We were brought back to a rude remembrance of winter with the storm that rolled into western Washington Wednesday afternoon. At the church building Thursday morning, we have about an inch of snow on grassy areas, but the roads seem to be in good condition. There might be some icy spots so drivers need to use appropriate caution. However, television reports indicate that some roads in other places are slippery and dangerous. The bottom line for us is that we are going ahead with Thursday morning Daytimers' Class as scheduled, but advising anyone interested in coming to be cautious and use good judgment about whether or not travel is safe for you.
Wednesday night prayer requests --
1) Ava Pollack (Brett and Jessica's daughter) -- pneumonia
2) Martha and Elmer Juntenen
3) Evelyn Hill
4) Kathi Adams
5) Karla Williamson's neighbor, Teresa
6) Karla Williamson
7) Children injured in a bus accident earlier in the week at Abigail Todd's school
8) Leta Pollack - had a fall
9) Patricia Hill
10) Judy Hill - new grandchild (her son Justin's baby)
11) Homeschoolers and their parents
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Darwin Day Debate Broadcast Online
Today (February 12, 2009) is the 200th birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. As part of an effort to celebrate "Darwin Day," the University of South Carolina is hosting a debate on the existence of God. Disputants will be Dan Barker, a former charismatic preacher turned atheist who now serves as co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and Kyle Butt, a gospel preacher, author, and lecturer who works with Apologetics Press. The Barker-Butt Debate will be broadcast live on the internet today at 7 p.m. (eastern time; 4 p.m. pacific time). The direct link to the debate is http://www.justin.tv/darwindaydebate . Further information from Apologetics press can be found here.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday Prayer Notes
Please pray for Tom Granger, a friend of Joe Williamson, who had a stroke last week.
Praise that Karla Williamson's sister Rhonda's ultrasound showed the baby looks healthy.
Pray for all the unemployed and those whose jobs may be in danger.
Pray for Darren Williamson and his family for decisions being made about employment in the near future. Darren is a teacher at Cascade College in Portland, Oregon which is closing at the end of the spring semester.
Please pray for Cathi Adams, who will be having knee surgery Tuesday. She will be spending the rest of the week with her mother.
Praise that Karla Williamson's sister Rhonda's ultrasound showed the baby looks healthy.
Pray for all the unemployed and those whose jobs may be in danger.
Pray for Darren Williamson and his family for decisions being made about employment in the near future. Darren is a teacher at Cascade College in Portland, Oregon which is closing at the end of the spring semester.
Please pray for Cathi Adams, who will be having knee surgery Tuesday. She will be spending the rest of the week with her mother.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Looking Ahead to Sunday
I'm spending my last night in Alabama before getting up early in the morning to head for the airport. I'll be back in Washington tomorrow night.
The week at the Freed-Hardeman Lectures was outstanding. Most of the lectures I heard dealt with the book of Psalms, although there was a variety of presentations on a variety of texts and topics. I'll be saying more about the FHU lectures for weeks, I'm sure.
Remember Sunday is the 2nd Sunday so we will be having a potluck lunch after our morning services. Then, starting Sunday, we're beginning something new. After we have to clean up and rearrange the "fellowship hall" back into the "auditorium," we will have an afternoon singing. This will be starting somewhere between 1:30 and 2:00 and will last approximately an hour. Other than a short devotional and a couple of prayers, the entire time will be devoted to praising the Lord in song. There will not be an evening service at 6 p.m.
So, the Lord willing, I'll see all our Skagit Valley friends and brethren Sunday morning. Come at 9:30 for Bible class. The adult class continues its study of New Testament Churches. Sunday we're still studying the church at Corinth; we'll pay attention mainly to 1 Corinthians chapters 8 and 10 as we deal with the problem of paganism.
The week at the Freed-Hardeman Lectures was outstanding. Most of the lectures I heard dealt with the book of Psalms, although there was a variety of presentations on a variety of texts and topics. I'll be saying more about the FHU lectures for weeks, I'm sure.
Remember Sunday is the 2nd Sunday so we will be having a potluck lunch after our morning services. Then, starting Sunday, we're beginning something new. After we have to clean up and rearrange the "fellowship hall" back into the "auditorium," we will have an afternoon singing. This will be starting somewhere between 1:30 and 2:00 and will last approximately an hour. Other than a short devotional and a couple of prayers, the entire time will be devoted to praising the Lord in song. There will not be an evening service at 6 p.m.
So, the Lord willing, I'll see all our Skagit Valley friends and brethren Sunday morning. Come at 9:30 for Bible class. The adult class continues its study of New Testament Churches. Sunday we're still studying the church at Corinth; we'll pay attention mainly to 1 Corinthians chapters 8 and 10 as we deal with the problem of paganism.
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