Note: This is the last set of journal notes I have written by Mom while she was still in the States. They are now in Papua New Guinea. Their computers are not yet set up to send and receive email; but as soon as I do get more journal notes from them I will make more posts. Looking forward to updating everyone soon! Thank you for your continued prayers. December 30. This morning we were up early and off before 8:00 for our daughters’ house. Daddy and Christy were going to the 8:45 service as Pastor Ogle had asked Lewis to give a testimony since it would be our last Sunday at EBC before we head out to PNG. Connie stayed home today as she has had a sinus infection and has not been feeling well.
After Daddy and Christy left, I made a smoothie as I hadn’t had time to eat much for breakfast. Then Connie took a couple pictures of me with the Firestone Cowl that I had finished crocheting the other day. By then it was time for the meeting to start. In pastor’s first message, he used I Corinthians 1:31 as his text and as a summary of the life of the Apostle Paul. He talked about how Paul clearly understood that God must get the glory. As we finish this year, we must realize that life is not about self, but all about the Savior. He talked about how Paul was a bondslave of Jesus Christ because he knew that Christ was his Redeemer. He shared how Paul understood that his work was finished because he knew that he had done everything that God had asked him to do. He mentioned how Paul recognized that God was His Lord and Master. Colossians 1:18, I Timothy 6:15,16. And he talked about how Paul rejoiced in all circumstances. Rejoicing has everything to do with our attitude and nothing to do with our circumstances. Paul fully exalted the Savior. What about you? Do you exalt self or the Saviour? You can’t exalt both. In between meetings, I spent some time praying. Then I had another little something to eat and did some crocheting. Pastor preached from II Peter 3:9-14 in the second meeting, bringing out how God is a longsuffering God. Part of the reason He has not come back is that He is not willing that any should perish. We see God’s perfect timing. We see His trustworthiness—He is going to keep His promise. God is also tender—He is slow to anger toward us and toward the lost. In this passage, we also see that Christ’s coming will not be announced ahead of time. It comes as a thief. When He comes, He will carry out His judgment, and it will be complete and final. We also see that, because of the coming judgment, our daily lifestyle ought to change, and our attitude toward God should also change. We should be watching for Christ’s return. We should be ready and waiting. The second meeting was shortened as a memorial service was planned for 2:00 p.m. for Barry N. I had lunch, crocheted a little more, and painted in the words on Christy’s plaque that she had made at her work’s Christmas party. After Daddy and Christy got home, I also painted in some dots on the flower while she and Daddy had lunch. Then we packed up and headed back to the apartment. We tried to listen to the memorial service online, but it was hard to hear it all, and we don’t have external speakers here. When it was over, I had a snack and then a short nap. After nap, I wrote journal notes (like I’m doing now) and then I got a monthly update written so, Lord willing, we can get that update out this week before we go. When that was done, it was supper time. I cooked up the last of the carrots, but forgot to bring home the frozen peas to go with them so just added some kale powder and moringa leaf powder. While I was waiting for the carrots to cook, though, I ate a piece of havarti cheese with a piece of deli meat and some tortilla chips with hummus dip. After my supper, I washed the dishes. Then we listened to a message by Adrian Rogers entitled “What Will You Do with Jesus?”, a very clear salvation message. Also worked on crocheting and finished the hat I was making and started on another. “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Mark 11:24
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