Holiday on the Brazos with friends.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Talk about busy.....
Wow!! We have been so busy lately. Alot has been happening and things have been great fun.
Last weekend was our Ladies Retreat which was awesome. I never new it was 'ok' to have soooo much fun. That Saturday was the youth's pasture party. The kiddos had fun, food, and fellowship out in the Grimes' pasture. They had volley ball, football, four way tug of war, hayrides, hot dogs, smores........
This weekend the youth played broom hockey. While they were at broom hockey the Truth and Training girls had their slumber party with Mrs. Dawn. Dawn was gracious enough to allow me to spend the night as well. First we went to the Lake Jackson Rec Center and let them go swimming and then it was back to Dawns for lots of great food, Bible time, movies and girls in sleeping bags everywhere. Saturday was the annual Festival of Lights Parade. My husband and I met up with our pastor and his wife as well as several other friends to watch the parade together. The Children's float from church was really cute. It went along with the theme for this years Christmas program; A Peanut Butter Christmas. Sunday some of the wonderful ladies from 1st gave Lois and Maximus a wonderful baby shower. Then after the evening service a group of us went to Angleton 2nd Baptist to listen to The Kingsmen. It was a wonderfully busy weekend.
This coming Tuesday is our church wide Thanksgiving meal. We are really excited because we have wanted to have something like this for maaannnyyy years. Thursday we will be with family and then with friends on Friday.
God has been so faithful. I am thankful to serve God who cannot lie.
Last weekend was our Ladies Retreat which was awesome. I never new it was 'ok' to have soooo much fun. That Saturday was the youth's pasture party. The kiddos had fun, food, and fellowship out in the Grimes' pasture. They had volley ball, football, four way tug of war, hayrides, hot dogs, smores........
This weekend the youth played broom hockey. While they were at broom hockey the Truth and Training girls had their slumber party with Mrs. Dawn. Dawn was gracious enough to allow me to spend the night as well. First we went to the Lake Jackson Rec Center and let them go swimming and then it was back to Dawns for lots of great food, Bible time, movies and girls in sleeping bags everywhere. Saturday was the annual Festival of Lights Parade. My husband and I met up with our pastor and his wife as well as several other friends to watch the parade together. The Children's float from church was really cute. It went along with the theme for this years Christmas program; A Peanut Butter Christmas. Sunday some of the wonderful ladies from 1st gave Lois and Maximus a wonderful baby shower. Then after the evening service a group of us went to Angleton 2nd Baptist to listen to The Kingsmen. It was a wonderfully busy weekend.
This coming Tuesday is our church wide Thanksgiving meal. We are really excited because we have wanted to have something like this for maaannnyyy years. Thursday we will be with family and then with friends on Friday.
God has been so faithful. I am thankful to serve God who cannot lie.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
A fellow blogger recently stated "We are shocked at Judas' treachery. I began to wonder if we should not be more in awe with the eleven men who continued to stand with him rather than with the one who stood against him. Why is it surprising to us when men do wrong? Should it not be more surprising when they do right? Just wondering???"
I say it takes a strong person to pull away from a spiritual absuser, and those who are still blinded under him sincerly need our prayers.
Just a thought to ponder.
I say it takes a strong person to pull away from a spiritual absuser, and those who are still blinded under him sincerly need our prayers.
Just a thought to ponder.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Congratulations Miguel & Lois
These are not the greatest photos.
They were taken moments after birth with my phone.
They were taken moments after birth with my phone.
Maximus Xavier Cornelio
born @ 9:11 am on Saturday November 7,2009
weighing in @ 8lbs 10 oz and 20 1/2 inches long
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Psalms 26
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
A Dark Day
Did I dress up as a youngster? Did I go to Halloween parties? Yep, sure did. Did it have a bad or lasting effect on me as a person as I grew older? I’m not sure exactly, I do know however that it indoctrinated in me a sense that there really is or was no harm in witches if they were cute, that there really is not a realm out there but only “make believe” when it comes to that stuff. I know full well that my parents never knew what I know now, about this day set aside called Halloween. And now as a parent myself… It is apparent to me that it is something that is not to be a part of our life as a family when it comes to “celebrations”.
We, as a family do not look for other ways to celebrate it , or as some that might call it “alternative ways” …..
So, if you are here to be scared, I think if you open your mind and thoughts to what you will read here, you most certainly will get your wish. It scares me to think that unknowingly some find NO fault with this day. For me and mine though, we hope to uphold what the Bible tell us “Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness". Please don’t be offended If you don’t like what you find here. I am simply trying to point out more of what the Lord has showed us.
HALLOWEEN - THE ANNUAL PERIL
Halloween is associated with paganism, witchcraft and romanism and yet most professing Christians are found participating in related activities. Some churches will even cancel services when Halloween falls on a Wednesday, so that their members may be free to celebrate. "Haloween, the popular name for October 31, the ever of All Saints Day, Also called All Hallows Eve, Holy Eve and Cake Night." [Grolier Encyclopedia, p.380]
HALLOWEEN AND PAGANISM
Celebrated by the Druids who were "Members of the Celtic religious order of priests, soothsayers, judges, poets, etc. in ancient Britain, Ireland and France." [Webster]
The earliest Halloween celebrations were held by the Druids in honor of Samhain, lord of the dead, whose festival fell on November 1st. Halloween...from early times it has been associated with many superstitions and customs. "Halloween is supposed to be a survival from the ancient festival of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees. There still lingers a belief that children born on Halloween possess super-natural gifts." [Grolier Encyclopedia, p. 380]
In Mexico, Halloween is observed by taking the favorite food of a departed loved one to the cemetery on the night of October 31 and spending the night in the cemetery with candles set up around the grave of this loved one. it is believed that the departed spirits return and feast on the aroma of the food. Fire works are shot off all night which are supposed to scare away other spirits who might intrude. On November1, during the day, the people then feast on the food and usually thee is much drunkenness in the cemeteries and it is not unusual for people to be killed during drunken brawls in the cemetery." [Holidays Christian or Pagan, Milton]
HALLOWEEN AND ROMANISM
"What is the meaning of Halloween? Halloween is related to an old old festival. The Romans held a feast about the first of November in honor of Pomona, goddess of fruit trees. In Britain the Druids celebrated a festival at the same time in honor of the sungod, and in thanksgiving for harvest, and the two festivals seem to have become one in the minds of the Britons. When the people became Christians the early church Fathers wisely let them keep the old feast, but gave it a new association by holding it in commemoration of all saints. The eve of the festival came to be called All Hallow E'en. The name comes from the old English word halwe, or as we now say, holy. The Feast of All Saints occurs on November 1; the eve, therefore, is on the October 31. Bonfires were lighted in ancient Halloween celebrations.
"Many beliefs grew up about this day, such as the belief that on this one night the spirits of the departed were allowed to visit their old homes." [Grolier Book of Knowledge, p. 1453]
HALLOWEEN AND WITCHCRAFT
All over this country and the world, witches will gather around their altars on Oct. 31 for that is their "New Year's Eve". "Andras Corban and Deirdre Pulgram are witches... Corban says that on Halloween, which the pair sees as an ancient celebration of death, their witches' coven will perform rituals to remember dead relatives and freiends" [The Morning Union, 10/29/83]
THE JACK-0-LANTERN " The apparently harmless lighted pumpkin face of "Jack-O-Lantern" is an ancient symbol of a dammed soul. (didn't know that did you?) "Jack-O-Lanters were named for a man called Jack, who could not enter heaven or hell. As a result, he was doomed to wander in darkness with his lantern until Judgment day." "Fearful of spooks...folks began hollowing out turnips and pumpkins and placing lighted candles inside to scare evil spirits from their house." [The Truth about Halloween].
TRICK OR TREATERS
Trick or Treat - "The modern custom of "Trick-or-treat" began in Ireland hundreds of years ago. A group of farmers went from house to house begging for food for the village Halloween festivities in the name of their ancient gods. Good luck was promised to generous donors. and threats were made against those who would not give. Thus these ancient pagan traditions continue today as youngsters, masquerading as ghosts, skeletons and demons go "trick-or-treating" begging in a sense for food while promising to refrain from evil deeds.
The principal of blackmail is being taught to children by today’s trick-or-treat involvement.
Consider WHAT SAITH THE LORD;
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:{For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;}
"Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."
We find clear instructions for Christians, in regards to Halloween and its related activities, in 1 Thess. 5:21-22
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good, Abstain from all appearance of evil."
We, as a family do not look for other ways to celebrate it , or as some that might call it “alternative ways” …..
So, if you are here to be scared, I think if you open your mind and thoughts to what you will read here, you most certainly will get your wish. It scares me to think that unknowingly some find NO fault with this day. For me and mine though, we hope to uphold what the Bible tell us “Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness". Please don’t be offended If you don’t like what you find here. I am simply trying to point out more of what the Lord has showed us.
HALLOWEEN - THE ANNUAL PERIL
Halloween is associated with paganism, witchcraft and romanism and yet most professing Christians are found participating in related activities. Some churches will even cancel services when Halloween falls on a Wednesday, so that their members may be free to celebrate. "Haloween, the popular name for October 31, the ever of All Saints Day, Also called All Hallows Eve, Holy Eve and Cake Night." [Grolier Encyclopedia, p.380]
HALLOWEEN AND PAGANISM
Celebrated by the Druids who were "Members of the Celtic religious order of priests, soothsayers, judges, poets, etc. in ancient Britain, Ireland and France." [Webster]
The earliest Halloween celebrations were held by the Druids in honor of Samhain, lord of the dead, whose festival fell on November 1st. Halloween...from early times it has been associated with many superstitions and customs. "Halloween is supposed to be a survival from the ancient festival of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees. There still lingers a belief that children born on Halloween possess super-natural gifts." [Grolier Encyclopedia, p. 380]
In Mexico, Halloween is observed by taking the favorite food of a departed loved one to the cemetery on the night of October 31 and spending the night in the cemetery with candles set up around the grave of this loved one. it is believed that the departed spirits return and feast on the aroma of the food. Fire works are shot off all night which are supposed to scare away other spirits who might intrude. On November1, during the day, the people then feast on the food and usually thee is much drunkenness in the cemeteries and it is not unusual for people to be killed during drunken brawls in the cemetery." [Holidays Christian or Pagan, Milton]
HALLOWEEN AND ROMANISM
"What is the meaning of Halloween? Halloween is related to an old old festival. The Romans held a feast about the first of November in honor of Pomona, goddess of fruit trees. In Britain the Druids celebrated a festival at the same time in honor of the sungod, and in thanksgiving for harvest, and the two festivals seem to have become one in the minds of the Britons. When the people became Christians the early church Fathers wisely let them keep the old feast, but gave it a new association by holding it in commemoration of all saints. The eve of the festival came to be called All Hallow E'en. The name comes from the old English word halwe, or as we now say, holy. The Feast of All Saints occurs on November 1; the eve, therefore, is on the October 31. Bonfires were lighted in ancient Halloween celebrations.
"Many beliefs grew up about this day, such as the belief that on this one night the spirits of the departed were allowed to visit their old homes." [Grolier Book of Knowledge, p. 1453]
HALLOWEEN AND WITCHCRAFT
All over this country and the world, witches will gather around their altars on Oct. 31 for that is their "New Year's Eve". "Andras Corban and Deirdre Pulgram are witches... Corban says that on Halloween, which the pair sees as an ancient celebration of death, their witches' coven will perform rituals to remember dead relatives and freiends" [The Morning Union, 10/29/83]
THE JACK-0-LANTERN " The apparently harmless lighted pumpkin face of "Jack-O-Lantern" is an ancient symbol of a dammed soul. (didn't know that did you?) "Jack-O-Lanters were named for a man called Jack, who could not enter heaven or hell. As a result, he was doomed to wander in darkness with his lantern until Judgment day." "Fearful of spooks...folks began hollowing out turnips and pumpkins and placing lighted candles inside to scare evil spirits from their house." [The Truth about Halloween].
TRICK OR TREATERS
Trick or Treat - "The modern custom of "Trick-or-treat" began in Ireland hundreds of years ago. A group of farmers went from house to house begging for food for the village Halloween festivities in the name of their ancient gods. Good luck was promised to generous donors. and threats were made against those who would not give. Thus these ancient pagan traditions continue today as youngsters, masquerading as ghosts, skeletons and demons go "trick-or-treating" begging in a sense for food while promising to refrain from evil deeds.
The principal of blackmail is being taught to children by today’s trick-or-treat involvement.
Consider WHAT SAITH THE LORD;
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:{For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;}
"Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."
We find clear instructions for Christians, in regards to Halloween and its related activities, in 1 Thess. 5:21-22
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good, Abstain from all appearance of evil."
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Things Said In Secret
Some say that anonymity is the last refuge for cowards. Judging from mail and comments I've read that have been submitted anonymously, I would agree. People hiding behind the screen of anonymity or a false identity feel the freedom to launch angry, hurtful tirades. Anonymity allows them to be unkind without having to take responsibility for their words. (In this life)
Whenever you are tempted to write something anonymously because you don't want to be identified with your own words, stop and reconsider. If you don't want your name attached to it, you probably shouldn't be saying it. Then do one of two things: either toss it out or rewrite it in a way that makes it helpful rather than hurtful (with a signature).
According to Ephesians, our words should edify and impart grace (4:29). If you are unwilling to use your name, there's reason to believe that your motive is to hurt, not to help.
Whenever you are tempted to say something in secret-perhaps to a family member, co-worker, your pastor, or a brother/sister in Christ-consider why you don't want your name to be identifies with your words. After all, if you don't want to be identified with your words, God probably doesn't either. He is gracious and slow to anger (Ex. 34:6) , and we should be the same. -Julie Ackerman Link
Whenever you are tempted to write something anonymously because you don't want to be identified with your own words, stop and reconsider. If you don't want your name attached to it, you probably shouldn't be saying it. Then do one of two things: either toss it out or rewrite it in a way that makes it helpful rather than hurtful (with a signature).
According to Ephesians, our words should edify and impart grace (4:29). If you are unwilling to use your name, there's reason to believe that your motive is to hurt, not to help.
Whenever you are tempted to say something in secret-perhaps to a family member, co-worker, your pastor, or a brother/sister in Christ-consider why you don't want your name to be identifies with your words. After all, if you don't want to be identified with your words, God probably doesn't either. He is gracious and slow to anger (Ex. 34:6) , and we should be the same. -Julie Ackerman Link
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thank You's
A big thank you to all the people who came and helped to make Isaiah's birthday special:
Lynden and Anne Pettijohn
Joshua, Susan, and Ryan Pettijohn
Jonathon and Rachel Pettijohn
Diane and Caleb Rheams
Solis, Chris, Melinda, Gabriel and Esther
Pamela Peters
Doris Gameson
Daniel and Clarissa McEntire
Wade, Stephanie, Stormy, Shiane, Hunter and Deserea Wilson
Miguel, Lois, Oliver, Alexandrea, and Alta Cornelio
Mary ( Jaime's friend from Sears)
An extra special thank you to my family for all your help during the preparations:
Jesse
Jaime
Nicholas
Christian
Victoria
Lynden and Anne Pettijohn
Joshua, Susan, and Ryan Pettijohn
Jonathon and Rachel Pettijohn
Diane and Caleb Rheams
Solis, Chris, Melinda, Gabriel and Esther
Pamela Peters
Doris Gameson
Daniel and Clarissa McEntire
Wade, Stephanie, Stormy, Shiane, Hunter and Deserea Wilson
Miguel, Lois, Oliver, Alexandrea, and Alta Cornelio
Mary ( Jaime's friend from Sears)
An extra special thank you to my family for all your help during the preparations:
Jesse
Jaime
Nicholas
Christian
Victoria
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Isaiah
Three years ago God saw fit to bless us with yet another child.
We named him Isaiah Quentin Sanchez.
He has brought constant joy to our lives.
We are so happy to be his family.
^ One week before delivery^We named him Isaiah Quentin Sanchez.
He has brought constant joy to our lives.
We are so happy to be his family.
Revival
"I contend that whatever does not raise the moral standard of the church or community has not been a revival from God."A. W. Tozer
"A church in the land without the Spirit is rather a curse than a blessing. If you have not the Spirit of God, Christian worker, remember that you stand in somebody else's way; you are a fruitless tree standing where a fruitful tree might grow."C. H. Spurgeon
"A revival is nothing else than a new beginning of obedience to God." Charles Finney
"Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility." Charles Finney
"A genuine rival without joy in the Lord is as impossible as spring without flowers, or day-dawn without light."Charles Spurgeon
"Brethren, it is just so much humbug to be waiting for this, night after night, month after month, if we ourselves are not right with God. I must ask myself - "Is my heart pure? Are my hands clean?"Comment from the Hebrides' Revival
"A church in the land without the Spirit is rather a curse than a blessing. If you have not the Spirit of God, Christian worker, remember that you stand in somebody else's way; you are a fruitless tree standing where a fruitful tree might grow."C. H. Spurgeon
"A revival is nothing else than a new beginning of obedience to God." Charles Finney
"Revival is a renewed conviction of sin and repentance, followed by an intense desire to live in obedience to God. It is giving up one's will to God in deep humility." Charles Finney
"A genuine rival without joy in the Lord is as impossible as spring without flowers, or day-dawn without light."Charles Spurgeon
"Brethren, it is just so much humbug to be waiting for this, night after night, month after month, if we ourselves are not right with God. I must ask myself - "Is my heart pure? Are my hands clean?"Comment from the Hebrides' Revival
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Fall
Fall is my favorite time of year.
I took the kiddos to the pumpkin patch on Tuesday.
Nick took lots of pictures. These are just a few.
He got some cute ones of Isaiah and we were able
to use them on his birthday party invitations!
Monday, October 19, 2009
IT'S A WINNER!!!!
Nick entered this picture in a photo contest....and WON!!!
It will be published in the Nov./Dec. issue of Image Magazine.
He also receives $25.
Congratulations Nicholas!!!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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