LADIES RETREAT 2010!

We have over 35 ladies attending the retreat this year!

Thank you Jesus!

Please be praying for this weekend!

Love you and see you there,

Sis. David

TREASURE BOX UPDATE

Treasure Box orders are due Sunday September 12, 2010.

Menus can viewed online at www.thetreasurebox.org

or See Sis Unger.

THANK YOU!

YOUTH ALIVE TONITE!

There will be YOUTH ALIVE tonight.

Spread the word, text your friends,

invite someone to come with you.

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A Message for DAD . . a word from our Pastor . . .

DAD, you are "The Interpreter of Life's Deals" for your family. Just being sensitive to their awareness goes a long way. When my children were little, I tried to schedule my day so I would be able to rock my children to sleep for their daily naps. Not all Dads can do THIS, but you CAN do something. Maybe you are home in the evenings and can read a story and tuck them into bed. Maybe you could have prayer and some Bible reading with them at some point of the day. If you search for something, there ARE things that YOU can do with your children. Don't forget to take time to have fun with them. You don't always have to go somewhere, make home a fun place.

Try to only punish for disobedience to a direct command. We often communicate unclearly, so have your children repeat what they think you mean. If they shut down emotionally, the adversary will have HIS way. Being sensitive and involved in your children's day-to-day experiences will help tremendously.

Many times the mind blowing stresses we encounter inadvertently affect our kids. Don't be too much of a man to apologize.

Never let differences between you and mom allow your children to take sides.

Let God use your children to help you reach souls.

Don't be afraid to cut off relatives who don't respect you or your lifestyle.

Never put your friends before your children. Some guys are so busy trying to "fit in," their kids fall through the cracks.

I was 8 years old when my father got us out of a carnal church in LA, California where a good man had allowed nepotism to corrupt his church. Of over 100 relatives that were then in the UPC, only a handful now are living for God over 50 years later.

All three of our kids love God and souls, give Bible Studies and try to love backsliders. Only God, tears and a wife that loves God more than she loves me, could accomplish that. God IS merciful! If you are willing and prayerful, God will give you direction in guiding your family and home.

The problem with child rearing is you never know if you did well, until you see what kind of adult they become.

POWERFUL SERVICES

We are so THANKFUL to have Evangelist Donny Hyler and his

beautiful family with us. The services have been life changing and so, so powerful!

Braden is a good drummer! It was great to see him playing the drums while

his mom and dad sang!

Altar call response - 100% for GOD!

A special anointing was upon many.

Thank you Jesus! Your blessings are TREMENDOUS!!!!!

Sunday Morning Service with Rev. Donny Hyler, III

Bound by the Blood of Jesus!

Can you guess where we went to eat after church? LOL - someplace different!

BZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzz (Life on the Bench, part 3)

Life on the Bench, part 3

We have bees again! They swarmed and headed to the attic,

soooo. . . we had the bee man bring up a hive and we placed it right outside the door,

close to where they were entering the attic.

Well, they did go into the hive (yeah!).

They must be happy, they are growing. Now it's a TWO story bee box.

AND . . . ANOTHER colony has now taken up residence in the attic!

What's THIS? (Life on the Bench, part 2)

Life on the Bench, part 2

Does anyone know what kind of plant this is?

I really like the majestic look of this plant, but I have never

seen it any other place. It came up on its own.

A little closer view.

Close up of the blooms. The bees really like it.

Birthday Blessings . . .

Pastor David already bought two new suits and they threw in

two shirts, two belts and two ties! (He went to L.A.)

You all have blessed us so very much!

THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIFTS!!

Rev. Bob Baglin preached an AWESOME message about God's blessings upon his life and

how GOD will help you build a church and provide for your needs.

Bro. Baglin brought his first pulpit from the Burbank church!!

It was AWESOME - THANK YOU BRO. BAGLIN

We love you and your family!

Sis. Rachel Weidner, Rev. & Sis. Bob Baglin, Rev. Bill Weidner,

Evangelist Don Hyler and Sis. Laura Hyler

Pastor Ted David

BANNING BRANCH OF HIGHER GROUND SANCTUARY

This is the banner that hangs on the fence out front.

We are meeting at the Banning Women's Club

A big kitchen!

Pastor David preaching

THE MYSTERY IS SOLVED!

A BANJO!!

Can you believe it? Guess I'll be playing you a tune pretty soon!!

I LOVE IT!

BIBLE OR CELL PHONE?

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?

What if we flipped through it several times a day?

What if we turned back to get it if we forgot it?

What if we used it to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we gave it to kids as gifts?

What if we used it when we traveled?

What if we used it in case of emergency?

Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry

about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

And . . . no dropped calls!

I LOVE MY SCRAPBOOKS . . .

I finally had a chance to sit down and take my time going through

these scrapbooks!! What fun~you guys did a great job!

And put it together so quickly!

How time has flown by!

These are AWESOME!

I will always cherish these books.

What a wonderful gift - THANK YOU SO MUCH!

You ALL did a beautiful job on the pages.

OK, Here's the Last Few Hints . . .

Can you guess what Pastor gave to me for my birthday??

These are the final hints - if you look on earlier posts, there are more hints.

Happy Guessing - someone should get it now, these are easy ones! : )

HIGHER GROUND LADIES RETREAT - 2010

GREEN VALLEY LODGE

Please be praying for this retreat, we want God to move in a MIGHTY way!

August 27, 28 & 29

Mark Your Calendar . . .

YOUTH ALIVE - THURSDAY & FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 9 & 10, 2010

AND . . .

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2010

at KNOTTS BERRY FARM

Bizarro!

PARTY PICTURES