BLOG PATROL UPDATE!

BEFORE /AFTER

Good Morning! I wonder how many people/bloggers are up at this time. Let me know when you comment. I fell asleep last night earlier than expected. I have pictures to share and I also have video to share but someone needs to show me how to get my videos to the you tube screen - HINT!! HINT!!!

Hey all of you wonderful parents - Guess what happens in 11 weeks? Give up?? School is out and summer is officially here. That is right, hang on and it will go by FAST!!! Well the summer might too. We might even get chances to go see three great revival churches, Pflugerville, Quitman and Bullard. In Jesus Name - let rain!

Okay, now that I am rambling, just trying to get this post on here - HA!

A couple of weeks ago when we went to Dan's grandfather 90th birthday all of grandkids and great grandkids were there and they had a blast with each other - here are a few shots of them. ENJOY! It is wonderful to watch children play and be happy & full of life.

Howie also had a program at school last week and it was cute, that is what I have video of, and I got this shot of Kathy and Howie. They are precious.

Okay, Dan & Connie are running around getting breakfast ready and ironing clothes. (That is what happens when you fall asleep early.......hehehe and sleep in!)

Y'all have a great day!!! May the Lord Bless You ALL and Many Miracles Happen in Your Life TODAY!! In Jesus Name.

Another Blessing and True Honor!

Just a little sneak peak of our weekend in Louisiana, or should I say 42 hrs to be exact. We had a fast a furious trip and loved every minute of it. It was a true blessing the entire time. On Sunday, the day we left we went to church in Alexandria, the first time in at least 4 years. It was very nice, interesting and good for remembering our foundation.

We are so proud to be from Alexandria with the Manguns AND so proud to be from Wichita Falls with the Elms. We have had the great opportunity to be under the two best pastors and Men of God. As you can see we had an opportunity to talk we Sis. Vesta and we cherished it so much. We had to get a picture with them for our legacy and heritage. Our children made us so proud and they had a great time being around their old friends. One of the neatest things was when church was over to find the people we were closest with and wanted to see, we had to wait. You know why? Because they were all in the altar praying others through to repentance and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. That is neato!!!!

Well........until I can get some more picture and stories in, bless you in Jesus Name.

P.S. One of the comments we heard most was: I can see y'all are still "matching". Can you believe that? It is always interesting what people remember about you. It was funny and cute. It was nice to see old friends but we were so glad to get back "home" to LIFE!

Wild Ride with the Elephants

Well...........Good Afternoon! No, I was not trampled by those elephants but I did so follow after them so closely that even I got confused as to which one was pink and which one was blue. (That was for you Bro. Gene) LOL!!! They kept me laughing and I totally go discombobulated along the way. I love that word whether it is spelled correctly or not. Hopefully Sis. Janet Anglin is not checking for grammar either.
It not only seems but appears that my fellow bloggers have been having a party on my behalf without me knowing. I see they have had a good time and I AM GLAD!!! My turn it seems to be so here I am.
This will be brief due to a long weekend coming with pictures and surprises but just wanted to say hello and YES much has happened in two weeks at the Bryant's household. Come on, we are the Bryant's. hehehehehe!!
I love you all and thanks for visiting.
See you soon in the blogosphere!!!

P.S. I just checked my camera and I have not taken any pictures since the last ones here either. Bad, bad elephants! Where is that elephant gun?!!?

Runs in the family - just look and see!

Good Evening! Sis. Karla this is especially for YOU! When Alayna walked in, my first thought was Tom Landry and of course - the "boys". The Dallas Cowboys that is. Sis. Mandy said this was a present from Grandma Orange. It is really cute. I know you love pictures, so here they are. Of course, Howie jumped on Bro. Kenny's lap this morning and I could not resist and then Sis. Elms reminded me that Alayna and I had on the same colors so here we are.

I will tell you a secret, there are more coming that are even more special - that is all I am going to say. hehehehehe!

What do YOU want to happen in YOUR church.....YOUR city?

Good Afternoon! WOW! What a service and it all started in Sunday School or rather it really started with a burden for souls. This morning in SS, Sis. Elms challenged us to "WRITE" our vision for "our" church and "our" city. At first you see a blank sheet of paper and you are expected to fill it out. But not really, there were no expectations, only realizations. It is our church and it is our city, we welcomed the space to put our vision. It was an opportunity to rekindle all those many wonderful visions that each of us have sat on many days desiring to see God do.
I dove right into it and I would like to share with all. I know there are many that were in SS today that will read this but for those "Lifers" that were not in there to hear all the many wonderful visions. I know You would love to hear so that your hearts will be continually stirred. (Not like this morning worship service was not reason enough to rejoice because it was.) If God chooses to never bless me again, I have been blessed in an abundance that would definitely suffice for the rest of my life. This morning being one of them.

In MY church - these things ARE happening in the midst of our lives.
(however, I have a desire for MORE!)
1. UNITY among the brethren at all times.
(there is only (1) goal and that is salvation and heaven.) - that includes everything worthwhile.
2.CONSTANT CONCERN for the lost.
(More than just, oh I want them to be saved)
Relationship-the Word-Relationship-the Word-Relationship-the Word. Need I say more?
3. Plans for a bigger church because all of the above has taken place.

In My City - it happened this morning, glory to God!

I see us as a "Lighthouse" both physically & spiritually

--a building where one (both lost and saved) can run into and be safe

--a body that when one enters: the presence of God is so strong that one becomes an overcomer by His Spirit almost instantaneously!

My brothers & sisters - let your faith be built by what we experienced this morning. We are all a part of the great outpouring of the Holy Ghost that God is releasing. This is only the tip of the iceberg. God is moving on our behalf. His promises, let me say again, His promises are yea and amen. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. We as a body of believers said so this morning and God moved.

I thank the Lord for the mighty works that were done this morning and what is happening and moving in the Spirit world as I write this.

Be encouraged and remember: Through Christ I CAN!

Sis. Elms left us with this last question:
What will I do to make MY vision come to pass?

Remember they will be "WON by ONE".

Enjoying Life!

Good Evening to all my fellow bloggers! I have been thinking a lot lately - I know that could be scary but I have been doing it anyway. It is amazing how the cycles of life goes and what happens in each of them. I have learned to enjoy them all. Everyday here is a day closer to heaven. Some may not like that kind of talk but it is true. I look forward to heaven and just being there trying to catch my breath from being totally overwhelmed with God's glory that all I can say is "Holy, Holy, Holy"! I so looked forward to snow this weekend but more than that, the time to relax again and come enjoy the peace of the slowness of life. I do not think for us of "Life" that it is of coincidence that the last two weekends that things have slowed down. I firmly believe that this has been a time for us to piece together our desires to move to a higher and greater level of worship, witnessing and walk with our Lord. I am blessed to be surrounded by the greatest bunch of saints. I encourage all of us to continue on the course that has been set before us and have great faith to see all that God is doing and going to do. Remember, God is going to do exactly what HE said HE would do. How true! Putting one foot in front of the other is a great way to get to another place and new place. We have a newness that is flowing through all of us and God is willing to complete His Promises. We are not perfect, but as we do the right things on a daily basis, we become perfected by HIM. Be blessed and enjoy knowing as we serve HIM, He is doing great things on our behalf.

Twas the Night Before...........

Well........here we go to finally get back into the "routine" of things. I have rather enjoyed the lack of routine. I am sure from the reading I have done on the blogs that some have a home that is in much better shape than when Friday began. Guess what? Us too! We have used this time to our benefit. I am excited about the "WORD" that I was privileged to hear this weekend and and am looking forward to being with all the many "worshippers" of Life Tabernacle on Wednesday. I know that the weather has put a stop to many people going many places but it will never stop the Lord's desire to be worshipped. I know this is nothing new to any and all of you who flood thru these blogs. I just want to encourage all of us to put this weekend as a special memory of how the Lord will slow our world down and give us that down time we have so desperately needed.

Have a great start of a new week and still bundle up because it will be cold and we may just get some snow and who knows another restful weekend.

God bless you all!
P.S. Just wanted to throw in a picture with the post. hehehehe!!

P.S.S. Monkey see monkey do - one changes their background and we all follow suit, well most of us. I like the change.