At The Door

Facebook has been my recent writing. So unique to be able to keep up somewhat with so many friends! I really do love Facebook. Most of our children are on and a lot of our extended family. Friends far and near. Texting is also nice. A phone call and an email are always good. Written communication has always been important. God took a lot of time and a lot of people to be sure we got his written word!

I just had the best time reading several of your blogs! Jessica with YWAM and the great job the kids are doing, Jacob when he was in Vanuatu and all the cool things he learned and accomplished, Heather in sharing what she and her family are learning and doing - wow, I feel so blessed by all of you!

First of all, everyone should have a blog. It is almost like breathing. Second of all, I want to thank the Holy Spirit for how He coordinates so many things and helps us. I am studying the Patriarchs in a Bible study and am learning a lot. I want to visit Israel and stand right where some of these things took place! Jacob wrestling with God. Reunited with Esau. Running. Limping. God's care and protection and guidance. Thirdly, enjoying the rain. Somewhat unusual for June 2 but still nice.

News Maranatha! Music Updates Best-Selling Praise Chorus Classic Series - Songbooks - Now Available on CD-ROM! 2008-11-13 Maranatha! Music has updated the current format of its best-selling, popular “green,” “red,” “beige” and “purple” Praise Chorus Classic Series songbooks to be available for the first time ever on CD-ROM, on sale Nov. 18. This CD-ROM set is packed with an updated and expanded collection of over 400 worship songs. The songs are compiled from the original printed books that are no longer in print and available, the extensive CCLI (Christian Copyright International) chart and Maranatha! Music catalog. The songs are conveniently packaged together on the newly created CD-ROM software and sold at an incredible value of $29.99. Selections include the Scripture in Song catalog and the latest, most popular choruses and hymns. The CD-ROM offers lyrics and song sheets that are easy to use, and is practical and convenient for worship service planning, small groups and Bible stud...

Whole Wheat Bread 1) Small Bowl 2 tsp honey 1 1/2 C lukewarm water 3 Tb yeast 2) Pan on Stove 2 C milk 2 C hot (tap) water 1 C molasses 1/2 C olive oil 1/2 C honey 3) Combine 1 and 2 The temperature is Key Warmish, not too hot 4) Grind wheat This may be done first or inbetween doing the first two steps 5) Big Mixing Bowl Ideal is pottery since it holds heat 15 -16 C wheat 2 1/4 tsp salt 6) Mix all together / Knead 5-10 minutes Oil top / cover with a damp cloth Rise 1 to 1 1/2 hour 7) Push / knead / divide into 6 loaves Oil bread pans Put into bread pans / oil top Cover with dry cloth Rise 1/2 hour 8) Oven on to 350 Bake app 40 minutes - oven temps vary When done, place on cooling racks Brush butter on tops We always cut, butter, and honey the first loaf right away! Enjoy! Marilyn Bowdoin

A wonderful Pasquas! Thank You God for giving us Jesus! Thank You Jesus for loving us so much. And thank You Holy Spirit for daily kindness and guidance, strength, friendship.

The Passover celebrating the Israelites deliverance from slavery in Egypt and looking forward to our deliverance from sin through our Lord Jesus Christ - we spent time remembering what Jesus has done for us at a Seder Dinner this evening at New Hope Christian School. About 7o of us shared the sweet/bitter time of communion.