Proverbs 18:22
We had a first this past weekend by attending a wedding in a barn; a real barn. It is located between St. John's and Ithaca, Michigan and is called The Christmas Barn. The ceremony was held in the hay loft with about two hundred people attending. Since it was a chilly day, we wore coats and took blankets to the wedding. The decor was very appropriate with large fall arrangements setting on old milk cans and Mason jars with candles hanging from a shepherd's crook shaped holder. During the wedding ceremony the pastor gave a very challenging message that was short and to the point but very appropriate for a couple just beginning their life together. At the conclusion of the service, we were given packets of shelled corn to throw at the bride and groom as they left the barn.
Christmas Barn used for the wedding.
The bride had been praying for the right young man to come along in her life. However, she added a condition to her prayer in which she requested that he be a farmer. And that he is! He along with his dad and brother help to raise up to 5000 heifers at a time. During the time in which she was praying for a farmer, Jason had been working on the farm ever since he could walk. They both are very passionate about farming and will make a great couple with such a common interest.
Jason and Kara at their wedding reception at Alma College.
Cousins Deb and Stephanie attending the reception with Gail and Paul.
The weekend was busy with two big events. The first was the wedding on Saturday and concluded with a concert Sunday evening. Some friends invited us to attend a Michael W. Smith concert with them in Jackson. The evening was filled with praise, inspiration, and worship. To our amazement Michael W. Smith has been performing for over thirty years and is still going strong. He also has 24 albums and CDs which hold songs that he has written as well as performed. God has certainly given him a special gift. In his concluding thoughts he challenged those attending not to allow people to offend you. He chooses not to let that happen in his own life because you tend to take your eyes off the Lord when you allow this to happen. So, we encourage all those reading this blog to do the same.
If you would like to hear him, click on the website below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyon4jyrwg
Michael W. Smith at keyboard during the concert Sunday evening.
Praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute. Psalm 150:4
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
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