Why Do We Have VBS

Look at the life of Samuel, and you will understand why salvation at an early age matters. We finished up our VBS last evening, we had some saved, and others
that still need to be dealt with, it has given us a good foot to the bus ministry, and
followup visits.
"And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of
his words fall to the ground". 1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel began his ministry at such a young age and was so
important in bridging the generations between the period of the
Judges and the period of the Kings. During that whole time, God was
with him and empowered his ministry, making his words true and
effective. Let's pray that God does the same with his spokespeople
today. May God use his servants effectively all their lives and not
let any of their words fall to the ground.

Thankful Thursday 

We had a good crowd nightly, last night the most





The two boys looking here got saved



Children in Chapel



Older kids gathering for preaching service

This has been such an exciting week, now today it is
beginning to wind down, we have had 3 saved, and perhaps
even more, only heaven will reveal all the seeds that were
planted this week.
Keep us all in your prayers as we feed, teach and love these
dear children, I think we brought in 24 on the bus last night,
and 9 more came in the van, so we are having a great gathering
each evening.
It has been a busy time, and may God bless all those faithful
workers that gather each night to help these children learn
about the Saviour, that is why each of us are giving our time,
talents and love to these dear little ones, remember Jesus said
"Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me:
for such is the kingdom of heaven"
Let us never under estimate how much God will bless those who keep his
commandments and give in his name, there are so many verses that prove
this. I hope you all have a very blessed Thursday, I know I am so
thankful to be part of the happenings this week at Peoples Liberty BC.
Be blessed in all you do, and know Jesus loves you, and so do I.

Abiding in His love, Barbara

 

Angel Salad

Ingredients
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (16 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping

Directions
With mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
Add fruit, mixing gently with a spoon.
Fold in whipped topping.
Pour into a bowl or a mold and refrigerate.

Very easy, fast, and good for a quick take along dessert.
Hope you all have a good week, we begin our VBS this week
so will not be around too much, leave your comments and I
will reply when I can, lots of hugs, and pray for us.

How would you like to live here?

How would you like to live on this road? Love it, it is

such a nice place right around the corner from Snotville

heehee, this is up in Blairsville, GA, we come out on this

street one day wandering around up there, then to the

left of the road was this still making Sorgum Syrup, it was

so interesting I am wanting to share it with you, I hope

your enjoy my photos as much as we enjoyed our time spent

there.





Such massive mesh, look at the temps the keep
them set at too. It was so interesting, and I would
love to go back up again soon, and see what else of
interest we could find, I do love them Mountains
and the atmosphere there, only God could create
such beauty as is there. Hope you enjoyed my photos
and stop by soon, lots of hugs for your day. ♥







The Lord is MY Shepherd From Psalms 23

Possession - The Lord is my shepherd

Provision - I shall not want

Position - He maketh me to lie down

Privilege - In green pastures

Preservation - He restoreth my soul

Progress - He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

Peace - I will fear no evil

Presence - Thou art with me

Preparation - Thou preparest a table before me

Plenty - My cup runneth over

Pursuit - Goodness and mercy shall follow me

Prospect - I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever

Isn't it wonderful to see all the things our lord Jesus does
and is to us. He keeps us in all things and protects us
from the evil of this world, I never could repay him for
the most wonderful gift he ever give man kind, salvation.
Being God manifested in the flesh, and walked as man
draped in flesh he paid every debt I ever owed, the only
one who ever walked this earth without sinning, he was
here to please the father, in all things, we as Christians were
left after salvation to please the father too, in all things, we
do fall short many times, but then our great Shepherd comes
and picks us up and sends us on our way to obey, and
fullfill the commands of our lord. Have a such an obedient
Shepherd makes me want to serve and obey God even
more, to be more like Jesus daily. Have a very Blessed Day.

Pleasing the Shepherd, Obeying God,
In His loving care, Barbara ♥

Wonderful Monday...

Well hope your weekend was a good as mine, we had a fabulous day
with our church family, the word of God preached plain and simple
for all to hear and understand, we had a good SS class, and we all
are leaning how important prayer is in the life of a Christian.

Today I am going to post a good old fashioned bread I made last
week, its texture and amout of air is just perfect. You ready get your
get your pad to write it down. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Then I put some homemade Strawberry jam on top, oh talk about good.

Barbara's Old Time White Bread
2 cups milk
1 pkg active dry yeast, or 1 cake compressed yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
2 1/2 tespoons salt
6 cups all purpose flour

Scald milk, soften yeast in warm water, let stand 5 min.
Pour scalded milk over sugar, shortening and salt, in a bowl.
When luke warm blend in one cup of flour
Stir yeast and beat well.
Add 3 cups of flour, continuing until smooth.
(I use my Kitchen aid bread beaters, works wonderful)
Beat in remaining flour until you have a soft dough.
Turn unto lightly floured surface, let rest 5 minutes.
Knead until smooth and elastic, place dough in a greased
bowl; turn to bring greased surface to top and cover.
Let stand in warm place until dough has dobled in size,
Punch down, let rise again until almost doubled in size.
Turn unto floured surface, Divide dough in half. Let rest
5 - 10 minutes, shape into loaves, place in 2 greased loaf pans.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about an hour.
Bake at 400 degrees, 50 minutes.

Touched By the Master

The Master was searching for a vessel to use;

On the shelf there were many - which one would He choose?
Take me, cried the gold one, I'm shiny and bright,
I'm of great value and I do things just right.
My beauty and luster will outshine the rest
And for someone like You, Master, gold would be the best!

The Master passed on with no word at all;
He looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall;
I'll serve You, dear Master, I'll pour out Your wine
And I'll be at Your table whenever You dine,
My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true,
And my silver will always compliment You.

Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass,
It was widemouthed and shallow, and polished like glass.
Here! Here! cried the vessel, I know I will do,
Place me on Your table for all men to view.

Look at me, called the goblet of crystal so clear,
My transparency shows my contents so dear,
Though fragile am I, I will serve You with pride,
And I'm sure I'll be happy in Your house to abide.

The Master came next to a vessel of wood,
Polished and carved, it solidly stood.
You may use me, dear Master, the wooden bowl said,
But I'd rather You used me for fruit, not for bread!

Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay.
Empty and broken it helplessly lay.
No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose,
To cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.

Ah! This is the vessel I've been hoping to find,
I will mend and use it and make it all Mine.
I need not the vessel with pride of its self;
Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf;
Nor the one who is big mouthed and shallow and loud;
Nor one who displays his contents so proud;
Not the one who thinks he can do all things just right;
But this plain earthy vessel filled with My power and might.

Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay.
Mended and cleansed it and filled it that day.
Spoke to it kindly. "There's work you must do,
Just pour out to others as I pour into you."

By Beulah V. Cornwall

When I read this I could not help but think of me, the young woman so
confused, so proud, so lost..Then the master found me, he picked me
up and said you sure are a dirty mess, and bound for hell where all
lost sinners go.
Then he said I have the answer to all your problems, just invite me into
your heart and life, and I will show you how you can become bright, and
shiny, and full of life.
Yes the Master picked me up, cleaned me up, shined me so I shown as
light itself. He cleaned out my mouth, he put a new robe of righteousness
upon me., and called me his beautiful child. Now that change is something
only the master of creation could do. He put my feet in high places, and he
put love in my heart, to serve him and others, what a difference the master
made in my life, just like the old rugged pitcher, rough, and stained, and ugly,
the master cleaned it up, sanded the rough edges off, removed the stains and
made a beautiful servant for him. What a wonderful thing to be found by the
master. I hope you have a great Saturday, and sing his praises for he has
done in your life.

Hugs for You Friend

Pray in the Spirit

Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,

and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."

Paul is asking believers to pray consciously recognizing that the Spirit given

them when they came to Christ (Eph. 1:13) gives them direct access to God

to pray what is on their heart,and to intercede for knowledge, power, and

boldness for others. Put in cornbread English, the Spirit who lives inside us,

empowers our prayers, interceding directly to the heart of God, enabling our

prayers to have powerful results! So wonderful to go to the Father first hand,

and know he hears me. Praise his name, and praise his ways, they are the right

ways.

We are studying prayer in our SS class, and I am finding more and more

verses to study on, I am excited about the class, and pray with me for the girls

and that we can build a godly class in all ways, that new girls will join in, and

that we all will grow in grace. Thanks for all your support here, I so appreciate

the words of encouragement you give, love to each one of you. ♥

See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil

We spent the day down at the waterfront in St Marys, GA, with friends, it had been a while since we had seen each other, they used to be members of our church in Woodbine, GA when my husband was Pastor there. Such a joy to meet up with old

friends and have such a special time in the lord.

We are all kinda crazy and have lots of fun when we are together, the lord seen fit to move them down to Florida, and they are a blessing to those down there now, but every so often they get up our way. Godly friends are so important, and while we were being silly we had this photo taken, but silliness aside, so much truth in what you see in this picture. It is a fact, we need to see no evil, you say well I never go any where where evil is, lol do not kid yourself, if you have a TV you are bringing evil right into your own home, the commercials are evil, they are exposing more and more personal things each day, it makes me sick to see them advertising Bra's what ever happen to modesty? What kind of woman will stand in front of a camera in her bra and let others see her. 

Luke 11:34  The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

Mark 9:47  And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

(See No Evil).

Speak no Evil, what kind of communication comes out of your mouth? Is it bringing glory to God, or is it something the world is saying, or off the wall, having a double meaning, so many times I hear women talking, and wonder why are they discussing this sort of thing. Lots of times it is not bad or not cussing, but is surely is not bringing glory to God, are yo talking about another? Or are you saying geese, that kind of slang to me is just as bad as cussing, you must think the cuss words before you can say the slang for them. So lets s be careful what comes out of our mouth, let it always be something to uplift others, to bring glory to the one we serve, Jesus. Let not evil communication be found in your mouth. Matthew 5:37  But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

1Peter 3:10  For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

Let us learn from James 3:1-10 to keep our mouth under control, in all things. 

(Speak No Evil)

Let ask now what do we hear? What is being pumped into our minds through our ears? I know some places we go into the music is so loud you cannot hear yourself think, if the music has a upbeat to it, before long you are tapping your toes or nodding your head, stay away from places like that, Goodwill in our town is like that, we stopped going there just because of the loud, rock music they play.

Remember the kids song oh be careful little ears what you hear, there's a father up above and he's looking down in love...Yes he sees everything you are doing, everything you may think you are doing in secret, our Father sees, he is watching 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, he does not go on vacation, he does not sleep, he is watching over us even when we are sleeping, to us that are doing good, that is a blessing to know we are cared for and watched over constantly, but to those who are doing wrong, it makes them look around and feel uncomfortable. We need to make sure what comes out of our mouth, that it will be pleasing to the Fathers ear, let us not use vain words, let us protect our ears, that we do not hear evil about others, or we do not hear any thing that would not be pleasing to God.

Luke 11:28  But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. (Hear No Evil)

May we live to the lord, may we speak, hear, and see as unto to him, may all things that come out of our mouth bring honor and glory to our lord Jesus Christ. It is not about us, or what we can do or cannot do, we are all sinners saved by grace, may we act like Christ, and wear the name of Christian proudly, and always bring honor to him. God bless you and thank you for reading my ramblings today, it was on my heart when I seen this photo, had to write it down or bust, have a great day.

I am thankful this Thursday for a church that has a vision, that wants to see souls
saved, and wants to bring boys and girls in to learn about Jesus. Matthewt 19:14 
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven". So many Churches do not have soul winning programs any more, so I am honored to be part of a church who goes out on visitation and brings in souls for the glory of God, amen and amen. This photo is one of our bus, some of the men are working on the bus, sanding, taping off and painting, it takes lots of hard work, and praise God for men willing to give of their time for this project; it will be blue and white all when finished, now the white is finished, today they will tape the rest off, and tomorow the bus will be painted, (Lord willing and it does not rain) here are a  couple more photos of the bus in the process. Wonderful site to behold, and a wonderfl place to be serving my lord. As it states in Proverbs 29:18  "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he".
Praise God our people have a  vision, and it is seeing the lost brought to a
saving knowledge of Christ. Here are the other photos:


  

You can see it is looking good, and should be pretty well finished tomorrow.
I just have so much to be thankful for, my pastor ask me to teach the teen
girls, now I have taught all ages, and for the past 20 years been teaching women,
it has been a long time since I taught young girls, but I am taking the challenge,
and I ask that God give me all I need to teach them, I know I have love, I have his
word, and beyond that he will do the rest, so I trust in him to help us grow
together and become the Godly women our lord wants us to be.
I am thinking on this, I talked to the girls last night after service about going out on visitation with me, and they are all excited, I am so thrilled, perhaps we will build this class by getting them in one by one, amen, no better event than to take them soul winning, maybe spring for a treat of some kind afterwards too, these girls are dear, I am really looking forward to teaching them, and becoming a part of their life. Lord help me to be what YOU would have me to me, so I may teach others, we must first be a good follower before we can ever be a teacher, so may I follow faithfully, and do all that is expected in me, thank you lord, for giving me such a complete and wonderful written hand book to learn from and to live by, thank you for saving me and making me one of your children, I so pray that I may help others on their walk in faith, God's word shall reveal all I need, so thank you lord for this day that I am able to praise you.
Do you dear blogger have a testimony for this wonderful Thursday to be thankful for?
God bless you each and may your day count for the lord Jesus Christ and may he bless you completely. ♥