DB's Christmas Vacation (Dec 24 -31st)

Flew into Memphis on Christmas Eve via Las Vegas (see previous travelogue post); my brother picks me up and we drove 2 more hours on a dark rainy night back to Greenwood (Ms).


back in Baptist town


My sister in law and niece opening presents on Christmas


nephew Ford enjoying a delicious Christmas feast prepared by his dad!


Mae and brother Ford enjoying posing for their uncle


Ford builds a tower while Mae makes a play-do dish


styling in da new wheels


zoom zoom!


scenes at the family farm


one of the aluminum boats on the farm


boat and deer stand


Dad walking thru the woods


view from the deer stand


Dad launching boat


DB looking for something to shoot


a dead beaver floating in the water (someone else had shot him earlier).


it's amazing what you can do with the right filters


posing with Dad on the farm


a photo stop in Indianola, Ms to check out the BB King museum

My trip was way too short, have to stay longer next time.

-DB-

Epic - "It's Christmas"

Art's worship team practicing


Sound Team - Nate and Fiona


Media - James


Serene choosing a blend of tea from the refreshment table


Beata preparing the refreshment table as Daryl looks on


Welcome - Pastor Kevin


Mediation presentation


Opening worship - Art's team


Advent Candle lighting and scripture reading - Joy


Announcements - Jessie


El Sauzal Orphanage gift drive sharing - Andrew


Tithes & Offerings - Carey


Main Sermon - Pastor Erin


Discussion question "Do you get up or down at Christmas time?


Popular notions / images of Christmas


Scripture Luke 2:7-14


Scripture Luke 2:15-20


commentary about Christmas (quote from Dr. Rowen Williams - the Archbishop of Canterbury)


"Do Not Be Afraid"


"Whoa! Who does God ask the shepherds to look at ... the little baby in the manger?!"


Closing worship and communion


Benediction - Pastor Erin

SERIES: It's Christmas
TEXT: Luke 2
SYNOPSIS: It's Christmas! And some other stuff..:) A look at how Christmas brings hope as Christ takes our lives on.

FHC - Christmas dinner

Fullerton House Church - Christmas potluck


Brice preparing the rotisseries chickens


The boys playing games


After dinner entertainment - musical instrumental (Allison on piano, Riley & Aaron on Clarinets) and singing (Karina)


a short reading / devotional by Pastor Kevin from "The Message"


Our group photo


Our goofy side

Merry Christmas Everyone!

-DB-