VOICE Philippines
VOICE Philippines
VOICE Philippines
VOICE Philippines
Here's a few pictures of various Bible Values Classes
We are not sure of the occasion...but it happened in the Manila area with VOICE staff and leaders among those who enjoyed the abundance of yummy food!
A few of the government programs through which VOICE is assisting the government by teaching some segments using the Values modules and God's Word.
Values Teachers in the province of Pampanga
During Bible Week in the Philippines (last week of January), several schools had contests from the Bible and there were the winners from among the schools. Each of them was gifted with a copy of Laura's "How the Bible Came to the Philippines" book--very appropriate!
God is answering prayer to revive the Police program as one of VOICE outreaches that church can choose to participate in is being answered. This is among the Quezon City Police.
The CrossTalk Evangelistic Tool was distributed and explained to each of these students! Pray for lasting fruit.
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| Here's a few pictures of various Bible Values Classes |
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| We are not sure of the occasion...but it happened in the Manila area with VOICE staff and leaders among those who enjoyed the abundance of yummy food! |
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| A few of the government programs through which VOICE is assisting the government by teaching some segments using the Values modules and God's Word. |
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| Values Teachers in the province of Pampanga |
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| During Bible Week in the Philippines (last week of January), several schools had contests from the Bible and there were the winners from among the schools. Each of them was gifted with a copy of Laura's "How the Bible Came to the Philippines" book--very appropriate! |
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| God is answering prayer to revive the Police program as one of VOICE outreaches that church can choose to participate in is being answered. This is among the Quezon City Police. |
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| The CrossTalk Evangelistic Tool was distributed and explained to each of these students! Pray for lasting fruit. |
A recent training focused on Truth
These men helped unload one (of three) containers (see next picture) of donated Bibles. Each of them received their own copy. Pray that they will read them, understand what they read, and trust Christ as Savior!
Here's one of the containers. I have no ideas how many Bibles are in those boxes...but they will be busy for a while distributing them!
Dennis (former Scripture Union staff who keeps in close touch with Beth), Chris (center) who is now serving as Dicken's assistant (used to be hers), and Beth.
Dennis (mentioned above) and his wife and one of their two sons came to visit Beth and Beth's mother.
Beth's adopted daughter, Lisa, has been home for a break from her university studies in Cyprus. A happy mother/daughter!
They spent a few days together in a resort, close to a beautiful waterfall and also some caves.
Lisa also returned to the orphanage where police dropped her off as an infant after being found abandoned...and from where her Mom adopted her while since very young. She often gives a few days to volunteering there when she is home. Below is one of her with one of the abandoned orphans.
This picture just came in of Beth & her daughter at the airport as Lisa was leaving to return to Cyprus to finish her university studies.
Another picture that just came in - Dickens with his family--a nice professional picture.
Pictures from Canada
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| A recent training focused on Truth |
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| These men helped unload one (of three) containers (see next picture) of donated Bibles. Each of them received their own copy. Pray that they will read them, understand what they read, and trust Christ as Savior! |
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| Here's one of the containers. I have no ideas how many Bibles are in those boxes...but they will be busy for a while distributing them! |
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| Dennis (former Scripture Union staff who keeps in close touch with Beth), Chris (center) who is now serving as Dicken's assistant (used to be hers), and Beth. |
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| Dennis (mentioned above) and his wife and one of their two sons came to visit Beth and Beth's mother. |
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| Beth's adopted daughter, Lisa, has been home for a break from her university studies in Cyprus. A happy mother/daughter! |
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| They spent a few days together in a resort, close to a beautiful waterfall and also some caves. |
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| Lisa also returned to the orphanage where police dropped her off as an infant after being found abandoned...and from where her Mom adopted her while since very young. She often gives a few days to volunteering there when she is home. Below is one of her with one of the abandoned orphans. |
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| Another picture that just came in - Dickens with his family--a nice professional picture. |
Pictures from Canada
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
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Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
Pictures from USA
Jan 1, 2025 - The Bonney Siblings (the oldest was sick and the youngest not able to join us), spouses, and their dear Mom--plus me!--enjoyed a Chinese meal at Neil's home.
After lunch two games took over the table; Dominoes on Mom's end and Five Crowns on the other end.
Jan 3 - Laura and I went to Moncton to connect with a good friend who treated us to a restaurant meal. She and I are looking at a recently completed Digital Photo Album from about 20 years ago.
Also stopped in to visit a long-time friend who's well into her 90's and yet plays on a bowling league!
Jan. 4 - We headed to Saint John for several visits with more long-time friends, bringing lunch to his dear one who goes back to Ruth's CEF days (mid 1970's).
And to yet another CEF-time friend and her husband; what special times of connection and blessing.
Jan 5 - And a quick but wonderful visit with Ruth's nephew and family. The kids had a greatest time looking at the old pictures of their parents/relatives..and their baby pictures.
Jan 5 - The three of us were happily playing games when a mole emerged. Laura's brother, Dale, was called to the rescue and he brought down a floor hockey stick as a weapon...which gave Mom the giggles!
Jan 6 - We experimented with stuffed blueberry waffles for breakfast with the Haynes farm maple syrup which was a winner!
Jan 8 - These 4 ladies all came to the Philippines at least once (2 of them multiple times) during the early VOICE Philippines days. One of them worked on getting all 6 of us together in a restaurant. Well, we laughed until our sides ached, recalling so many memories that struck us so funny. Several of us brought photo books from those visits which reminded us of other memories. A fun time that will not be soon forgotten!
Dec. 29, 2024 - Laura was invited to the Baby Baptism celebration from among the Filipinos community; her Mom is behind...notice all the balloons and at the other end of the hall was quite a spread of Filipino food.
Jan 9 - Once again enjoying Dominoes with Mom...and usually getting beat by her! Neil joined us this time.
The morning of the 10th, my departure back to the States. Had to squeeze in one more picture with Mom--she's so precious!
Jan. 25 - Pizza was on the menu that for this Filipino Middle School Girls Baking/Values Class! There could be as many as 6 but these 4 have become fairly steady. Laura's assistant, Nancy, is from a church in the neighboring town and seems to fit in well with the girls.
Jan 26 - Two Filipina gals Laura doesn't often get an opportunity to spend time with; they went to explore an Asian Store in Saint John.
Feb. 8 - Spending some time in the Truth Module.
Feb. 15 - Laura wasn't feeling so good but with the help of her assistant, she still was able to go ahead with the class. Nancy is using her mother/grandmother skills to braid some of girls' hair while they enjoy a game of Uno.
They made personal pizza...but as you can see, they are pretty well consumed.
Laura read some passages from Jesus' life after which they watched those parts of the Jesus film, which they also enjoyed.
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Pictures from USA
Jan. 12 - I stayed a couple of days with my sister in Maine and time with her oldest son and wonderful family. We ended up playing "Uzzle."
Enjoying the Sunday noon meal together - my niece in law took for picture.
This was precious to witness - Her son always gives her a personalized calendar for Christmas and although a bit delayed, it arrived. When it was give to my sister, all of the kids immediately moved in around them to excitedly explain each picture, its location, etc. They all enjoyed that so much!
Later that evening, we enjoyed playing Five Crowns together.
Tues., Feb. 11 - All 6 of us NH and ME Siblings and spouses gathered for a Siblings Day at one of my Maine Sister's home--the weather even cooperated. It was a planned potluck and my sister made a heart-shaped brownie fruit pizza--very nice.
Fri., Feb. 14 - A surprise and huge/beautiful Valentine bouquet from my neighbor brother and his wife!
Pictures below are from the previous blog.
VOICE Philippines
Jan. 12 - I stayed a couple of days with my sister in Maine and time with her oldest son and wonderful family. We ended up playing "Uzzle."
Enjoying the Sunday noon meal together - my niece in law took for picture.
This was precious to witness - Her son always gives her a personalized calendar for Christmas and although a bit delayed, it arrived. When it was give to my sister, all of the kids immediately moved in around them to excitedly explain each picture, its location, etc. They all enjoyed that so much!
Later that evening, we enjoyed playing Five Crowns together.
Tues., Feb. 11 - All 6 of us NH and ME Siblings and spouses gathered for a Siblings Day at one of my Maine Sister's home--the weather even cooperated. It was a planned potluck and my sister made a heart-shaped brownie fruit pizza--very nice.
Fri., Feb. 14 - A surprise and huge/beautiful Valentine bouquet from my neighbor brother and his wife!
Pictures below are from the previous blog.
VOICE Philippines
Jan. 12 - I stayed a couple of days with my sister in Maine and time with her oldest son and wonderful family. We ended up playing "Uzzle."
Enjoying the Sunday noon meal together - my niece in law took for picture.
This was precious to witness - Her son always gives her a personalized calendar for Christmas and although a bit delayed, it arrived. When it was give to my sister, all of the kids immediately moved in around them to excitedly explain each picture, its location, etc. They all enjoyed that so much!
Later that evening, we enjoyed playing Five Crowns together.
Tues., Feb. 11 - All 6 of us NH and ME Siblings and spouses gathered for a Siblings Day at one of my Maine Sister's home--the weather even cooperated. It was a planned potluck and my sister made a heart-shaped brownie fruit pizza--very nice.
Fri., Feb. 14 - A surprise and huge/beautiful Valentine bouquet from my neighbor brother and his wife!
Pictures below are from the previous blog.
VOICE Philippines
Jan. 12 - I stayed a couple of days with my sister in Maine and time with her oldest son and wonderful family. We ended up playing "Uzzle."
Enjoying the Sunday noon meal together - my niece in law took for picture.
This was precious to witness - Her son always gives her a personalized calendar for Christmas and although a bit delayed, it arrived. When it was give to my sister, all of the kids immediately moved in around them to excitedly explain each picture, its location, etc. They all enjoyed that so much!
Later that evening, we enjoyed playing Five Crowns together.
Tues., Feb. 11 - All 6 of us NH and ME Siblings and spouses gathered for a Siblings Day at one of my Maine Sister's home--the weather even cooperated. It was a planned potluck and my sister made a heart-shaped brownie fruit pizza--very nice.
Fri., Feb. 14 - A surprise and huge/beautiful Valentine bouquet from my neighbor brother and his wife!
Pictures below are from the previous blog.
VOICE Philippines
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| Jan. 12 - I stayed a couple of days with my sister in Maine and time with her oldest son and wonderful family. We ended up playing "Uzzle." |
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| Enjoying the Sunday noon meal together - my niece in law took for picture. |
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| This was precious to witness - Her son always gives her a personalized calendar for Christmas and although a bit delayed, it arrived. When it was give to my sister, all of the kids immediately moved in around them to excitedly explain each picture, its location, etc. They all enjoyed that so much! |
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| Later that evening, we enjoyed playing Five Crowns together. |
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| Tues., Feb. 11 - All 6 of us NH and ME Siblings and spouses gathered for a Siblings Day at one of my Maine Sister's home--the weather even cooperated. It was a planned potluck and my sister made a heart-shaped brownie fruit pizza--very nice. |
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| Fri., Feb. 14 - A surprise and huge/beautiful Valentine bouquet from my neighbor brother and his wife! Pictures below are from the previous blog. |
VOICE Philippines
A display of some of the VOICE Philippine modules
A Values Instruction Class (VIC) - also the next five pictures from various places in the Philippines
Does this one make you smile? Despite her obvious age, she is investing into the lives of the young, in this picture teaching the module of Thankfulness.
Happy Values Teachers in Pampanga
Nov. 9 - VOICE Family Thanksgiving Fellowship
A few pictures of churches partnering with the government to conduct programs among the poor, using the VOICE values curriculum. All of these particular ones are held inside the sponsoring church.
VOICE staff teaching university students who will be co-teaching with church volunteers in schools and community programs as a way of earning required community service credits.
One of several Teacher Trainings held since our last blog.
VOICE Africa
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| A display of some of the VOICE Philippine modules |
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| A Values Instruction Class (VIC) - also the next five pictures from various places in the Philippines |
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| Does this one make you smile? Despite her obvious age, she is investing into the lives of the young, in this picture teaching the module of Thankfulness. |
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| Happy Values Teachers in Pampanga |
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| Nov. 9 - VOICE Family Thanksgiving Fellowship |
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| A few pictures of churches partnering with the government to conduct programs among the poor, using the VOICE values curriculum. All of these particular ones are held inside the sponsoring church. |
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| VOICE staff teaching university students who will be co-teaching with church volunteers in schools and community programs as a way of earning required community service credits. |
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| One of several Teacher Trainings held since our last blog. |
Group picture of those trained at one of the three Jinja locations; each location focused on a different module--this one is Forgivensss
The group at the 2nd location with the Jinja area, who focused on Purity
And the 3rd Jinja location where the module of Self-Control was featured.
The actual training at one of the Jinja trainings
Oct. 31-Nov 1 - Training for students studying at the African Renewal University
Ongoing training at one of the Jinja Trainings
A Values Education Class being taught using the Honesty module
A picture found in the Scripture Union International Publication with no title...but we know this is a puppet Laura left in Uganda who continues to be used!
Group picture of a VOICE Training in Mbale, focused on the Purity module
Training participants how to teach the Purity theme verse which also means singing it
A Values Education Class where God's Word is being read by one of the students
Training participants practicing the actions of one of the songs
Last month, Beth spearheaded the teaching of an entire VOICE module (6 lessons) in 3 days to all of the students in 5 schools that belong to a Christian ministry. (See blog for more information.) She taught Purity to 700+ students in one of the high schools. Here in this picture, she's standing outside of that school.
After each of the six lessons, students completed Activity Sheets which the teachers then had to look over and make comments.
Some of the high school students
Others taught Honesty in the Elementary Schools with grades 3-6 all combined.
Elementary students completing their Activity Sheets
Another elementary combined class being taught Honesty
And yet another Elementary School; this teacher has a handicap but poured herself into those students.
During that 3 day period, most of the teachers bunked together in a dorm room. Every moment that they weren't teaching, they were working on the Activity Sheets...spread all over the floor!
Beth is using this picture of her, her Mom and her adopted daughter, Lisa, as her Christmas greeting.
A Values Class in one of the South Sudan Refugee Camps in northwestern Uganda
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Rodrick, one of the Scripture Union Tanzania workers, explaining the Gospel to children by using the evangelistic tract, CrossTalk, which has been translated into Swahili.
Chris, a Scripture Union Uganda worker, delivered to Scripture Union Tanzania the Swahili translation of the training book for using the CrossTalk tract. Here's a group picture of those who were part of the initial training.
Chris (left) introducing the trainees to the VOICE modules of Truth (Kweli in Swahili) and Purity (Usafi)
The trainees with their copy of the CrossTalk to now use to share the Good News with others.
Pictures from Canada
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| Group picture of those trained at one of the three Jinja locations; each location focused on a different module--this one is Forgivensss |
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| The group at the 2nd location with the Jinja area, who focused on Purity |
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| And the 3rd Jinja location where the module of Self-Control was featured. |
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| The actual training at one of the Jinja trainings |
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| Oct. 31-Nov 1 - Training for students studying at the African Renewal University |
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| Ongoing training at one of the Jinja Trainings |
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| A Values Education Class being taught using the Honesty module |
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| A picture found in the Scripture Union International Publication with no title...but we know this is a puppet Laura left in Uganda who continues to be used! |
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| Group picture of a VOICE Training in Mbale, focused on the Purity module |
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| Training participants how to teach the Purity theme verse which also means singing it |
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| A Values Education Class where God's Word is being read by one of the students |
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| Training participants practicing the actions of one of the songs |
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| Last month, Beth spearheaded the teaching of an entire VOICE module (6 lessons) in 3 days to all of the students in 5 schools that belong to a Christian ministry. (See blog for more information.) She taught Purity to 700+ students in one of the high schools. Here in this picture, she's standing outside of that school. |
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| After each of the six lessons, students completed Activity Sheets which the teachers then had to look over and make comments. |
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| Some of the high school students |
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| Others taught Honesty in the Elementary Schools with grades 3-6 all combined. |
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| Elementary students completing their Activity Sheets |
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| Another elementary combined class being taught Honesty |
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| And yet another Elementary School; this teacher has a handicap but poured herself into those students. |
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| During that 3 day period, most of the teachers bunked together in a dorm room. Every moment that they weren't teaching, they were working on the Activity Sheets...spread all over the floor! |
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| Beth is using this picture of her, her Mom and her adopted daughter, Lisa, as her Christmas greeting. |
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| A Values Class in one of the South Sudan Refugee Camps in northwestern Uganda |
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| Rodrick, one of the Scripture Union Tanzania workers, explaining the Gospel to children by using the evangelistic tract, CrossTalk, which has been translated into Swahili. |
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| Chris, a Scripture Union Uganda worker, delivered to Scripture Union Tanzania the Swahili translation of the training book for using the CrossTalk tract. Here's a group picture of those who were part of the initial training. |
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| Chris (left) introducing the trainees to the VOICE modules of Truth (Kweli in Swahili) and Purity (Usafi) |
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| The trainees with their copy of the CrossTalk to now use to share the Good News with others. |
Pictures from Canada
Oct. 24 - Laura enjoyed lunch with the pastor and his wife of a church who supports VOICE Africa
Laura with a Filipino mother and her daughter
Oct. 31 - Some Filipinos who came trick or treating at Laura's home
Laura's weekly (usually) Values and Baking/Cooking class continues on; this year it seems to be all girls
And another Values and Baking Class--they made Pavlova!
Laura introduced two Filipinas to the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
And yet another Values/Baking Class...where they also helped to decorate Laura's tree
Laura's dear Mom...who just loves playing dominoes the old fashioned way (involved math skills)...and often wins!
Laura was invited to Saint John for a birthday party for a gal who used to live in Sussex
Those who joined an earlier Baking/Values class
Pictures from USA
Oct. 24 - Laura enjoyed lunch with the pastor and his wife of a church who supports VOICE Africa
Laura with a Filipino mother and her daughter
Oct. 31 - Some Filipinos who came trick or treating at Laura's home
Laura's weekly (usually) Values and Baking/Cooking class continues on; this year it seems to be all girls
And another Values and Baking Class--they made Pavlova!
Laura introduced two Filipinas to the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
And yet another Values/Baking Class...where they also helped to decorate Laura's tree
Laura's dear Mom...who just loves playing dominoes the old fashioned way (involved math skills)...and often wins!
Laura was invited to Saint John for a birthday party for a gal who used to live in Sussex
Those who joined an earlier Baking/Values class
Pictures from USA
Oct. 24 - Laura enjoyed lunch with the pastor and his wife of a church who supports VOICE Africa
Laura with a Filipino mother and her daughter
Oct. 31 - Some Filipinos who came trick or treating at Laura's home
Laura's weekly (usually) Values and Baking/Cooking class continues on; this year it seems to be all girls
And another Values and Baking Class--they made Pavlova!
Laura introduced two Filipinas to the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
And yet another Values/Baking Class...where they also helped to decorate Laura's tree
Laura's dear Mom...who just loves playing dominoes the old fashioned way (involved math skills)...and often wins!
Laura was invited to Saint John for a birthday party for a gal who used to live in Sussex
Those who joined an earlier Baking/Values class
Pictures from USA
Oct. 24 - Laura enjoyed lunch with the pastor and his wife of a church who supports VOICE Africa
Laura with a Filipino mother and her daughter
Oct. 31 - Some Filipinos who came trick or treating at Laura's home
Laura's weekly (usually) Values and Baking/Cooking class continues on; this year it seems to be all girls
And another Values and Baking Class--they made Pavlova!
Laura introduced two Filipinas to the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
And yet another Values/Baking Class...where they also helped to decorate Laura's tree
Laura's dear Mom...who just loves playing dominoes the old fashioned way (involved math skills)...and often wins!
Laura was invited to Saint John for a birthday party for a gal who used to live in Sussex
Those who joined an earlier Baking/Values class
Pictures from USA
Oct. 24 - Laura enjoyed lunch with the pastor and his wife of a church who supports VOICE Africa
Laura with a Filipino mother and her daughter
Oct. 31 - Some Filipinos who came trick or treating at Laura's home
Laura's weekly (usually) Values and Baking/Cooking class continues on; this year it seems to be all girls
And another Values and Baking Class--they made Pavlova!
Laura introduced two Filipinas to the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
And yet another Values/Baking Class...where they also helped to decorate Laura's tree
Laura's dear Mom...who just loves playing dominoes the old fashioned way (involved math skills)...and often wins!
Laura was invited to Saint John for a birthday party for a gal who used to live in Sussex
Those who joined an earlier Baking/Values class
Pictures from USA
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| Oct. 24 - Laura enjoyed lunch with the pastor and his wife of a church who supports VOICE Africa |
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| Laura with a Filipino mother and her daughter |
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| Oct. 31 - Some Filipinos who came trick or treating at Laura's home |
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| Laura's weekly (usually) Values and Baking/Cooking class continues on; this year it seems to be all girls |
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| And another Values and Baking Class--they made Pavlova! |
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| Laura introduced two Filipinas to the film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" |
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| And yet another Values/Baking Class...where they also helped to decorate Laura's tree |
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| Laura's dear Mom...who just loves playing dominoes the old fashioned way (involved math skills)...and often wins! |
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| Laura was invited to Saint John for a birthday party for a gal who used to live in Sussex |
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| Those who joined an earlier Baking/Values class |
Nov 3 - Joint birthday party in Ruth's apartment--all 3 celebrate birthdays within a 7-day period.
Nov 4 (Ruth's true birthday date) - her brother and his wife came over with an ice cream cake to celebrate
And a bit later, one of Ruth's long time friends had her over for yet another celebration.
Nov. 27 - Both Ruth and Laura traveled to Maine to celebrate American Thanksgiving with one of Ruth's sisters and her family. The day before we both squeezed in a visit with long-time friends.
Playing Five Crowns with my sister and her husband while enjoying popcorn that my brother grew in his garden!
Nov 28 - Thanksgiving morning, one of my sister's sons and his family came early so that we ladies/girls could have a tea party...with real China cups from Canada!
Then we went to the home of another son who hosted the meal. My sister had arranged to make place/name tags with her grandchildren for the meal.
There were 17 of us in all--not everyone can be seen in the picture--quite a delicious spread!
After the meal, my nephew got out a genuine sword and introduced it to his brother's kids!
And Laura brought Ernie to chat with the kids; the excitement was real!
On Ruth's return to New Hampshire, she stopped in for brunch with another sister who son and daughter were also with them.
Dec. 14 - Celebrating my brother's birthday in my apartment with family and friends--10 of us in all.
Nov 3 - Joint birthday party in Ruth's apartment--all 3 celebrate birthdays within a 7-day period.
Nov 4 (Ruth's true birthday date) - her brother and his wife came over with an ice cream cake to celebrate
And a bit later, one of Ruth's long time friends had her over for yet another celebration.
Nov. 27 - Both Ruth and Laura traveled to Maine to celebrate American Thanksgiving with one of Ruth's sisters and her family. The day before we both squeezed in a visit with long-time friends.
Playing Five Crowns with my sister and her husband while enjoying popcorn that my brother grew in his garden!
Nov 28 - Thanksgiving morning, one of my sister's sons and his family came early so that we ladies/girls could have a tea party...with real China cups from Canada!
Then we went to the home of another son who hosted the meal. My sister had arranged to make place/name tags with her grandchildren for the meal.
There were 17 of us in all--not everyone can be seen in the picture--quite a delicious spread!
After the meal, my nephew got out a genuine sword and introduced it to his brother's kids!
And Laura brought Ernie to chat with the kids; the excitement was real!
On Ruth's return to New Hampshire, she stopped in for brunch with another sister who son and daughter were also with them.
Dec. 14 - Celebrating my brother's birthday in my apartment with family and friends--10 of us in all.
Nov 3 - Joint birthday party in Ruth's apartment--all 3 celebrate birthdays within a 7-day period.
Nov 4 (Ruth's true birthday date) - her brother and his wife came over with an ice cream cake to celebrate
And a bit later, one of Ruth's long time friends had her over for yet another celebration.
Nov. 27 - Both Ruth and Laura traveled to Maine to celebrate American Thanksgiving with one of Ruth's sisters and her family. The day before we both squeezed in a visit with long-time friends.
Playing Five Crowns with my sister and her husband while enjoying popcorn that my brother grew in his garden!
Nov 28 - Thanksgiving morning, one of my sister's sons and his family came early so that we ladies/girls could have a tea party...with real China cups from Canada!
Then we went to the home of another son who hosted the meal. My sister had arranged to make place/name tags with her grandchildren for the meal.
There were 17 of us in all--not everyone can be seen in the picture--quite a delicious spread!
After the meal, my nephew got out a genuine sword and introduced it to his brother's kids!
And Laura brought Ernie to chat with the kids; the excitement was real!
On Ruth's return to New Hampshire, she stopped in for brunch with another sister who son and daughter were also with them.
Dec. 14 - Celebrating my brother's birthday in my apartment with family and friends--10 of us in all.
Nov 3 - Joint birthday party in Ruth's apartment--all 3 celebrate birthdays within a 7-day period.
Nov 4 (Ruth's true birthday date) - her brother and his wife came over with an ice cream cake to celebrate
And a bit later, one of Ruth's long time friends had her over for yet another celebration.
Nov. 27 - Both Ruth and Laura traveled to Maine to celebrate American Thanksgiving with one of Ruth's sisters and her family. The day before we both squeezed in a visit with long-time friends.
Playing Five Crowns with my sister and her husband while enjoying popcorn that my brother grew in his garden!
Nov 28 - Thanksgiving morning, one of my sister's sons and his family came early so that we ladies/girls could have a tea party...with real China cups from Canada!
Then we went to the home of another son who hosted the meal. My sister had arranged to make place/name tags with her grandchildren for the meal.
There were 17 of us in all--not everyone can be seen in the picture--quite a delicious spread!
After the meal, my nephew got out a genuine sword and introduced it to his brother's kids!
And Laura brought Ernie to chat with the kids; the excitement was real!
On Ruth's return to New Hampshire, she stopped in for brunch with another sister who son and daughter were also with them.
Dec. 14 - Celebrating my brother's birthday in my apartment with family and friends--10 of us in all.
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| Nov 3 - Joint birthday party in Ruth's apartment--all 3 celebrate birthdays within a 7-day period. |
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| Nov 4 (Ruth's true birthday date) - her brother and his wife came over with an ice cream cake to celebrate |
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| And a bit later, one of Ruth's long time friends had her over for yet another celebration. |
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| Nov. 27 - Both Ruth and Laura traveled to Maine to celebrate American Thanksgiving with one of Ruth's sisters and her family. The day before we both squeezed in a visit with long-time friends. |
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| Playing Five Crowns with my sister and her husband while enjoying popcorn that my brother grew in his garden! |
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| Nov 28 - Thanksgiving morning, one of my sister's sons and his family came early so that we ladies/girls could have a tea party...with real China cups from Canada! |
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| Then we went to the home of another son who hosted the meal. My sister had arranged to make place/name tags with her grandchildren for the meal. |
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| There were 17 of us in all--not everyone can be seen in the picture--quite a delicious spread! |
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| After the meal, my nephew got out a genuine sword and introduced it to his brother's kids! |
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| And Laura brought Ernie to chat with the kids; the excitement was real! |
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| On Ruth's return to New Hampshire, she stopped in for brunch with another sister who son and daughter were also with them. |
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| Dec. 14 - Celebrating my brother's birthday in my apartment with family and friends--10 of us in all. |
Love seeing the pictures of your life there. Will be praying for you as you minister to the little ones on Thursday...and look forward to seeing some pictures of their precious faces.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to see highlights of your travel! We pray for wisdom and discernment for the VOICE ministry in a different context. I'm sure you must often think, "this is the way we did it in the Philippines". May the Lord lead and guide. We're starting to feel like winter is coming--no frost yet, but maybe later this week. Blessings, Jake & Lillian
ReplyDeleteWhat a Saviour indeed! I think the banner with the lion and the Lamb is such a cool, tangible reminder to the two of you of the presence of the Lion of Judah
ReplyDeleteNice to be able to see some of the process in picture form.
ReplyDeleteWELL! you ladies are just like machines...........you don't quit going and going and going.........churning out materials and entertaining and teaching and and and........... SO LOVED hearing about Joyce's new awareness of being special to God. I read it to my sister Christine as she experienced much the same awareness when she was nine and it changed her life too!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the pictures. The last one from last week (that looks like a pink blossom having a bad hair day) reminds me of mimosa which I remember from the southern US.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures except for number 4...about which I have one word - YUCK!
ReplyDeleteMERRY CHRISTMAS Ruth and Laura! Praise God for His indescribable Gift and His goodness in letting us be used to offer that Gift to others.
ReplyDeleteYour family is such an example of living for the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ Ruth. Thank you for sharing it with us through these pictures and comments. Prayers for you as you return to Uganda! Words fail to express what's in our hearts for you at this time. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you might get to see Mon. Glad it worked out to get together--before that unexpected medical emergency! We'll be praying for a good recovery.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all these pictures. I missed last week's for some reason. Thanks for taking the time to share the beauty of Uganda, the work God is doing through you and the people He has chosen to share your journey.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Fun to share your journey. Laura, you are a very diverse driver...not only can you adjust to driving on either side of the road in various driving conditions, it looks like you'd make a fine boda driver too.
ReplyDeletePraying you are both recovering from jet lag and adjusting to being back in North America.
Such wonderful pictures! They are so wonderful to have and share. Love to see you always seem to find plenty of food to sust ain you in your travels. Happy birthday-belated to you Laura amd your dear Mom. So great to see all your family. Such blessings!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME AWESOME PICTURES!!! What a whirlwind trip. Thank you Lord for all you are accomplishing through it for your glory! Amen!
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