Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Hi everyone, Merry Christmas on the day we celebrate the birth of the Lord. This has been a special Christmas with all the kids and grandkids home and getting to spend time with them. Yesterday Hans, Rachel and kids were here in Austin and I got to babysit all the kids for a while - what fun. They were all at church last night and then we went to Dave and Donna's for lunch or something. What a good evening service at church and wonderful time with all after that.
God has blessed us beyond what we can imagine. Love Steve.
God has blessed us beyond what we can imagine. Love Steve.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Hi every one. I am going to try to do more on this again.
I am completing my plans for the Jamaica trip. We will go late in January for a week.
I always look forward to the trip - it is a good time of service and of spiritual renewal.
(I am battling my cat as I type - she steps on the keyboard and thinkgs go wild.) We got the plain tickets for about$200 less this year than last year - that is nice.
All of my kids will be home for Christmas - that will be great. Merry Christmas. Steve
I am completing my plans for the Jamaica trip. We will go late in January for a week.
I always look forward to the trip - it is a good time of service and of spiritual renewal.
(I am battling my cat as I type - she steps on the keyboard and thinkgs go wild.) We got the plain tickets for about$200 less this year than last year - that is nice.
All of my kids will be home for Christmas - that will be great. Merry Christmas. Steve
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New 2010 a year of possibility and adventure.
I will leave for Jamaica for my annual mission trip - we leave on Jan 2 and return Jan 11. The "we" is 25 others from the United Methodist Church in Wells.
2009 was good for me. I have jobs I like - I love the work at the church, do the teaching on the internet, and the work at Worlein's funeral home is interesting.
I enjoyed my kids and grandkids - I did not see Hans' kids but got talk to Jo and Anika, and see pictures of Will. Relia and Marshal were great to see, listen to, and enjoy. I a proud of my kids and their spouses.
Mary and I did spent a lot of time together and that was great.
Missy came into my life - my cat. I wish she would sleep a little later.
2010 - God will lead this year and I will follow with joy.
Love, Steve.
I will leave for Jamaica for my annual mission trip - we leave on Jan 2 and return Jan 11. The "we" is 25 others from the United Methodist Church in Wells.
2009 was good for me. I have jobs I like - I love the work at the church, do the teaching on the internet, and the work at Worlein's funeral home is interesting.
I enjoyed my kids and grandkids - I did not see Hans' kids but got talk to Jo and Anika, and see pictures of Will. Relia and Marshal were great to see, listen to, and enjoy. I a proud of my kids and their spouses.
Mary and I did spent a lot of time together and that was great.
Missy came into my life - my cat. I wish she would sleep a little later.
2010 - God will lead this year and I will follow with joy.
Love, Steve.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Greetings from cold MN.
I am getting ready this week to go to Jamaica - Jan 2-11. I am going with a group from the United Methodist Church in Wells, Mn. It should be interesting. We are going to spend 3 days up in the mountains working at a school there. Then we will spend the rest of the time in Montego Bay working at the orphanages there.
This is my 12th trip to Jamaica and each one has been a good spiritual experience as well as a time of service. It is also fun - we are staying at a hotel this year that is right on the beach front.
This has been a good year and I look forward to 2010.
Blessings, Steve.
I am getting ready this week to go to Jamaica - Jan 2-11. I am going with a group from the United Methodist Church in Wells, Mn. It should be interesting. We are going to spend 3 days up in the mountains working at a school there. Then we will spend the rest of the time in Montego Bay working at the orphanages there.
This is my 12th trip to Jamaica and each one has been a good spiritual experience as well as a time of service. It is also fun - we are staying at a hotel this year that is right on the beach front.
This has been a good year and I look forward to 2010.
Blessings, Steve.
Friday, October 23, 2009
October 21, 2009
Today I am 65 years old. For many years I did not think I would ever live to be this old, as my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father had all died before they were 40 years old. All of my life has been a gift from God, especially the last 25 years.
When I think about this the words from the song by Andre Crouch come to mind: “How can I say thanks for the things he has done for me?” I have so much for which to be thankful. I am thankful for the salvation I have in Jesus Christ, so thankful. I thank him for the purpose and meaning he has given me for my life. I have every reason to live.
I am infinitely thankful for my kids, their spouses, and my grandchildren. I have loved and enjoyed my kids since they came into the world, Hans, Peder and Heidi. There is no way to say how much joy and challenge they have given me in my years. Since they married wonderful people, even more joy has been added. I am proud of all of them. Then they gave me the fantastic joy of having grandchildren, five so far and one more on the way. I am so blessed.
I am thankful for Mary and the love she gives me day after day. She is extremely important to me in so many ways.
I am thankful for all of my friends who walk with me in this life that many times can be difficult. We walk together each supporting the other. Dave and Donna are especially important in so many ways. Thank you.
I enjoy the work God has given me to do in the Austin Church of Christ. I get to preach and teach the Word of God. God has given me the gift of reading and study, so I can share what I have learned. An essential attribute of my life is that I am a pastor and teacher.
Reading is essential to my life. I read about a book a week. I have enough books to last me for about a hundred years that I have not read yet. Each book opens up a new world for me. Many book challenges me to think or act differently. Then I take what I read and share it with others. Studying and writing about prayer are what I am doing at this time.
I enjoy the variety of experiences of my life. I am referee for football during the fall – tonight on my birthday I am working a varsity game at the age of 65. I love to walk – sometimes while lifting weights, while bouncing a ball, or while reading a book. In reading and walking, I combine two of my favorite things to do. I love to watch football and other programs on TV. I enjoy listening to Christian radio. I love mission trips and sharing the money God had given to me for the support of the church and missionaries. I am so blessed by the Lord.
Today I am 65 years old. For many years I did not think I would ever live to be this old, as my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father had all died before they were 40 years old. All of my life has been a gift from God, especially the last 25 years.
When I think about this the words from the song by Andre Crouch come to mind: “How can I say thanks for the things he has done for me?” I have so much for which to be thankful. I am thankful for the salvation I have in Jesus Christ, so thankful. I thank him for the purpose and meaning he has given me for my life. I have every reason to live.
I am infinitely thankful for my kids, their spouses, and my grandchildren. I have loved and enjoyed my kids since they came into the world, Hans, Peder and Heidi. There is no way to say how much joy and challenge they have given me in my years. Since they married wonderful people, even more joy has been added. I am proud of all of them. Then they gave me the fantastic joy of having grandchildren, five so far and one more on the way. I am so blessed.
I am thankful for Mary and the love she gives me day after day. She is extremely important to me in so many ways.
I am thankful for all of my friends who walk with me in this life that many times can be difficult. We walk together each supporting the other. Dave and Donna are especially important in so many ways. Thank you.
I enjoy the work God has given me to do in the Austin Church of Christ. I get to preach and teach the Word of God. God has given me the gift of reading and study, so I can share what I have learned. An essential attribute of my life is that I am a pastor and teacher.
Reading is essential to my life. I read about a book a week. I have enough books to last me for about a hundred years that I have not read yet. Each book opens up a new world for me. Many book challenges me to think or act differently. Then I take what I read and share it with others. Studying and writing about prayer are what I am doing at this time.
I enjoy the variety of experiences of my life. I am referee for football during the fall – tonight on my birthday I am working a varsity game at the age of 65. I love to walk – sometimes while lifting weights, while bouncing a ball, or while reading a book. In reading and walking, I combine two of my favorite things to do. I love to watch football and other programs on TV. I enjoy listening to Christian radio. I love mission trips and sharing the money God had given to me for the support of the church and missionaries. I am so blessed by the Lord.
Monday, September 7, 2009
It has been a long time since I had an entry. I am going to try to be more regular.
This is my busy time of the year - in addition to my 3 jobs I am refing football for the next two months. I like the group of guys I work with and it is fun again to ref. I have 7 varsity games and 12-15 other games.
At church we are starting to study the book of Revelation in Wed. Bible study, Sunday school, and Dave and I are preaching through the book starting next Sunday. I have been doing a lot of reading to get ready for the study. That has been fun and challenging.
My cat, Missy, is doing fine. She wants attention all the time - even when I am trying to sleep. We get along well most of the time.
My leg is getting better and my blood thinner is working well I guess. I will be on it until the end of October.
I will write more soon.
Steve.
This is my busy time of the year - in addition to my 3 jobs I am refing football for the next two months. I like the group of guys I work with and it is fun again to ref. I have 7 varsity games and 12-15 other games.
At church we are starting to study the book of Revelation in Wed. Bible study, Sunday school, and Dave and I are preaching through the book starting next Sunday. I have been doing a lot of reading to get ready for the study. That has been fun and challenging.
My cat, Missy, is doing fine. She wants attention all the time - even when I am trying to sleep. We get along well most of the time.
My leg is getting better and my blood thinner is working well I guess. I will be on it until the end of October.
I will write more soon.
Steve.
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