Happy Reformation Day ( Monday 31st!)

Providence Church, Peoria Illinois

 I know, I just can't seem to leave the Reformation alone! It has been that way in our home for nearly 3 years  now!
 I would encourage anyone to take some time to study the Reformation. And, just so you know, the Reformation is not over! The cry of the Reformers was 'Reformed always reforming'! Isn't that how we are to live? Continually being transformed by the renewing of our mind, conformed to the image of Christ, and reformed in our lives to always bring honor to Christ?
  So this Monday, we will be celebrating 'Reformation Day'! I wish we could have had a 'bigger event' involving lots of folks but we will be content to have our family! Daddy will be playing the role John Knox, the girls will don their renaissance dress, and we will be watching a movie on Martin Luther! Oh! Don't forget the crackling fire and sipping on egg nog!
  NORMALLY we would have 'candy' yet we are trying to cut down on sugar! Anyone have any ideas for fun and interesting snack foods?
  Well we wish you a joyful Reformation Day and our prayer for you is that you are Reformed and always Reforming!! All to the glory of Christ! Would you be willing to comment on how your family is celebrating Reformation Day today?

The Last Huzzah!!!

Pastor James McDonald and Brett in 'dress'!

They are probably talking
about....BOOKS!!!

Pastor Marcus Serven and Brett

Brett with Bill Potter & the boys

Of our Reformation Faire adventure! I wanted to pay due honor to the wonderful speakers that were at the event. Pastor James McDonald (Providence Church & Family Reformation Ministries), Pastor Marcus Serven (Covenant Family Church & The Genevan Foundation) and William Potter (Historian, author and highly sought after lecturer).

Essential Oils!

Do you like contests? Then go here and enter this one! We love Essential Oils and use them faithfully in our home! I just got some lavendar from Stacy this weekend and Im excited about trying it out! So go check it out! http://yoursacredcalling.com/commonscentsmom/2011/10/combat-cold-and-flu-season/

by Grant Colfax Tullar

"My life is but a weaving betwixt my God and me;

I do not choose the colors He worketh steadily.

Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride

Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside.

Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly

Will God unfold the pattern and explain the reason why.

For the dark threads are as needful in the Weaver's skillful hand

As the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned."

Reformation Faire Part 3

Boffer Wars! Wow that was a ton of fun! The Dads liked it at least as much as the boys! This is another fun idea you can employ at home! We use foam tubes, and wrap them in duct tape. This keeps them from breaking easily! They can bop each other all day with these soft foam swords! For this Boffer war, they put pvc pipe inside of the foam and then wrapped it.
  This was definitely one of the highlights of all of the highland games! They also threw logs, and stones and the girls played a very vintage game of hoops. The very small children played on the playground and on the swings. It was perfect weather! We couldn't have hoped for such a nice day for the event!
We promised you a link where you can watch The Adams Clan do a little of their Scottish Country Dancing. Here it is!

http://youtu.be/UHIEoVsb0-I Enjoy!

  We are so grateful that we were able to attend the Reformation Faire 2011! We hope to see you there next year!

  For those of you who Facebook, here is the page for Providence Church where you can see more pictures from the event! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.274794859227258.70852.1363...

  And don't miss this picture of our darling little Ella! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=274799009226843&set=a.27...  God bless!

Dads Determinations

We have also now changed the Dads determinations page to Dads/Husbands determinations page. We simply can't seem to be able to separate being a spouse from being a parent! More is added on this new page and we hope you view and enjoy it!