TLBC 12-1-13

It is always a blessing to attend the worship services of a true New

Testament Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ like TLBC.  Services today began with Brother Turner taking the Sunday School hour and reading another portion from the Book "Lets Study Revelation" by Elder EG Cook.  click here  Pastor's morning sermon was "What Do YOU Think?" click here  We had another wonderful family style dinner at the noon hour for those that could stay and in the afternoon service, Pastor read a chapter from his book "25 of the Greatest Sermons Ever Preached."  We enjoyed the sermon "Payday Someday" by RG Lee.  click here 
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Yes, we are all still in the afterglow of a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.  It was great to have all the family over for our Thanksgiving  Celebration.  Marion's sister, Hedy, in Germany was asking her by email all about the special holiday that they and the rest of the world know little about.  Unfortunately, even in America now days most folks have forgotten what Thanksgiving is all about.  My sermon in church last Lord's Day touched on this topic and gave a little history on the holiday.  Click HERE for the audio of that lesson.  We played a nice cartoon video DVD for the grand-kids to help reinforce for them what Thanksgiving in America is about. 

We took several pictures this year and will post some here to share a little bit of our holiday and Marion will help me with the commentary.  We of course went shopping big time ahead of time and did some preliminary preparation.  The day before, my grand-son Bailey came over and helped Opa set up extra tables and chairs. Both Cindi and Tammy helped Oma with preparation and cleanup afterwards.  We usually have so much food left over that we have an additional day of family fellowship on Friday too.  That has become a tradition at our house.  

Some of the pantry overflow awaiting the big day.

 Marion's kitchen organized and ready for action.

 The bird is in the oven and the roasting has begun.

 Marion has decorated one of her kitchen walls with memories from some of our trips to our condo in Kauai.

 The pictures and brochures are strategically located around the map on the wall to show the general location of the places on the island.  

 One of the recipes of a delicious orange flavored cheese cake that is a requested repeat desert even better than the traditional pumpkin pie.  

Home made dinner rolls are always a big hit - especially when they are fresh out of the oven and the butter is melting in them.

 Marion has saved an old chart from a former feast that helps to remember the time needed to thaw a frozen turkey and how many hours are needed in the oven at what temperature for certain weights of turkey stuffed and un-stuffed. 

 One of the several basting moments.  The aroma in the house on Thanksgiving day is heavenly.  Marion is usually up and at it as early as 4AM. 

 This year Kiersten and Andrum brought some Pilgrim and Indian friends with them and we have decided to have them back again next year and the next, and the next etc.  Lord willing.  

 Our lovely daughters 

texting.... 

 Bailey, Kiersten and Andrum in the family room doing crafts, visiting and playing board games.  

 Internal temperature is 180F and that means it is done all through and through and after it sets and rests for a few minutes it is time to start carving.  

 Gravy, extra stuffing, vegetables, going on the stove top and the dinner rolls are ready for the oven.

 Table is just about ready and Bailey is lighting some candles. 

We had a Thanksgiving Prayer Poem with parts for everyone that we read as we sat down for the meal. 

Can you tell the grand-kids were hungry?  

The next day, Friday, we had another wonderful family day.  Aunt Dea even came over to be with us.  This is Tammy and her talking jewelry.  Uncle Wally is down in Phoenix visiting his brother Sam.  

Jeff and Cindi.




                                   Tammy

Jon visiting with Marion in the kitchen... 

                    Cindi and Jeff

Kiersten had a cool set of ZEBRA pajamas that matches the decor of her bedroom at home. 

            Jon and Tammy

Our oldest granddaughter, Riley, and her hubby Gage.

They surprised us all with an announcement.  Marion and I are going to be ......
 Great-grandparents. 

Thanksgiving II.  Or leftover day or the Friday Feast.... A tradition we have adopted that I really, really like.  Try it with YOUR family.  I think you will like it too.  

I think the dressing (stuffing) is even better on the following day.

It is hard to remember to save room for desert.  

Yeah,  I think this is my 
favorite holiday.  

Oma (Marion) did such a wonderful job.  She always does.  

 Do you know the Dishwasher's Prayer?

“Thank God for dirty dishes, they have a tale to tell.
While other folks go hungry, we’re eating very well.
With our home, health and happiness, 

we won't make a fuss.
For by this stack of evidence, God’s very good to us.”

Opa (Me) bagging up some 
leftover chips for a snack later.