When they saw the Star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. Matthew 2:10
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Dec. 26-27
I hope everyone had a wonderful, blessed Christmas! Please continue to pray for
health and safety for all our congregation.
Did you look for the Bethlehem Star on Monday? It looked so bright
because Saturn and Jupiter were as "close" together as they have been
in 800 years. It reminded me of the magnificence of God's creation and the Wise
Men who followed the star to Bethlehem. Perhaps since it happened in 2020, it
is God's way of reminding us He is still in control and things will get better.
Listen closely to the words of "The Star Still Shines" video.
It reminds us to follow the Light who is Jesus. May the Lord bless you and keep
you safe in 2021. ~ Mary
This morning we have some photos and a message to share from Barb and Lynn Handy...
Hello from the Handys! As you know 2020 has been a trying year for all of us. We continue to give glory to God for His daily care and many blessings. Lynn is home...that is Christmas joy!! We look forward to a renewed 2021. We send Holiday greetings, wishes, and love to our dear friends. We have missed all of you.
In this photo, if you look closely at the tree, you will see a single cardinal ornament. The ornament, a gift from sister Betty, brings memories of our precious mother. The cardinal was her favorite bird.
In this photo, Dana had gifted me with the wooden creche, with baby Jesus, several years ago. I add lights and display every year. A reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
The outside tree is decorated with red ornaments.
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Thank you so much for sharing Barb and Lynn! It was so good to hear from you!
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2020 has been a trying year for so many
of us all around the world. With a vaccine becoming available perhaps we
can soon put this year in our rear view mirrors! Blaine is slowly
improving though it is apparent that some of his health problems will
continue. He has vision issues which has curtailed his driving and for
reasons unknown his intestines have stopped functioning. This will be an
ongoing problem. It has been an uphill struggle and we are still climbing
the hill! All our children and grandchildren are healthy and happy so we
are certainly blessed. We thank each of you for your prayerful
support of us through this stressful time. Know that you are thought of
often and are appreciated so much. Wonderful blessings upon you all this
beautiful and joyous season and all our hope’s for a blessed New Year! Dale and Pastor Blaine
Received the following Thank You from them too...
Thank you so much to all of you at the Percival Church for the gift you sent us. This has been a most expensive past 6 months for us with Blaine's illness and your gift is so greatly appreciated! May God bless each of you richly in the coming New Year. This was so totally unexpected and we are very grateful, please convey our thanks to everyone. Dale and Pastor Blaine
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Looking through past photos of church
and church gatherings, I thought it might be nice to share one or two
every Sunday, calling it, "Captured Moments from the Past."
Here's today's captured moments...
Magnets we made one year using the pretty winter scene of the church.
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Percy's Tidbit
Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were. Tomorrow's a fresh opportunity to make it better.
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Blessings for the new week ahead. Greet it with a smile :)
