Andrew
Originally uploaded by laurie416.
Our good friend Andrew (James and Mary’s son) was “babs-i-tized” yesterday morning at encounter.
I’m having some problems with the video, but Laurie’s posted the pics on her Flickr page and they’re also available in the encounter Flickr group.
If you could go back in time, exactly one year and meet your former self, what would you say to your former self?
What about 5 years ago?
Or 10 years ago?
Post your comments/thoughts below…
LOVE THIS!
The Mike Huckabee campaign is using YouTube and grassroots more and more everyday. Voters are being encouraged to upload their own videos saying why they’re switching to Mike Huckabee.
From the campaign:
Some have called it the rise of a dark horse, others a stunning political phenomena. We simply call it: the Huckaboom.
Now you can join the increasing number of people who are making the switch and becoming a part of this growing national surge.
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Now we want to hear yours.
Everyday Americans voicing their reasons to believe in Mike Huckabee
Think you don’t have a voice in American politics? Think again.
Check out the current videos, they have a feel of those Apple ads I love where people switch from PC to Apple.
switchtohuckabee.com
ready for work – with a tie on
Originally uploaded by Jonathan D. Blundell.
day two (for thomas)
From NPR:
Michigan State University researchers have added divorce to the long list of things that are bad for the environment. In the U.S., divorcees occupy 38-million extra rooms and the researchers argue it dramatically increases water and electricity consumption.
I must say, after hearing the testimony of the Vanderburgs a few weeks ago at encounter, it makes the idea that divorce is a necessity that much harder to swallow.
Thomas helps lead S*N*A*C (aka Sunday Night After Church) at his Church in Glasgow. They held a Christmas service this week and he shared the order on his blog. Sounds like a great time of reflection and celebration.
From Thomas:
The key to a “7 from 8” gathering is simplicity > its about taking time out > relaxing in the busy milieu of Advent. 7 readings. 7 songs. No commentary. Participation. Contribution. Darkness interspersed with candles.
I introduced the gathering and set the scene… then let things flow (all readings from The Message except 7 which is from New King James version)>
1. Liz kicked off the readings with The Birth of Jesus [Matthew 1: 18-25] > BLOC then played “Silent Night”
2. Diane then read The Birth of Jesus [Luke 2: 1-7] > Janey played “Away in a Manger” on the piano
3. Bobby read A Virgin will bear a son [Isaiah 7: 10-14] > we moved into a period reflection and contemplation > I played “Emmanuel” by Blackmore’s Night on the ol’ iPod.
4. Kirsty brought us An event for everyone [Luke 2: 8-20] > we then listened to BLOC who brought us an awesome version of “O Holy Night”
5. Janey read A Virgin conceives [Luke 1: 26-35] > we then completed the contemplative time with another track from the ol’ iPod > “I am, You are” by the Martins
6. I then read Scholars from the East [Matthew 2] > BLOC played “A First Noel”
7. Lawrie brought the readings to a close with Isaiah’s prophesy For unto us a Child is born [Isaiah 9: 2-7] > BLOC then finished with “Love came down at Christmas”Alec closed the gathering with a prayer and we enjoyed some fellowship over Starbucks espresso blend coffee and mince pies. Simple yet effective evening.
Sounds like a great time. Wish I could participate in it somehow.