A Certain Woman in Eastern Europe

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be for all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord and this will be a sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! Luke 2: 10-14 For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.  And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him Luke 2: 30-33 May this Christmas bring you a fresh revelation of the great...

Patricia's hand, flour, cookie cutters and cool big old bowl Bela busy with the program He "invented" his own wreath design which was very clever I threw myself into it,too - flour everywhere including glasses!! But the finished product was worth it!!

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the Word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with a voice like an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words. Dedicated to Syble, Tammy, Lisa, Sherry,Stacey, Becky, the Callery family, Donna, Judy. Jim, Chris, Barb and all those who have lost loved ones especially around this time of year.

Watch out! For the High voltage Pastor!! Easter 2008 in Gyor a special time with Pastor Jon Palmer How Ed loved his Syble! and how he loved International students and singing... Amazing that he is now around the throne singing with every tribe and tongue and nation!!! and he loved to BBQ! And would often treat us to home made ice cream! Enjoy new heavenly delights, now dear friend!!

I have had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Ed and Syble Courtney during the 7 years they were on the mission field in Hungary. At first I knew them in Budapest only as fellow missionaries, friends, worshippers and powerful people of prayer. But I was blessed to get to know them in a deeper way during the three or so years Ed was Pastor of the International Church in Debrecen, Hungary and I was one of his "sheep". I have been a Christian for 32 years and I have been blessed to have had a stellar list of "pastors" in my life but Ed was in gifting my first true pastor. And what a blessing that has been for my life. Ed had a way of seeing the gifts in people and working with them and the Holy Spirit to see those gifts released. He and Syble had open hearts, open homes, generous beyond their ability and actually extravagant lovers of God and others. No one was a stranger to them, no language a barrier for they loved in the universal language of Kingdom - offering e...

Sticky kisses, giant hugs, and enough 'specially colored pictures and ink stamps of trains to wall paper the refrigerator!! I love visiting this family!!! The boys A & V are 4 1/2 yrs old and are in nursery school and their big sister S is 6 1/2 yrs old and in first grade. They are very happy, fun kids and a pleasure to be around - just like their mom and dad!!