistakes! And I am sure that what He has for me, is by far better then anything I could come up with myself.
Nyiad
I have been thinking a lot about what was said at the H2O that we had at Evergreen this year. I was so encouraged to hear what all of you had to say then, and it has helped me keep my focus on God more. Not too long after that H2O, my mom got the book, My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers. As I was reading it, I came upon a section that ran right along the lines of what was said at the H2O.
Why Cannot I Fallow Thee Now?
There are times when you cannot understand why you cannot do what you want to so. When God brings the blank space, see that you do not fill it in, but wait. The blank space may come in order to teach you what sanctification means, or what service means. Never run before God’s guidance. If there is the slightest doubt, the He is not guiding. Whenever there is doubt ~ don’t.
In the beginning you may see clearly what God’s will is ~ the severance of a friendship, the breaking off of a business relationship, something you feel distinctly before God is His will for you to do, never do it on the impulse of that feeling. If you do, you will end in difficulties that will take years of time to put to right. Wait for God’s time to bring it round and He will do it without and heartbreak or disappointment. When it is a question of the providential will of God, wait for God to move.
This is really something that I have had to take to heart and work on. It has not been easy, but I think I am making some headway. When I stop and think that God has my life planned out to perfection, I wonder why I get so paranoid and worried. This is God! He doesn’t make mistakes! And I am sure that what He has for me, is by far better then anything I could come up with myself.
Nyiad
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Help Wanted
Hello All,
As some of you know the Shield Maiden is going to be working at a youth camp this summer. Camp David is a week long camp for the children of prisoners, most of who come from the inner-city area of St Louis. At the SHEM curriculum fair the couple that runs the camp came by the High Ground table to ask if we would help them spread the word that they are in serious need of help this summer. There are six camps through June and July and they need staff for all of them. At the fair they had to get 25 more people to help, I don't know if this is the total for the summer, or per camp. They alternate between girl’s week and boy’s week, but they never have guys and girls there together. You have to be at least sixteen to be a counselor; however, there are jobs available for younger teens as well. Each counselor is in charge of two campers, and shares a cabin with one other counselor and their campers. I think that the cost to go is $8.00, or something like that. There are so many amazing stories that come out of Camp David. One was about a little boy that had been caught in cross fire once, and still had bullet scars on his legs to prove it. These kids are in desperate need of love and a relationship with the Lord. If you have any questions, or are interested in volunteering, go to their web site at www.campdavidozarks.org
Nyiad
As some of you know the Shield Maiden is going to be working at a youth camp this summer. Camp David is a week long camp for the children of prisoners, most of who come from the inner-city area of St Louis. At the SHEM curriculum fair the couple that runs the camp came by the High Ground table to ask if we would help them spread the word that they are in serious need of help this summer. There are six camps through June and July and they need staff for all of them. At the fair they had to get 25 more people to help, I don't know if this is the total for the summer, or per camp. They alternate between girl’s week and boy’s week, but they never have guys and girls there together. You have to be at least sixteen to be a counselor; however, there are jobs available for younger teens as well. Each counselor is in charge of two campers, and shares a cabin with one other counselor and their campers. I think that the cost to go is $8.00, or something like that. There are so many amazing stories that come out of Camp David. One was about a little boy that had been caught in cross fire once, and still had bullet scars on his legs to prove it. These kids are in desperate need of love and a relationship with the Lord. If you have any questions, or are interested in volunteering, go to their web site at www.campdavidozarks.org
Nyiad
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