#1. It has been quite a week with the devastating floods in Australia, QLD the most extraordinarily devastating and receiving the most publicity, but nevertheless I heard that every State is flooding somewhere. After QLD came Northern NSW, my area, though our town is flood-free, only some roads to adjacent areas are inundated, and the Pacific Highway will not be open for days yet.
(Pic Daily Examiner, Grafton)
#2. It has been quiet here, though we did a very satisfying concert on Wednesday. There was only one home that insisted we come in January, as almost every activity is on hold for January, the summer holiday month in Australia... no exercise, tennis, bible study, care & share, meetings etc.
#3. I have been spending time in the garden each day, and have seedlings still alive. The days have swung between pleasant cloudy, occasional shower of rain to hot and sunny, so I rigged up a method to cover them when necessary.
#4. We had a lovely afternoon today. Friends were celebrating their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary with an Open House all day, and we went over about 3pm. I thought that was a lovely idea, a no fuss way to entertain everyone, though her sons and her bridesmaid were unable to attend because of the floods.
#5. I've started a little lending library for our Bible Study group. Val, the leader, thinks it is a lovely idea, so I hope the ladies embrace and add to it.... Christian books and DVDs, and CD sets of messages from a couple of retreats that I attended. I think it will give us more topics to share about.
#6. Here is a song very popular in local churches.
#7. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
ANOTHER SUNRISE BJ Hoff
Our Loving Lord....
What strength it gives, what peace it lends,
to know that whatever this day may hold,
Your promises stand,
unchanging and unfailing...
and however this day may end,
Your love will greet another sunrise.
The Lord is faithful to all His promises and
loving toward all He has made. Psalm 143:13
(Sunrise when I was at a retreat)
Love and blessings,
Jan
PS: I was changing my background, and it didn't post, so I've left it for now.
PS: I was changing my background, and it didn't post, so I've left it for now.
8 comments:
We're uplifting you all in prayer! The devastation this has caused is unbelievable and our hearts are shocked and saddened. May God have mercy! Glad to hear that all is well with you and your ministry continues! Blessings!
So much water in Australia. I'm glad you're still safe and sound and keeping busy. Blessings and hugs. xx
So sorry to hear about the flood devastation. Love the song you posted!
Blessings to you this weekend!
I am glad you all are safe. I heard of all
this devastating flooding from another
blogging friend who lives in Australia
and some members of her husband's family
are missing. So very sad. We are praying
for all.
Love,
Sandy
I am praying for you and all those around the world who are experiencing flooding. The song is an incredibly beautiful prayer for such a time. God bless you
Keep knowing God continues to let his SON shine on you everyday even though you are in the midst of awful flooding!
Sounds like a relaxing January for you. Glad you are flood free.
Glad you are doing good and not flooded out since I've heard of the devastating floods there. We are having alot of rain here and some flooding. But tomorrow maybe will be better. Power of Your Love song is great, love it and have sang it in church. Have a great week, my friend.
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