Hello all!
The Powers family did something really cool acouple of Sunday's ago! We built the Tabernacle! Or, at least, we built a model of it. This makes for a really neat homeschool project and a great biblical lesson. So, if you're interested, you can see the whole thing with a link to the site from which we got it, all at our farm blog at Cedar Cove Farm. Please take a look, you won't regret it. It akes forever to upload all the pictures, so, rather than do it a second time here, just use the link to our personal blog.
See you soon, and enjoy!
Scott
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Men's Meeting-Are You Excited?
Men, listen up! We have a meeting scheduled for the last Friday of the month, January 30. Please put it on your calendars and make plans to attend. From this point on, it will be a regular, monthly meeting.
I can't say that we have huge plans, but they are in the works. The trouble is that there is so much on my heart to share, that I have trouble zeroing in on just a couple of things. Pray about that for me.
I look forward to seeing you all there, God bless!
Scott
I can't say that we have huge plans, but they are in the works. The trouble is that there is so much on my heart to share, that I have trouble zeroing in on just a couple of things. Pray about that for me.
I look forward to seeing you all there, God bless!
Scott
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Update on Russian Missionary Family
On Christmas Eve, Scott and I asked for prayer for the Kunakaev family of Siberia, Russia. Ravil and Julia are native Russians serving a Siberian mission church and are supported by my sister's church in Springfield. Julia is in the sixth month of her second pregnancy and they discovered that she has the RH factor problem so that baby's life is at risk. She was in a hospital in one city being treated, they are trying to get her to the 30th week for a C-section. While she was in the hospital their 2 year old daughter, Margaretha, became ill with an unidentified illness. She was taken to a different hospital. She went into kidney failure and a coma and was on life support. God answered our prayers. On Christmas Day, my sister called to tell me that Margaretha came out of the coma and was taken off life support. Her mother was also home from the hospital. Please continue to pray for this family. The last I heard the doctors still didn't know what caused her illness. They think it is some kind of toxin. Also pray for Julia and their unborn child. Also pray for Ravil's father who is a Muslim. Pray that this miracle opens doors to share the Gospel and glorify God the Great Physician.
Pam Powers
Pam Powers
Monday, December 22, 2008
A Letter To Our Wonderful Family
Dear Church Family,
This past Sunday, I found it difficult to find appropriate words to express mine and my family's love for you all. I was taken by surprise with the gift and when that happens, I speak without thinking.
What I really wanted to say was thank you for thinking of us. The Lord does provide, and we needed provided for. His timing is always perfect.
We are so proud to belong to this church, I can't express it. Your thoughtfulness and benevolence always amaze us. What I tried to say, at church, was that the pleasure is mine to serve you all, in a small way. God has blessed me and my family, through you, more than I can say. The only words I can come up with are thank you. Thank you for allowing Pam and I to serve you. Thank you for serving our family. Thank you for helping us lead our children.
Pam and I have a love for all of you that is hard to express. The love that our pastor has for this church is unmatched, in my opinion, which cannot be overlooked. It is for this reason that I have entered into servanthood with trepidation, and grown to love working beside pastor and for you, the church. I am glad to serve, thank you.
May God bless you and keep you and may His light shine down upon you.
God bless,
Scott and Pam
This past Sunday, I found it difficult to find appropriate words to express mine and my family's love for you all. I was taken by surprise with the gift and when that happens, I speak without thinking.
What I really wanted to say was thank you for thinking of us. The Lord does provide, and we needed provided for. His timing is always perfect.
We are so proud to belong to this church, I can't express it. Your thoughtfulness and benevolence always amaze us. What I tried to say, at church, was that the pleasure is mine to serve you all, in a small way. God has blessed me and my family, through you, more than I can say. The only words I can come up with are thank you. Thank you for allowing Pam and I to serve you. Thank you for serving our family. Thank you for helping us lead our children.
Pam and I have a love for all of you that is hard to express. The love that our pastor has for this church is unmatched, in my opinion, which cannot be overlooked. It is for this reason that I have entered into servanthood with trepidation, and grown to love working beside pastor and for you, the church. I am glad to serve, thank you.
May God bless you and keep you and may His light shine down upon you.
God bless,
Scott and Pam
Friday, December 12, 2008
The Real Twelve Days Of Christmas!
For more on this popular Christmas song, please visit our family farm blog at: www.cedarcovefarm.blogspot.com You might enjoy the read.
Scott
Scott
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ps 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
As we come closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts I had today.I had to spend my day fixing an emergency involving a decrepit rabbit hutch and an escapee.
I had to build a new hutch, which turned out better than expected, I might add. I'll share some pictures of it soon.
During this construction day, I had a period of reflection. No, this is not your typical "feeling blessed" moment. I am blessed, for sure, and I don't want to take that for granted. This time, however, I was reminded of something through one of the radio programs my little girls listen to.I was reminded how very important it is to be still. We all tend to get busy, or at least, have busy work to do. Farm life has more than its share in that area. This is why this concept is so poignant. "Be still and know that I am God..." the bible says.
This is much deeper than just stopping to smell the roses, indeed. All you have to do is sit still, with no sound but the sounds of creation around you, and know that He is God. There is a very comforting feeling in the knowledge that your God is right there, next to you.
In fact, one of the most important aspects to your prayer life is in being still, silent, listening for and to God. He still communicates with His people. There is much comfort in that, also. All too often, we get busy and forget how to be still. You know, a great place to do this is in the woods? This is a place, however small a slice, in which creation is witnessed in action. This is a great place to be still.Perhaps a fast is in order in our lives. Not a fast from food, but a fast from everyday technology and hustle. Maybe, being still could involve just a short time, in silence, concentrating on Jehovah God and seek Him.When we pray, do we take the time after the prayer has been uttered, to listen? I wonder how often we miss God's voice because we have to hurry off to another task. There are many distractions in this world that even make it difficult to not be of the world. But, perhaps, we should try.So, here's the challenge I propose. Take some time to be still. Be still and know He is God. I have a feeling this act would rejuvenate a tired body and rekindle a lost joy.
Ps 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Amen!
As we come closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts I had today.I had to spend my day fixing an emergency involving a decrepit rabbit hutch and an escapee.
I had to build a new hutch, which turned out better than expected, I might add. I'll share some pictures of it soon.
During this construction day, I had a period of reflection. No, this is not your typical "feeling blessed" moment. I am blessed, for sure, and I don't want to take that for granted. This time, however, I was reminded of something through one of the radio programs my little girls listen to.I was reminded how very important it is to be still. We all tend to get busy, or at least, have busy work to do. Farm life has more than its share in that area. This is why this concept is so poignant. "Be still and know that I am God..." the bible says.
This is much deeper than just stopping to smell the roses, indeed. All you have to do is sit still, with no sound but the sounds of creation around you, and know that He is God. There is a very comforting feeling in the knowledge that your God is right there, next to you.
In fact, one of the most important aspects to your prayer life is in being still, silent, listening for and to God. He still communicates with His people. There is much comfort in that, also. All too often, we get busy and forget how to be still. You know, a great place to do this is in the woods? This is a place, however small a slice, in which creation is witnessed in action. This is a great place to be still.Perhaps a fast is in order in our lives. Not a fast from food, but a fast from everyday technology and hustle. Maybe, being still could involve just a short time, in silence, concentrating on Jehovah God and seek Him.When we pray, do we take the time after the prayer has been uttered, to listen? I wonder how often we miss God's voice because we have to hurry off to another task. There are many distractions in this world that even make it difficult to not be of the world. But, perhaps, we should try.So, here's the challenge I propose. Take some time to be still. Be still and know He is God. I have a feeling this act would rejuvenate a tired body and rekindle a lost joy.
Ps 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Amen!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
News From The Hope's
When I received this email from Karen Hope, I was encouraged from the message it contained. I think that Karen's message can apply to many of us in so many ways. Please read her letter and feel free to comment on it, letting us all know what Karen's letter means to you.
Scott
Breanna got out of the hospital last night. If she continues to do well over the next few days we are hoping Terry and Ian can come and bring us HOME! The people here are wonderful but we miss our family in Bull Shoals. Breanna is improving but she has a long recovery still. When you stretch your spinal cord hard enough to pull down on your brain stem and then cut it loose, you can expect some odd things to happen. It also affects the area where she has the syrinx in her upper spinal area. She is having some numbness in her left leg and still having vision problems but they are getting better. I think the best thing for now is to continue to pray. Pray specifically that God be glorified in everything we say or do. It is easy to get angry when I think she spent four days in the hospital because the emergency room doctor ordered a medicine she was allergic to, but I have to think of all the people who asked " when are you getting a lawyer?" It was so easy to say, " God had this in His plan" Then I would get the same question. "HOW can you be so CALM!!?" Oh how wonderful is our Father in heaven that I would be afforded the opportunity to explain the rest I find in Him! My body grows weary but my soul does not! I have had my moments indeed but it does not take long for me to find my peace in my Fathers arms. This has been such a struggle all my life and yet now it seems so natural. He is in control! How much more could you ask for? I have had my "WHY" moments as I watched Breanna struggle with pain I am sure I could not handle, but He reminds me the "why" is because He is the great I Am. It was so simple when I finally saw it. Will I ask "why" again? I am sure I will, but now I have the answer! I can return to Him over and over and not need a human answer to that question ever again. God does not answer prayer in our time or in our way but He never leaves us alone. People assume if God does not answer with healing if we have prayed for it, that He has either chosen not to answer or we did not pray correctly. That is so not true. He hears our every word. He wants to know our desire but we must believe that what happens after that prayer is His will and not ours or we do not really want His will but our own. I would praise Him every day if Breanna was miraculously healed and I will praise Him every day if she is not. It breaks my heart to see her struggle to have a life that is in the smallest of ways "normal" compared to this worlds standards. However, seeing her struggle may be hard but I can praise God she is here for me to see those struggles. I know her reward in heaven will be great because she never curses the Lord for His will in her life. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow closer to the Lord these last 36 days. We as a family have also become closer in so many ways.
Thank you all for your prayers, cards, letters and calls. We can't wait to get home!
Karen
P.S. sorry about the mini sermon, I am just overwhelmed by His love! As for the physical needs, we are fine here. You might ask Terry about what if any needs they have there.
Scott
Breanna got out of the hospital last night. If she continues to do well over the next few days we are hoping Terry and Ian can come and bring us HOME! The people here are wonderful but we miss our family in Bull Shoals. Breanna is improving but she has a long recovery still. When you stretch your spinal cord hard enough to pull down on your brain stem and then cut it loose, you can expect some odd things to happen. It also affects the area where she has the syrinx in her upper spinal area. She is having some numbness in her left leg and still having vision problems but they are getting better. I think the best thing for now is to continue to pray. Pray specifically that God be glorified in everything we say or do. It is easy to get angry when I think she spent four days in the hospital because the emergency room doctor ordered a medicine she was allergic to, but I have to think of all the people who asked " when are you getting a lawyer?" It was so easy to say, " God had this in His plan" Then I would get the same question. "HOW can you be so CALM!!?" Oh how wonderful is our Father in heaven that I would be afforded the opportunity to explain the rest I find in Him! My body grows weary but my soul does not! I have had my moments indeed but it does not take long for me to find my peace in my Fathers arms. This has been such a struggle all my life and yet now it seems so natural. He is in control! How much more could you ask for? I have had my "WHY" moments as I watched Breanna struggle with pain I am sure I could not handle, but He reminds me the "why" is because He is the great I Am. It was so simple when I finally saw it. Will I ask "why" again? I am sure I will, but now I have the answer! I can return to Him over and over and not need a human answer to that question ever again. God does not answer prayer in our time or in our way but He never leaves us alone. People assume if God does not answer with healing if we have prayed for it, that He has either chosen not to answer or we did not pray correctly. That is so not true. He hears our every word. He wants to know our desire but we must believe that what happens after that prayer is His will and not ours or we do not really want His will but our own. I would praise Him every day if Breanna was miraculously healed and I will praise Him every day if she is not. It breaks my heart to see her struggle to have a life that is in the smallest of ways "normal" compared to this worlds standards. However, seeing her struggle may be hard but I can praise God she is here for me to see those struggles. I know her reward in heaven will be great because she never curses the Lord for His will in her life. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow closer to the Lord these last 36 days. We as a family have also become closer in so many ways.
Thank you all for your prayers, cards, letters and calls. We can't wait to get home!
Karen
P.S. sorry about the mini sermon, I am just overwhelmed by His love! As for the physical needs, we are fine here. You might ask Terry about what if any needs they have there.
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