tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27660906311211492112024-03-05T02:11:21.581-05:00rustlegoings on at the ranchthrillshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09479416581781848781noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-57704079190212812632016-07-26T15:58:00.001-04:002016-07-26T15:58:45.820-04:00We have an new website at <a href="http://rustlechurch.com/">Rustlechurch.com</a>. Follow and keep up on what is new and to come with this church community in the Kingston area at the intersection of Russell and Patrick Street.bblairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476991728822501274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-396132518725537622011-12-04T20:23:00.002-05:002011-12-04T20:26:17.987-05:00Christmas Eve Dinner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YszAgb4OYX553tDlXGduiKjZnby4usnQJpykAZ4Z9tCn6jQ7iB7j3BdZF7ebkeFHwaC2WPjXYCP9VPTBNex1DApoyc7Tj-Y3Ys-_lt25dEJW8vlgrl-hMP5eD1dEG_fzcB9UqhsHAAw/s1600/Christmas+2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YszAgb4OYX553tDlXGduiKjZnby4usnQJpykAZ4Z9tCn6jQ7iB7j3BdZF7ebkeFHwaC2WPjXYCP9VPTBNex1DApoyc7Tj-Y3Ys-_lt25dEJW8vlgrl-hMP5eD1dEG_fzcB9UqhsHAAw/s320/Christmas+2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682449487649133714" /></a>everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-73698574466545291722011-12-04T20:16:00.004-05:002011-12-04T20:19:57.490-05:00December 2011 Calendar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUV5nEgs76wp1uMRXsoY9SLqKDg11zuPhZq7lEKsHFRWzT3ctC0p-e3iMJk5__yGD3PCHkEavMkRd6_Mob_kgitHpFIDf1pRrNe8hmt2lLdvPMQAM2ZjdKl1K0tAoKgg6-D86ufLmoNY/s1600/Dec+2011+Calendar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUV5nEgs76wp1uMRXsoY9SLqKDg11zuPhZq7lEKsHFRWzT3ctC0p-e3iMJk5__yGD3PCHkEavMkRd6_Mob_kgitHpFIDf1pRrNe8hmt2lLdvPMQAM2ZjdKl1K0tAoKgg6-D86ufLmoNY/s320/Dec+2011+Calendar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682447379821753522" /></a>everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-16222035175951872742011-10-26T20:24:00.001-04:002011-10-26T20:26:32.801-04:00Prayer for Rustle from NextThis is the prayer that Todd Stelmach prayed for Rustle Church on behalf of Next Church on Rustle's 5th Anniversary:<br /><br />5 years - has it really been that long?<br />5 years - has it only been that long?<br />However long ago it feels to us,when we sent a band of adventurers out of Next Church down to the old Polish Hall, it started something that felt an awful lot like family.<br />Like blood.<br />Sister, daughter, baby brother, distant cousin<br />whatever the relation, our connection to you proves blood runs thicker than water.<br />but like any family our feelings are complicated.<br />It was hard to let some of our best and brightest leave us to start you. its left us feeling empty. like something significant was missing.<br />That said, we have never felt more proud, nor have we been more quick to boast about any other group of people under the sun.<br />We thank our God every time we remember you.<br /><br />So today on your 5th birthday, we want to bless you:<br />1st and foremost, we want to remind you that the blood that connects us as family is the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed to forgive us all of our sins, and to start something that feels alot like family. A family meant to support us through all of Life's twists and turns. A family that everyone's allowed to join. A family that will one day be made perfect and whole.<br />And this day will come! The Kingdom of God is at hand!<br /><br />So here is our blessing to you:<br /><br />May your hearts frequently Rustle with the stirrings of the Holy Spirit.<br />May you be a light on Russell street that Rustles up all sorts of souls - like moths to a flame.<br />May the General store always be stuffed to the brim. May you always be provided for and have much to provide.<br />May you easily Rustle up feelings of Love and Welcome for everyone who enters your door.<br /><br />Finally, we pray that your Love for God in Jesus Christ would be hot, not cold and especially not luke warm.<br /><br />We pray that you would know that God's love for you is hot and never cooling.<br /><br />If you do these things well, you will love each other well. And love for one another is what will make you different than the neighbourhood and city around you.<br /><br />God Bless you Rustlers! Follow Jesus!Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-78953559095569827512011-10-10T08:48:00.000-04:002011-10-10T08:49:37.313-04:00Welcome to Rustle video<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0cHBzO6qYU">Paul made this video for Rustle's 5th Birthday/Anniversary</a>Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-46155196240969976792011-09-28T10:58:00.003-04:002011-09-28T11:05:30.342-04:00October 2011 Calendar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAt2-Y6JfGkHcM-dB60VZ6CSfsLxPNFkpkSeaIWp8zaMvdPbGfTbRBisGtSBFg3bhqBOicOY91XLvokF0pxuKO60y1sQm1LjRhPYdnXUDJebAgLG4HGPzzr748clbuWFfMopnZBPrOyE/s1600/Oct+Calendar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAt2-Y6JfGkHcM-dB60VZ6CSfsLxPNFkpkSeaIWp8zaMvdPbGfTbRBisGtSBFg3bhqBOicOY91XLvokF0pxuKO60y1sQm1LjRhPYdnXUDJebAgLG4HGPzzr748clbuWFfMopnZBPrOyE/s320/Oct+Calendar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657426704813141538" /></a>everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-11289415898162738292011-07-13T15:56:00.002-04:002011-07-13T16:00:27.918-04:00Church Picnic Extravaganza!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83BehWMGr8LZvt8JyBacubTiMSNOeVO149B8OTvn-9nK3W4GTUhFihJMPhWM1g3qLBr9jF7M0OLEJEkTBhLaDL01D4CfriwGGfgqV-T6I5JZawOwql-OMdVO8Bc_gj60cBX3vI4Ez_oI/s1600/picnic.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83BehWMGr8LZvt8JyBacubTiMSNOeVO149B8OTvn-9nK3W4GTUhFihJMPhWM1g3qLBr9jF7M0OLEJEkTBhLaDL01D4CfriwGGfgqV-T6I5JZawOwql-OMdVO8Bc_gj60cBX3vI4Ez_oI/s320/picnic.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628929203182783202" /></a><br />Our annual church picnic will be held on Sunday July 24th. We will be heading to the park from 11 am to 3pm. You are welcome to bring the following:<div><div><ul><li>good attiudes</li><li>ball gloves</li><li>pie eating skills</li><li>salads</li><li>water containers</li><li>camp chairs</li><li>sun screen</li></ul><div>Hope to see you all there!</div></div></div>everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-10633404427746726772011-07-13T15:53:00.003-04:002011-07-13T15:54:57.688-04:00Coffee & ConversationCoffee & Conversation has been moved from Tuesday’s at 10am to Monday’s at 10am starting on July 11th, 2011. All are welcome to join in on both the coffee and the conversation.everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-47267923125501955972011-07-13T15:35:00.001-04:002011-07-13T15:43:45.478-04:00Pennycost<div>2000 years ago a strong wind blew in and spiritual power was left on the believers. Jesus promised this. We remember and celebrate this day and call it Pentacost. 50 days on the other side of Christ's death. Our sacred texts hinted about it. The brooding over the deeps was left for us. Our church needs it. It may have been here all the while but in some mysterious moment the promise of never being orphaned was gifted in the person of the Holy Ghost. This too changed everything. A few sundays ago I asked the Spirit Led ones of our church (each and everyone who invites) to ask the Ghost to create in you something for our church and in 120 days bring it to a brand new celebratory day called Pennycost (your two cents).</div><div><br /></div><div>I said if you are knitters pearl one drop a stitch and make something holy. If you are musical ask Jesus to grant you a new tune. If you can cook then plan to bring a creation to us so that the "face of the ground" will become brand new. John Porter did this when he redeemed the little and the least of the hoagie house remnants. He changed the ground!! Literally and figuratively. He fed. He gave. He created!! Some of you have bellies full to attest to this!</div><div><br /></div><div>I was not challenging you I was setting a fire under you. igniting what was latent in you. God wants to keep the "us" in Rustle and He is glorified by our spiritual creations. Listeners listen, painters paint, singers sing, teachers teach, lovers love, dreamers dream and the elderly are never too old to reveal Gods deep mercy, grace and visionary kingdom here on earth. No one is outside this favour. None. All of us bring.</div><div><br /></div><div>If this needs clarity I am more than happy to sit and sup and talk in length about the gracious act of God through His Son and by His Spirit. So what are you waiting for? The Spirit has come - now go forge and by doing so you will refresh the face of the planet. </div><div><br /></div><div>May it be so.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pastor Al Doseger</div>everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-18858265698329670982011-07-13T15:32:00.003-04:002011-07-13T16:01:23.408-04:00July At Rustle<div style="text-align: center;">Click on the schedule to get to a larger view.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHKkG0kGEAX-_Vt_j5LUEGqtNOWfMNVOiUdWZueKhcJy4VVDFUifNOAyw5QSzBDfADqjSfvYDVjQFJmxu26XhyVQak1teMq3e8bN-UL-ekMYjZU_JHq8JNV4NUdBWDxZnmwri0bPMHOI/s1600/July+Schedule.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHKkG0kGEAX-_Vt_j5LUEGqtNOWfMNVOiUdWZueKhcJy4VVDFUifNOAyw5QSzBDfADqjSfvYDVjQFJmxu26XhyVQak1teMq3e8bN-UL-ekMYjZU_JHq8JNV4NUdBWDxZnmwri0bPMHOI/s400/July+Schedule.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628922102607007234" /></a>everythingishishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681187232426907181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-59065779357259191072011-05-01T13:47:00.004-04:002011-05-01T13:55:52.214-04:00May at Rustle<span style="font-weight:bold;">Services:</span><br />Begin around 11am on Sundays<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sunday lunch:</span><br />After the Sunday service, there is a lunch provided- free to all-<br />May 8- Burgers and Dogs<br />May 15- Lasagna<br />May 29- Pie Contest<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Coffee and Conversation:</span><br />10am on Tuesdays open to anyone to attend. Speak to Joanne for more information.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Baseball:</span><br />Begins May 5th - games are Mon and Thurs. See Sam if you are interested.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sistas- ladies group:</span><br />7pm on Wed 4, 11 and 18<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />WITH meeting:</span><br />6:30pm May 25 - an election of new board members will be part of this meeting. See the bulletin for more details.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">General conference:</span><br />Al, Sam and Joanne will be attending the Free Methodist general conference from May 20-23.Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-95204096818554972011-04-10T22:07:00.002-04:002011-04-10T22:16:07.383-04:00April in RustleWednesday, April 13- 6:30pm Sistas<br />Thursday, April 14- 7pm Friday night with the Fellas (yes, on Thursday!)<br />Sunday, April 17- 11am- Palm Sunday service (no meal)<br />Wednesday, April 20- 6:30pm Sistas<br />Thursday, April 21- 7pm Friday night with the Fellas<br />Friday, April 22- Good Friday. While we will not be having a Good Friday service here at Rustle, we encourage you to take this opportunity to visit another Church and worship with them. You can also vote on this day in an advance poll, check your voters card for details.<br />Sunday, April 24- 11am EASTER service. BBQ to follow.<br />Tuesday, April 26- 10am - NEW! Coffee and conversation. For more information please speak to Joanne.<br />Wednesday, April 27- 6:30pm SistasAphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-62948641287585589662011-03-20T13:24:00.002-04:002011-03-20T13:27:46.225-04:00WITH meeting this weekThis week on Wed. Mar 23 at 6:30pm at Rustle will be a WITH meeting. Come and find out what is going on at Rustle and add your voice. New board nominees will also speak at the meeting.Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-59821675633616162062011-02-20T19:01:00.002-05:002011-02-20T19:03:26.736-05:00Rice a roni festivalNext Sunday (Feb 27th) there will be a rice a roni festival after the service.<br />Bring any dish with RICE in it. Come and share a lunch of rice plus more with us!Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-36918747149793134192011-02-13T17:30:00.001-05:002011-02-13T17:30:56.117-05:00WITH meeting Wednesday6:30pm on Wednesday - WITH meeting. All are welcome.Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-37246172313624394142011-01-30T14:16:00.003-05:002011-01-30T14:34:06.477-05:00February at the Ranch<span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 2 6:30pm</span> - Sista's (note the start time is now 6:30pm instead of 7pm to include a meal- the Sistas will eat together!)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 6 11am</span> - Worship service followed by a meal of Soup.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 9 6:30pm</span> - Sista's<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 10 7pm</span> - Friday night with the Fellas. Note that this has moved to Thursday nights.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 13 11am</span> - Worship service followed by a meal of Lagagna.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 16 6:30pm</span> - WITH meeting. For anyone interested in the goings on at Rustle. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 17 7pm</span> - Fellas<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 20 11am </span>- Worship service<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 23 6:30pm</span> - Sista's<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Feb 27 11am</span> - Worship service followed by a Rice-a-Roni festival.<br /><br />As of Feb 1st Al will be beginning a 3 month sabbatical. Sam and Joanne will be covering most of his responsibilities. You can contact them through the links on the sidebar.Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-75016134248031237112011-01-12T22:22:00.003-05:002011-01-12T22:45:02.563-05:00Garden poem<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZL-g7QLy2UAYv8GwXyGscQGwbZR_45pqVFGrppls20VjoWu45oXNkx7syMBy6wyCB6hJ73dhmHWkLkP0_4Z9xMG_x_Lb4aZyw-oIwVACs1SBOlMZekdMxGjh_YMejDa19YkLIav-rDc_/s1600/oldie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZL-g7QLy2UAYv8GwXyGscQGwbZR_45pqVFGrppls20VjoWu45oXNkx7syMBy6wyCB6hJ73dhmHWkLkP0_4Z9xMG_x_Lb4aZyw-oIwVACs1SBOlMZekdMxGjh_YMejDa19YkLIav-rDc_/s320/oldie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561511471493873730" /></a><br />By popular demand, Al has released the garden poem featured in his New Year sermon (He didn't write it):<br /><br />* First plant five rows of peas: Preparedness, promptness, perseverance, politeness and prayer.<br />* Next to them plant three rows of squash: Squash gossip, squash criticism, squash indifference.<br />* Then put in five rows of lettuce: Let us be faithful, let us be unselfish, let us be loyal, let us love one and other, let us be truthful.<br />* No garden is complete without turnips: Let us turn up with a smile, turn up with a new idea, turn up with real determination, turn up with gratitude for a new day.Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-61314437897580160612011-01-09T14:31:00.002-05:002011-01-09T14:37:00.591-05:00Happy new year!This month at Rustle:<br />Jan 12 7pm- Sista's women's group. All women welcome. <br />Jan 14 7pm- Friday night with the Fella's. All men or Vikings welcome.<br />Jan 16 11am- Service followed by Shepherd's Pie lunch<br />Jan 18 6:30pm- Board meeting<br />Jan 19 7pm- Sista's women's group.<br />Jan 23 11am- Service<br />Jan 26 6:30pm- WITH meeting. Open to all.<br />Jan 30 11am- Service followed by Potluck surprise!Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-34099800411115495182010-12-25T19:12:00.001-05:002010-12-25T19:12:35.979-05:00Boxing Sunday(from Sam)<br />Proudly wishing you and your's a Merry Christmas!!<br /><br />Hope you all are full. Food and good cheer.<br /><br /><br />Just wanted to let you all in on our happenings this Sunday at the Ranch. Feel free<br />to invite friends and family or opt out for some much need rest and solace.<br /><br />Tomorrow we will be firing up the movie projector and bringing out "The Nativity<br />Story".<br /><br /><br />An excellent film to remind us all why we call it Christmas and not just happy<br />holidays.....<br /><br /><br />There will be maybe some leftovers, popcorn and perhaps even some birthday cake. <br />This Sunday will be low key and relaxed, we'd like all our families and ministries<br />to savour these moments as well.<br /><br />Blessings all....Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-17551434505305158362010-12-25T10:57:00.000-05:002010-12-25T10:58:21.302-05:00Merry Christmas from Rustle to you!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGjWzOTlgoU1zC5lQEYU2AhVHngZNj8Jy-7bVBYefVqe12lzALKl_1Xvv4BcsfZIkQCkZfEpopo9pyMXuq-Ok5LsF8npoi4KLZro_ln2XQ_FSFY4o43zY6Tdq5dnaq5tqske4xllrmoWu/s1600/bob+and+santa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGjWzOTlgoU1zC5lQEYU2AhVHngZNj8Jy-7bVBYefVqe12lzALKl_1Xvv4BcsfZIkQCkZfEpopo9pyMXuq-Ok5LsF8npoi4KLZro_ln2XQ_FSFY4o43zY6Tdq5dnaq5tqske4xllrmoWu/s320/bob+and+santa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554649780606207682" /></a>Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-4378117930103311592010-12-02T21:45:00.001-05:002010-12-02T21:48:54.229-05:00Dec 4 and 5December 4th - we celebrate Paul's Christmas CD release at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. CDs will be on sale for $10. Lots of music, carol singing and munchies!<br /><br />December 5th<br />11am- morning service at Rustle<br />6:30pm- Mike Melles helpshop on overcoming depression (timely for the holiday season)Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-58691325343310480462010-10-31T15:17:00.001-04:002010-10-31T15:22:45.104-04:00November at RustleSun Nov 7- 11am Worship followed by Soup<br />Wed. Nov 10 & 17- 7pm - Sista's (for the ladies)<br />Nov 12 & 19 & 26 - 7pm- Friday nights with the Fellas (for men and Vikings)<br />Sun Nov 14- 11am Worship followed by Chili<br />Sun Nov 21- 11am Worship (no meal)<br />Wed Nov 24- 6:30pm - With meeting (all are welcome to discuss Church goings on)<br />Sun Nov 28- 11am Worship followed by Heritagefest (ask Sam about this one!)Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-40162908313803158322010-10-17T22:43:00.001-04:002010-10-17T22:45:29.860-04:00Sistas moves to Wednesday eveningsThe ladies Bible study moves to Wednesday from 7-9pm. Join the sistas for an evening of fellowship and learning about the Bible.Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-42471446188983421492010-10-11T07:00:00.004-04:002010-10-11T07:05:33.102-04:002010 10 10We celebrated turning 4 years old.<br />We celebrated Thanksgiving.<br /><a href="http://www.micahchallenge.org/get-involved/micah-2010/global-prayer">We prayed to end world poverty. Click the link to read the prayer that was prayed along with many other Christians on 10 10 10.</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSo9J1voZkI2PZU7uoDVbliTmuAfUqmmAPVIGf_1700HZnTOi5x4l_3ZMrJL_JI4f7IMyH3Rt5ASi8x4yo_WGhYAXxOTO9TbvvIo9RFIgGoYOeLc9gLdGZvsMdPBZp7BriptKtjgfu6UX/s1600/DSC00697.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSo9J1voZkI2PZU7uoDVbliTmuAfUqmmAPVIGf_1700HZnTOi5x4l_3ZMrJL_JI4f7IMyH3Rt5ASi8x4yo_WGhYAXxOTO9TbvvIo9RFIgGoYOeLc9gLdGZvsMdPBZp7BriptKtjgfu6UX/s320/DSC00697.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526741903808851746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGOQIFef_d_C0aHMcyjPqZGKbyLol3Sj8Z17mwj6ayYsJ4WYyTfVYoRkRHgn7EMHzlWt-WoXuK6vhST6Q0FaV4uqvt6Y_1gUpV30-qBdM1f71IelP_WlLWVkPLqSQInuQG9iMhAFIjSjK/s1600/DSC00698.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGOQIFef_d_C0aHMcyjPqZGKbyLol3Sj8Z17mwj6ayYsJ4WYyTfVYoRkRHgn7EMHzlWt-WoXuK6vhST6Q0FaV4uqvt6Y_1gUpV30-qBdM1f71IelP_WlLWVkPLqSQInuQG9iMhAFIjSjK/s320/DSC00698.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526741808874469698" /></a>Aphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766090631121149211.post-63160079420382505132010-10-10T17:06:00.000-04:002010-10-10T17:07:13.932-04:00Message from Next Church on the occasion of Rustle's 4th birthdaylike all births it was both messy and beautiful.<br /><br />some could not bear to watch, and snuck out the side door. <br /><br />others stayed until the end and and watched you take your first few ragged breaths.<br /><br />when the construction noise was done, you invited the neighbourhood for a meal. people came from next door and up the street. a few drove cars and parked on the slope outside. people sat round scarred wooden tables and on used plaid couches. they told frank stories, gazed at the cowboy boots in the hall, and wondered if they would come back. <br /><br />days, months and four years passed. <br /><br />you sang story songs in the basement on tuesdays and thursdays. on fridays there were birthday parties. on saturdays, weddings. on sundays, people were baptized in a grey trough that was full to overflowing, and wrapped with faded towels worn from washing.<br /><br />you left your tender baby skin and unfolded your limbs. you said your first words. took steps, and occasionally burst into a run. <br /><br />we gasp at the wonder of it.<br /><br />happy birthday rustle.<br /><br />may you grow to be a grandmother and a great great aunt. may you welcome many through your doors, and send many out more fully who they are. may you make beauty in the neighbourhood. may you know and love the Maker. <br /><br />brenda mellesAphrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10305703323452736423noreply@blogger.com0