Our Lord's Day service was a refreshing one and one that I will not soon forget. I have a friend in Dunbar, WI (where I attended college for 5 years) who lived in Carterville, IL for many years. I called her up and she told me that her son was still down here and that he would love to see us again in church. They attend First Baptist Church of Herrin, IL. We showed up very early since we underestimated the time it would take us to get there, and sat for a while. Soon he Cody came and greeted us before church. It was nice to see him and he is growing up to be a young man who loves the LORD and is passionate about sharing Him with others. It was nice to see him again.
The church service was fantastic! The pastor preached a wonderful sermon on Abraham and then the covenant that the LORD has made with His children today! We have been bought with a price, the blood of Christ, and He made that sacrifice once and for all! He died so that all who receive His payment would most assuredly be able to spend eternity in the presence our of Almighty and Loving Savior, JESUS CHRIST!!
After the sermon was over they went right into a wonderful ceremony of uniting two people in marriage. These people had both been married before and had both lost their mate. The LORD had brought them together and desired to be married no matter that they were both about 70 years old!! It was wonderful to see and be able to share in this wonderful day!!
The rest of the day was very relaxing and needfully so because tomorrow is going to be a long day! Always remember that the LORD is GOOD all the time and all the time God is GOOD!!
Hey everyone!! Keep the comments coming it is an awesome encouragement to hear that I am writing and someone is reading!
4 comments:
Hey Hyink Fam,
This is so intriguing! You all are making us jealous, but it is fun enjoying the trip with you via the blogosphere.
Ben, you're the MAN! Abby tolds us that you have biked some 130 (or so) miles yesterday - talk about B__s of Steel. =) I'm waiting with anticipation to see what the moutains are going to be like.
Abby, that was SO funny that you accidentially called us, but we were glad. We haven't gotten a chance to talk with you guys in quite some time. We'll have to catch up good when your trip comes to an end.
We love you guys and miss ya bunches. Keep up the great updates - especially the flat tires and the dogs sprayed -- their great.
- Don
Hello Hyink Family!
Wow, your kids are getting SO big!!
Ben, hope you're having fun w/ your dad and that you have safety on your travels!
Abby, what do you do as Ben is away?
Where are you living now? Not still in MI are you?
It was nice to read up a little on you all.
Later! :o)
Hi, Abby. I'm so glad you wrote. My mom has updated me on you through Heidi. I loved seeing pics of your adorable kids, and what on earth is your husband doing??? I bet he's having a blast. Where are you guys living in MI? We're in Grand Haven. Keep in touch!
Kris
Hey! We will be keeping up with your travels by way of the blog which Cheryl found by bouncing around from Jenny's site. It sounds and looks like a great adventure. I don't know your route, but if near Portland, OR--look up Nate at Camp Tilimuk in Newberg. He's in charge of about 300 day campers each week. Ride safely--and let us know what the women and children are doing on this trip besides keeping track of the guys.
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