Yes, summer is here in Arizona. It has been getting close to 100 degrees which if you have lived here for awhile doesn't feel so bad. I am heading into my 5th year here so I have become accustomed to higher temps. It is when we are consistently get over 110 and the nights only cool off to upper 90s that it gets difficult to have any kind of relief other than inside in the air conditioning. The other ways to cool off is to go about an hour north or east and it will drop about 20 degrees. Which is really nice. I have been trying to give our new young couples advice on how to keep from getting sick but sometimes the way people learn is the hard way. :) You have to drink water constantly especially when you first get here. I'm talking about caring water around with you or you get dehydrated and sick. Also for some reason Vitamin D deficiencies are terrible around here. I've been told it is because of not being able to be in the sun enough cause of the high temps and also I have been told that the way the suns rays slant here and because of the blanket of dust etc particles because of no rain we can't get the needed rays to our skin so it can process it. My son Adam and a few others have had this problem so something is different here. I had both problems when I came here and because my thyroid is messed up I have a hard time with the Vitamin D deficiency consistently. But through prayer and good diet I am able to feel good and keep it balanced. :) I am feeling very sorry right now for our Alaska couple especially Brother Isaiah. I think his system is going to be in shock for awhile. That Eskimo blood is not use to these high temps. Caitlin and D.J. have arrived and settling in. We have had so much growth lately we are going to have to find a bigger place to worship. Very thankful for all that have moved here and pray they learn to love Arizona (even with the hot temps).
We just had a youth revival with Bro. Stephen Wantulok. It was wonderful and he was a real blessing to my family and the church. He is on fire for God and loves the church and he shared that spark and enthusiasm with us. I saw immediate results in our people after he left. Each person excited and wanting to be busy for God and his church. :) I have a few pictures to upload.
Bro. Stephen Wantulok, Sara Peter and kids singing and acting out "I've got peace like a river"."Brother Stephen has it in his sole I mean soul. Ha!
Mother's Day fellowship with some of the church membership. Sara being Sara. Ha!
My grand daughter Hanna praying for the offering during one of our services.
Easter! Sister Sara had fun with the kids teaching them a fun new way to dye eggs. Very messy.
Adam and Jen on the same day we colored those eggs. We also had a mail outreach that morning at the house with those that could make it out.
Our youth minus Caitline and D.J. Letcher they were on their way
Sara Clifton singing and playing guitar at the youth convention.
Sister Karla Gutierrez getting to do a little interpreting at convention Sister Jamey Hays and daughter at youth convention in Hatch, NM. VLB march below at youth convention.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Friday, April 11, 2014
How do things just disappear? Did it grow legs and walk out of here. I know I put it in my desk drawer. No, it must be one of those two legged people carried it off somewhere. Still looking for my connector to my phone to upload pictures.
What has happened since my last post? Sara and I went on a 4 mile hike up Pinnacle Peak. Yes, this is the one that supposedly the Washburns hiked but let me tell you I found out they did not hike the whole trail. On the other hand, I kept telling myself, if she could do it, I certainly could do it I was huffing and puffing and stopping for breath. I thought my heart was going to come out of my chest or I was going to have a heart attack on that trail. I realized there was no way Sister Tammy would do this. Ha! I confirmed with her that they did not. It was the hardest trail I have ever done. And although I'm older I have done some pretty good hikes in my day. People were asking me along the way if I was ok. Sara was so embarrassed. Kept telling me mom stand up. Ha! Ha! I wasn't embarrased at all. I figure I was doing this trail for enjoyment to see the sites and anyway what was the hurry. The funny part was they asked me on the way up the trail. They should have seen me on the way back. They would have called for an ambulance. That trail was steep and more ups than downs I fear. Anyway I made it and was pretty excited.
I kept telling myself you need to get in shape if your going to Israel again. Last time Amos took us through an underground tunnel. I think we walked about 5 miles that day and this tunnel was up and up and very tight surroundings. I sent off our applications and deposit. Trusting Jimmie will be back in time. He did tell me last week that it looks like he will be back in November. I hope that holds true.
Getting ready for Youth Convention coming up. I will be on program again to preach. I sometimes wonder why they want an old lady like me to preach at their convention but feel blessed they ask. :) We are getting ready to have a youth revival here May 3-10 with Stephen Wantulok. We have had so many young couples move here lately I am glad we are having one now. I had discussed it with Bro. Stephen back at assembly. Saw him in a restaurant and he began to speak with me. I had been looking for someone for a youth revival but each one I would think of even though they were good candidates I didn't feel God telling me they were the one now. As I spoke to him the Lord told me to ask him to come. He said yes immediately and was so polite and eager. He was willing to pay his own way which is a big blessing to a small church. Maybe I shouldn't speak of finances and I know he doesn't want the praise but it is a blessing when you have a church way out west to have someone come and be willing to pay for his expenses and take time off of their job, use their vacation, etc. I know he will be a blessing to us and I hope that we can be a blessing to him.
God bless. Have a wonderful Palm Sunday and Resurrection Day. :)
What has happened since my last post? Sara and I went on a 4 mile hike up Pinnacle Peak. Yes, this is the one that supposedly the Washburns hiked but let me tell you I found out they did not hike the whole trail. On the other hand, I kept telling myself, if she could do it, I certainly could do it I was huffing and puffing and stopping for breath. I thought my heart was going to come out of my chest or I was going to have a heart attack on that trail. I realized there was no way Sister Tammy would do this. Ha! I confirmed with her that they did not. It was the hardest trail I have ever done. And although I'm older I have done some pretty good hikes in my day. People were asking me along the way if I was ok. Sara was so embarrassed. Kept telling me mom stand up. Ha! Ha! I wasn't embarrased at all. I figure I was doing this trail for enjoyment to see the sites and anyway what was the hurry. The funny part was they asked me on the way up the trail. They should have seen me on the way back. They would have called for an ambulance. That trail was steep and more ups than downs I fear. Anyway I made it and was pretty excited.
I kept telling myself you need to get in shape if your going to Israel again. Last time Amos took us through an underground tunnel. I think we walked about 5 miles that day and this tunnel was up and up and very tight surroundings. I sent off our applications and deposit. Trusting Jimmie will be back in time. He did tell me last week that it looks like he will be back in November. I hope that holds true.
Getting ready for Youth Convention coming up. I will be on program again to preach. I sometimes wonder why they want an old lady like me to preach at their convention but feel blessed they ask. :) We are getting ready to have a youth revival here May 3-10 with Stephen Wantulok. We have had so many young couples move here lately I am glad we are having one now. I had discussed it with Bro. Stephen back at assembly. Saw him in a restaurant and he began to speak with me. I had been looking for someone for a youth revival but each one I would think of even though they were good candidates I didn't feel God telling me they were the one now. As I spoke to him the Lord told me to ask him to come. He said yes immediately and was so polite and eager. He was willing to pay his own way which is a big blessing to a small church. Maybe I shouldn't speak of finances and I know he doesn't want the praise but it is a blessing when you have a church way out west to have someone come and be willing to pay for his expenses and take time off of their job, use their vacation, etc. I know he will be a blessing to us and I hope that we can be a blessing to him.
God bless. Have a wonderful Palm Sunday and Resurrection Day. :)
Friday, March 28, 2014
Beautiful tulips
I am so disappointed that I can't seem to find my cable to load a few pictures and old videos but I guess I'll have to keep looking. Maybe next time.
Last week on Monday morning I flew out with Adam to WA to pickup my husbands truck and drive it to Arizona. This was a last minute decision. In fact, Sunday night at dinner with our church folks Jimmie decides to ask me if I would be willing and then give the look like don't you want to see me for at least one more day before I leave for Afghanistan. :0( How could I refuse. Adam and I came in late Monday night and left on Wednesday afternoon. I was so proud of myself, I drove the first 5-6 hours and he drove 12 through the night cause he works nights and can do that kind of thing. I drove the last 6 into Phoenix Thursday morning. It was a long drive but these are the times that I can tell God has really healed my body cause I didn't feel terribly tired or in pain. I have been eating differently for the past year and I believe God led me to make these changes and plan to keep it up. I have much more energy to go with that healing he did on me. :)
When I got home I slept good Thursday night got up early Friday morning like usual and began to get my sermon prepared and work on other things that needed my attention around here like groceries. That evening was Joshua's birthday party so I headed to Adams and Jennifer's and got to see some of our church folks again. Sunday of course we headed to pick up our church members and off to church we went. God was good to us and we had a wonderful service. Holy Ghost really blessed and many were at the altar and at their seats seeking the Lord. Always a good Sunday when that happens.
This past week the Washburn's daughter and son-inlaw came. We also had Brother Everyll who was on the trip to Israel visiting his grand daughter here . So come Wednesday night we had a good house full for CPMA service. As you can see my life is not as exciting as some but it is a busy one and a very blessed one. Happy Anniversary to my husband Jimmie who isn't here with me to celebrate but did send me the most beautiful tulips cause he knows they are my favorite. Love that guy so much. Think I will keep him. :)
Last week on Monday morning I flew out with Adam to WA to pickup my husbands truck and drive it to Arizona. This was a last minute decision. In fact, Sunday night at dinner with our church folks Jimmie decides to ask me if I would be willing and then give the look like don't you want to see me for at least one more day before I leave for Afghanistan. :0( How could I refuse. Adam and I came in late Monday night and left on Wednesday afternoon. I was so proud of myself, I drove the first 5-6 hours and he drove 12 through the night cause he works nights and can do that kind of thing. I drove the last 6 into Phoenix Thursday morning. It was a long drive but these are the times that I can tell God has really healed my body cause I didn't feel terribly tired or in pain. I have been eating differently for the past year and I believe God led me to make these changes and plan to keep it up. I have much more energy to go with that healing he did on me. :)
When I got home I slept good Thursday night got up early Friday morning like usual and began to get my sermon prepared and work on other things that needed my attention around here like groceries. That evening was Joshua's birthday party so I headed to Adams and Jennifer's and got to see some of our church folks again. Sunday of course we headed to pick up our church members and off to church we went. God was good to us and we had a wonderful service. Holy Ghost really blessed and many were at the altar and at their seats seeking the Lord. Always a good Sunday when that happens.
This past week the Washburn's daughter and son-inlaw came. We also had Brother Everyll who was on the trip to Israel visiting his grand daughter here . So come Wednesday night we had a good house full for CPMA service. As you can see my life is not as exciting as some but it is a busy one and a very blessed one. Happy Anniversary to my husband Jimmie who isn't here with me to celebrate but did send me the most beautiful tulips cause he knows they are my favorite. Love that guy so much. Think I will keep him. :)
Friday, March 14, 2014
Blessings Part 2
Hello, yes it has been 9 months and will not make any promises I will be better. I could tell you how busy I am here but that would be an excuse that would not work so well when I know people who are as busy as me and still they find time to post. I just felt an urge to try and share some of the blessings here in the Phoenix church and in my family along with some prayer request. In my last post we were excited about the Washburn's coming to Phoenix. They have been settling in nicely and we are thankful to have them here. In the past few months we have welcomed two new couples who have either moved to Phoenix or in the process. Sara and Isaiah Peter are here. Isaiah actually arrived a couple months after Sara because she had started culinary school but he came in Wednesday night and we are excited for them both. Also we have Caitlin and D.J. Letcher trying to make there way here by April sometime. They came and visited again for a couple weeks and God opened up the door for Caitlin to get a job. Please pray that there house sells back in KY so that they can get moved quickly. Our little church has been enjoying the blessings and presence of the Lord in our services and we are excited about the outreach to the community here also.
Bro. Jimmie is headed to Afghanistan in just a short while and desire you pray for him while he is away. We are not sure how long he will be gone for. We had hoped since we have been saving for another trip to Israel he would be home in time but it might not be the case. As wonderful as the trip would be I am still on the fence as to going without him and bringing Adam or Sara if they could get that much time off.
We had a wonderful district convention last weekend. It was on loving one another. Every message, boost and song were so good and you could feel the Holy Ghost drawing us closer to Him and each other. At our home church I had actually preached 2 Sundays on this very subject and then got the schedule and saw what the theme was and the themes scripture given to this pastor. He had all the pastors in the region on to preach plus our regional overseer Jonathan Smith and Mexico national overseer Bro. BaƱuelos I was very excited to get there and hear and I wasn't disappointed.
Next month we have our youth convention which will also be in Hatch, NM April 18-19th. I have been trying to get all our VLB's there so we will have a nice bunch from Phoenix. Many are coming and excited to go. We have our youth emphasis that week also and our VLB leader Adam Clifton will be doing a few special things with our youth. We also have a youth revival coming up the first week of May with Stephen Wantulok scheduled. Going to get these youth zealed up and turn them loose on the Phoenix area. Excited for what God is going to do in them and through them.
I also would like you to pray for my son and daughter in law. She has had several miscarrages the last one was last year and we buried our precious Ellie June 5th. Please be in prayer because she is about 14 weeks along and due early September.
God bless,
Bro. Jimmie is headed to Afghanistan in just a short while and desire you pray for him while he is away. We are not sure how long he will be gone for. We had hoped since we have been saving for another trip to Israel he would be home in time but it might not be the case. As wonderful as the trip would be I am still on the fence as to going without him and bringing Adam or Sara if they could get that much time off.
We had a wonderful district convention last weekend. It was on loving one another. Every message, boost and song were so good and you could feel the Holy Ghost drawing us closer to Him and each other. At our home church I had actually preached 2 Sundays on this very subject and then got the schedule and saw what the theme was and the themes scripture given to this pastor. He had all the pastors in the region on to preach plus our regional overseer Jonathan Smith and Mexico national overseer Bro. BaƱuelos I was very excited to get there and hear and I wasn't disappointed.
Next month we have our youth convention which will also be in Hatch, NM April 18-19th. I have been trying to get all our VLB's there so we will have a nice bunch from Phoenix. Many are coming and excited to go. We have our youth emphasis that week also and our VLB leader Adam Clifton will be doing a few special things with our youth. We also have a youth revival coming up the first week of May with Stephen Wantulok scheduled. Going to get these youth zealed up and turn them loose on the Phoenix area. Excited for what God is going to do in them and through them.
I also would like you to pray for my son and daughter in law. She has had several miscarrages the last one was last year and we buried our precious Ellie June 5th. Please be in prayer because she is about 14 weeks along and due early September.
God bless,
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