Beautiful Sabbath ~ September 14th, 2013

Once again we are happy to meet for Sabbath School and church service at our little church by the pond.

It is such a special blessing to have the little pond as it adds so much to the children's Sabbath School and to the beauty of our place.

This Sabbath we were thrilled to have Edith back to lead out in the Sabbath School program.

She talked about her history and how family worshipped years ago.
We gain strength from hearing others talk about their faith and their families.

Edith asked three questions from the church service the week before and invited any one to share their answers that had thought of during the week.

Thank you, Edith, for your part in the lovely Sabbath day.

Lesson study is always an interesting time studying the Bible and sharing thoughts about the lesson.

Happy Edith sharing at Sabbath School.

The children's class is so happy to have the pond to go to some days.

Trying out their froggy faces by the pond.

Such a fun frog face for the kids to make and learn about how God made the creatures we enjoy seeing.

Our neighbour.

A beautiful Sabbath day.

Bible story about the bitter water.

Another of the children's activities from a different day.

Brightness all around.

The cups the children used for tasting the "bitter" water. Wonder if they got some "sweet" water after, too?

Down by the pond to see if they can see any turtles, frogs or dragonflies.

Carol's beautiful touch we enjoy each Sabbath morning.

Nice power point by Sylvia behind Don, who is Praise Time leader this day. It was a fun praise time with lots of good singing!

Our last Praise Time hymn... it was good to hear such enthusiastic singing.

Paul tells a very interesting children's story, but he does slip and give the punch line away too early, causing the adults to enjoy it.

Laughing at his use of the word  bear instead of animal or dog.

The special music led by Keith and Don and sung by the rest of the church folks  ~ "In Moments Like These."

Don M. reading us a letter from his cousin, Lonnie.

Options of how to follow along in your Bible.

Sharing Ten Reasons to Be Thankful.

Reason 1: Because He has blessed us. Ephesians 1:3
Reason 2: Because He has chosen us. Ephesians 1:4
Reason 3: Because He has adopted us. Ephesians 1:5
Reason 4: Because He has redeemed us. Ephesians 1:7
Reason 5: Because He forgives us. Ephesians 1:7
Reason 6: Because He lavished His grace on us. Ephesians 1:8
Reason 7: Because He has made known to us the mystery of His will. Ephesians 1:9
Reason 8: Because we all have obtained an inheritance. Ephesians 1:11
Reason 9: Because the Holy Spirit seals us. Ephesians 1:13
Reason 10: Because God guarantees our future. Ephesians 1:14

At the end of the service we joined in singing the hymn

We praise Thee, O God, for the son of Thy love
For Jesus who died and is now gone above.

Hallelujah, Thine the glory, Hallelujah amen!
Hallelujah, Thine the glory, Revive us again.

So glad to have visitors come and share the morning with us.

Happy to have happy Ruby back again. She had a nice holiday in California with her son and his wife and their daughters.