Hey Everyone
We have now started a blog for our church, http://www.stmartinsbaptist.blogspot.com/. Check it out.
Every week we'll post Geoff's sermons for you to hear and learn from.
Enjoy
Friday, February 04, 2011
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
It's a New Year
Hey Everyone
Well 2011 is officially here. This year for the deJongs will be an interesting one. Geoff and I will be heading to Florida for two week in March (YEAH!). Brianna and Josh will be married on May 7th. A special birthday will be celebrated in July - correction - Geoff and the kids will celebrate this birthday, I, on the other hand, will be crawling under a rock!!
On top of that 2011 marks the 10th Anniversary of Geoff's decision to enter the ministry. It's hard to believe that 10 years ago we packed up, sold all our home and our furniture, got into a U-Haul truck and moved from Forest, ON to Moncton, NB so Geoff could start his education. At times it feels as though it was yesterday. (Thanks Adrian & Maryiln Kennie!!)
As we begin this year I encourage all of you to hold on to God. Seek Him first in all you do. Remember He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is ALWAYS there!
Blessings
Deb
Monday, November 15, 2010
Christmas is Coming
Hey Everyone!
Well the Village is up and the tree goes up this weekend. The stockings are hung and the stocking stuffers have been bought. Still much to do but I think this year I'll spend more time stopping and thinking of the greatest gift ever given to me at Christmas. Here is a poem I wrote explaining my thoughts.
Well the Village is up and the tree goes up this weekend. The stockings are hung and the stocking stuffers have been bought. Still much to do but I think this year I'll spend more time stopping and thinking of the greatest gift ever given to me at Christmas. Here is a poem I wrote explaining my thoughts.
Twas Christmas Time
Written by Debbie deJong
Twas Christmas in a tiny little house
The small family was scurrying all about
Baking Christmas cookies and decorating the tree
Hanging Christmas lights as far as the eye could see
Mom and Dad and kiddies too
All working together, the time just flew
When the littlest kid no more than four
Pulled out a box and asked "Mom what's this for?"
Mom smiled and said, "That's the nativity set"
Staring at the scene Mom and child's eyes met
"Mom" said the child full of wonder
"Who is the baby?" the little child pondered
"Jesus is the baby's name" Mom smiled with love
"He came down to earth from his father above"
The child smiled with such glee
"Mom, can I put up the Nativity scene?"
Very carefully the child began
To place each piece, first the woman, then the man
Then reaching for the baby and placing him in the manger
The child began to stare at this beautiful stranger
Then Mom and Dad and the kiddies too
Stopped their scurrying because they knew
The true meaning of Christmas isn't in the lights on the tree
The small family was scurrying all about
Baking Christmas cookies and decorating the tree
Hanging Christmas lights as far as the eye could see
Mom and Dad and kiddies too
All working together, the time just flew
When the littlest kid no more than four
Pulled out a box and asked "Mom what's this for?"
Mom smiled and said, "That's the nativity set"
Staring at the scene Mom and child's eyes met
"Mom" said the child full of wonder
"Who is the baby?" the little child pondered
"Jesus is the baby's name" Mom smiled with love
"He came down to earth from his father above"
The child smiled with such glee
"Mom, can I put up the Nativity scene?"
Very carefully the child began
To place each piece, first the woman, then the man
Then reaching for the baby and placing him in the manger
The child began to stare at this beautiful stranger
Then Mom and Dad and the kiddies too
Stopped their scurrying because they knew
The true meaning of Christmas isn't in the lights on the tree
It's in the baby born for you and me.
So now as we celebrate this Christmas time
Let us stop and remember that first Christmas night
God came to earth in the form of a baby boy
To bring peace to the earth and fill it with joy
Thank you God for sending your Son
Andwhen Christmas is all said and done
Help us to remember every day from now on
That your are the true meaning of Christmas for everyone
So now as we celebrate this Christmas time
Let us stop and remember that first Christmas night
God came to earth in the form of a baby boy
To bring peace to the earth and fill it with joy
Thank you God for sending your Son
Andwhen Christmas is all said and done
Help us to remember every day from now on
That your are the true meaning of Christmas for everyone
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Geoff's Ordination
Hey Everyone!
Geoff's Ordination is tomorrow!!!!!! 3:00PM at St. Martins Baptist Church. All are invited!!
See you there
Blessings
Deb
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
First Day of School
Hey Everyone
Today Brianna began her 2nd year of University at Crandall and Ben began grade 10.
My how time flies!! The only advice I can give anyone in raising kids is this: Don't blink if you do time will go by faster than you'd like.
Have a wonderful week all
Deb
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