A little something to put things in perspective

After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park , forest rangers
began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.
One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched
statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat
sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.
When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under
their mother's wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of
impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the
tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing
that the toxic smoke would rise.
She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her
babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her
small body, the mother had remained steadfast ...because she had
been willing to die, so those under the cover of her wings would live.
'He will cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you will find refuge'
(Psalm 91:4)
Being loved this much should make a difference in your life.
Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.

This is where I know about thirty people live.

Do you know.

I look out during this time of the year to see what people have or not. Just like I wrote about Boxer Day. There are many people with out. I have a chance to work along side two of my buddies. They are both Haitian. I am sorry but I don't have a picture of them now. I took one a about two years ago and they are a jump drive. But the picture you see above is where they live. By looking at the picture, you can see they really don't have much. I wish I could take more pictures to show you. But I really don't want them to know what I am doing that. You can understand? Why would a white guy come in and take pictures and leave? I don't believe they would understand that. These two guys I am talking about, their names are Nickles and Celahava. Sorry I know I bucthered their names. These two work so hard at the Centre and have so little of things. I have been told that they stash they money and then send it back to their families back in Haiti. All I am trying to show the world is a rough place and people do what they can to make it.
Please I know there are some of my friends and even family out there that have lost their jobs. Maybe even their homes. All I am asking for is, if you know of people that have so little and if you have been blessed. Please share with them and you will not believe how much you get blessed by Him. I am not saying, the more you give away the more you will receive. That is all junk. Just do it and watch how He is there looking down and one day you will look back and say Thank you Lord for letting me be part of this world and saying I did what I could. Folks look around your neighbors and just help where you can.
This next year, I have been told to be a real rough one. People losing their jobs and homes. God is watching and the time will come when He will bless you for all you do.
May this coming year be a time to do our part to help the ones that really don't have any thing.

Boxer day here in the Bahamas.

This day is set aside each year for helping out the people that don't really have much for Christmas to look forward to. But every year Calvary Bible opens their doors and ask the neighbors and friends through out the island to come and enjoy a nice hot meal and some of God's love. By looking at the pictures below you can see how many do come out. Plus they were blessed with a time of worship and just having some fun. Then they had a chance to hear God's Word and to understand His love and why we have Christmas.
I really like the idea of seeing all the kids that came out to help us. I know sometime we think our kids are all about themselves. But days like this I see His love come out in their ways of showing serve. At the end of the program, the women of our church gave out some real nice gifts to the older folks and the small one even got something too. I thank my Lord each and everyday, for letting me be part of His ministry here and just able to give back in serve.
The night before was called Junkanoo. That is the time that the people of the Bahamas come out at 2 am and have this ting called a rush. That is when there is a parade. I have shown you pictures before on this. I am sorry to say I didn't get up soon enough to run down town and walk and take pictures this year. I hope on New years night to go then. I will talk with you soooooon.

This is called Boxer Day.

Merry Christmas to all.

Yesterday was a beautiful and wonderful day. I had the chance to spend Christmas Day with friends here in the Bahamas. Yes I went to Calvary Bible in the morning. We had a real nice informal service. Pastor Lee main reason for the service was to make sure, as families get together on Christmas mornings. How do you start your morning off? The people had a chance to share how and why Christmas morning is so important? The main theme was, how do you share the story of Jesus Christ birth? There was a couple of families that sang and another shared a poem that the daughter that wrote. Then others read in Luke about the birth of Jesus Christ. It really was a nice time to reflex on Him and only Him. His birthday.
Then that afternoon I went to Heather Cartwrights home. She invited me to come and have Christmas lunch/ dinner with them. It sure was a nice time to relax and just to get to know each other. She sure has a good family. I really enjoy being there and having that family feeling.
Then after there I went over to Pastor Chet's home and finished the evening eating there too. Sat around and just had a nice time talking with everyone there. There was a couple that came into town to visit with their daughter, Jen Lully and Michelo. They are from Ohio. Then a another couple there, Steven and I am sorry forgot his wife's name. They live here and their son went through Patmos #4. His name is Collin.
I really hope and pray that your Christmas was as nice as mine was. I really would like to say thank you to all of you that open your home to me. I really did have a lot of fun and great fellow shipping.

Great Christmas afternoon, at Heather's home

Christmas night at Pastor Chet's home.

Not sure, could be her.

This is the box he found, Maybe???

I beleive you all will enjoy this.

A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years.
They had shared everything. They had talked about everything.
They had kept no secrets from each other except that the little
old woman had a shoe box in the top of her closet that she had
cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about.
For all of these years, he had never thought about the box, but
one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said
she would not recover.
In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took
down the shoe box and took it to his wife's bedside.
She agreed that it was time that he should know what was
in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted
dolls and a stack of money totaling $95,000.
He asked her about the contents. 'When we were to be
married,' she said, ' my grandmother told me the secret of a happy
marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry
with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll.'
The little old man was so moved; he had to fight back
tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had only been angry
with him two times in all those years of living and loving. He almost
burst with happiness. 'Honey,' he said, 'that explains the doll,
but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?'
'Oh,' she said, 'that's the money I made from selling the dolls.'
A Prayer.......
Dear Lord, I pray for Wisdom to understand my man;
Love to forgive him; And Patience for his moods;
Because Lord, if I pray for Strength,
I'll beat him to , because I don't know how to crochet.

If you guys don't know, Tomoorow is Christmas Eve?

At this time I would love to just wish each and everyone of you all, a MERRY CHRISTMAS. I had a picture that I wanted to share, but it will not come up. It okay, the picture is one that each and every one of us needs to focus on this coming Christmas. It is a picture of a little boy and a big dog kneeing next to the boy's bed. They are Both praying to God. I just love that shot. Maybe I can find it tomorrow. Folks that is what we all should be doing each night. The reason is He is ALWAYS there to listen and He would love to hear from you too.
Please if you see any of my old friends or even family. Please give them all a BIG HUG for me and pass on the love that He has given each and every one of you out there.
It is not happy holidays, season greeting. It is MERRY CHRISTMAS. I love each and every one of you. I have written, I think to every one that has written to me. If not. I really do want to say thank you for all of your prayers and support you have given to me these many years. Remember MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND ALL A GOOD NIGHT.
Plus knowing this next year might even get worse. Remember Matt 6: 33, if you got my last e mail, I told you I didn't have my Bible to share with you His Words correctly. I lied, I had it and I was to lazy to get up and get it. So now you know I can lie. Okay back to the note.
Matt 6:33, But first seek His Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.

These are from Sunday morning.

Our Christmas Single's Dinner,

Last night was our Christmas get together, SINGLE"S

Yes it was party time last night. We as the Singles of Calvary Bible, had some fun. We all meet at this place called Sea Side. It is a place that you can eat all you want and even go back for more. It really was a nice place to eat and just have fellowship. I think every one went back for seconds and thirds too. The real nice part was how we had so many come out. I just love to see every one during these times. You know we are family and this time of the year is so great. Veda was the one that put this all together. She has been doing this now for a while. She had gifts for every one there plus even prizes for who won the different games we played too. Veda sure is one of the best in doing things right. They even gave me a nice Birthday/Christmas card. The card was beautiful and they felled it up with some green stuff too. I am soooooo blessed to have a family that cares so much for me and they are so willing to share and help me out. Folks I know I have family back in the states, BUT these family helps me and even supports me. The real nice thing is they do it cause they love me for who I am and they are the example of Christ. You know the verses that talk of not worrying. That would be Matt 6:24 to 33. They are the ones that He uses to help others out and are willing to do what it takes to make it happen. I thank each and every one of them and I have asked our Lord to keep them safe and bless them this time of the year.

Beautful day for a ride. Saturday 20th

This is a old one, but sooooo TRUE

*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
*Nor taking a stand.*
*See the PC Police had taken away,*
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*
* December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.*
*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down* * At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.* *At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*
*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*
*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty* *Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen* *On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
* to speak of salvation and grace*
*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*
*So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'*
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*
*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS , not Happy Holiday !*
Please, all Christians join together and wish everyone you meet during the holidays a
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christ is The Reason for the Christ-mas Season!

I would like to say thank you to all of you.

Yes yesterday was my birthday and it sure was nice to hear from so many of my friends. I received a couple a phone calls and got 6 e cards form people away. Well yesterday started out with reading some of the Psalms, I read Psalms 32. This is all about bring glory to Him. Folks please when you get a chance, this one is a keeper. Oh okay back to what I did. I left work and went to buy some DVDs. I got five of them. It is so neat how I can go down to my friend Carters and get DVDs for $1.00 each. These are ones that he has left over from over stock. Then I went Burger King and had a great burger. It is called a Steakhouse Burger. Check this out and I really enjoy it. It was a nice night and just enjoy a couple a movies. One Tranport #3 there was no ending. Then I watched College Road Trip. That one was a cute one. That had a ending. Okay I need to get going now. Talk with you later on.

Hey everyone out there.

Do you know that today is a special day. Yes it is. Toady is the day that the Wright Brother flew their first flight. Not sure what year it was, around 1903 I think. But they flew at Kitty Hawk NC. The only reason I know that is, that I know it is a special day for me tooooo. Toady I have turn 57 years old. Hey if you told me 12 years ago I would be a missionary and doing maintenance and things. I would have told you that YOU ARE CRAZY!!!!!! Before I became a Christian, I had a great job. I was working for a company called Madson and Barr they really treated me good and pay was even better. So today being 57 years old and being a missionary. CRAZY isn't it??? That right and I am loving it even more than I did before. Folks I am doing things I use to pay people to do for me.
Just a quit note. When I got here I was the Camp over seer. I had a few hours to kill so I went over to the Centre and on the way. I talked to God. Please Lord I don't want to change oil, or even work on any cars. I would like to do some wood work. OKAY. I get over there and see Will and ask him what needs to be done? He ask me to change the oil on the buses. I asked again anything else? He said the car here needs a oil change too. OKAY LORD I HEAR YOU.
So ever since that little talk with Him, I have been doing ALL the maintenance here. Don't ever tell God what you don't want to do.

It was sure nice to see our neighbors out.