Still no luck with pictures! I will find another blogging site before next time....
The mini tour is over, and on the way home we had a wonderful visit to the George W. Bush Library. Presidential libraries offer such an insight into the lives and service of the men they represent. This was no exception!
After a wonderful lunch Ron turned the chariot south and headed to San Marcos. I cannot say that it was a restful trip home because Ron had to contend with the traffic and the ladies were challenged by Margo's games!
The trip touched so many people - the people who were in the congregations of the churches and those of us who tumbled off the bus at each stop. Thank you Lord for using these ladies for Your Glory.
God, thank you for the blessings.
Sandy
Monday, January 13, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Day 3
Still having picture problems! Bummer....
Bright and early this morning we left on our chariot for another day of blessings. Our first stop was at Westside Baptist Church in Natchitoches, LA. We were welcomed by the folks there and quickly set up for their early worship service. We were blessed with some beautiful piano music at the beginning of the service. Nothing sets the stage for worship like sound of a piano under the touch of a master's hand. Our Magnolias led the first part of worship with their music along with Bekaye giving her testimony. The personal testimonies that have been presented by the ladies have been right on target this weekend. They have been clear and pointing to the love and dependency that they have on our Lord Jesus. Bekaye's was no exception this morning. After the singing we were blessed to sit under the teaching of their interim pastor. He gave and exceptional lesson on tithing.
We quickly loaded up after the worship service and followed our GPS's instructions to Christian Harmony Baptist Church. The GPS was Ron's best friend on this trip. We would have had a difficult time locating this little jewel of a church, and it would have been a loss to miss it. The church was small, and the pastor had warned Debbie that there might not even be twenty people there. Debbie assured him that we would love to sing for the few that came. Well either the church members knocked on doors or our Lord knocked on hearts because the little church was full. There were probably 75 people there. We enjoyed such sweet fellowship there. From the minute we drove up until we drove away with them standing outside waving we were covered in their love. They clapped, tapped their feet and shouted some hearty AMENS. It is wonderful to be in a service where you know GODs Holy Spirit has joined you. We would have loved to have stayed longer and soaked up the atmosphere but we had to get back to Texas by 5:45.
We bounced over some Louisiana back roads until we got to the interstate and then we were Texas bound. We had lunch on the go. Ron stopped for gas at a station that was surrounded by fast food places. Everyone scrambled to their favorite place, got their order and hopped back on the bus to eat. Ron took a few minutes to gobble his down and then we were off again. The drive was long and tedious when we approached the Dallas area. We were very glad to pull up to Central Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. We have a special connection to this church. The pastor was our Becky's long time friend. The Magnolias outdid themselves with their singing. The crowd really got into their music. Bekaye, Becky and Delanie gave their testimonies telling how God has worked in their lives. The things they said encouraged others who were experiencing similar situations.
We are now winding down .....some have completely wound down.....after a wonderfully busy day for the Lord.
God, thank you for the blessings of today.
Sandy
Bright and early this morning we left on our chariot for another day of blessings. Our first stop was at Westside Baptist Church in Natchitoches, LA. We were welcomed by the folks there and quickly set up for their early worship service. We were blessed with some beautiful piano music at the beginning of the service. Nothing sets the stage for worship like sound of a piano under the touch of a master's hand. Our Magnolias led the first part of worship with their music along with Bekaye giving her testimony. The personal testimonies that have been presented by the ladies have been right on target this weekend. They have been clear and pointing to the love and dependency that they have on our Lord Jesus. Bekaye's was no exception this morning. After the singing we were blessed to sit under the teaching of their interim pastor. He gave and exceptional lesson on tithing.
We quickly loaded up after the worship service and followed our GPS's instructions to Christian Harmony Baptist Church. The GPS was Ron's best friend on this trip. We would have had a difficult time locating this little jewel of a church, and it would have been a loss to miss it. The church was small, and the pastor had warned Debbie that there might not even be twenty people there. Debbie assured him that we would love to sing for the few that came. Well either the church members knocked on doors or our Lord knocked on hearts because the little church was full. There were probably 75 people there. We enjoyed such sweet fellowship there. From the minute we drove up until we drove away with them standing outside waving we were covered in their love. They clapped, tapped their feet and shouted some hearty AMENS. It is wonderful to be in a service where you know GODs Holy Spirit has joined you. We would have loved to have stayed longer and soaked up the atmosphere but we had to get back to Texas by 5:45.
We bounced over some Louisiana back roads until we got to the interstate and then we were Texas bound. We had lunch on the go. Ron stopped for gas at a station that was surrounded by fast food places. Everyone scrambled to their favorite place, got their order and hopped back on the bus to eat. Ron took a few minutes to gobble his down and then we were off again. The drive was long and tedious when we approached the Dallas area. We were very glad to pull up to Central Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. We have a special connection to this church. The pastor was our Becky's long time friend. The Magnolias outdid themselves with their singing. The crowd really got into their music. Bekaye, Becky and Delanie gave their testimonies telling how God has worked in their lives. The things they said encouraged others who were experiencing similar situations.
We are now winding down .....some have completely wound down.....after a wonderfully busy day for the Lord.
God, thank you for the blessings of today.
Sandy
Saturday, January 11, 2014
4 concerts in 2 days!
For some reason pictures are not loading. I will try again later to load them........
As we piled on our "chariot" as the bus has been lovingly renamed, it seemed like a continuation of our fall trip to Louisville. The passengers were almost but not quite the same - we were missing Carma, Carla, Phyllis, Robert and Linda, but we gained Eelene and Gene. We settled all of our stuff around us and Ron took off - 20 minutes early. We must have been anxious to get started. The trip was uneventful as we cut across Texas on highway 79. We rolled into Shreveport at 2:00 which gave us time to check into our room and get some rest before we left for our first event.
The Magnolias were scheduled to open for the Night of Praise at Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport, La. Promptly at 5:30 they took the stage and shared their love for Jesus in their songs of praise. They sang their love songs to the Lord for 30 minutes and were greatly enjoyed by everyone. There were several great groups there and our Magnolias were right at the top! All through the night people came up to the ladies and shared their appreciation of their ministry.
Saturday morning found us at Bellaire Baptist Church in Bossier City, La. We were welcomed by a large group of their senior adults. After the singing, our Magnolias were able to pray with many. That was an exciting time for them. Afterwards we were treated to a wonderful lunch with the group. We had to hurry on our way because Debbie's style is to cram as much as you can in one day! Actually we did end up with as few blocks of time that we could rest for a while........I wonder how that happened?
We arrived at Woodland Presbyterian Church in Pineville, La for an afternoon of singing. The beautiful little church was nestled in an area of pine and magnolia trees! Margo was overwhelmed when her son and his family unexpectedly surprised her by showing up. The fellowship was especially sweet. Debbie even became reacquainted with an old high school classmate.
Trinity Baptist Church in Pineville, La. was our next stop. We had another wonderful meal. Debbie had been telling us about this feast for the past two days. Their pastor and his wife cooked Sauce Picante and Macque Choux - some great Louisiana Cajun Eatin!!! Fortunately everyone had a little break before they had to get on stage. The folks who came were a lively group who enjoyed our lively gals. Hearts were touched and our Lord was glorified. After packing and loading our chariot we headed to Natchitoches, La where we are staying for the night. We have a full day visiting three churches tomorrow and are excited to see what the Lord will do!
God, thank you for the blessings of today.
Sandy
As we piled on our "chariot" as the bus has been lovingly renamed, it seemed like a continuation of our fall trip to Louisville. The passengers were almost but not quite the same - we were missing Carma, Carla, Phyllis, Robert and Linda, but we gained Eelene and Gene. We settled all of our stuff around us and Ron took off - 20 minutes early. We must have been anxious to get started. The trip was uneventful as we cut across Texas on highway 79. We rolled into Shreveport at 2:00 which gave us time to check into our room and get some rest before we left for our first event.
The Magnolias were scheduled to open for the Night of Praise at Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport, La. Promptly at 5:30 they took the stage and shared their love for Jesus in their songs of praise. They sang their love songs to the Lord for 30 minutes and were greatly enjoyed by everyone. There were several great groups there and our Magnolias were right at the top! All through the night people came up to the ladies and shared their appreciation of their ministry.
Saturday morning found us at Bellaire Baptist Church in Bossier City, La. We were welcomed by a large group of their senior adults. After the singing, our Magnolias were able to pray with many. That was an exciting time for them. Afterwards we were treated to a wonderful lunch with the group. We had to hurry on our way because Debbie's style is to cram as much as you can in one day! Actually we did end up with as few blocks of time that we could rest for a while........I wonder how that happened?
We arrived at Woodland Presbyterian Church in Pineville, La for an afternoon of singing. The beautiful little church was nestled in an area of pine and magnolia trees! Margo was overwhelmed when her son and his family unexpectedly surprised her by showing up. The fellowship was especially sweet. Debbie even became reacquainted with an old high school classmate.
Trinity Baptist Church in Pineville, La. was our next stop. We had another wonderful meal. Debbie had been telling us about this feast for the past two days. Their pastor and his wife cooked Sauce Picante and Macque Choux - some great Louisiana Cajun Eatin!!! Fortunately everyone had a little break before they had to get on stage. The folks who came were a lively group who enjoyed our lively gals. Hearts were touched and our Lord was glorified. After packing and loading our chariot we headed to Natchitoches, La where we are staying for the night. We have a full day visiting three churches tomorrow and are excited to see what the Lord will do!
God, thank you for the blessings of today.
Sandy
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