I had the privilege of riding to Springfield with Dan and Betty Gilleylen, friends of mine from church. Their son and family have just moved to Branson. I was able spend a whole fun-filled week with my Debbie and her family. We had a special tea-party for Donna Liebler and two other ladies from Maranatha. Donna is one of the co-founders of Bethany...When the tea party ended, Debbie and I hopped in the car and drove to Memphis, TN. I got to see my wonderful, marvelous, precious great grand-son for the first time. What a sweetie! I have included a couple pictures of him. We drove back to Springfield the next day and planned a big reunion. Debbie thought it would be a great idea to invite all the people who had ever been connected to Bethany Assembly and were now living in the Springfield area to come for a reunion. Of course Donna Liebler was our special guest for the evening. What a turnout...we had 24 adults and 5 children. The David Boyds and the William Campbells could not be there because of previous engagements. It was certainly an evening to remember. We gathered in a big circle and each person told about their connection to Bethany. Then we asked Donna pray. It was was so beautiful to hear her express thanks to the Lord for how God had blessed Bethany. She told about how when they first came to Adrian to establish the church, the city fathers told them Adrian did not need any more churches. God had His own plan. Bethany is still growing and thriving. On Easter Sunday 21 more people accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and each Sunday there are those who come in with hungry hearts and accept the wonderful gift of Salvation. I am enclosing a few pictures...see if you can recognize any of them. Everybody had a great time visiting and catching up on the news of families. In fact our last guest did not leave until 11:30.
That night as I lay in bed I couldn't help but think about the great reunion we will have in heaven. I am sure after we spend a few thousand years worshiping Jesus...we will stroll all over heaven, renewing acquaintances and catching up on all the good news of our eternal rewards. I can't even begin to imagine the joy we will experience. If you are reading this blog...please, please, make sure you have made your reservation for this party. You don't have to be in a church, you don't have to be kneeling down...you just have to invite Jesus into your heart. Hope to see you at the great Heavenly Reunion!!
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3 comments:
Sis,
What a beautiful evening with old friends! I'm so jealous we were not able to stay there for it. We were so glad that Brandon and Marci and the kids could go.
I'm so happy Donna and Miss Annabelle did not listen to the city fathers when it came to establishing the Bethany Church. What a legacy has been planted!
Love you,
Marg
Hey Sis Clay,
How about getting together with all of us in the Memphis area.
Mike and Angie Heator
Hi Sis Clay, I love you thoughts on Heaven!! What a great Future we have and so blessed to be giving this out to others!! I love you and Have always been blessed to know you here on earth before Heaven!! Because of Jesus,Wendy Elarton
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