God is so cool. I am grieving the death of two dear friends, Jack Miller and Ida Sheneman, as well as adjusting to the news that my brother in law, Jerry, is fighting against cancer that is throughout his body. He is only 49 years old and yet faced with such a gigantic [...]
Filed under: Creativity, Glocal, Musings on October 31st, 2007 | 2 Comments »
It is very hard to believe that more than one out of ten South Central Alaska residents are food insecure. As Jesus followers, we know that acts of righteousness have been defined, very clearly, by God in the Bible. Our church culture tends to define righteousness by sinful things we don’t do, which [...]
Filed under: Glocal, Simple LIfe on October 31st, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Marty, one of MCA’s great craftsmen, built this bass guitar as a blessing for our church family in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Notice the exquisite detailing. The Assemblies of God emblem, for the Burkina Faso fellowship is crafted into the wood as is the message of the cross of Christ.
This type of creativity is [...]
Filed under: Creativity, Glocal on October 31st, 2007 | 1 Comment »
True to her calling, faithful to a commitment, and an instrument of mercy was the powerful theme of Ada Geesey’s funeral service. Ada’s family and friends honored her in a service fit for a queen.
Both the Church of God and the Assemblies of God were present to honor Ada’s many years of pastoral ministry, [...]
Filed under: Funerals, MCA Family, Uncategorized on October 31st, 2007 | No Comments »
What do we do with the heart realities following Sister Sheneman’s death? For me, her death gives me a new “Window of the Soul.” Finding a quiet place to pray, reflect, and meditate, I begin to look deep inside my heart through the window of grief. I see both beautiful and rather ugly things, things [...]
Filed under: MCA Family on October 29th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Ida Sheneman, MCA’s heroic first lady, died peacefully about 1/2 hour ago (2:45 PM, Sunday, October 28). She had been asking God to allow her to enter heaven right away. Thankfully, God answered her prayer today.
I encourage you to listen to Alfred Flett’s message from the 9:15 service today. Alfred preached a [...]
Filed under: MCA Family on October 28th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I often mention a former member of the MCA worship family and my dear friend, Chip Harper. Chip is now the Rector of the All Saints Anglican communion in San Antonio, Texas (www.allsaintsanglican.net). Chip and his lovely bride worshiped with us while he was stationed at Elmendorf Airforce Base.
Filed under: MCA Family on October 28th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
My son loves to read the Robb report (www.robbreport.com). The Robb report is considered the luxury portal. It features exceptionally luxurious items. One of my friends was flying overseas in a private jet, and my son was privileged to get to tour the jet. I said, “Son, this is probably the [...]
Filed under: Musings on October 27th, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Ida Sheneman asked me to thank all of you who are praying for her. I was privileged to visit with her in Bellingham on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gary and Jael dropped into Ida’s home and we sang hymns and rejoiced in God’s great goodness. She is very much wanting to be free [...]
Filed under: MCA Family, Prayer on October 26th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Our founding Pastor’s wife, Sister Ida Sheneman, is living in much pain and is asking God for pain relief. Ida is very much a hero in our congregation and is loved by everyone.
God is well able!
Filed under: MCA Family, Prayer on October 23rd, 2007 | 1 Comment »