Deck the House

Our little front room

Well, we do have halls but we are not energetic enough to deck the halls so we decked the front room instead. Last week Larry helped with a Carol evening at St. Mary's church. This is an old church which has been around for about 900 years. John Wesley preached there and they broke all the windows thinking it would freeze him out. It did not! So the windows are only about 200 years old. Our flat is relatively new as well, built around 1919! We are curious as to how many families have celebrated Christmas here. Let us not break the tradition.

The Season to Search

Hundreds of bodies pack the Arndale Mall every day; Shop keepers rush to keep up with the demand. We stand in line waiting to buy that one more thing that will bring happiness; We schedule one more party, or gathering, or event, to bring us closer together; Often we are frustrated, irritated, deflated, disappointed, let down and downright grumpy! Then we finally remember "it's not about us, it's about Him"...

If we search for Him we may find Him where we least expect, maybe in Nazareth or maybe in Luton.

St Georges Square, Luton

May you have Joy in Jesus this season

Heavenly Sounds for the Season

Last Saturday we attended a string concert at the Highfield Oval in Harpenden. The group is called The Kings Chamber Orchestra. They are a community of believers and also incredible musicians. The first song was in surround sound as they began playing and walking around the audience. The melody was "How Great is our God". It was a wonderful way to experience the Lord's presence together. Click on the name to hear a sample of their music.

Let us Give Thanks

Full Kitchen

Yea a new park!

What's this?

It was hard work for Barbara and I, but we wanted to host our team and also Betsy's family for Thanksgiving. We searched for turkeys and trimmings, ordered pumpkin online by special delivery, bought a coffee maker chairs and booster chairs, and tested the oven. I downloaded some pictures of the Pilgrims, printed these along with Lincoln's proclamation, and made some ornamental cards saying "Thank You Lord" to decorate the house. It was our way of showing gratitude for all the Lord has done in our lives these two months in the UK.

Along the Canal

Very near to us is the Grand Union Canal, which in the 1800s, was used to transport coal and other goods. Now it is used for recreation and exercise with a walking path along one side. The narrow boats slowly cruise the thin canal giving a relaxing feeling of refreshment. Speaking of refreshment there are several old Inns along the canal which serve good food. The locks are still manually operated and the whole system is balanced by lakes at certain strategic high points. The canal was an amazing piece of efficient, enduring engineering.

All night prayer in the Cave

Last Friday was a night of prayer for Egypt by believers from many denominations. Cick here to see the utube video. They gathered in the famous cave church in Cairo and lifted their voices together in praise, intercession, and blessing for their neighbors. It reminds me of Jesus' words "blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled"

Wardrobe Wars

Two Door Model Wardrobe

You would think that something as simple as a box to put your clothes in would not be too difficult right? Well just to show that life is much more complicated than we give it credit, we've put in two wardrobes upstairs in our house in Luton and after almost ruining a new box by trying to lift it before it's appointed time, I thought things had to get better. Then, when given an older wardrobe, I discovered that taking it apart was harder than putting the new one together! My handyman skills have been truly tested and a lesson in humility may have done me good. The good news is that we now have two bedrooms where people can sleep in our little house in Luton. Thank you Lord.