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Ben is planning to move!
So we are trying to schedule
a going away party with his very special friends.
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We were glad to finally met our most faithful blog commenter.
He has been volunteering at a charity peach drying plant.
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“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and Your dominion
endures throughout
all generations.
The Lord is faithful
in all His words
and kind
in all His works.”
Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are His. And why one? Because He was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of the Lord
The groom, a young widower and farmer, had recently landed in
John Rolfe, along with the governor, discipled Pocahontas, read to her from the Bible, and taught her to read and memorize scripture. She professed faith in Christ and was baptized, renouncing her former paganism – a demonic worship that included child sacrifice.
Their wedding, blessed by her father, brought peace between the settlers and Indians, called “the Peace of Pocahontas.”
Both bride and groom were used by God to establish a colony based on Christianity. Virginia Governor, John Smith, said that, “God made Pocahontas” and credited her with saving the settlement. “[S]he next, under God, was still the instrument to preserve this colony from death, famine and utter confusion.”
John Rolfe would save the colony economically by developing the major cash crop, tobacco. Through difficulty starting a new colony he refused to be discouraged calling
Theirs is one of
4 comments:
What did you have in mind for ben's farewell? - Brian
Yes, it was great to finaly meet this wonderful family of "pixel people"!! Live and in the flesh, with voices, facial expressions, passions, curiosities.... such a short time, but so enjoyable. It was disappointing the menfolk were so busy preparing for their departure the next day, but I am still thankful we did get SOME time to meet and share.
It IS a bit uncanny to be there for the first time, having seen so many pictures of you all, in your home... a strange mix of "first impressions" and "I already know you all".
Here's hoping for another opportunity... sooner rather than later. Oh, and thank you SO much for the gracious hospitality, great food, and wonderful "blessings" of the fruit of your collective hands. Haven't had time yet to fully unpack the van, they are still inside it.... but I do look forward to enjoying them.
AH, the famous Nick Jesch that leaves so many comments on multiple blogs! So nice to finally be able to see the face that belongs to the name! :)
You all must have had a wonderful visit!
Oh, and Brian, where does he think he's going to?? We have to be able to have him at future WCWCs! It wouldn't be the same if we didn't hear his joyful music blasting us in the morning!! :)
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