I was a kid the first time I heard Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass Christmas song “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’” on the radio. The song caught my attention and has remained one of my favorites. It reminds me of Christmas in the mountains, where new-fallen snow and Christmas lights take on a unique beauty. Tomorrow the calendar… Read More »
Distracted and Almost Out of Gas
Earlier today I stopped at Wendy’s for lunch on my way to PMC to make hospital visits, intending to put gas in my car as soon as finished lunch. While eating I read a couple of news stories via my iPhone and then spoke to some people on my way out of the restaurant. After… Read More »
Weekend Recap Dec 6-7, 2014
Monieca and I began this past weekend ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive Saturday morning at Walmart (photo below). I especially enjoyed watching the little kids get excited when they dropped their coins or dollar bills into the kettle. It was also interesting to notice some people refuse to make eye contact… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: Give Kids The World – Thursday Day 5 Recap
Every Thursday is Christmas at Give Kids The World. Most of our group helped with the Christmas party last night. We dressed up as elves, handed out presents, played games and helped children as they met Santa. Just as the party was getting ready to start, a storm hit. So much of the party was… Read More »
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. Monieca and I drove to Columbia last night following our Christmas Eve service to celebrate Christmas with our son, Steven, and his wife, Sara. We exchanged gifts this morning and then skyped with Jacquleine and her family in Italy. I surprised Monieca with an inexpensive but very meaningful gift. It was a… Read More »
A Fun Day
Thursday was a lot of fun. First, I had all the staff out to the house for our annual Christmas lunch. About 25 of us enjoyed BBQ ribs, grilled chicken, beans, slaw, cooked apples, rich deserts, and much more. It was a great time of fellowship, laughing, and relaxing. During our devotion, each of us… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 12.8.2013
The Christmas season is in full swing @ FBC as the worship choir and orchestra, with help from our children’s choir (photo below), presented “The Gift of Christmas” to a packed house @ 4PM and then again @ 7PM tonight. They did a great job and I was able to speak with several guests. I… Read More »
Kids
Last night Monieca and I decorated our “snow man tree” we put up each year in our kitchen. One of the ornaments holds a picture of Liam, our grandson (of course there is a picture below). That same tree will hold a second photo @ Christmas 2014 because Jacqueline is pregnant with our second grandchild.… Read More »
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
During a quick trip to Kentucky last week for Jacqueline and Liam to visit with family one last time before they return to Italy this month, I stopped at a Dollar store to pick up something. Inside I was surprised by the amount of Christmas decorations already on the shelves for sale (pictures below). It… Read More »
Ring Those Bells
During last night’s worship service, leaders from the Salvation Army presented an award to FBC for being the top group (all churches, civic organizations, institutions, etc) in the tri-county region for ringing the bell at their kettle stations during the Christmas season. You’ll remember we covered both entrances to the Wal-Mart at the mall each… Read More »