Saturday, February 03, 2007

Open Hearts & Open Homes




Every few months, our church has what we call "Open Hearts & Open Homes" Dinner fellowships. It's where one family hosts by opening their home and other familes come over for a sweet time of fellowship and dinner. Every time that we have them- God is always so good to connect people together and build lasting, loving relationships. The next two weekends, the church is having our Open Hearts & Open Homes fellowship. Plug in!

While we were in California, we were so blessed to re-connect with a few families that we have come to sincerely love and appreciate - friendships that will last eternity. The Reedy family graciously opened their home to over 30 of us as we gathered for a mini-reunion. Matt, the Velardes', the Silva's, Jessica, the Reedy's, the Garcia's (Orlando has 5 girls!), the Rettedal's (Mandy finally gave in), our family, Phil & Rebekah (missionaries in Costa Rica) and Danny & Michelle (recently returned from Morrocco) - these were Damian's buds - but became new family for us!
It is amazing to see how the family of God continues to grow and how so blessed we are in Christ Jesus to have incredible friends like these.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

To ALl Those Familiar Faces! WOW! Its was a blessing to See the changed blessings! Continue on! Love Tim And Ayu Newell

George Sedota said...

Praise God for so many willing servants!