Friday, July 24, 2009

Weekend Family Retreat at Calathora-Installment #1

Goodevening, y'all!!

How are ya' this lovely July evening? We're having a wonderful day here-I'm so happy. While all these pictures have been loading, I've been just soaking up some of God's Word-That is amazing that we get to read the inspired Words of God Almighty. Ah. Thank You, Lord. Please give me Wisdom...

"When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD."

We are rather missing our dear Mama and Daddy, though, who are off to the Sanders over night to check on the job and such-so that just leaves us kiddos here! We shall have a grand time, however, for Dee's made homemade pizza and Lord willing we shall all curl up on the couchling this evening and watch a moving picture show!! :D I can smell the pizza now...

Ah-now to the post-this is the first part of a quite a few pictures from a wonderful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, learning, and just reveling in the peaceful Spirit of the Lord with the Body of Christ!!
Mr. Ray and Mr W.
The brother/sister towel act...
Norma scrubbing'!
A view from the stairs....
Winter coloring...
Me and Critter having "horse rides"-ah, this child is so precious!
Mr. and Mrs, K. listening to sessions...
Father and Son
Sisters Pendleton
Mr. and Mrs. W. during sessions...
God's Word and Notes
My Father speaking...
Mama spoke to the ladies some about how our thoughts eventually come out in our actions and words-we must be so careful to renew our minds and take every thought captive to the obedience of Jesus Christ-I really enjoyed Mama's fun and memorable way (notice the thought bubble) of communicating such an important message to the wives and daughters. God bless you, Mother dear!Mr. Marc speaking...
Lovely Em!

3 comments:

Down the Lane said...

The picture "My Father speaking" is that the barn? I hope we can come down to y'all's house sometime. I did see a satellite view of it but, that doesn't really count does it?
Miss you girls!
Much Love,
Brittany

MORTONCLAN said...

Hey, Britt!! Yes, indeed, that is the barn. Y'all do come, anytime!

Oh, so excited about seeing you in Oct., Lord willing!

Much love and missings!

Adeline

Johann Van De Leeuw said...

Howdy! Quick question: "The brother/sister towel act..." is this the (in)famous Terry Cloth 2000 skit??
~Johann