Summer is a time to relax, get caught up on projects around the house, etc. Take time to relax this summer.  Jesus took time every once in a while to "come apart" and rest.  We need to come apart before we "come apart!"  Let's not leave the Lord out of our relaxing times though.  Sometimes the Lord gives us one of the best opportunities to witness when we are on vacation.  Let's stay in the image of Christ 100% of the time.  Have a wonderful day!

Getting up this morning, I had no agenda for the day.  Have you ever wondered what the Lord has in store 

for you in a particular day?  It's good to set goals every day, but spiritually, we should have "no agenda" of 

our own each day.  We should pray every morning, "Lord, You set the agenda for this day.  Bring into my 

life today the people to which I can be a blessing"  Have a great day!

Well...yes...the day has finally come to turn 57 years old.  Life is wonderful with each passing year when you

know the Lord!  I was reading in my devotions this morning that God does not "clean up" for us after trials in

our life; He goes through them with us.  What a wonderful God we serve!  I hope you have a wonderful day!

I would like to ask everyone to give me a special birthday present today ~ spend some quality time in the

Word and with the Lord!  Love you all!

Here's one of my favorite recipes. . . Enjoy!

Ingredients:
Original recipe makes 16 servings

• 1 package white cake mix
• i cup boiling water
• 1 package (4 serving size) JELL-O Brand Gelatine, any flavor
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip thawed

Directions

1. Prepare and bake cake in 13x9-inch baking pan as directed on package. Remove from oven. Cool cake in pan 15 minutes. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
2. Meanwhile, stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in small bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water; carefully pour over cake. Refrigerate 3 hours.
3. Frost with whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Cut into 16 slices. Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.

Hi ladies!  I just wanted to let you know the dates for the 

upcoming Ladies' Retreat at Southland Christian Camp. 

Please be making your plans to attend this year.  It is my 

goal to have two van loads of ladies!  Here are the dates...

Southland Ladies' Retreat 2013:

Thursday through Saturday, October 3rd - 5th

Last night was the "last night" of Patch Club for this year!  The

 children have been very faithful this year in

 attendance.  Our goal for next year is to see them being even 

more faithful in Having their daily time with

 God.  The SUPER SAILOR medal this year went to Gracie Heine!  

Congratulations, Gracie!

Psalm 118:24 -

"This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

It's raining as we get ready for church this morning!  Often we complain about rainy days when, in reality, we should be thankful.  We need this rain in Texas!  

Let's be thankful for everything God brings into our lives.  Hope to see you in church this morning!

Psalm 118:24 

"This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

It is raining this morning as we get ready to go to church.  Many times we are tempted to say something like, "O great, it's raining this morning.  That's going to make the day difficult!"  when really, we should be thankful for God sending the rain.  We need it in Texas!  

Let's be thankful for everything God sends our way and look at it as a blessing in our life.  His way is perfect!

Have a great day. ~ Hope to see you in God's house today!