Last Session of the Fonderie; Happy Birthday Mom

Tonight was the last session of a 5 week series of La Fonderie. Jim Beise was a busy man tonight, as he not only led the meeting and gave the talk, but also cooked the meal, a delicious Irish Stew. The weather is getting cooler now, so the stew tasted especially good.

It was a good evening. One new person commented afterwards how great it is in the Body of Christ that people can have an immediate bond of fellowship. I enjoyed getting to now some of the people better during discussions around the meal. This dimension of sharing a meal and talking together is often missing on Sunday morning services.

Today was another birthday for my mother. I didn't get the chance to talk over the phone with her, as she was away when I called.

During the summer conference in the Netherlands of our mission, Mary Socall, one of the children's workers, gave all the parents a handout. It contains excerpts from the book Lord Bless My Childby William and Nencie Carmichael that she translated.

Lord, help this child to develop:
--Authenticity
--Character
__Conviction
--Courage
--Discernement
--Faith
--A heart for missions
--A love of God's Word
--A love for others
--A passion for God
--Purity
--A sense of fairness
--A spirit of generosity
--Trust

Lord, help this child to become:
--An Encourager
--A Kingdom Builder
--A Listener
--A Treasure Hunter (hunt for God's treasures in His Word, HIi World, and their own hearts)
--A Vow Keeper
--A Well Digger (searth the deep things of God, not worldly wealth or position)


Lord, Bless this Child with
--Assurance
--Comfort
--Creativity
--Dreams
--Good Friends
--Health
--Joy
--Laughter
--A Love of Learning
--Mentors
--Music
--Opportunity
--Originality
--Peace
--Safety



Thanks mom for all yur prayers for