Freedom Singers Reunite

 On Sabbath  evening at 7 om at Rutland church Simon and his group came together for an evening of songs and piano playing by Tim Patton. 

It was great to hear Tim make a medly from favourite songs people called out. 

Silent Night was the first one chosen.

It was a rousing group of songs, mostly hymns put together,  on the spot by Tim.

Denise was called up to join Stefan and Simon as was Wesley also.

Pastor ended the program with prayer.

It was a treat to be there. 

Abbotsford Visit

 Lesson Study had a good discussion going in it with Aurelia leading it.

The junior and teen class leading the Praise Time. 

Children's offering being collected.

Children's story ...always make sure to tell a story for children...that is good for them to hear. 

Special music with the ladies group...

Michael M had the sermon talk and it drew us to Jesus.

My granddaughter nudged me and asked me to get a picture of this as it must have made an impression on her.

The junior/teen class leading the Praise Time and closing  hymn.  They had practiced and did so well. 

Sabbath at OCC on April 1st 2023

 Lori was the one to facilitate the lesson study this Sabbath. 

She keeps the discussion going and gets lots of people involved. 

It is a new quarter so the lesson is new too. 

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Jerrie Lou told a story for the children but really for all of us. 

 Children's offering.

 After church fellowship

 Sisters enjoy their outdoors visit with their dad, Walter.

 Vespers was inspiring song and recitation of the Book of John but several Pathfinder boys aged 11 to 13.

Womens Campout at Ashton Creek May 2023

 We decided to go visit the women's  campout for a few hours Sabbath afternoon. 

After a lovely hour plus a bit drive we arrived at the hall.

Some ladies were at their trailers and some walking down the road, some were searching for herbs. 

Soon we found friends who were happy to see us and met more ladies who quickly became friends.

The room looked so fresh and pretty with the glass vases of fresh flowers in purples and pinks and whites.

At 3 pm the next meeting started and we enjoyed stories told of miracles, songs sung and prayer.

Oh yes, and a mystery surprise too. 

After a little more visiting it was time to get back on the road. 

The speaker of the weekend spoke before we arrived but was to talk again at 7 p.m 

Her name is Janelle Corbett and comes from Nampa, Idaho.

She grew up in the Fraser Valley.

She completed her Nedley Residental program and is a trained Associate for the Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Community Program which she leads I  Idaho.

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.  This is the bedrock of Janelle's faith.