Grandmother McNabb with Mom and Dad Boaz and nine of her great-grandchildren.
Monday, January 11, 2010
In Memory of Great-Mom McNabb
Today Kevin's grandmother, Erwinna, went home to be with her Savior. We will miss her dearly - her love for her family, her gentle spirit, and her uncanny ability to keep her grandson Kevin in line! But we are glad she is finally free from pain and is home in heaven. 
Grandmother McNabb with Mom and Dad Boaz and nine of her great-grandchildren.
Grandmother McNabb with Mom and Dad Boaz and nine of her great-grandchildren.
What I learned from my pastor... 1/3 & 1/10/10
Oops! Got behind on my sermon-posting last week.... Although that doesn't mean I didn't learn anything, honey!
Between series, Kevin is doing a few topic messages. Last week's came from Psalm 100. I was interested to see the two parts that alternate in that Psalm - how we should respond to God, and why we should respone that way. We should make a joyful noise, serve Him with gladness, and sing in thanks and praise. Hmm - I'm not sure that kind of joy and thankfulness predominates my disposition many days. The second part of the Psalm 100 explains why: He is God. He cares for us tenderly like a Good Shepherd for His sheep. He is good. And His love and faithfulness endure through all generations.
This week, Kevin spoke from 2 Corinthians 8, primarily about how the church should and does handle the gifts and offerings it receives every week. For each of us, the Bible poses three main questions about how we handle our money: How did you get it? What are you doing with it? and What is it doing to you? If we can answer those three questions in a way that please God, we know that we are using the gifts He has given us in a way that brings Him glory and bring us freedom rather that bondage to our money.
Between series, Kevin is doing a few topic messages. Last week's came from Psalm 100. I was interested to see the two parts that alternate in that Psalm - how we should respond to God, and why we should respone that way. We should make a joyful noise, serve Him with gladness, and sing in thanks and praise. Hmm - I'm not sure that kind of joy and thankfulness predominates my disposition many days. The second part of the Psalm 100 explains why: He is God. He cares for us tenderly like a Good Shepherd for His sheep. He is good. And His love and faithfulness endure through all generations.
This week, Kevin spoke from 2 Corinthians 8, primarily about how the church should and does handle the gifts and offerings it receives every week. For each of us, the Bible poses three main questions about how we handle our money: How did you get it? What are you doing with it? and What is it doing to you? If we can answer those three questions in a way that please God, we know that we are using the gifts He has given us in a way that brings Him glory and bring us freedom rather that bondage to our money.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Not Quite a Winter Wonderland, But...
...but more snow than we ever expected on our first Christmas Eve in Texas. It didn't last long, but it was actual snow!! So we took this video for proof.
Christmas Morning
The stockings were hung by the... fireplace DVD playing on our tv (no chimney here!)... with care...
We opened the best gift first - baby Jesus from our nativity set.
My thoughtful husband realized his pregnant wife would probably appreciate a few high-quality chocolates (from Truman Chocolates - best in southeast Texas!) than a stocking full of candy.
Opening our stockings.
Christmas story before breakfast. Preach it, PK!
Yummy breakfast... Mommy can finally stomach cooking again!
Opening gifts
Thank you, sis!
I finally got everything wrapped...
Time for Christmas morning hot chocolate!
We opened the best gift first - baby Jesus from our nativity set.
My thoughtful husband realized his pregnant wife would probably appreciate a few high-quality chocolates (from Truman Chocolates - best in southeast Texas!) than a stocking full of candy.
Opening our stockings.
Christmas story before breakfast. Preach it, PK!
Yummy breakfast... Mommy can finally stomach cooking again!
Opening gifts
Thank you, sis!
We were so thankful for a relaxing Christmas morning in which we could be together in our home... and no one was sick or recovering from a hospital visit! A Christmas miracle!
The rest of the day we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Price's beautiful home, great Christmas naps, and a laid-back evening of snacking and playing with new toys. Our first Christmas in Texas!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Christmas Eve Service
After the children's program, the church rounded out the evening with a candlelight service. Our family lit the final Advent candle.
Kevin gave a short message about the significance of the manger.
Zion Church traditions also include passing out bags of candy and fruit to the children, and singing Silent Night in German, remembering the fact that the church was started by German settlers and conducted services exclusively in German many years ago.
Kevin gave a short message about the significance of the manger.
Zion Church traditions also include passing out bags of candy and fruit to the children, and singing Silent Night in German, remembering the fact that the church was started by German settlers and conducted services exclusively in German many years ago.
Tickling the Ivories
Enjoy the instrumental stylings of our very own Johnathan! (Sorry its sideways!)
Ticket to Christmas
Naomi absolutely loved being in the church's children's program for Christmas this year. She loved going to practices on Sunday afternoons, she loved playing her music CD over and over and over. And she was thrilled to be a sheep!
Our little girl, who would wear shorts and a swimsuit year-round if we let her, even willingly wore a fleece and sock "hooves" all evening!
Lee, Anna, and Cortland show "Billy" (aka Evan) the true meaning of Christmas.
Naomi and Cassandra lying in the fields by night.
The wise men and their camel on wheels.
Simeon tells his story of meeting the Messiah.
Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you.
It was so fun to see how Naomi has grown over the past 3 years of participating in Christmas programs. This year she actually sang in front of everyone, and she resisted the tempatation to keep baby Jesus for herself!
Our little girl, who would wear shorts and a swimsuit year-round if we let her, even willingly wore a fleece and sock "hooves" all evening!
Lee, Anna, and Cortland show "Billy" (aka Evan) the true meaning of Christmas.
Naomi and Cassandra lying in the fields by night.
The wise men and their camel on wheels.
Simeon tells his story of meeting the Messiah.
Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you.
It was so fun to see how Naomi has grown over the past 3 years of participating in Christmas programs. This year she actually sang in front of everyone, and she resisted the tempatation to keep baby Jesus for herself!
A quick clip of Naomi singing:
Merry Christmas from the kids at Zion Church of Kurten!
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