tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9676417523150034112024-03-05T00:19:23.180-08:00George & Nancy Millergeorgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-26354909611963841492022-12-05T19:56:00.205-08:002022-12-07T18:07:52.777-08:00Christmas Letter 2022<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><img align="left" alt="Text Box: Merry Christmas 2022" height="37" hspace="9" v:shapes="Text_x0020_Box_x0020_1" width="511" /><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">From</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;">George and Jeanne Miller<br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></p><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 16pt; text-align: left;">Dear Friends, </span></div></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">We wish you, our family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We send our greetings, trusting you are rejoicing, in the Lord as you celebrate His birthday with family and friends. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ofGT4yKcH93jq_cIiMpS9e4QRUG8DBR4eaeS1IpVLxkxoD0N7cvjB8nEqh97q6_ItsqluOjQklnRdFlR8vWOA5ocZMx25CzFH3mhBM-b_2CpoC9VblXzwzFKhvYBI3uixcUiBFpChPutpNxpAgua8thwoCsKqhrZ8EIwctqQQ3eHlKymUXdPB6MC/s256/IMG_8707.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ofGT4yKcH93jq_cIiMpS9e4QRUG8DBR4eaeS1IpVLxkxoD0N7cvjB8nEqh97q6_ItsqluOjQklnRdFlR8vWOA5ocZMx25CzFH3mhBM-b_2CpoC9VblXzwzFKhvYBI3uixcUiBFpChPutpNxpAgua8thwoCsKqhrZ8EIwctqQQ3eHlKymUXdPB6MC/s1600/IMG_8707.jpg" width="192" /></a></div>This year started off with a bang, on January 1<sup>st</sup>, when Jeanne fell and broke her elbow. Jan 4 had surgery replacing the humeral head with titanium was the first of 3 joint replacement surgeries, including both knees. She’s practically a bionic woman. She get’s around well all things considered. <o:p></o:p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Nscwb8YVB3E7-61UV3ukZ1SiluVkXJPsLciB_5xst62HT1gtKKKGcPfHpvBZLJcl56vB21MfCUXgNG5sBUxZ96jgWyWkXgAj0AazHvEgRaChtxxyCuKC9Ie9YcZzT9Sfe0-yl0MAIiKCeC7YuJ7kkyJyI7npbjSCFYV_E6_1xsI6uB4n9UCFaLXU/s256/IMG_8692.jpg" style="clear: right; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Nscwb8YVB3E7-61UV3ukZ1SiluVkXJPsLciB_5xst62HT1gtKKKGcPfHpvBZLJcl56vB21MfCUXgNG5sBUxZ96jgWyWkXgAj0AazHvEgRaChtxxyCuKC9Ie9YcZzT9Sfe0-yl0MAIiKCeC7YuJ7kkyJyI7npbjSCFYV_E6_1xsI6uB4n9UCFaLXU/w128-h170/IMG_8692.jpg" width="128" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alister</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">We have two additions to our family tree. A grandson, Alister Joel Wesley Miller, by adoption, (he’s been ours since birth but his gotcha day was this past summer) and a Great Grandson, Thomas James “Tommy” Nelson just in time for this Christmas letter. That makes our total grands 32 and our greats 2. What a clan!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrTKBgDnLzh5-16EcckSs2ShF45xEyFg5EuypwkWCtGovqychM5pXztVkgJKc697bJpFQekAlVLZVj_RS_0K6A913H2Izrnz6IEm6VnYY6jikSMF_LJee70vraiGXeKzkkzYQO4T3DJdlg3HQy2egZxk7fgfXQrNlWsk70vb2CldrG8SYrUoGhINJ/s256/IMG_8102.jpg" style="clear: right; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="256" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrTKBgDnLzh5-16EcckSs2ShF45xEyFg5EuypwkWCtGovqychM5pXztVkgJKc697bJpFQekAlVLZVj_RS_0K6A913H2Izrnz6IEm6VnYY6jikSMF_LJee70vraiGXeKzkkzYQO4T3DJdlg3HQy2egZxk7fgfXQrNlWsk70vb2CldrG8SYrUoGhINJ/w186-h139/IMG_8102.jpg" width="186" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jessica & Reid</td></tr></tbody></table> This year we attended graduation parties for 3 of our grandkids (Hunter from college – Ransom & Josh from high school). In 2023 we have many graduating from all levels, since our 32 grandkids range in age from 2 to 30 years old. We took a trip to Alabama to meet Jessica a granddaughter, her husband Eli, and their son, Reid, who also graduated from Kindergarten this year. We had a wonderful visit and stopped to spend the night with Dean & Rebecca (nephew & niece) in Lufkin, TX.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidq5UFS-Ug_DiA-dcsP_HkZByKs8OR1fEUi6k8mX3m9TEA_yT_SC5DzSLxTVekbIKpUqpgDdu2YfFcm-_ZPruOz3Eqgc2AA1dpbMVWQPrXjuaJ9JStKnneWB8lmyCC36DZw5sbzUrV5gERL4Vi1GSiIKohc7BfHqUQhtLa24WIztLPyvEyj_q9K7mf/s256/IMG_8075.jpg" style="clear: left; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidq5UFS-Ug_DiA-dcsP_HkZByKs8OR1fEUi6k8mX3m9TEA_yT_SC5DzSLxTVekbIKpUqpgDdu2YfFcm-_ZPruOz3Eqgc2AA1dpbMVWQPrXjuaJ9JStKnneWB8lmyCC36DZw5sbzUrV5gERL4Vi1GSiIKohc7BfHqUQhtLa24WIztLPyvEyj_q9K7mf/w138-h184/IMG_8075.jpg" width="138" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hunter</td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;">In September we attended the beautiful Quinceãnera for a niece Rebecca.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">We made a few visits to Owasso/Tulsa, OK to visit Nancy’s mom Virginia Sides. We said our final goodbye as she passed away in the early morning hours after our last visit. Her wonderful memorial service, remembering a life well lived, was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.<o:p></o:p></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_pGrbWQvFUplFOGqGmQNfqoRJukDEvrWyCdeMyElAh6osXJFXH00QkT5o9tCX5IGurb7O_wIC0ZFjiDFVt3gO3s7s_szfmR6cuDFJHrBzgkuHbQM66-vq03BhnBHXUpAjL1BzcPxkPwkyMzz_lzwK8Fhd7zTvTS7BJ_XIcIH4RmFObZlqpeUeCfy/s256/IMG_8560.jpg" style="clear: left; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_pGrbWQvFUplFOGqGmQNfqoRJukDEvrWyCdeMyElAh6osXJFXH00QkT5o9tCX5IGurb7O_wIC0ZFjiDFVt3gO3s7s_szfmR6cuDFJHrBzgkuHbQM66-vq03BhnBHXUpAjL1BzcPxkPwkyMzz_lzwK8Fhd7zTvTS7BJ_XIcIH4RmFObZlqpeUeCfy/w127-h169/IMG_8560.jpg" width="127" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quinceañera</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZNbW57npxLynBZzGoReWjmF4xNvaQLlDJFtpm1S3DF5sltzqm195eeYsFvA_47AHwdm-wEDCB2D_a_amZKCZD-ejXCzgDDLJKO-H_UOuZGZZaZx1hF9-9tjSVC3BQj12Fkf-KL0Yme2FjEgwz7ddn2L1ps2hUgzErBjbUCCrCmoqfws49Yk8OkAk/s256/IMG_8336.jpg" style="clear: left; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZNbW57npxLynBZzGoReWjmF4xNvaQLlDJFtpm1S3DF5sltzqm195eeYsFvA_47AHwdm-wEDCB2D_a_amZKCZD-ejXCzgDDLJKO-H_UOuZGZZaZx1hF9-9tjSVC3BQj12Fkf-KL0Yme2FjEgwz7ddn2L1ps2hUgzErBjbUCCrCmoqfws49Yk8OkAk/w214-h285/IMG_8336.jpg" width="214" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VBS with kids</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;">In addition to traveling around we are busy as pastors of the Carnegie Church of the Nazarene. Our house is across the street from the church. When near Carnegie call or drop in for a visit. </span><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"> prayers for workers were answered when Maureen Koeppel and her daughters relocated to Carnegie. She has been a great help in our church. Maureen (along with husband & daughter) held our fall revival in 2021. Soon after they returned to Washington State, her husband Chris passed away. So imagine the excitement when I received her message inquiring about relocating to Carnegie. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl69SQDXWc9F0guLhqPs8mWoAjCvkcLX6aGWi5eD--PDSzwV7x7Lz6dIST4KEI5AbnZDQgIWIYNDbMEZtdux90EfAlr52rB7PDtEMNO-h3z490mbFzi-MTJO1dRH2fvu3Jk9i0hL-H3LAXjlDNYKreB7Ocypm3qEXB8KFu-Z7h58a6rOaOyXi3yEk9/s256/IMG_8149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl69SQDXWc9F0guLhqPs8mWoAjCvkcLX6aGWi5eD--PDSzwV7x7Lz6dIST4KEI5AbnZDQgIWIYNDbMEZtdux90EfAlr52rB7PDtEMNO-h3z490mbFzi-MTJO1dRH2fvu3Jk9i0hL-H3LAXjlDNYKreB7Ocypm3qEXB8KFu-Z7h58a6rOaOyXi3yEk9/s1600/IMG_8149.jpg" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craw Fish Broil</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">Crawfish Broil was to celebrate Josh and Ransom's graduation, but they are not in any of my photos. Go figure!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4DcNC-37425k1ajDvURSQ5WSyRI60abXXbQte1M-fI385dEL-IGqLpzw2xgaplZFvSJxYji0rEaP55M4T96D0_yPwI3WStOqRWtMNeuweSJMMCBNyDU0IrgIx4SpxsBVXWjnCMsFYxgwOFtn1efBTCKSJpXMhhmbjMI_ZOz7juD1kN7RUoLgS2NP/s256/IMG_9280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="256" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4DcNC-37425k1ajDvURSQ5WSyRI60abXXbQte1M-fI385dEL-IGqLpzw2xgaplZFvSJxYji0rEaP55M4T96D0_yPwI3WStOqRWtMNeuweSJMMCBNyDU0IrgIx4SpxsBVXWjnCMsFYxgwOFtn1efBTCKSJpXMhhmbjMI_ZOz7juD1kN7RUoLgS2NP/s1600/IMG_9280.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maureen & girls with G & J & Eddie</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">Our church has had the opportunities to host a number of people. We held 2 revivals this year. Eddie Stark and his wife Margaret held our spring revival. We hosted Heriberto “Eddie” Espiño for the fall revival. </span><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;">For kids program we were glad to have our kids, Geoff and Churie Miller along with their family, come and hold our summer VBS program again this year. The Monumental Vacation Bible School was a success, along with the STEM enrichment time held during the summer, which attracted 20 children to the 4-week program.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNskmVaCJPbDxDHIMk8qzMq-tBZvDsDnRVfbmzZmIZaTReo16nBdYGhLHURSjGf8e0UnDUwB_cPdaUiPhRskbEAbOyyqZ63p3gEm3nV_eWZVliPu5MEX_7u_9QlHzexxPqYzDqcqAMvHx1cF2xX4lNqea0x1TbqrdJBhRrgLdZxTvv9G4h0m326b6U/s551/IMG_9328.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="356" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNskmVaCJPbDxDHIMk8qzMq-tBZvDsDnRVfbmzZmIZaTReo16nBdYGhLHURSjGf8e0UnDUwB_cPdaUiPhRskbEAbOyyqZ63p3gEm3nV_eWZVliPu5MEX_7u_9QlHzexxPqYzDqcqAMvHx1cF2xX4lNqea0x1TbqrdJBhRrgLdZxTvv9G4h0m326b6U/w131-h202/IMG_9328.jpg" width="131" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eddie Espiño</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oTb5p9jMwtRyct_9EWUWVDgQ-OJc_aD65UlQy2g_1d19RBb8otSYfEM_IFvl154GfGPSeaw9rcZqI0wIc0wZGGeaaG-0Kx9x5DoI_w5NVcEfULX9jb1qM3q5PSa4YergLnGoWyWM0BzFbKCC0T3j77qx4bgKNC8cnb7TLYXylp_qM1KIzwrWIN83/s256/IMG_8519.jpg" style="clear: left; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oTb5p9jMwtRyct_9EWUWVDgQ-OJc_aD65UlQy2g_1d19RBb8otSYfEM_IFvl154GfGPSeaw9rcZqI0wIc0wZGGeaaG-0Kx9x5DoI_w5NVcEfULX9jb1qM3q5PSa4YergLnGoWyWM0BzFbKCC0T3j77qx4bgKNC8cnb7TLYXylp_qM1KIzwrWIN83/w129-h172/IMG_8519.jpg" width="129" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maeve</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; text-indent: 0.5in;">We had Missionary friends visit this year and share in our church. In February David and Sylvia Potter, missionaries to Vanuatu, spent nearly a week in their travel trailer and shared in our worship service. Maeve Eugenio, a Filipino student in Pt. Loma, CA, who I knew from PNC (Philippine Nazarene College) came for 6 weeks in the summer. While she was here her father, Mark Eugenio, a dear friend and the director of PNC when Nancy and I were there, came for a visit and to share in our church. Mark and wife Jasmine are assigned missionaries to the SE Asia field.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">Jeanne’s Mom, Mary Whitehead, has lived with us for the past two years. When she came to our house she was put on hospice, but recently she was reevaluated, and ‘failed’ hospice because she was thriving and doing so well she no longer qualified. However, currently she is in the hospital, but she seems to be returning to her normal self. She wants to “go home” and she doesn’t mean our house either. Pray for her as she talks all the time about wanting to go and be with Jesus. She doesn’t know why Jesus is leaving her here. Pray for Mom whenever you think of her. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><sup><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><o:p> </o:p></span></sup></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">And the government will be upon His shoulder.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">Isaiah 9:6 </span><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 13.800000190734863px;">(NKJV)</span><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"></span><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 13.800000190734863px;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8Rp7mk-UqRCbd8cO3xCOHStIooLoc2EXwy_dhGnI3vfRTrpgI1GihUIqxSAuO8Gzr0LZwY5F9Ve_hZ85Be0QlPEAWzWt3fVqu0RENq8ertkTnyYFwTkPhT2959m2q1P5mf3wRP8eFmHfoajhD9AWwlsyC3fiNHDLL_eANR6AJaxCtqYY9-bmz6QS/s256/IMG_8457.jpg" style="clear: left; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8Rp7mk-UqRCbd8cO3xCOHStIooLoc2EXwy_dhGnI3vfRTrpgI1GihUIqxSAuO8Gzr0LZwY5F9Ve_hZ85Be0QlPEAWzWt3fVqu0RENq8ertkTnyYFwTkPhT2959m2q1P5mf3wRP8eFmHfoajhD9AWwlsyC3fiNHDLL_eANR6AJaxCtqYY9-bmz6QS/w149-h199/IMG_8457.jpg" width="149" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Women of Bible Quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">May God’s blessing be upon you as you look forward to 2023. We do not know what lies ahead but we do know who holds our future. We rest in his loving arms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">Added note not in prayer letter:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";">The women of the Bible Quilt was finished by Cousin Sue. It was Nancy's dream quilt, but Nancy got sick and then passed away when it was just started.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: American Typewriter;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: American Typewriter;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYcDvgHJ5TNMWPQ3w9zVgz7MAUDrXZ8kdVIuYT-ivEukan5U8CNVm2cQr6GPnZEbzH3kDzxzklmGBbY-glqMJ7uRJ12HWPQZk2WYvGVP3677jiv6aES5ScyG0dm58vowHXGfnCF1-8bV93-U1l0mLhOxz-BIepVgRyYD5oj4XBKEDp96BIvrEcJRk/s256/IMG_8488.jpg" style="clear: left; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: 21.33333396911621px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-indent: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="192" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYcDvgHJ5TNMWPQ3w9zVgz7MAUDrXZ8kdVIuYT-ivEukan5U8CNVm2cQr6GPnZEbzH3kDzxzklmGBbY-glqMJ7uRJ12HWPQZk2WYvGVP3677jiv6aES5ScyG0dm58vowHXGfnCF1-8bV93-U1l0mLhOxz-BIepVgRyYD5oj4XBKEDp96BIvrEcJRk/w113-h151/IMG_8488.jpg" width="113" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: American Typewriter;">One boy saved in the summer program was baptized this year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; 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margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; line-height: 18.399999618530273px; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "American Typewriter";"><br /></span></p>georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-88524324727793091082020-07-12T21:05:00.000-07:002020-07-12T21:05:12.350-07:00Sermon June 12, 2020 "The Kingdom of Heaven is Like"<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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The Kingdom of Heaven is like:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Introduction:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last week I preached from 24<sup>th</sup> chapter of Matthew about the signs preceding the rapture, end of world, apocalypse, etc. <span> </span>Today my message will be from 5 of the parables Jesus told to illustrate what the Kingdom of Heaven would be like.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have never felt so compelled to preach messages like these before.<span> </span>However a pastor should speak life/hope/and healing into whatever situation is going on around us.<span> </span>I don’t need to tell you that there is a lot of hatred everywhere we turn.<span> </span>How do we navigate through what is going on?<span> </span>I’m quite sure from reading accounts of those martyrs during the first 3 centuries after Christ it was terrible then.<span> </span>However our New Testament was written during the first century and Jesus said we are to Love our enemies.<span> </span>That’s taking it to a higher level.<span> </span>I’m sure it was really tough during the reformation period when the Bible translators, reformers, and their followers were hunted down.<span> </span>It is tough in many countries outside of the USA even today when Christianity is repressed and actually in some countries there are laws against conversion to Christianity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The difference in the USA today is our government is wealthy, or at least they have an unlimited debt ceiling.<span> </span>The developing world is suffering with the Covid shut down.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My fear or humble observation is the government is viewed as our savior and has Trillion of dollars to bale us out.<span> </span>When we replace Jesus our legitimate Savior with government we are in trouble. <o:p></o:p></div>
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For that and many other reasons I believe quiet possibly we could be living in the last days.<span> </span>As I said in my message last week no one knows the day nor the hour of Jesus’ return, the rapture, or the end times.<span> </span>I would like to share 5 parables of Jesus when he spoke about the “Kingdom of Heaven”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1<sup>st</sup>: Thief in the Night</b>.<span> </span><b>Matthew 24:42-44 (NIV) <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><br /><sup><span> </span>42 </sup> "Therefore keep</b> <b>watch</b>, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.<span> </span><sup>43 </sup> But understand this: If the <b>owner of the house</b> had known at <b>what time of night the thief was coming</b>, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.<span> </span><sup>44 </sup> So you also must <b>be ready</b>, because the <b>Son of Man will come at an hour</b> when you do not expect him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">No one knows the day or hour<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">To be constantly ready<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">He will come at an hour when you are not ready.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">This message is for any believer<o:p></o:p></li>
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Questions to Consider:<span> </span>Is<span> </span><u><span> </span>(insert your name)<span> </span></u><span> </span>ready for the Lord to come?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>What changes do I need to make to be ready?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>2<sup>nd</sup>: Faithful and Wise Servant:<span> </span>Matthew 24:45-51<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<sup>45 </sup> "Who then is the <b>faithful and wise servant</b>, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? <sup>46 </sup> It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. <sup>47 </sup> I tell you the truth, he will put him <b>in charge of all his possessions. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<sup>48 </sup> But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, 'My master is staying away a long time,' <sup>49 </sup> and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. <sup>50 </sup> The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of.<span> </span><sup>51 </sup> He will cut him to pieces and assign him a <b>place with the hypocrites</b>, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l6 level1 lfo2;">He may doubt that the Master is coming or even may not care and carries on business as usual.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l6 level1 lfo2;">This pertains to those the Master (Lord) has called to be spiritual leaders over others.<span> </span>(Pastors, Missionaries, Bible Teachers, etc.<span> </span>If their conduct is not exemplary of Christ and men/women of integrity, their place will be with the hypocrites. <span> </span>(actors)<o:p></o:p></li>
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<i>Question to consider:<span> </span>What has the Lord entrusted to you?<span> </span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>3<sup>rd</sup>: Ten Virgins:<span> </span>Matthew 25:1-13<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like <b>ten virgins</b> who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.<span> </span><sup><span style="color: black;">2 </span></sup> <b>Five</b> of them were <b>foolish</b> and <b>five</b> were <b>wise</b>. <sup><span style="color: black;">3 </span></sup> The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. <sup><span style="color: black;">4 </span></sup> The wise, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. <sup><span style="color: black;">5 </span></sup> The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.<br /><sup>6 </sup> "At midnight the cry rang out: <b>'Here's the bridegroom!</b> Come out to meet him!' <sup>7 </sup> "Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. <sup>8 </sup> The foolish ones said to the wise, <b>'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'</b> <sup>9 </sup> "'No,' they replied, 'there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.' <sup>10 </sup> "But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut. <sup>11 </sup> "Later the others also came. 'Sir! Sir!' they said. 'Open the door for us!' <sup>12 </sup> "But he replied, 'I tell you the truth, I don't know you.' <sup>13 </sup> "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3;">All the Virgins were waiting for the bride groom.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3;">The 5 wise were prepared for a long wait.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3;">Each virgin only had enough oil for herself.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3;">In this story there is no second chance, once the door is closed.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3;">In fact they were told, <b>“I Don’t know you.”</b><span> </span><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3;">What a tragedy [for the five] to follow & serve the Lord for their entire life and miss out because they had not prepared.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<i>Questions to consider:<span> </span>How is my lamp burning? How’s my light shining?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Is my oil running low?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>4<sup>th</sup>: Talents: Matthew 25:14-30<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">14 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "Again, it will be like a <b>man going on a journey</b>, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. <sup><span style="color: black;">15 </span></sup> To one he gave <b>five talents of money</b>, to another <b>two talents</b>, and to another <b>one talent</b>, each according to his <b>ability</b>. Then he went on his journey. <sup><span style="color: black;">16 </span></sup> The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. <sup><span style="color: black;">17 </span></sup> So also, the one with the two talents gained two more. <sup><span style="color: black;">18 </span></sup> But the man who had received the <b>one talent went off, dug a hole</b> in the ground and hid his master's money. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">19 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. <sup><span style="color: black;">20 </span></sup> The man who had received the five talents brought the other five. 'Master,' he said, 'you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.' <sup><span style="color: black;">21 </span></sup> "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">22 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "The man with the two talents also came. 'Master,' he said, 'you entrusted me with two talents; see, I have gained two more.' <sup><span style="color: black;">23 </span></sup> "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">24 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "Then the man who had received the one talent came. 'Master,' he said, 'I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. <sup><span style="color: black;">25 </span></sup> So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.' <sup><span style="color: black;">26 </span></sup> "His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? <sup><span style="color: black;">27 </span></sup> Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">28 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "'Take the talent from him and give it to the one who has the ten talents. <sup><span style="color: black;">29 </span></sup> For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. <sup><span style="color: black;">30 </span></sup> And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Question to Consider: How am I investing my resources into the Kingdom?<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>5<sup>th</sup>: Sheep and the Goats: Matthew 25:31-46<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">31 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. <sup><span style="color: black;">32 </span></sup> <b>All the nations will be gathered before him,</b> and he will separate the people one from another as a <b>shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. </b><sup><span style="color: black;">33 </span></sup> He will put the <b>sheep on his right</b> and the <b>goats on his left.</b> <sup><span style="color: black;">34 </span></sup> "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">35 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> For I was <b>hungry and you gave me something to eat</b>, I was <b>thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, <sup><span style="color: black;">36 </span></sup> I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'</b> <sup><span style="color: black;">37 </span></sup> "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? <sup><span style="color: black;">38 </span></sup> When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? <sup><span style="color: black;">39 </span></sup> When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' <sup><span style="color: black;">40 </span></sup> "The King will reply, <b>'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">41 </span></sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. <sup><span style="color: black;">42 </span></sup> For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, <sup><span style="color: black;">43 </span></sup> I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' <sup><span style="color: black;">44 </span></sup> "They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' <sup><span style="color: black;">45 </span></sup> "He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'<br /><sup><span style="color: black;">46 </span></sup> "Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;">Sheep (righteous) Goats (sinners, unsaved).<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;">Judged by actions, because actions are a reflection of the heart.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;">If the heart is right the actions will be right.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;">Can a sinner do good?<span> </span>-<span> </span>Absolutely!<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5;">Can a righteous person act dishonestly and wickedly?<span> </span>I’d say NO!<span> </span>But at least not without feeling a serious remorse and regret.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<b>Conclusion of the matter:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo6;">The Lord is the owner of the house and we are residents and we need to be on guard because we do not know we he is returning<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo6;">The Lord is the master and has chosen faithful and wise servants. to oversee his affairs, all we have to do is be faithful and genuine.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo6;">The Lord is the Groom and knows when He will return for His bride, all we have to do is to be always prepared.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo6;">The Lord is the master and everyone has talents to use to grow the kingdom, all we have to do is be faithful. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo6;">The Lord is the Shepherd and when he comes everyone will face judgment and the sheep (righteous), will be separated from the wicked (hypocrites), all we have to do is pass the test.<span> </span>Here’s the ouch part.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo7;"><i>Did I give something to drink to the thirsty?<o:p></o:p></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo7;"><i>Did I welcome strangers?<o:p></o:p></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo7;"><i>Did I clothe the naked or those needing clothes?<o:p></o:p></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo7;"><i>Did I visit the sick?<o:p></o:p></i></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo7;"><i>Did I visit those in prison?<o:p></o:p></i></li>
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Jesus said we should do these things just as if it were our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ standing in need.<span> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I am so glad Jesus is the judge and not me, and we are saved by Grace.<o:p></o:p></div>
georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-21606153788715408952020-01-13T10:23:00.001-08:002020-01-13T10:23:38.468-08:00Summary about George and Nancy Miller (and now apdate including Jeanne)Early life:<br />
George was born and raised NW of El Reno, OK. The Miller family lived at the Darlington State Game Farm, a farm operated by the Oklahoma Wildlife department primarily for the purpose of propagating Bob White Quail, until dad's retirement. Mother worked as a home-maker and we always had a large garden.<br />
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The Miller's, dad, mom, and 2 sons, faithfully attended the Olivet Church of the Nazarene, a rural church located 4 miles from our home. George graduated from the 8th grade at the Mt. View School (Officially Darlington but used the old Mt. View school building).<br />
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George attended and graduated from Bethany Nazarene College (BNC) [Now Southern Nazarene University (SNU) after completing a year of internship at OU Health Science Center. It was at BNC that George met and married Nancy Sides. They were married for 47 years before Nancy's passing on Good Friday 2018. <br />
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Upon graduation with a degree in Medical Technology, George begin work in the VA Hospital in Muskogee, OK. They lived for only 6 months in Muskogee, but in that time a couple of important events occurred. It was here that George and Nancy joined the Gideon's International and in the church were introduced to the Caravan Program, a scouting program of the Church of the Nazarene. We served faithfully in these two ministries during our brief stay.<br />
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After the 6 month stay in Muskogee, we moved to Carnegie, OK where George served in the hospital lab and X-ray dept for 16 years. While in Carnegie we were active in the local Church of the Nazarene and in the local Gideon Camp. We held many positions within the church including Sunday School teachers, board members, caravan directors, & children's pastor, to mention a few.<br />
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George and Nancy as children both felt the 'call' to be a missionary. We filled out application and attended our church's screening process with anticipation of becoming missionaries and we were rejected. After the initial shock we poured ourself into serving at home and in our home church. We did have an oportunity to be a part of our church district's Work & Witness trip to the Dominican Republic. This was only a 2 week trip but we experienced cross culture ministry, although only as visitors or working tourists.<br />
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A few years later George's life changed when he served as a counselor at boys and girls camp. It was here, following a Thursday night service that George was sanctified holy as he completely dedicated his life to the Lord. It was following this camp that George and Nancy began the children's ministry and became affectionately known as Uncle George and Aunt Nancy. We purchased a van for use with the ministry. In addition to being children's minister at our local, we held 4 or 5 children revivals.<br />
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In 1987 we accepted a volunteer position to serve in the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Manzini Swaziland [now eSwatini]. God provided the resources and finances for this miraculous trip, as George and Nancy along with their eldest 2 children Gloria and Greg went on this trip. It was on this trip that our call to serve was reconfirmed.<br />
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It was Sunday night January 1, 1989 while setting in a 1st Sunday night missionary study service that my call was reconfirmed. It was not an especially moving service, but I (George) was in tears as this homesick feeling came over me. Monday, being the observed New Years Holiday, I was off work and in a spirit of prayer. I prayed, "Lord, if it is your will, you open the door and we'll walk through it." The wait was not long as Tuesday morning a secretary from our International Headquarters called asking if we were availabe to go to Papua New Guinea on a 2-year specialized assignment contract. My immediate reply was "Yes" and then I explained. God worked through many miracles but on May 5 we arrived in Port Moresby the capital city of Papua New Guinea. Our children Gloria was a senior in high school, Greg was a Junior, and they both lived in a hostel and attended boarding, Geoff was in the 2nd grade and Gary was ready to start kindergarten.<br />
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Our 2-year contract was extended to 4 years. Then during our first home assignment we were granted a career assignment [now Global Ministry]. We served 10 years in Papua New Guinea in the hospital lab/x-ray as while as district advisor, Christian Religious Education teacher, and even planted a church. Then after our 2nd term and enough education to meet the church's ordination requirements, we were transferred to the Solomon Islands where George served as District Superintendent. We started a Bible College campus were George and Nancy were teachers and George was principal. After 15 years in the Solomon Islands we were transferred to the Philippines where Nancy served as English instructor and George was the Chaplain at Philippine Nazarene University (PNC). This was our final assignment and our only position that we entered with an exit date in mind since retirement was based on my (George's) age.<br />
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It was while serving in the Philippines that Nancy was diagnosed with a terminal illness Arterial Pulmonary Hypertension (APH). She was placed on Oxygen 24/7 and so our travel her teaching was challenging. We enjoyed 47+ years of married life before her passing and 27 years of overseas missionary service (that includes the 3 years or so of home assignment).<br />
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Jeanne and I began dating in December 2018 and within a few months we were engaged. After a short engagement we were married on April 7, 2019 following our worship service at church. An intesting side note is we were in District Assembly on the weekend of our marriage. We attended the district meetings on the Saturday before our wedding and then were back in service, celebrating our honeymoon, on the Monday following.georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-46894468150334593342019-12-12T14:20:00.001-08:002019-12-12T14:20:30.975-08:00Christmas 2019<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
The Miller's Christmas Letter<o:p></o:p></div>
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2019<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our family letter contains news and some of the highlights of this past year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A lot of <b><span style="font-family: "apple chancery";">changes</span></b> have come to the Miller house during this past year. </div>
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The main change is this new special lady that is part of my life. What began as an innocent Christmas card last December, was followed up by a text and a few phone calls. The romance blossomed quickly with a first date December 7th, 2018, and the wedding on April 7, 2019. </div>
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I asked Jeanne an important question. I meant to ask her, "<b>Can</b> you cook?" but instead I asked "<b>Do</b> you cook?" and she answered "NO". By the time I asked that important question it was too late as I was already madly in love. Anyway she can cook and does cook. But we eat out more now than previously. The serving sizes are so large that we share.</div>
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This is Brooklyn with her parents who George has known for a long time. I first met them when they served as Nazarene Hostel Parents at the boarding school in Papua New Guinea. So in the PNG tok Pisin and Solomon Pijin languages we are now "tumbu". Zach picked a good one for sure.</div>
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This is the photo of Zach with his new wife, parents, and Grandpa with Jeanne [recently engaged].</div>
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We exchanged our wedding vows after our morning worship service. The wedding was well attended. We were surprised to see everyone. Due to the earlier date we did not know who would be able to come. The church was comfortably full. </div>
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The photo at right is the "ring of flower" ceremony, commonly used in Papua New Guinea. </div>
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We had a wonderful reception with a fajita meal, decoration and plans made by our Conexion [Hispanic] congregation. Look at the lovely fruit dish they set up. When I arrived at the fellowship hall, the pastor told me, we will need a feeding of the 5000 type miracle.</div>
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We enjoyed seeing many of our family and friends. We didn't have attendants as it was a "low budget" wedding but very beautiful. A friend made Jeanne's flowers (not pictured).</div>
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Now we have quite a blended family. When we combine George's four children - Gloria/Scott Nelson, Greg/Wendy, Geoffrey/Churie, and Gary/Beth Miller - with Jeanne's four Children - Tiffany/Josh Stout, Eric/Nicole Templeton, Mark, and Aaron/Jenni Martin - our quiver is quite full. That makes our children count stand at 8 and 7 sons and daughters-in-law. We also have 29 grandchildren. <br />
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Our grandkids have kept us busy. We attended lots of Bible quizzing events. In Rogers Arkansas we were recognized and given an award for the Grandparents with the most grandchildren in attendance. We had 9 competing.</div>
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The Miller Quiz team with all Miller siblings and one cousin<br />
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Richardson TX Bible Quiz teams with a grandson on each team.<br />
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Granddaughter Justus graduated from highschool this year and is attending OBU in Shawnee, OK where she is majoring in art.<br />
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Justus was homeschool and planned her graduation and it was pretty unique.<br />
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Here is a trip to the "Mud House".<br />
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We attended the Speir (Jeanne's mom's) family reunion in Okemah, OK. Pictured here is Jeanne with her mom and cousins.<br />
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The photo on right is of our daugter-in-law Churie, the children's pastor in Woodward OK. This is the Sunday she baptized her two daughters. <br />
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We went to Roger's for a Bible quiz and had 10 days before starting the ARMM retreat in Branson, MO, so we decided to take a leisurely trip to Eric and Nicole's home in Largo, Florida.<br />
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As these photos reveal we had a wonderful visit with our Florida grandkids. In the 5-days we were there we set aside 1 day with each of the grandchildren to just spend the day doing what they wanted. <br />
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The youngest Janee wanted to go to the beach.<br />
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Paul, on his day, wanted to go to the science museum and to a place where he could play a VR [virtual reality] game. I (George) had never heard of such before so it was I new experience for me.<br />
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We took the scenic route home through Longview Texas to visit Aaron Martin and family. We watched Davin play football.</div>
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This year we enjoy our Thursday evenings at Mom's house. Jeanne's mom lives nearby and most Thursdays she cooks the evening meal for us along with Tiffany's family. Then the OKC - Miller clan meet nearly every week at Greg and Wendy's home. Those family times are so special. We also enjoy spending time with Tiffany's kids after school until their parents arrive home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We are looking forward with anticipation to Christmas and time with family. We had 8 Grandchildren at our house the weekend after Thanksgiving. We had air mattresses etc. It worked, and here are some photos<br />
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We enjoyed time with missionary friends this year too.<br />
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We pray that God's blessing will be with you throughout the New Year. We do not know what will happen, but we are assured that God is in control.</div>
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We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a most Happy New Year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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George & Jeanne Miller</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">The year began with many trips visiting doctors and we spent more days the first 3 months of the year in the Oklahoma Heart Hospital than we spent at home. We were optimistic that Nancy was going to be healed or at least her condition would be stabilized. While in the hospital I basically stayed by her side. We had home health visits during the few weeks we were home. She had 3 organs shut down [heart, lungs, and kidneys]. When the kidneys shut down her condition rapidly declined, passing away on March 30, Good Friday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Nancy, on an earlier admission to the hospital, signed a living will and in her directive she wanted every drastic measure possible to keep her alive. Maybe as a result of these nighttime visitors she changed her mind and told Gloria and I that she now wanted the tubes, dialyses machine, and everything discontinued. Gloria went and relayed that to the nurse, and the reply was we have her living will on file so to change that we will have to get another one signed. The nurse came in and asked, "Mrs. Miller, what do you want us to do?" Even though Nancy at this point was so weak she was unable to draw water from a straw, she told them that she wanted all the tubes, keeping her alive, to be removed. The nurse filled out another living will and brought it for Nancy to sign, but unable to hold a pen, Nancy shook her head, NO. The nurse said who do you want to sign it and she pointed at me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">All the family was there and, Nancy asked me, "George, did you take your medicine?" "Not yet" I replied as I continued typing on the computer. Some minutes later, "George, your medicine." "I will sweetheart." 10 or 15 minutes later, "George" as she pointed at my medicine on the table. I took the medicine and then she spoke the last full sentence that I remember as she asked, "Will you be all right without me?" <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Our pastor Hardy Powers came to visit and we told stories reminiscing about Nancy and she asked, "Is this my funeral?" There is always something to chuckle about. Geoffrey and his brother Gary made a casket for their mom (those in attendance at the funeral witnessed this beautiful expression of love from her sons). It was a beautiful service in remembrance of such a beautiful woman of God and my helpmate. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> Nancy and I stood side by side from the time we married on January 2nd, 1971. There were financially tough times especially after our daughter was born in Dec the same year, and Nancy then became a stay-at-home mom, putting her education on hold. She never complained as we skimped, saved, and frugally spent what little money we had. Following graduation our family moved to Muskogee, OK where I worked for a short time in the laboratory at the VA Hospital. It was here that we began working in the Caravan Program in our church and we joined the Gideon's International. At 21 years old (Nancy 20) we were possibly the youngest members of the Gideon’s worldwide. After a short stint in Muskogee we followed the call of God to Carnegie, OK where we served together. I (George) working in the hospital, but wherever I was Nancy was close behind as a supporter. We were busy in the Church of the Nazarene, The Gideon's International, Caravan, children's church pastor, Victory Christian School, and Community Big One Drive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>NOW FOR THE RECENT, EXCITING NEWS</b>: I am dating a lady from church, Jeanne Martin, who lost her husband a year before Nancy passed. Our first date was December 7 and we definitely feel that God brought us together. The future is in the Lord's hands and we want most of all to be obedient to His sovereign will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lori who I helped campaign with. It was fun even though she didn't win, but it was a great race </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gordon Johnson, Highschool friend and one of my<br />groomsmen so for picture of him in his youth see our<br />wedding photo above.</td></tr>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-60479216312590167132018-10-24T09:03:00.000-07:002018-10-24T09:12:32.260-07:00Tribute to Mother<div align="left" class="MsoTitle" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">My mother went to be with the Lord on September 14th, 2001 only 3 days post the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Earlier I wrote and Blog post entitled, "Valuable Lessons Learned From Dad". I said I'd be writing something about mother and here it is quite late.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">My momma was nearly as perfect a mother as you can find. She was totally dedicated to her Lord and totally dedicated to her children and family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">When I was poisoned at two years old it was mother who prayed the prayer of faith and the Lord heard her prayers and saved me from certain death, giving me a miraculous, instantaneous recovery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">When I was scared of Santa Claus it was mother that took me to school, showed me the costume, so I would no longer be afraid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mother, even though she couldn’t swim, insisted on my learning how to swim, and took me for swimming lessons every summer. After the fourth summer when I finally put my head under water, I progressed quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Momma was a lady of many talents especially those that impressed kids. She could make anything. Mother made or helped us make such things as stilts, toy cars, tractors, kites, games, yo-yos, parachutes, sling shots. Mother made puppets and many other teaching aids for her Sunday school class. Momma would show us pictures using her pictograph machine (now called opaque projector) and tell the story that went along with them. Many of the pictures she drew and colored herself.<br /><br />I loved to have my back tickled and momma would tickle my back. I would then quickly relax and go to sleep. Momma would tell me bed time stories and read books to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Momma would help me with my 4-H projects. She was there to rejoice with me when I did well and to sympathize with and encourage me when I didn’t. Momma had an imagination and would come up with some cool ideas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">When I would misplace my glasses, a book, or something, it was momma who would always say, “Let’s pray about it asking the Lord to help you find it.” Quite often after the prayer momma or I would go directly to where the lost object was. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Momma insisted I attend summer church camp, and I went every year for 13 years. The first year, at 5 years old, I was really too young, but I’m thankful for the financial sacrifice my parents made for my spiritual life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Momma was there when I wore braces for months to straighten my crooked feet. She was by my bedside, when I lay in total darkness with bandages over both eyes and tubes over both arms, recovering from surgery to correct my crossed eyes. She was there to bandage and kiss my sores, patch my trousers, play ball and catch with me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I knew I could bring friends home anytime, and momma would have something to eat and a place for them to sleep if necessary. I could also bring pets home anytime and I had some strange ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I knew momma would be waiting for me when I got home from school. She always came to my school programs to hear me do my part, which most time was a very insignificant role.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Momma and I worked alongside each other in the cotton fields. Momma even made me a cotton sack my size so I could pull cotton bolls too. We always had a garden. Momma would help me in the garden, then would take me to town so I could sell the excess produce, door to door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are many things I could say about momma but I’ll just sum it up with these final words. She was my friend, introduced me to Jesus, and instilled in me a love for God, my church and missions. You see I’m where I am today largely because of the influence of my Godly mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mother on her on her hospital bed, with "milk-leg" (the name in the early '50 now called Thrombophlebitis or Deep Vein Thrombosis) after my delivery. As she was near death she had a vision that changed her life and the life of her family. If I got up between 4 - 5:30 am I could find my mother praying and reading the word. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">When dad would be cross about something, mother would never return an unkind or harsh word. As a young child I so wanted to grow up with the spiritual zeal demonstrated by a godly woman, whom I called momma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-34760838302743095982018-07-13T17:47:00.002-07:002018-07-13T18:01:56.833-07:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
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<o:p> {</o:p>Note: a bit of nostalgia as I was spending time going through Nancy journals and saved things I came across this address given to her Owasso OK Jr. High graduating class. I proofed it a few times and the wording is exactly what she wrote and delivered in 1967. The photo was from the news paper clipping that she saved.}</div>
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Did they leave us anything to conquer? They never thought that the conditions of life ought to be anything but a challenge. They did not subscribe to the philosophy that power is the goal of government and pleasure the goal of the people. Work was honored as a virtue. With every man on his own they grew up a feeling of equality and the right to self-government.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They left us everything to conquer! We must conquer self! We must be industrious; we must continue to mold our characters by self -reliance, courage, and faith in God.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We live in a day of crisis! But not of economic power. We have potential power! This is not a crisis of defense. We have potential strength if God is on our side.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I want to thank all the teachers who have helped instill in each one of us these responsibilities. I consider it a privilege to stand up to the responsibilities and be a citizen of a free country.<o:p></o:p></div>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-58567903771752511702017-12-23T07:24:00.001-08:002017-12-23T07:24:36.899-08:00Merry Christmas from the Miller's<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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by the church at the General Board meetings in Kansas City for our 27 yeas of
work in the Asia Pacific region. There are things that we miss about each of
the three countries that we served in; we miss the warm weather (and are
thankful for a house with a good heating system in Bethany), some of the
different foods are missed but most importantly we miss the relationships that
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At the beginning of the year George had two people from
Papua New Guinea ask if he would help them get to General Assembly. In June we
hosted 12 people at our house and in our church, Western Oaks Church of the
Nazarene. The four women stayed in our house and the men slept at the church.
They visited and spoke at many different churches in Oklahoma before they left
for the road trip to Indianapolis. (The photo is the delegates on there way to General Assembly and we stopped to visit Nancy's mother who was extremely helpful in organizing their USA trip on 2 previous General Assemblies.) Also one of these Mrs. Regina Kintak went to be with the Lord a few months after their return to Papau New Guinea. Regina is standing on right side of Nancy,</div>
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In November a young woman from the Philippines came to visit
with us for about one week. She was here during the time Gary got married and
so she saw the way that things are done here in the USA. She loved doing the
dishes with warm water. She said it was like having a massage. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Nancy was able to purchase an electric scooter before the
General Assembly (thanks to the extra medical/health funds that the church
provided upon retirement). Without the scooter it would have been impossible
for her to attend the assembly. She managed to remain out of the hospital until
October but was admitted a couple of times after that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>If you remember two years ago on December 26, 2015 their home was
destroyed by a tornado.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were so
thankful that all 25 of the family and friends at their home that day were not
injured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year their home was
rebuilt on the same location and it was built with a "safe-room".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They moved back into their rebuilt house in
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a senior at Southern Nazarene University, and is a youth minister at Williams
Church of the Nazarene in Bethany, Oklahoma. Geoffrey turned 16 this year and
is starting to drive. Geoffrey and Joshua are both very involved with Teen
Bible Quizzing on the local and district levels, Gloria also coaches their quiz
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house located in Bethany Oklahoma on the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Geoffrey has been commuting weekly back to
Bethany where he still works as a paint contractor with Southern Nazarene
University. Their girls are very active in quizzing. At some of the invitational
quizzes they will make up a family team. We now have 7 grandchildren in Teen
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ago as type-1 diabetic, but now she has other problems that are not due to the
diabetes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been tough on them as
it seems doctors are unable to find the cause of her sickness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Continue to be in prayer for her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have enjoyed our retirement this year. We are active in
ARMM (Association of Retired Ministers and Missionaries) and the District Prime
Time events. Both of us have been working on making old-fashioned Christmas
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<span style="font-family: "Snell Roundhand Black"; font-size: 16.0pt;">George and Nancy
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-51169438272934855532017-09-25T05:17:00.002-07:002017-09-25T05:17:46.196-07:00The 10 "P" Tests of Actions, Words, and Deeds<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">10 "P" Tests to Actions, Words, and Deeds<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=967641752315003411#_edn1" name="_ednref1" style="mso-endnote-id: edn1;" title=""><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoEndnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[i]</span></b></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Test - Can I do this to a body where Christ dwells?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">1 Cor. 6:19 - Or do you not know that your body is a
temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are
not your own? (NRSV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Can I do this without taking my eyes off Jesus?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">We are the temple of the Holy Spirit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The Holy Spirit dwells within us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">We should not do anything known to intentionally put
our bodies, souls, or minds at risk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Test - Can I do this and keep my eyes on Jesus?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">1 John 2 15-17<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>- </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">15</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Do not love the world or
the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is
not in him. </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">16</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> For all that is in the
world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is
not of the Father but is of the world. </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">17</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the
will of God abides forever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(NKJV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">We need to look to Jesus the author and finisher of
our faith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heb. 12:2<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Love of this World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What does this tell us about Jealousy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Following after Cargo?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Etc?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Romans 14:7, 21 - </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">7</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to
himself<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(NKJV) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">21</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that will
cause your brother or sister to sin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(NCV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">We should never think that what we do only affects
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of people are watching us and
are influenced by our life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Test - Can I invite Christ to do this with me?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Col. 3:17<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">(NRSV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Think about this question when you want to do
something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If Christ was here would I be
comfortable inviting him along with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you are a Christian that's exactly what you are doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">What do we watch on the Internet that would be an
embarrassment to us if our spouse (or parent) walked in and saw us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we wouldn't invite mom or dad to
participate in the activity, how much more embarrassment would come if Jesus
was beside us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Test - Will doing this give the appearance of doing right?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">1 Thes. 5:21-22 - </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">21</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Prove all things; hold fast that which is
good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">22</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Abstain from all appearance of evil. (KJV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Are you doing something that appears to be
evil?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What does the unsaved think of
what you are doing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What about your
family?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Test - Would I be happy if Christ saw me doing this when he returns?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">1 John 2:28 -Yes, my dear children, live in him so
that when Christ comes back, we can be without fear and not be ashamed in his
presence. (NCV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Christ is coming back and we are to be ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John, the beloved disciple of Jesus, saw the
vision that is recorded in the Bible (Book of Revelation) and in Rev 22:20 the
testimony of the Lord concludes with these words, "Yes, I am coming
soon," to which John replies "Amen. Come Lord Jesus."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John was ready and waiting, do we have the
same anticipation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Test - Will this strengthen my relationship with Christ?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Heb 12:1 - We have around us many people whose lives
tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never
give up. We should remove from our lives anything that would get in the way and
the sin that so easily holds us back. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(NCV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Remove everything that hinders our relationship with
Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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- Is it good for me mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Romans 12:9 - Let love be genuine; hate what is
evil, hold fast to what is good; (NRSV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Love the good, but hate sin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mother use to say that God loves the
sinner but he hates sin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to
distinguish between the sin and the sinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Test - Will this help my witness for Christ?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Phil 2:15 - Then you will be innocent and without
any wrong. You will be God's children without fault. But you are living with
crooked and mean people all around you, among whom you shine like stars in the
dark world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(NCV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Your testimony is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How is your witness to those around you?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peace test -
After praying about it can I do it and have peace?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Phil 4:6-7 - </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">6</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. </span><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">7</span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(NRSV)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">These
10 tests are just guideline to help us determine what is right, good, and
wholesome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a guide I use to
assist in determining if any given activity, including my conversation, texting,
posting, etc. is appropriate for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-29548543086058049402017-08-19T15:43:00.004-07:002017-08-19T16:23:10.349-07:00Peace in Chaos<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peace in Chaos<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Texts: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Matthew 5:9,
John 14:27, John 16:33<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Supporting Scriptures: Romans 12:17-18,
James 3:18, Hebrews 12:14-15, Psalms 133<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Introduction:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our God is a
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">God of peace</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone talks about <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">peace</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another name for
Jesus is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Prince of Peace</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the angel announced the birth of Jesus
to the Shepherd the Angel said, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peace
on earth</b>.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is that true?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did Jesus birth bring peace on earth?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">After Jesus
was born, if you would have been a young mother just delivered your baby and
the soldiers came from Herod and took your baby out of your arms and killed
him, you would not have thought about peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jesus came into a world of sin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He came as the deliverer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
the peace giver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants us to live in
peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jesus began
his first sermon with the blessings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
of the blessings was <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blessed is the
Peacemakers</b> for they will be called the Children <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">[Sons & Daughters] of God</b>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During his
last message to his disciples before His death Jesus said, “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peace,</b> I leave with you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then he added, “I do not give as the world
gives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not let your heart be troubled
and do not be afraid.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then Jesus said
toward the end of this message, “I have told you these things, so in me you may
have peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this world you will have
trouble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But take heart!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">overcome
the world</b>.”</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The question
is: How do we have <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">peace in the middle
of troubles and confusion</b>?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Illustration:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About Cyclone.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We have
cyclones in Solomon Islands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now when a
cyclone passes through, what happens?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
begins to rain a lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The wind picks up
and really, really, blows hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tree
branches will blow down, even houses can and sometimes do blow away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes even very strong, permanent homes
can blow away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We build houses with
cyclones in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We use cyclone ties and
metal straps and bolts to hold houses together to protect against the
cyclone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Cyclone turns around and
around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the very center of the
cyclone is what they call the “Eye”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is the eye of the storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What is it like in the eye?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
the eye it is very calm, and still.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
the cyclone is passing by and the eye is right over where you are for a short
period of time you experience peace. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peace is in Jesus</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not in the World<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We face family crisis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Children will not obey and cause you
pain <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or death. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are selfish people, who want
their own way<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Even Christian Brother and Sisters
will oppose you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rascals or thieves will break in and
steal from you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There will always be people lying to
you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>vi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There will be land issues and
problems <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>vii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There will always be people
discouraging you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>viii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Even
some will physically attack you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ix.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There will even be people attacking
your integrity “I thought you were a Christian, but” or “If you were a
Christian you wouldn’t act like that.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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surroundings, but when we listen to the news we see what is happening to some
people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Christian Martyrs</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> – More this past century than ever in the history of mankind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where is the “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Prince of Peace</b>”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why
doesn’t he protect the Christians?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It seems like every week there is a
terrorist attack somewhere in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">People are fleeing their home and
country, living in refugee centers, because of wars and trouble in their
homeland.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Christian mothers in Sudan are having
their young children stolen and sold as slaves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is happening right now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>v.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prostitution, sexual perversion, and
pornography are on the rise. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>vi.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Any Saturday night you could run into
many drunks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People looking for Peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are trying to wash away their troubles. The
Casinos and clubs are full of people who want peace, happiness, calm in the
midst of the storms of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They all
desire peace, but are going to the wrong place in search of that peace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>vii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some of these things do not make it
on the news but they are just as real.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">II.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peace of the World</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> is different from HIS peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus is the true Peace Giver.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to the scriptures the world
will only enjoy peace during the millennial rule of Christ. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The World will not have lasting peace
before Jesus' return.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our peace does not depend on what the
World does.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">d.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our Peace is in Jesus<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">At the center of the storm is
Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As at the center of the cyclone
is the eye, so is Jesus at the center of the storms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Keep our hand in his.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Does that mean we do nothing, but
just pray</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> and take
everything as it comes?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NO, Definitely NOT</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peace is active</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We sow seeds of peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bible says in James 3:18. “Peacemakers
who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sow peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The trouble is we sow trouble.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
sow lying, we call our children names.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We get angry with our husbands. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for sure, but it must be followed by action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Reconciliation – if you wrong someone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you stole something compensate it or pay
back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People will come to church and
they will say God has forgiven me why don’t you forgive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Turning the other Cheek {often
misquoted as turning is not doing nothing and passively allowing them to hit
the other cheek but it is offering the other cheek}<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iii.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Not returning evil for evil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span>iv.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Confrontation in Love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love is not weak.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fathers and Mothers you have been
blessed - in you arms and home are the future leaders of the world</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You must train those future leaders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You train in many ways but the
most effective is in you demonstration of a consistent life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your lifestyle should match your words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your children will follow your actions more
than your talk.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">V.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We are promised troubles</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, because we live in the World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We want to miss the troubles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can we live without troubles?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the Sermon on the Mount right after Jesus said Blessed are the
Peacemakers, He said, blessed are you when you are persecuted “(For
righteousness sake)”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sometimes we face problems because of
our own foolishness and we blame God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is persecution a blessing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus said it is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is Jesus a liar?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not than your persecution should be looked
at as a blessing, that is if your persecution is the result of your righteous
living.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jesus has overcome the world</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This world is passing away, but the Bible says the Word of God will
never pass away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has overcome the
world and He wants you to overcome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
wants to make you a "child" of peace.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Conclusion:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Where is your hope?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where are you looking for peace and
security?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you looking to the
Gov’t?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>UN, NATO, or Overseas?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your spouse or family?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or are you looking to Jesus?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s easy
for us to say, rest in Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or Jesus
is the Prince of Peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Hebrews it
instructs us to “Pursue peace with everyone and holiness without which no one
will see the Lord.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bible also says,
“As much as it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with
everyone.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peace is a command of
God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is for His followers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t have a way to make everyone like
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank God my inner Peace does not
require all people to like me or agree with me.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peace is an
inner peace and does not depend on the surrounding circumstances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s that inner peace that would allow Jesus
from the Cross to say, “Father, forgive them because they don’t know what they
are doing.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then Thomas as he was
martyred a short time later repeated the same words.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was because he had the peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are called to carry the cross of
Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That cross is a sign of suffering
but also a sign of peace and victory through death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Prince of Peace provides peace for life
and peace all the way to heaven.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The storms on the outside are not the
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the white ants (termites) on the inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></b>Our spiritual house can withstand the crises from the outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What destroys the Christian is one's
attitude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you let sour attitudes come
in these will destroy you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get rid of the 'termites' of bitterness,
resentment, and unforgiveness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strengthen
your spiritual house by committing to being a man or woman of the Word, of
Prayer, and of total devotion to God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
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the trials and storms of life.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Psalms
119:165 says: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">"Great peace have they
who love your law and nothing can make them stumble."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>[NIV]<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">by Rev. George Miller</i></span></div>
georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-38214949047785943612017-04-26T14:46:00.001-07:002017-04-26T14:46:29.655-07:00Valuable Lessons Learned From Dad<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPDLXIKXLiAT6axixN6BZs2aOBowGzjOGSb771soSqiUi_I5AQuntoMqK55H2BZlL5d1mwbXhlFxS_eFPAbkC33b3feZxsE4aj5GtpYc6sqkB1TU_vR5i7td3KMkwWu7XXUSsFmru6Fc/s1600/PICT0904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPDLXIKXLiAT6axixN6BZs2aOBowGzjOGSb771soSqiUi_I5AQuntoMqK55H2BZlL5d1mwbXhlFxS_eFPAbkC33b3feZxsE4aj5GtpYc6sqkB1TU_vR5i7td3KMkwWu7XXUSsFmru6Fc/s200/PICT0904.jpg" title="My Dad with his first Grandchild" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dad with 1st Grandchild in 1973</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Lessons Learned From
My Dad </span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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(Words in quotations are quotes my father frequently used. I don't know where he picked then up or if they are his but he is the first I heard use them.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Note: My parent raised two sons, and at the time of my dad's death he had 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mom preceeded him in death by 4 years. </div>
<h4>
Concerning Work:</h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Hard work never killed anyone."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Needless to say I learned to work hard.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Hard work is honorable.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Son, when you work, work hard, and give your
employer his money's worth."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Do whatever is needed, someone has to
clean up the poop {we were farmers and dad used a barnyard word for 'poop'},
and never become so educated, high, and mighty that those menial tasks are
beneath your dignity."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">We raised a large garden so we would never go
hungry.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Our garden was always large
enough to share with the neighbors, because, "We never know when we will
be down on our luck and need our neighbors to help us."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[The large garden is not something I carried
long into marriage because my wife was not as eager to work a garden as my mom
and it was so easy to purchase fresh vegetables from the store.]</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Idleness is the Devils workshop" so I
learned to always keep busy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"There is always work for someone willing
to volunteer" so I learned, as a child, to pitch in and I helped in doing
many diverse jobs therefore becoming somewhat knowledgeable in many skills that
have been useful in life and in landing me employment.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[Today with all the law suits, child labor
laws, insurance liability, etc., etc. I'm not sure this is possible and so
children miss out and grow to adulthood and are unemployable, because they do
not know how to work, and graduate college with zero work experience.]</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">When dad would send me after a tool or something,
frequently he would shout at me, "Son, get a move on it, I need it today
not tomorrow."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I therefore learned
to move in a run and I worked hard and fast.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">From that habit, many of my workmates and employers have characterized
me as a workaholic, but I would not view myself as one.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Get your hands out of your pockets son,
you can't do any work with your hands in your pocket."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">My brother always claimed he got in trouble
more times for standing with his hands in his pocket than for being
naughty.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">For me though I was a fast
learner and still do not often stand around with my hands in my pockets.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Dad wanted us up and dressed by 6:30 a.m.
because as he said, "I don't want the neighbors to come by after 6:30 and
catch us in bed or in our night clothes and think we are lazy."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I am still an early riser and often during
the spring I would get up at 4:30 or 5 and do an hour or two of garden work
before breakfast and the school bus arrival.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Whatever you do, make them a good hand,
follow instructions, and work hard.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Always do more than the minimum required to get by."</span></li>
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Concerning Generosity:</h4>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4;">Dad was very
generous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn't have a lot a
lot but dad was always willing to share what we had.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4;">Visitors came around lunchtime,
there was always enough to feed 2 or 3 extra.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"We can add more water to the
beans," to stretch the food.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4;">Any visitor that attended
our church would be invited to our Sunday Dinner (that's the noon meal)
and we would give them a tour around the Game Farm.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4;">College students, coming
from BNC (now named SNU) or visiting ministers would leave with a full
tank of fuel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"When you pass
through El Reno, stop at Big Jim's Skelly and fill up your tank with gas
and tell him to charge it to Clyde Miller." would be dad's
admonition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>[Dad had good credit
and trusted people and people trusted him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So even though in the environment of today this seems strange that
was the way it was done with my father, not too many decades ago.]</li>
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Concerning Honesty:</h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Always tell the truth.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Son if I ever catch you lying to me you
will be in big trouble."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The
punishment would be much worse if I lied about something I did and dad found
out the truth later.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">For lying I would
always receive a severe spanking but if I confessed often I would just be
talked to without any physical repercussions.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">So the lesson I learned was to always be honest.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Never break a promise.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Son, when asked to do something if you
can't do it immediately always say, 'I'll try' because if you say, 'I'll do it'
and something comes up and you are unable to do what you say, you will break
the promise and we never, ever, break a promise."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">When dad said, "I'll try" that was
good because you knew he'd give his best and try his hardest to accomplish
whatever.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Always pay your bills on time and if an
emergency comes up go and talk with the creditor to make other
arrangements."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Son, a man is only as trustworthy as his
word, let your word be your bond, so everyone knows you will back up what you
say."</span></li>
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There
was a memorable event that happened and I witnessed which made a lasting
impression on my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My teenage
brother wanted to purchase a pickup truck so he could go to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I along with dad accompanied him to the used
car dealership.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dad was prepared to
co-sign his note.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my brother
selected the vehicle and signed the note, he asked the dealer, "Do you
want my dad to co-sign?"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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To
which the dealer replied, "No, I don't need you father's signature, I've
known your dad a long time and I know the payments will be made, and I don't
need his signature to assure this loan." Turning to my dad he asked,
"Isn't that right, Clyde?"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
dad answered, "It'll be paid for."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>"That's good enough for me", was the reply and the dealer
followed with a 15 to 20 minutes lesson or maybe lecture telling my brother how
my dad lived a life of unquestionable honesty and integrity and he explained
how now at 16 years of age, he would establish good credit, regardless of
whomever actually paid the note, because he paid off a signature only loan, and
as long as he continues to pay his bills his credit would be good.</div>
<h4>
Concerning Trust in and relationship with other people:</h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Trust people unless or until they give you
a reason not to trust them."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">It was
easy for a salesman to take advantage of my father, because he trusted everyone
he met until they broke that trust or lied to him.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[How times have changed as now it seems there
is a lack of trust.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Dad would also say,
"Someone who doesn't trust people without a good reason cannot themself be
trusted."]</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">On a similar note he would say, "Anyone who
insists you sign on the doted line you must have every dealing you make with
them in writing or it will come back and bite you."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[Again how times have changed.]</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">So today everything is done in writing, but
people still break the written agreement.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Dad practiced being quick to forgive and willing
to give everyone another chance.</span></li>
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Concerning Assuming Responsibility for Ones Own Actions:</h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"If you break something, even by accident,
you must take responsibility to fix or replace it.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">You are not in trouble and will not be
punished for an accident but you have to make it right."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"If you borrow something take good care of
it and return it in as good or better condition than when you borrowed
it."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">On the same line if a borrowed
item was lost or stolen while in our possession we would replace it, so dad
never wanted us to borrow something that we could not replace, so we never
borrowed anything too expensive, and would usually just make do without or go
and purchase what we needed.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Borrowed
items would be returned promptly.</span></li>
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<h4>
Concerning
Sassing, back talking, disobedience, etc.:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I quickly learned the meaning of the word
"NO".</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I learned that if I
cried, or complained, my situation went downhill quickly and I was given some
uncomfortable lessons to further emphasize what "NO" meant.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[I never tried throwing a temper tantrum but
I seriously doubt that would have impressed my father.]</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">If I cried due to the extra lesson dad would
exclaim, "Dry those tears up or I'll give you something to cry
about."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"I don't ever want to hear you sass your
mother again."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Those words were
said to my brother, as dad was taking off his belt.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I don't ever remember talking back to or
sassing mom.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"If you get in trouble at school, you'll
get it worse when you get home."</span></li>
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Some
other miscellaneous lessons I learned: </h4>
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<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">About Attitude:</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"It's better to laugh than to cry."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Keep smiling."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">"Your as young as you feel."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">About forgetting to do something: "There's
no such thing as forgetting."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[Now
when dad forgot something and you would remind him of what he always said about
forgetting, he would exclaim, "I didn't forget, it just slipped my
mind."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">We never figured out the
difference between "forgetting" and "slipping his
mind".]</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Anyway when dad gave
instructions I tried to not forget especially I did not want to forget to close
the gate so the animals would not get out.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">About fuel in the car: "It costs just as
much to keep the top half of the tank full as the bottom half."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I certainly never wanted to bring the car
home on 'E' and even if it was 1/4 tank or less he would let me know about
it.</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">About guns: "Son, the one item you never
loan to someone else is your gun, and so never ask to use someone else’s gun
unless the owner is present."</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">[The
reason for this was one of his uncles spent time in prison because he loaned
someone his gun and it was used to commit a crime, killing someone and the
firearm was recognized as belonging to uncle and so this uncle did time for
this crime he was falsely accused of.]</span></li>
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Note:
I learned many other lessons from my dad, but my father was an honest,
generous, and hard-working man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through
his actions as well as his personal character these traits were evident in the
life of my dad, who passed away in 2005.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Be one the look out for - Lessons I learned from Mom who was known for her faithfulness and piety.</div>
georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-80468336817742521702017-01-06T13:31:00.004-08:002017-01-06T13:31:58.444-08:00Church of the Nazarene, Solomon Islands has NEW DS<div style="text-align: center;">
Dickson Manongi, Named District Superintendent of the Solomon Islands</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64ZCFYm8kiyJzALiZpoV3FdwldroDEN6cFxkWQPcKQeCt6VmC5c_D-1OBS3ZiQjRaZh7lTMwhJ5zp9ox7_ANUuAMMRnPtT7hgD7yBVKCVbE4pgIEn0xFMk6jvibN6BNxN5XBy_2A72Xk/s1600/Dickson+Manongi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64ZCFYm8kiyJzALiZpoV3FdwldroDEN6cFxkWQPcKQeCt6VmC5c_D-1OBS3ZiQjRaZh7lTMwhJ5zp9ox7_ANUuAMMRnPtT7hgD7yBVKCVbE4pgIEn0xFMk6jvibN6BNxN5XBy_2A72Xk/s200/Dickson+Manongi.jpg" width="170" /></a>At the recent District Assembly (Nov 2016) of the Solomon
Islands, Rev. Dickson Manongi was ordained and appointed as District
Superintendent of the Solomon Islands District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a significant developmental milestone for the Church of the
Nazarene in this South Pacific multiple island nation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I travel around it is obvious many people,
especially in the USA, have not heard of the Solomon Islands, but many have
heard of the main island Guadalcanal from WW2 history.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This post is to introduce you to this new District
Superintendent, but he is not new to the Church of the Nazarene as he joined
the church in 1987, 5 years before the first church was planted in The Solomon
Islands, his home country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
God's story and His providence in preparing someone to lead in such a time as
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please pray for those in the
Solomon Islands.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I first met Dickson in Papua New Guinea while visiting the
National Referral Hospital. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within the first
9 months of our arrival in PNG, (1989) I took a trip to Port Moresby the
National Capital to visit the hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My purpose was fourfold: I wanted to 1) see the methodology available in
the country's best equipped government hospital; 2) meet the staff and see if I
could expedite turn-around time for referrals; 3) make contacts and build relationships
to obtain supplies when our distribution center was out; & 4) visit with
any Lab/X-ray student to recruit a graduating student to come to Kudjip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had limited success at best on all of the
above but I did meet Brother Dickson Manongi, and tried to persuade him to come
and serve his Nazarene Hospital.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It was in 1987 when Dickson and some fellow countrymen were
sent to Papua New Guinea, its Melanesian neighboring country, to study
laboratory science.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shortly after arrival Dickson began attending the
Nazarene Church, liked it, and soon became an active member.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was active in the Church of the Nazarene
when I as the director of the medical lab at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, in the
highlands of PNG flew down to Port Moresby (POM). Imagine my excitement when I
discovered a devout Christian and Nazarene student studying laboratory
science.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just knew my prayers were
answered. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a great conversation with
Dickson in the hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dickson was engaged at the time of this
visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doris, the girl who soon became
his wife, was also a Medical Laboratory student, and both were active in the
church work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Success in recruiting
Dickson would give me two employees since his wife was also a trained
tech.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a deal!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I returned to Kudjip excited, but that excitement was short
lived as Rev. Wallace White, the missionary in POM, got wind of what I was up
to and called me on the phone and kindly requested me to keep my eyes and hands
off of Dickson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wallace said, "I
have plans for Dickson to help me open the work in the Solomon's."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course I respected my colleague's wishes
and never mentioned it again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dickson and wife returned home from their time in PNG and in
1992 they established their first church in Dickson's home village of
Nukukaisi, Makira Island, which is also the name of the Province.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdLOAZ33jtoHEMI467mkbB0QI8dms3xaiK_tclIWsMrVKwn2NpFO1CuFqwasvrLHa3hlO4McsxpSFdBJ4_vvH1fu17_VAfgHIWuG1v_BhgFJGuk0rFEYMhTUq3JRD2WmwxeINkEGuWNg/s1600/5+April+2010+307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdLOAZ33jtoHEMI467mkbB0QI8dms3xaiK_tclIWsMrVKwn2NpFO1CuFqwasvrLHa3hlO4McsxpSFdBJ4_vvH1fu17_VAfgHIWuG1v_BhgFJGuk0rFEYMhTUq3JRD2WmwxeINkEGuWNg/s200/5+April+2010+307.jpg" width="200" /></a>On one of our men's retreat, shortly following the opening
of the Solomon Island's work and nearing Wallace's retirement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the men were asking if they could inherit
his "boat ministry" or "island ministry" upon his
retirement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Isn't our God a God of
irony, because I made the statement in jest, "You guys can have that
ministry, since Nancy does not like to swim."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who would have imagined that we would soon be
appointed to the Solomon Islands?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Dickson never served with me in Kudjip but I served with him
for 15 years in the Solomon's.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we
arrived in the Solomon's Dickson told me, "I preach sometimes but I'm not
called to be a pastor."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One time in
Fiji, Dr. Louie Bustle, then Mission Director, said, "There (referring to
Dickson) is your District Superintendent."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>People both in the Solomon's and outside the country, saw the leadership
skills in Dickson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think twice Dickson
resigned from all the boards, because when he was on a board, the other members
would wait until Dickson made a remark and then agreed with him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So he voluntarily stepped down so they would
have to say something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, even
when he was off the board his influence was very much present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dickson was a serious Bible student and so
enrolled in our Bible College so at the time of our move to the Philippines, he
only lacked a few courses to graduate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I remember one time Dickson invited me to accompany him to
the Medical Laboratory meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
were discussing Community Based Health Issues or something I was interested in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway Dickson's boss, the Medical Director
of the Solomon Islands, began the meeting by requesting "Pastor
Dickson" to pray before the start of the meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I then began noticing a lot of people
referred to Dickson with the title of "Pastor". <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXV6ITd9g4EGJ_kLoSvW-_ZyyEEH-D2PE1O3sqhZW18-yAUA-2Zvzj-Icv6-MdAQ-4m0YqeKRyayi-r9EgjptFB8HLLOrSYW4zPA_AaNUv8uKEAIext1v5654_VnFA8p0BAzZ4NurMsU/s1600/S1050920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXV6ITd9g4EGJ_kLoSvW-_ZyyEEH-D2PE1O3sqhZW18-yAUA-2Zvzj-Icv6-MdAQ-4m0YqeKRyayi-r9EgjptFB8HLLOrSYW4zPA_AaNUv8uKEAIext1v5654_VnFA8p0BAzZ4NurMsU/s200/S1050920.jpg" width="200" /></a>Dickson is a person of influence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dickson is a great Bible teacher and
trainer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I utilized his skill a lot when
I served as District Superintendent, calling on him to teach training class, to
recruit team members for the Jesus Film Team, and to head up the Community
Based Health Care Program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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There are many of my work mates and members of Solomon
Islands Church of the Nazarene who are doing a great job in their various
assignments, but in this post I wanted to highlight this one man due to his
recent appointment as DS and because of his involvement in the beginning of the
work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-84150716407974436702016-12-20T15:46:00.000-08:002016-12-21T07:15:31.927-08:00Christmas is almost here, 2016 is winding down<span style="text-align: center;">The rebuilding of Gloria and Scott's home, destroyed in the Tornado of Dec 26, 2015 is almost completed. It will be hard this Christmas to top the excitement of our last Christmas together. We are not trying to top it, by the way, and we hope we don't go through that type experience again. However, the tornado helped us to re-evaluate things and assess priorities as to those things that are important. Our family, who are the greatest and most important, will get together at our home this year. All four of our children and spouses [of the three that are married] and our 12 grand [very grand] children will all be together in our home that we purchased in Bethany Okla.</span><br />
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This year my "honey" time with my sweetheart of 46 years is spent largely going to the doctor's office, followed by a trip to Braum's. For those of you not from around here Braum's is an ice cream store. Their dairy and plant is in a small town of Tuttle, Oklahoma. Their ice cream is delicious, their milk is really fresh, and the best part for us is that with Nancy's low sodium [salt] diet is they will cook their hamburger after ordering with no added seasoning.<br />
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Retirement:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunday School Class Dinner (Photo compliments of Arlita Harris, SS Teacher)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Church's - Western Oaks - Chile Cook off (photo compliments of Lydia Diaz Marzouk, NMI Pres.) </td></tr>
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I love going to a church with a multi-racial, multi-cultural, and multi generational congregation. I love having a colorful church as it reminds me more of what Heaven will be like.<br />
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We officially retired 31 October and have been busy getting ready for Christmas. As we approached retirement we wanted to be involved in ministry, possibly with children or youth. The last year and half in the Philippines really brought out our passion to help the young people. We are excited to see what God has in store for us. We look with anticipation toward the future. At first it felt a lot like unemployment. I may have to one day find a real "paying" job. I'm not adverse to work, in fact I've been called a workaholic before, but from my perspective my entire life I have not worked much, since I have always enjoyed what I have done. If you are doing something you love it is a hobby but if one earn money on his hobby, what a deal. "Good Deal", for those who know me and have pointed out that I say that a lot.<br />
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Family Update:<br />
Our Grandkids are growing up. For the older ones, if I'm going to connect with them I have to do it quickly. Zach is a Junior in Southern Nazarene University and he is the youth minister at Williams Church of the Nazarene near the campus. He served his freshman and Sophomore years as intern at this church. They hired him and provided him a home by the church. I guess he impressed them as their intern. Gloria is homeschooling the other two boys. Geoffrey, Gloria's second born, was able to travel with Grandpa to the Pacific Northwest as we toured in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. I believe this makes the 4th or 5th consecutive home assignment that we have toured the Northwest District, but the first time without my wife.<br />
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Our Granddaughter Justus, Greg and Wendy's eldest traveled with Nancy and I to Southern California. This was not a busy tour, as far as church services go, but it was an awesome time visiting with and connecting with family. I have cousins that live in the Glendora area. Justus is quite an artist and loves to draw. I have a cousin that writes children's books and she was so impressed with Justus' drawing that she has been in correspondence with her to illustrate her books. <br />
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Ransom, Greg and Wendy's second born, was able to travel with Grandma and Grandpa on a tour that took us to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, through Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, before our final assignment in Pittsburg.<br />
(Photo to right - Courtesy of Tami Jaynes when we visited her church in Coshocton, Ohio)<br />
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Then Felicity, Geoff and Churie's second born, toured with us as we toured Georgia District. <br />
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Our Grandchildren provided excellent service to us. More than just providing company, they assisted Grandma with her oxygen, wheel chair, and other needs. Also this provided some time alone with these to really connect. It was truly valuable time.<br />
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Our grandchildren are involved in Bible Quizzing and are doing quite well. Zach our eldest is now a Teen Bible Quiz Coach. Justus, Ransom, Geoffrey, Raina, Joshua, and Addie are all in the teen quizzing and Felicity, Tessa, and Elisha are involved in the children's quizzing.<br />
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Our children are all active in their local church. Gloria and Scott and family are members of Richardson, TX, where Gloria works with the children and youth, and also is busy on the district too. Greg and Wendy are active in Lake View Park where Greg serves on the worship team, but also they work with the Bible Quiz team of Choctaw, OK since LVP doesn't have a quiz team. Wendy serves as the quiz coach.<br />
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Geoff and Churie go to Canadian Hills Church in Yukon, OK where Churie is the Children's pastor. They have just accepted a call to a new assignment. Geoff will then be the youth pastor and Churie will be the children pastor.<br />
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Gary actively attends Lake Overholser Church in Bethany, OK. One thing you cannot accuse our family of dominating and controlling a church. Nancy and I have been attending a 4th church. All of our sons attend churches within a 10 mile radius, or so, of our house. We are just spreading the "Miller" salt around.<br />
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Travel Highlights:<br />
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(This photo taken by Sarah LaBaron)<br />
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They have since moved to Oklahoma and don't live far away as they work at Bethany First Church.<br />
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Here are some I haven't seen in years. Danielle, Christopher, and Joseph were young the last time I saw them. We were with them in Poteau, Okla. Their parents (not pictured here) were our best friends when we were all together in the Carnegie Church raising our young families. (Photo compliments of Martha Milligan)<br />
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Here was an exciting time this year when I was at the East Ohio District Boys and girls camp. I'm right in my venue.<br />
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It was a wonderful time as I took turns eating meals with the different cabins so I could learn the kid's names. <br />
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I was able to share the stories. What fun it was!<br />
(This photo taken from someone on the E. Ohio district.)<br />
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Here I am at the Ottumwa, Iowa church in their Faith Promise as we went over the top. The top candle is for $15,000 and I can't remember the total raised but it was over $20,000 as I recall.<br />
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(Photo sent to me from someone at the Ottumwa Church)<br />
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Being on the road this year, we have not visited as much as we would like with our extended family. Some of our family live nearby. My sister-in-law Sara lives a few blocks away. We have a niece Christina and husband Bert who also lives a few blocks away. Sara Jane and husband Brian live about 45 min away where Brian is the Chief of Police in his small town. <br />
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Nancy's mother celebrated her 90th birthday this year as we had a celebration for her in Owasso, OK. Nancy has two living brothers Don and wife Linda in Mt Pleasant, TX, and Chris and wife Sonja in Skiatook, OK. <br />
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Don and Linda's: It was great visiting with our niece Melodie and husband Ben and their three children in Omaha, Neb. I was following my GPS, touring the Iowa district and as I approached this town I stopped at a rest stop and saw the map and I was near Omaha, Nebraska so I called Ben and Melodie and they attended the service on Sunday Morning. After service I was planning on driving home but my niece Anne invited me to spend the night. What great uncle can refuse such a request. Had a great time. Julie (the first born) and Phillip and their family live in Mt Pleasant. Julie is a grandma by her step son. Seth (last born) and his wife Fatima live in the same town with us. I was able to give Fatima driving lessons and helped her get an Oklahoma drivers license. Living overseas, I missed out on the driving school for our youngest sons. <br />
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Chris and Sonja's: We were able to stay in Chris and Sonja's home on a couple of occasions. I think Sonja has a neat job as she works as a translator for the hearing impaired or deaf children. She's awesome in her use of sign language. Their daughter Melissa and husband Adam live next door. They have quite an assortment of pets (snakes, lizards, as well as the more normal pets Dog and cat). <br />
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On Facebook it has been fun reconnecting with friends from a long time ago as well as keeping in contact with current friends. With Instant Messager it is easy and cheap to see their face and to talk with them live. But it has also been neat seeing people again face-to-face, where I can give them a hug. To see adults that were kids I had in children's church 28 or more years ago is wonderful. One man and his wife I met in the Pacific NW who left Carnegie 40 years ago. One lady who I found on FB maybe 5 years or so ago and now lives with her husband in Southern Calif, I met while there. <br />
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News from the Solomon's:<br />
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Photo of Rev. Dickson and wife Doris<br />
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At this District Assembly in November Dickson was ordained along with 4 others. These were all my Bible College Students. I've added their pictures below. I'm not sure why they are a different size, but it certainly doesn't mean some are less important.<br />
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Dickson is the most instrumental in opening the work in the Solomon Islands.<br />
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Of these ordinands Dickson and Mairy were the only ones who were members of the Church of the Nazarene when we arrived in the Solomon Islands in August 1999.<br />
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Mairy served in many capacities on the district. She was on the District Advisory Board, the District Treasurer, District Women's ministry President, as well as Children's Sunday School Teacher. I understand she is now the Bible College Principal. She served as pastor in one of our churches in the Western Province. She has also held training classes in Community Based Health Care (CBHC), Women's ministry, and served the Lord wherever needed.<br />
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Patricia is pastor on LaVella LaVella island in the Western Province. She is a fireball preacher. People accurately describe her messages as short and sharp. The Holy Spirit really uses her to minister to people. Normally after she preaches the response is dramatic with many coming to the altar for prayer. Once after she preached her practical in the Bible college class, half of the Bible College Students come forward for prayer.<br />
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Patricia and Mairy are the first women ordained as Nazarene pastors in the Solomon Islands, in a country where there are only a few women who are ordained.<br />
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Revelation came to our church many years ago now. He was the member of another church but met our Jesus Film Team when our JFT went to his island and the communication was messed up and providentially the team met Revelation who put together some venues and organized a trip for them. He traveled with the JFT for many years. He was pastor of a church near his home. Then after a church in the Western Province was planted by the JFT, Revelation went as the pastor. Then he planted another church on his home island<br />
Jeremy is the brother of the Jesus Film Team leader named Jimmy. The first church planted through the JFT was in an area of Malaita named East Kwaio. <br />
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Jeremy lived there and became the pastor. This is a very remote area and it required two days travel for me to arrive, including an 6-8 hour hike. This will make Jeremy the only Nazarene who is an ordained elder in the area. <br />
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Please keep the Solomon Islands in your prayer. I know God is going to do mighty things there through the capable leadership of Bro. Dickson and his team.<br />
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Nancy and I have been active in the ARMM (Association of Retired Ministers and Missionaries). They have a breakfast once a month and a weekly men's prayer breakfast.<br />
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I plan to write a post Christmas follow-up letter to this.<br />
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At the Right is pictured Hannah in her wedding dress. She was like a daughter to us in the Solomon's. She had her church wedding on December 3. Her son Jolton is now 1 year old.<br />
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(Photo compliments of Hannah)georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-51307777192150375162016-11-26T04:47:00.000-08:002016-11-26T18:59:30.893-08:00Memorial to my Dear Friend - Baru<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I received a message early thanksgiving morning that my dear friend and "Son in the Lord" passed away. As I sat in my office and just finished my time of prayer, one of those prayers being for a healing miracle for Baru. I just turned on the internet and soon afterward a message came in from Mr. Wallace White Kintak, the director of the Nazarene College of Nursing.</div>
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Baru lost the battle to Multiple Myeloma but he is in the arms of Jesus. my prayers are for his wife Christina, the children he has left, and his many relatives and friends. His administrative skills will certainly be missed in the NHM (Nazarene Health Ministry) and especially around the Kudjip Hospital.</div>
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I was so thankful that my son Gary recently was able to visit Papua New Guinea on a Work and Witness trip and was able to sit down with Baru and talk with him. I have lots of photos and slides of my work with Baru, but they are not digitalized. </div>
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My mind goes back to the first time I met Baru. As a brand new missionary, I just finished orientation and began the work of overseeing the hospital laboratory/x-ray department, Baru came into my office for an interview. He submitted application for student enrollment in our MLA [Medical Laboratory Assistant] school to begin in January 1990. I questioned him about his spiritual life to which he honestly admitted he was not serving the Lord. I had received the required spiritual reference letter from his brother/pastor and Baru answered my questions truthfully. Since he told me the truth I considered his application and after a few days praying I felt definite peace about accepting him. It was during the opening revival that he surrendered his life to the Lord. As a student he was dependable and honest. </div>
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After graduation Baru served in the Nazarene Hospital lab where I was supervisor. He married Christina who graduated from our College of Nursing and was working at the Nazarene Hospital. Later Baru went to POM to the National Referral Hospital to receive more advanced training in the medical laboratory work. When I left after a decade of service to the Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, Baru was back home and our laboratory was able to perform better because we had someone who understood how the country's medical laboratory functioned, but more importantly he knew people and had friends (former teachers and staff) who he could contact and he was able to access services that I didn't know were available.</div>
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After my transfer to the Solomon Islands our contact and mutual friendship did not cease. Within our first year in the Solomon's we returned for 6 months when evacuated from the Solomon's due to civil unrest. I arrived in time to assist in the setting up of the new x-ray machine and blood cell counter. </div>
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Then I returned in 2006 for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Nazarene Mission in Papua New Guinea. At that time I stayed in Baru and Christina's home on Kudjip station. I took this photo at that time.<br />
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Shortly after this Baru and Christina built a home near Banz and started a house church which was quite successful.<br />
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Baru led a large number of PNG delegates to the General Assembly in Orlando Florida, having never personally visited the USA. He contacted me for information since I'd led two previous groups. I'm not sure how much help I was but he did a great job, and it was certainly exciting seeing him there. Baru was willing to step out of his comfort zone to attempt new things for the Kingdom.</div>
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I accepted an invitation of Baru and Christina in 2010, if my memory is correct, to visit him and celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary and also the organization of their house church. I searched for photos of that visit but did not find them. At that time there were 200 people attending their house church. <br />
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Later they built this church building and at a single baptism they baptized 75 new believers, making that the largest baptism held by the Church of the Nazarene in Papua New Guinea.<br />
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Baru will definitely be missed but his influence will live on in the lives of those he has touched. He was about investing in the Kingdom. <br />
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Please remember to pray for his wife Christina and his other family members as they rebuild their life. Baru was one who was always there and a stronghold. His life was shortened, but it was only a miracle of God's grace that he was still alive and active until now, as Baru, had a rugby injury that broke his neck soon after his marriage and he should have been a quadriplegic or dead at that time. That is another story, but I knew when I saw his x-ray and he had no paralyses or pain that God's hand was upon him. God had definitely given Baru a second life and he lived it to the full, except he stopped playing contact sports. I thank God for the memories I have of this man. Baru is one of my spiritual sons who I had the privilege of walking with, investing time in, and serving together on this earth, and looking forward to being together forever around the Throne of God.<br />
<br />georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-52263442995078730042016-10-31T05:13:00.000-07:002016-10-31T05:17:01.224-07:00Election Story - Myth Sprinkled with Truth <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
Election Myth
Sprinkled with Truth<o:p></o:p></div>
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(From an Election in
Papua New Guinea, during the early 1990s)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me tell you a story as it was told to me about a
rabisman [Tok Pisin for poor man] named Karinga (pronounced Car-ing-ah). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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As I remember this event, one Saturday, during an election
campaign, four men were carrying Rabisman Karinga on poles on their
shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was being carried like a
king, perched on his seat that was made especially for this purpose, and the
bier was beautifully decorated with flowers, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This attracted quite a crowd of people as
they march around Kundiawa Town and Air Port.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As they marched they shouted "Rabisman Karinga for Parliament ",
"Vote for Rabisman Karinga".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The shouts grew louder and became more and more enthusiastic and charged
as they grew more crowds and onlookers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rabisman was quite well known in Kundiawa for several
reasons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First he sold firewood in the
Kundiawa market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But besides that PNG
was a tribal culture and very relational culture and everyone knew everyone and
quite often they had family ties to each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But everyone knew that Rabisman was indeed poor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He did not have a good education and
therefore he could not land a good job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He lived in a bush home and daily, when weather cooperated, cut and
stacked firewood to take to the Kundiawa market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is hard, backbreaking work, but he did
it so he could buy food and survive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
don't remember whether he was married or had children, but that is not
extremely important to this story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Everyone knew he did not have money so how was he able to
pay the K2000 to register as a candidate for the elections. (In those days this
would have been more than US$1800)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
PNG elections we have many political parties but anyone, who is a citizen
without a criminal record, can ran for office as an independent by just paying
the registration fee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm unaware of
other requirements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is the story I was told explaining how Rabisman
Karinga, went from poverty to running for political office. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As usual he cut and bundled his firewood, and got it ready
to take to the market, but for two or three days in a row when he got up early
to take his firewood to the market most of his bundles were missing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone had come during the night a stole this
firewood that he worked so hard to cut, split, and prepare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He decided to stay awake one night and spend
the night watching so he could catch the thief.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As he watched he saw some little people (in English we would
call them dwarfs) coming and walking off with his firewood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So he ran after them chasing them and finally
caught one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He started beating on this
little guy and the dwarf's wantoks (people of some tribe or literally speak the
same language) turned around when they saw their fellow wantok in trouble.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They begin to plead with Rabisman, to not kill their wantok.
They asked Rabisman, "What do you want?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What is your wish?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will give
you anything you want, just stop hurting our wantok."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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To this Rabisman replied, "I don't believe you, I don't
think you have anything you can give me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What can you give me anyway?"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was still holding a strong grip on the dwarf he caught and started to
beat him again as punishment for stealing from him, when the other dwarf's
intensified their plea bargaining.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"Do you want to be rich?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so we can make you rich."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Would you like a car, or any other type
cargo? If so just make a wish and we'll make that happen for you."<o:p></o:p></div>
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They negotiated back and forth until finally Rabisman said,
"What I really want to do is to be a Member of Parliament."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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"No problem", came the reply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Tomorrow, we will send a Toyota Hilux
to pick you up at your house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
driver will take you to the election board to register for the
election."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This happened the day
before the closing date for a candidate to register if he/she wanted to contest
the election.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rabisman said, "I have no money to pay the registration
fee."<o:p></o:p></div>
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"No, problem" was the head dwarf's response as he
handed Rabisman a peace of paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>"That number on the paper is your new account number at BSP (Bank
of South Pacific)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In your account is
K100,000 to pay the registration fee and to fund your campaign."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"We guarantee you will win, if you keep
up the campaign." He added, "If you run out of money there is more
were that came from."<o:p></o:p></div>
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When Rabisman left to go home he was definitely skeptical
but his spirits lifted when he checked at the BSP and sure enough his account
was there in his name with the amount of money the dwarf said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He woke up early the next morning, and in
fact it was hard for him to go to sleep as he lay awake with his mind busy
dwelling on his encounter with the dwarfs, contesting the election, and serving
in Parliament.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could it be possible that
a poor man like him who could not speak English really be elected to
Parliament? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Well before 9:00 am a brand new double cab Hilux with dark
tinted windows came by his house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
driver said, "I've come to take you to the government house to register
your candidacy for the election.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when
the office opened up they were the first one in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Rabisman told the clerk, "I've come
to register my candidacy for the Provincial Parliament Seat", and handed
them a check for the K2000 registration fee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The reaction was definitely one of surprise mixed with disbelief and
doubt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They doubted this bush kanaka [a
term used to describe native, primitive, or uncultured people] would be
qualified to serve in Parliament.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
knew his check had to be forged, and they definitely didn't believe he would
have enough money to pay the registration fee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The officer said, "I'm certain you do not have a bank
account, and this check can't be any good."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>[There are a lot of requirements to open a
bank account in PNG and usually it requires a reference letter from your
employer and two forms of ID, which most really poor people do not have.]<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rabisman insisted that they notify the BSP
Bank and finally they agreed and was even more shocked when the banking officer
confirmed that he had lots of money in the account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I forgot now how many candidates contested the Chimbu
Provincial Seat, but there must have been more than 20 and his name was on the
bottom of the list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story goes that
when the election official reported to work the next day Rabisman Karinga
(Can't remember his real name) was moved from the bottom of the list to the
first name on the list and the letters in his name were much larger than the
other names.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The following day was the Saturday that when he was carried
by the four men through the streets of Kundiawa Town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cheers and the excitement of his
candidacy was overwhelming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Following this Saturday it appeared that noone else stood a
chance of winning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had his mockers
and jeerers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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"How can a poor man like you win the election, we have
never heard of such." To which he replied, "There are more rabisman
[poor] than rich and so all the poor people will vote for me because I
understand what they need."<o:p></o:p></div>
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"How will you make it in Parliament, as all the
business is in English."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To which
he answer "No problem, I have enough money I will have a translator
sitting beside me to aid me."<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of more popular candidates who had resource tried to
bribe Rabisman and said, "If you drop out of this race I'll give you
K10,000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rabisman replied, "If you
drop out I’ll give you K20,000,<o:p></o:p></div>
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The incumbent candidate went to him and said, "If you
drop out I'll give you a new Hilux.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To
which Rabisman replied, "If you drop out I'll give you 2 new Hilux.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I'm not sure what became of Rabisman after this, but I heard
he received threats and was being bullied as all the other candidates were
after him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They certainly didn't want
his name on the ballot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyway within a
week of two we never heard anymore about him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He disappeared or at least dropped out of the race and was not on the
ballot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I inquired of the locals as to
what happened to him and the only response I could muster was, "Mi no
save." (I don't know.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The truth of this story is that the events of the Saturday
march were true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest of the story
is the explanation as I was told about how this poor man could rise in
popularity so quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the
first version I heard, but later I heard another version that was quite
different but was similar in the involvement of the dwarfs stealing the
firewood and one getting captured.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is for your enjoyment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There may be an application in there somewhere but I was one who loved
to listen to the stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
fascinating to me to realize that in the folklore from USA there are also
stories of the dwarfs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-45554487662329163202016-09-23T09:52:00.000-07:002016-09-23T09:52:22.939-07:00The Golden Rule: Still Worth Living by.<div style="text-align: justify;">
Where has the Golden Rule Gone? The Golden Rule basically says, "You should treat others the way you would like them to treat you." It does not say to pay them back for what they have done to you. Neither does it say to treat them the way they have treated you. It definitely does not say to treat yourself first and best, while you have a chance.</div>
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Let me illustrate. I'm taking blood pressure medicine and water pills so I frequently have to stop and go to the necessary facilities. Let me give you a couple of illustrations from my visit to such places. Whether you call these rooms with toilets: restrooms, even though there is no bed or comfortable chair; bathrooms, even when most do not have a bathtub; comfort room [CR]; water closet [WC]; John; Post Office; etc, etc.</div>
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Recently a man was trying to get a paper towel out of the crowded towel dispenser. He became more and more impatient as he was obviously in a hurry and a huff. He was finally successful in drying his hands but ended up with fragments of paper strewn over the floor around the waste paper container. He finally tossed the last paper towel toward the can but it missed, landing on the floor with the rest of his mess. He left obviously, "bent out of shape". He probably thought it serves them right not having something easier and he acted angry at the entire situation. He probably thought, "It is not my job." It was definitely a one-man mess. It certainly wasn't my mess. I had nothing what-so-ever to do to create this scenario. But neither did those workmen, it was not their mess. As someone following the Golden Rule, it took me five seconds to pick up the trash and put it in the right place. I wanted to show appreciation for the privilege of having such nice facilities so we could use. It cost me nothing, but a little time, to treat the staff the way I would want to be treated if I was an employee. Even though any following travelers would not have a clue what I did, I wanted to leave the place tidy. To leave it so others behind me could find it the way I would like to find it.</div>
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Just last night, I had to go to the facility really bad. I had driven about 75 miles, stopped once on the side of the road as I received a phone call. But for the last 10-15 miles I thought I would bust. I went into the service station and they had a one-hole facility. Another man walked in ahead of me and used the facility. When I went in the toilet had either not been flushed or it was blocked. When I flushed it, I noticed it was the latter. Fortunately it did not run over. This problem may not have been caused by the man who just left, but he didn't say anything to me about it nor did he report it to the staff. It definitely was not my problem and I could have very well just emptied my bladder and have gone on my merry way. However in this case there was a toilet plunger beside the toilet, which is a good sign that this is a frequent problem. It just took a couple seconds for me to relieve the blockage using the plunger. Neither the customers, management, nor staff, have a clue as to what I did. </div>
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No body has to know what we do, but there is no law against being courteous, speaking kind words, and acting in ways that we want others to act toward us. There is no law about employing some common sense which doesn't seem too common now.</div>
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Now a few comments in regard to the rioting, currently in the news. It is tragic when someone is killed or dies unexpectedly. But whenever there is a shooting by the police that does not give people a license to loot and ravage the businesses of innocent people. There is consequences for wrong actions and we need to look at ways to respond according to the Golden Rule. We can get even God's way, by returning good for evil. It is never right to do wrong. </div>
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THE GOLDEN RULE IS STILL WORTH LIVING BY</div>
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written by George Miller</div>
georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-62156886216137107322016-07-04T18:14:00.001-07:002016-07-04T18:14:27.530-07:00Update on My dear wife Nancy's HealthMany people have written us and talked with us assuring us of your prayers for Nancy. I want to thank you, but I want to update you concerning her health issues We have definitely been undergoing a lifestyle readjustment. <br class=""><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Nancy's Illness:</b></div><div class="">Nancy has PAH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension). In short the blood pressure to her lungs is too high. (about 4x normal) The cause of this is an ASD (Atrial Septum Defect) or a hole between the right and left atrium (or upper chambers) of the heart. This was probably congenital (or from birth). Nancy has for all of her life got short winded when exercising or doing strenuous work or even when walking. This hole is probably not new. Then a complicating factor is for a long time she has had a cough and has something going on to where her volume of air she breaths in is very small. The Peripheral BP, measured in her arm, is low normal and much of the meds to lower the Pulmonary Pressure also lowers the BP going to the extremities. Then recently her heart was beating very rapidly with Atrial Fibrillation.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="" style="font-size: 14px;">We have many things to be thankful for:</b> </div><div class="">We certainly are thankful that we have an excellent Pulmonologist who is doing a great job with her. This doctor is a sub-specialist in Pulmonary Hypertension. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">We lived for 10 years in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. We are so thankful that she did not experience worsening symptoms while there even though we were living at the mile high elevation. If she would have gotten sick while in PNG that would have shortened our career. Then we moved to the Solomon Islands where we served for 15 years. Now we were working at sea level, a place where her condition could be tolerated. This move was providential as living at sea level slowed the progress of the disease. For a period of time she was the school principal and she was very short of breath walking up and down the steep hill on our school/mission campus. We just felt it "old age" and "out of shape". The last home assignment we went to Pulmonolgist in the states and at that time the diagnosis was missed. They didn't suspect PAH and never put the pulse oximeter on her finger. During that 2013 home assignment her symptoms were so that we were wondering what was wrong. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I know it was God's will for us to be in the Philippines and if in 2013 PAH would have been diagnosed there is no way we would have returned and would have totally missed the Philippine chapter in our life. If this disease would have progressed and symptoms worsened while living in the Solomon's we would have been evacuated to Australia and then to the USA. We returned and soon thereafter were reassigned to the Philippines and were once again living and serving in the mountains. Nancy soon began to suffer due to the high elevation combined with some pollution from gasoline and diesel engine emissions and burning. All of those things were affecting Nancy's breathing. We were thankful the doctor working at the private clinic in the Philippines when we first went was a Pulmonologist. He helped Nancy a lot but he too did not make a diagnosis of PAH. Nancy was referred to the Cardiologist due to swelling in her legs and heart arrhythmia. The first thing the Cardiology nurse did was put a pulse/oximeter on her finger and then once they saw her low oxygen level, they ran further tests and she was hospitalized for 8 days. We were thankful we were in the Philippines where we received excellent medical care and also it was inexpensive, at least when comparing it to the USA health care. We will always be forever grateful to the PNC (Philippine Nazarene College) students and staff who assisted us in cooking meals, visiting, staying with Nancy at hospital, cleaning house, carrying her oxygen tank around, etc. etc. etc. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Our son Gary was able to make a trip to the Philippines to hand deliver a portable oxygen concentrator so we could travel with Oxygen to the USA.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">We are so thankful for the excellent health care insurance provided for us by our employer, The Church of the Nazarene, and for those who support that through the World Evangelism Fund offering. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">We were so thankful for the prayers and words of encouragement from all our family and friends.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><b class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Life in the USA:</b></div><div class="">Once back in the USA we decided to live in the OKC area as that would be near 3 of our 4 children. Our doctor we had been using was near Dallas. It was a little challenging making an appointment and finding a physician to manage Nancy's care. We finally went to the Emergency Room as we were told that is the what we needed to do if we truly needed to see a doctor. Since Nancy problem was heart/lung we went to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital ER. She was then hospitalized. From that visit she now has both a pulmonologist and cardiologist managing her. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">We've had to make some life style adjustments. Most of our dates now involve going to the doctor's office, and then going out to eat. With her PAH she can not tolerate much exertion, and is on an oxygen concentrator. On our tours we have taken a grandchild with us to assist with Nancy's care. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">We have been renting a house but now have purchased a new home in Bethany, OK. Our son Geoffrey is overseeing the remodeling and painting of this house. Pray for us during this time of transition and moving.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"><b class="">Update on Nancy:</b></span></div><div class="">Recently we went to the ER again because Nancy was restless, could not sleep, and her heart was racing. Also her oxygen saturation level was low even while resting. She was again hospitalized, this time with Atrial Fibrillation. It took about 2 days before she converted to sinus rhythm. The drugs she can take is limited due to her PAH. With all of the options there are risks. She was discharged and returned to her pulmonologist on Friday July 1st. Nancy has been on two highly monitored drugs with serious potential side effects. One of these drugs is not available from the local pharmacy and Nancy receives a phone consultation regularly from the pharmacist and these drugs are mailed directly to her. Nancy is going to start taking the third such drug but with this drug the pharmacy rep will visit her at home. They will titrate the drug dosage until she can no longer tolerate it and then they will go back to the next lower dosage. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Due to the Pharmacist needing to visit and her condition, Nancy will not be traveling with me on this weekend to Ohio where we are scheduled for the boys and girls camp. It is questionable or probably doubtful if Nancy can accompany me on the rest of our long distance tours, unless of course the Lord heals her. Nancy does not do well flying or in high elevations, so definitely any trip that requires mountain driving to arrive, I will have to go alone. Pray for this final year of home assignment. I love having my wife by my side. We have been a team and she has definite strengths that I depend on. That said the Lord will help me, and our trust is in the Lord.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Servants in HIS Vineyard,</div><div class=""><div class="" style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><div class="" style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><div class="" style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; line-height: normal; 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Last year Christmas brought us a new baby, our last Grandchild, Micah Mae, born Christmas eve 2014. She is being held here (in the above photo) by our oldest, Zachary, who is now a freshman in College. Last year was a pretty awesome Christmas and we did not think it would be topped as our whole Miller clan met together at our son Geoffrey's home, and we received such a wonderful gift.<br />
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But the reason this post is so late is that the day following Christmas 2015 as our entire clan was together celebrating Christmas at our daughters home near Dallas we were met by a tornado. We were all saved but the house didn't fair too well. I did not take out comprehensive on our car as it was paid for. Two broken windows and dings but now it is being repainted to prevent rust. Leaving the dings to save money and it's a further reminder of the providence of God. So now I would say even though Christmas 2014 was one to remember due to the birth of our Grand daughter, the 2015 will be the most remembered due to the tornado. It for sure made us think about what is truly important in life. We are so thankful for God's protection and providence.<br />
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Right after Christmas last year I had the privilege of witnessing the restoration and re-marriage of my niece Christina to her husband Bert. They had been separated and divorced since 2009. This was truly a demonstration of forgiveness and reconciliation. God is still in the business of healing, restoring, and mending brokenness.</div>
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Photos of our work</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last Chapel for 2 semester</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lower elementary Chapel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grade 1 students sharing their action song</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some grade 4 students with teacher and principal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6th Grade sharing in chapel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6th grade girls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Chess Tournament</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Chapel Service</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">With Holy Communion (Lord's Supper)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The LTNLC Staff</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spiritual retreat Seniors (discussion group)</td></tr>
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That last service of the Spiritual retreat for our Senior High School students they wrote down their confessions or anything they wanted to turn loose of in their life and give these to God and then in the bon fire they could symbolically burn these things.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bon Fire </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pre-School</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grade Six</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High School</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">College</td></tr>
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Our beautiful campus is rented out for a lot of weddings, retreats and other special events. This following photo is taken at the wedding of one of our own teachers. In the Cordillera region of the Philippines everyone is invited for the feast. The saying goes "Where there is smoke, there is fire, where there is fire their is meat, and where there is meat there is a feast. So if you can see the smoke you are invited." So I went to a number of wedding feasts.</div>
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The following are photos from a d-VBS (Vacation Bible School)<br />
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The wedding of Abby and Fort where Uncle George and Aunt Nancy received a special invitation. Uncle George is the Ninong (God-Father)</div>
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Donna was my Chaplain's assistant and she gave me the invitation to help in their d-VBS and it was there that I met Abby. It was an honor when I was asked to be a part of her life, even though we are continents away.</td></tr>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-69428714186508774792016-01-02T06:57:00.000-08:002016-01-02T06:57:42.867-08:00Secrets of a Happy Marriage (45 years and counting)We were married 45 years ago. We were both still in school, and very young Nancy (19) and George (20). Nancy often reminds George that he was so young that he had to have his mother to sign giving him permission to marry. I'm not sure of the legal age now, but in those days girls under 18 yo needed parents permission but boys under 21 yo needed their parents permission. We were in school and so were married during school break so we didn't need the Dean's permission too.<br />
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Here are some thoughts that I credit to our success. It is not magical that if you do all these you will be successful. These are just thoughts from one man (George wrote this.) That is to let you know it is from a man's perspective.<br />
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First let me explain some of the things in our marriage that could have been flash points.<br />
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<li>In addition to being young we were parents 11 months after marriage. Our plan was to wait until after graduation.</li>
<li>We had no extra cash, but only enough for the necessities. Then we had to skimp and really stretch things. This is another story in itself.</li>
<li>Nancy was a messy housekeeper, well I suppose we both were.</li>
<li>We are as different as two people can be.</li>
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Now let me explain some of the things that give to a successful marriage.<br />
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<li>We put God first in our marriage. From the beginning we have been faithful in our worship, tithe, and devotion to God. Our desire is to honor God.</li>
<li>We planned and set goals for our life. We discussed the number of children we wanted, the way we would discipline them, etc. before marriage. Our plan wasn't totally followed because Nancy was pregnant the second month after marriage and the plan was to wait until graduation to begin a family.</li>
<li>We embraced our children as a gift from God. They were dedicated to the Lord the very first Sunday they were in church which for most of them was the Sunday immediately after they were born.</li>
<li>We enjoyed our times of intimacy. This was not viewed as a time of self-gratification but a time of mutual love and enjoyment.</li>
<li>We did not entertain the thoughts of lust towards another person. We avoided compromising situations.</li>
<li>Likewise we trusted each other and there was never a thought of jealousy, and never a suspicion of cheating on each other.</li>
<li>We were always transparent and open. When away from each other or late home we would always call each other.</li>
<li>We played games together as a couple and then as a family.</li>
<li>I would help Nancy with the house work. Even in changing the diapers. </li>
<li>We did not fight but settled disagreement as two people who love each other, trying to treat each other as we would like to be treated.</li>
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The above is a list, but not a comprehensive one. of 10 things that we did or tried our best to do and I know memory gets fuzzy with time. With God's help I feel we did most of the above. But this does bring me to a couple other crucial things to practice.</div>
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<li>Forgiveness - You must forgive your spouse. I'm talking about forgiveness of the past, or of misunderstandings, etc. I'm not really talking about forgiveness for unfaithfulness as there should never be a reason for breach of trust in a relationship, but some are unfortunately married to someone who is unfaithful and if so forgiveness is a choice, but for someone to continually jeopardize a relationship by infidelity is irresponsible behavior, and should not be tolerated. </li>
<li>Forgetfulness - This means never keep dwelling on the faults of the spouse. Nothing drains the life out of a marriage as someone always pointing out your failures. Each person has faults and areas that need definite improvement. You can talk about these in a constructive way, but never in a put down way or with your friends.</li>
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georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-68832627872801446592015-09-24T08:32:00.000-07:002015-09-24T08:30:28.571-07:00September 24, 2015<div><div><b style="font-size: large; ">Update on Nancy:</b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Nancy is continually improving. She now has an oxygen concentrator, thanks to our son Gary for bringing it. She is on oxygen all the time. When she was in Manila and we traveled down the mountain where the Oxygen level is higher her pO2 level was normal. So she did not need O2 in the low lands until she walked and exerted herself. Continue to pray for her and her strength.</div><div><br></div><div><font size="4"><b>About Micah:</b></font></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>When I last wrote a prayer letter our grand daughter Micah was taken to the hospital with bleeding. They put her through a lot of tests and could not find the problem so we thank you so much for your prayers and the Lord's healing touch. The doctors do not know where the blood was coming from but she is totally all right.</div><div><br></div><div><font size="4"><b>Our ministry in Philippine Islands is coming to an end.</b></font></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>We have had a truly wonderful experience here. It has been so awesome serving here. We felt God's call to come to Philippine Nazarene College and we have felt the love and support of those here. It is so wonderful passing through the campus and having students and staff come and greet us. I went into the Kindergarten class this week to talk with the teacher and the students stood up and said "Pastor George" and then they came and huddled around me and hugged me and many said, "Pastor George I love you". We have definitely felt the love from everyone. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>With Nancy's illness it is so wonderful as different students have come by and cooked our meals. Of course they eat with us too. When you are a people person that definitely demonstrates love and it has been awesome.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>We still have classes we're teaching in the college (George - Old Testament Survey and Nancy - English Plus [This is an English remedial class for those with poor English skills]) and a religious education class in the grade 6 and these classes will be going on until the day we are ready to depart the campus. So be in prayer for us that all my students' assignments will be submitted on time because 2 days after finals we will be leaving and I don't want straggling papers that I need to grade and submit via email from the USA.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>We will be departing PNC on 14th of October. We will attend a Missionary/leadership Conference and then will be departing Manila in route to the USA on the 29th of October. Pray for Nancy but this conference will be at sea level and should be more conducive to her health. </div><div><br></div><div><font size="4"><b>George's Birthday.</b></font></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>My birthday is the 10th of October and that is the magic date (<b style="font-size: large; ">65</b><b style="font-size: 11px; ">th</b>) or the beginning of our retirement. I will celebrate this in Philippines so we have a lot of parties coming up immediately before we leave. I'm preaching my last sermon here in the College Church on Oct. 11th (With birthday dinner following service - I and the pastor's husband's birthday is on the 10th also). My last college chapel where I will be preaching will be on October 6. October 7 will be the last High School chapel, and the elementary chapels. During the last college chapel of the semester Oct 8th, the college president will preach but we will say our farewells and share in communion with the students and staff. On Friday, Oct 9th we will have cake and noodles for the students and staff to celebrate my birthday.</div><div><br></div><div><font size="4"><b>Our Final Home Assignment.</b></font></div><div><ul><li>If you want us to share on your district or in your church please notify us. </li><li>To see our current (confirmed) schedule check out our blog: <a href="http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com/">http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com</a> {Our schedule is posted on our home information.} We would love to visit with you if we are in your part of the woods during our travels.</li><li>We have a need for a vehicle. </li><li>We have the need for a home. We can rent or purchase.</li><li>We will start our services in November 2015, and as long as we have health and the passion we will be woking for the Kingdom (and Grand Children which is also Kingdom work). We will be touring for the church, in an official deputation capacity for one year, before actual retirement at 66 years old.</li><li>Join us in prayer as we find another niche where we can serve our Master.</li></ul></div><div>HIS Servants in the vineyard, </div></div><div apple-content-edited="true"> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">George & Nancy Miller</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Philippine Nazarene College<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <br>georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-62404053355921905942015-08-20T07:14:00.000-07:002015-08-20T07:17:37.079-07:00Update on Nancy<div><div>20 August 2015,</div><div><br></div><div>Today we went to the doctor's office for the follow-up visit. I have been extra busy with keeping up with the chaplain's work plus doing more around the house to help Nancy. Fortunately we have a young woman, Loise, who has really helped with the house work and even in fixing the meals. Other students are so willing to assist too.</div><div><br></div><div>Nancy is gaining her strength but is on Oxygen most of the time. When we went to Manila, at sea level, and she was setting in the air conditioned vehicle her oxygen level was good. She has lost a lot of weight, mostly attributed to fluid. The edema in her legs has been largely resolved.</div><div><br></div><div>We have purchased a portable Oxygen concentrator from the USA and currently we are making arrangements for our son Gary to visit the Philippines and hand carry the concentrator. She will need oxygen when she flies on the airplane.</div><div><br></div><div>Our grand daughter Micah, 8 months old, was bleeding. (Micah is Geoff and Churie's youngest.) Last week when they discovered it in her diaper she was taken to ER and was examined and released. The problem came back this week, and on Monday she was admitted to Children's hospital. Today they did a scope exam on her and couldn't find anything, so she has now been dismissed, but please continue to pray for her and peace for her parents during this time.</div></div><div><br></div><div apple-content-edited="true"> <div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; 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font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">George & Nancy Miller</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Philippine Nazarene College<br>Pico Road, La Trinidad</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Benguet 2601, Philippines</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Phone: +63 908 373 6493</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">blog: <a href="http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com">http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Web: <a href="http://oceanianazarene.org">http://oceanianazarene.org</a><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <br>georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-49545276199324715772015-07-23T06:51:00.000-07:002015-07-23T07:19:51.957-07:00Prayer for Nancy<div apple-content-edited="true"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; 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word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">23 July 2015<div>Nancy was admitted yesterday to the St Louis University Hospital in Baguio City, Philippines. We certainly ask you to remember her in prayer. My prayer is that she will fully recover soon, but at least fully recover before our home assignment begins end Oct 2015. <div><br></div><div>Her problem: Her legs were swollen and we went to the physician who ordered an Ultrasound. The sonogram showed veinous reflux (Blood is not flowing properly up the veins in the legs). They are assessing the cause of this. They are concerned about blood clots developing but there is currently no evidence of this. After coming here they discovered a heart murmur and they did echocardiogram to assess this. Results should be in the morning.</div><div><br></div><div>We will update you from time to time. If you have Facebook, connect with me (George M Miller) through that social media. You might see updates from me or others posting something. Her swelling [edema] is slowly improving. </div><div><br></div><div>We are receiving excellent care in the hospital here. The hospital staff are great. Our PNC staff, students, and friends have been so supportive even coming to the hospital, serving as watchman for Nancy so I can return to the college and teach my classes. </div><div><br></div><div>I am sorry because during this time I have not been on-line much. </div><div><br><div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>George & Nancy Miller</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Philippine Nazarene College<br>Pico Road, La Trinidad</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Benguet 2601, Philippines</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Phone: +63 908 373 6493</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">blog: <a href="http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com">http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Web: <a href="http://oceanianazarene.org">http://oceanianazarene.org</a><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <br>georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-68844137744583692422015-03-29T16:38:00.000-07:002015-03-30T00:01:13.232-07:00March 29, 2015 Prayer Letter<div>
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(Pictured above is from the Pre-school Graduation, then coming down 6th grade, High School, and then last College.)</div>
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Many of the student's parents will prepare a meal for the student to fellowship with their friends. </div>
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When I arrived at the students home on Friday night my breath was taken away. First the homes, in the LaTrinidad area and in the mountainous region where there is not much flat land to build on, are build one on top of another up the side of the mountain. We drove down a narrow one lain street to the location and then climbed up three steep flights of stairs up to the home on the third level where our student lived. The climb was almost enough to make one short of breath but when I stepped inside the veranda area of the gorgeous and spacious home, it literally took my breath away. I mean the homes we passed on the lower levels and in route to this house were kind of plain and ordinary. I do not have words to describe the beauty of this home. After walking up the plain cement steps without a good handrail, I certainly did not expect a home so elaborately furnished to be at the top of the stairs. It was simply gorgeous and breathtaking. On the way home I commented about the home to our guidance counsellor who confirmed that was certainly not a typical home in the Philippines. </div>
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It has been a joyous time celebrating with our graduates. One of our graduates, Jem, is going to pioneer a new start church. This year only two students graduated with AB in Theology and will be pastors. The other graduates are in Education (Religious education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education). Many of them plan to return to their church and help in their local church. </div>
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This last semester I began teaching 6th grade Christian Education class. (Students 31 in total pictured in the class photo. One was absent day of shoot. Classroom teacher/advisor on left.) This class meets 2 days per week for 1 hour. I asked about teaching that because of all the students the class that I was not connecting with was the 6th grade. I knew they would be graduating. This was a real challenge as many students in this class were very disruptive. I just wanted to get to know these students and to know there names. I had met some of the students when we had some drinking/smoking issues and the chaplain was in the line of people they needed to visit. When that problem surfaced in December before the school break, I began to pray for these students and the Lord laid it on my heart to get more involved. When I asked if I could teach them, the idea was met with excitement by the elementary teaching staff. </div>
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Honestly though some of the students were so wired and out-of-control that a few days I would leave wondering if I was accomplishing anything. God blessed and by the end of the semester I had connected with these students. Recently I had birthday lunch with some 5th grade boys. They asked me if I was going to teach them CE next year. They said, "Pastor George, we want you to be our teacher." Usually boys are not as emotional but as they were saying good bye and getting ready to return to class one of the boy's told me, "Pastor George, we love you." It almost choked me up. </div>
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On my final exam in Cristian Education I had 4 - 100s. One of the boys who is quite in class is bullied and usually scored very poorly on the quizzes. Coming to the final I told him, as well as others, that he could make a 100 if he studied hard. I gave them the scope of the exam and what to study. When I graded the final I was so proud of this boy. He did not make a 100 but made a 90%. Usually he made under 50% on everything,</div>
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There is a team here from Canada erecting a new tool room and vocational center. The building was donated from partners in Canada and the team has come to erect the building. This was a much needed improvement. </div>
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The Parent teacher association added 30 or so meters to the covered walkway. It was completed just in time for graduation. [The walkway is pictured over my left shoulder.] We probably will not be here for the completion but after there next fund raiser this project should be competed so our college girls and elementary students can walk to the dorm and classroom sheltered from the rain.</div>
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Miller's Deputation:</div>
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If you would like a missionary speaker, we are available from November 2015 - October 2016. This is our final home assignment. We are interested in coming to your church or district. Just let us know and we will schedule you.</div>
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Pray that we will have a full schedule as this will be our final home assignment before retirement.</div>
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Pray for us in this transition period as we look for a place to settle down and a ministry to be involved in after official retirement. I'm not sure when or if we'll truly retire, but we want to follow God's will. We are hoping that we can be near our grandchildren. God has certainly led us in pleasant places and as we look back on our life, it has definitely been wonderful.<br /><div>
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Living Hope Waxahachie, TX - Feb. 20-21, 2016</div>
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<br />georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-50159467379482653312015-02-13T18:19:00.002-08:002017-03-18T06:55:38.964-07:00A practical joke and a misdirected Valentine Card resulting in marriage lasting over 50 years.Do you believe in a practical joke being providentially used to bring two people together? Well I do. As we celebrate this valentines day I would like to share the story of my mother and father who became friends due to a misdirected valentine and were married for nearly 52 years before my mother passed away in 2001 and my father passed away in 2005.<br />
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Mom and dad lived in rural Oklahoma and actually attended the same small town high-school. Although there was less than one year age difference mom was 2-3 years ahead of dad in high school. In the late 1930s older boys were required to help on the farm during harvest and planting time so they frequently graduated high school later than the girls of the same age. Dad did not make much of an impression on mom in High School. Since they lived on farms on opposite sides of town, they never had contact outside of school time. <br />
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Mom never had a boy friend and neither did dad have a girl friend during their high school days. After graduation dad left to work for farmers wherever he could find work. Mom stayed at home and helped her widowed mother, taught Sunday School in the church, and did other things. Sometime after graduation she went to California to live with her older sister and to find work in California. By this time dad was working for a farmer near Abilene, Kansas.<br />
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On Valentines day, mom mailed valentines back to the children in her Sunday School class. One of the boys in her class had the same name as my father. My father's address was a different route number but the same town. When the card arrived the two mail carriers who both new my father decided they would play a practical joke on my dad and send this boys valentine to my dad's address. I'm sure today they would be in prison or such for intentionally misdirecting mail as a practical joke. The valentine went to the Miller's farm and my dad's brothers when they received it, mailed it on to where dad was working in Kansas with a note attached, "Are you going to get a Kansan or Californian". That misdirected valentine with the picture of a pineapple and hearts with the caption, "I'm sweet on you" was the beginning of a life long relationship. My mother carried this valentine forever in her purse but when she died the valentine was missing.<br />
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Their relationship was mostly by mail and I believe maybe the 3rd or 4th time they actually met face to face they were married. Dad and mom told me that they only had one real date prior to marriage. They went to see the Stamps Quartet. Dad said he spent 25 cents on his only date with mom. (10 cents for admission for two to the Stamps Quartet and 15 cents for two hamburgers and a coke). That was the day when a nickel was worth something.<br />
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Happy Valentines Day and may you be blessed on this day.<br />
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<br />georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967641752315003411.post-20020737482473877222015-01-04T06:45:00.000-08:002015-01-04T06:55:16.065-08:00Christmas/ New Years Letter<div apple-content-edited="true"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">As I write this prayer letter it is New Year's Day 2015. 2014 just sped by, as we were busy with many activities, and with joy serving the Lord. <div><br></div><div>Tomorrow (Jan 2) Nancy and I will celebrate our 44th anniversary onboard the air plane, traveling back to the Philippine Islands. The weatherman is predicting icy roads in Dallas, reminding me of our wedding day in 1971. We will leave Gloria and Scott's house early to catch our morning flight to Manila, via Japan. If the forecast is correct we will leave very early. As with traveling West and crossing the international date line, we will almost miss January 3rd, arriving in Manila very late at night on 3rd. Then we will catch a bus to Baguio, arriving at Campus on the 4th, ready to resume our "normal" activity on 5th.</div><div><br></div><div>Christmas Highlights:</div><div>We enjoyed our Christmas in the USA. This is the first Christmas in USA in 15 years and was great being with our Grandchildren and family. Here are some of the things we did this Christmas.</div><div><ul class="MailOutline"><li>Greg and Wendy took us along with their family and Geoff and Churie's 4 girls to visit Nancy's Mom. Fortunately Geoff just purchased a 12 seat van so we had space for our 4 adults and 8 Grandchildren to travel to Owasso and visit Grandma Sides. We enjoyed the day and took her out to eat at Chic-fil-a. </li><li>We were able to watch the girls as Churie gave birth to Micah Mae Miller, their 5th daughter, on Christmas Eve. </li><li>Our kids had a family get together planned on Saturday after Christmas. Friday was a beautiful day but we awoke on Saturday to a 2-inch blanket of snow. Nancy's brother Chris and family from Tulsa planned to attend but were hindered from the snow. We enjoyed seeing all our family there.</li><li>We attended a wedding, which was a remarriage of our niece (my brother Wesley's daughter) and her husband, who separated and divorced soon after my brother's death. This is a miracle of God's grace and restoration to heal their broken relationship. This nephew attended our deputation service last home assignment and soon thereafter sought the Lord's forgiveness. Their coming back together and remarriage is nothing short of miraculous.</li><li>We spent some quality time, with our grandchildren, playing games with them etc.</li><li>We had our Miller family Christmas, opening presents, reading the Christmas story, scavenger hunt (The kids followed their clue to find their present.), etc. </li><li>Sunday 28th, Micah Mae, only 4-days old, was dedicated to the Lord. It was a beautiful service with 38 of Geoff and Churie's family members present to witness the dedication. This was the only time since Geoff and Churie's wedding that all four parents, all their siblings and family members (including wives and children) were present since their wedding. Of course the family has grown numerically since the wedding. Also, Nancy's brother Don and his wife Linda were present for the dedication.</li></ul></div><div> </div><div>I would like to share some highlights from this past year.</div><div><ul class="MailOutline"><li>In January our Field Strategy Coordinator visited and asked us about transferring to the Philippines, thus starting us on a new chapter of our life.</li><li>Most of the Month of February we were involved in Bible College Class. George taught Theology 3, The Holy Spirit and the Church. </li><li>Dr. Herb Ireland visited from the USA and taught New Testament Survey and Doctrine of Holiness.</li><li>The culmination of the Bible College was the Graduation on March 1st, with 2 students graduating from our Bible College.</li><li>March, April, and May was a flurry of activity in preparation to leave the Solomon Islands, our home for 15 years.</li><li>Our Children Gloria, Scott, and Gary visited the Solomon's to help us with our packing up, shipping our belongings, and our preparations. Their help was most valuable.</li><li>June we arrived in the Philippines to begin our new assignment.</li><li>From June to December George served as Chaplain. Nancy and George both taught one class each term.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Highlights from the Chaplaincy. George was the chaplain/pastor to 300+ Elementary Students, 100 High School student, 90 Bible College Students, and 50 teachers and staff. Here are some of the highlights.</div><div><ul class="MailOutline"><li>It has been fun connecting with students this year. going to their special events and celebrating with them in their various competition. I have enjoyed eating lunches with students celebrating their birthdays. </li><li>George has enjoyed ministering in chapel. </li><li>Nancy taught English for the first term and is now teaching "Pauline Epistles.</li><li>George taught Old Testament Survey first term and is now teaching "Pentateuch".</li></ul></div><div><br></div><div>I began this letter on Jan 1st and now it is the 4th and we have safely returned to our assignment at the Philippine Nazarene College. Thank you for you prayers and support.</div><div><br></div></div>George & Nancy Miller</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Philippine Nazarene College<br>Pico Road, La Trinidad</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Benguet 2601, Philippines</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Phone: +63 908 373 6493</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">blog: <a href="http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com">http://georgeandnancymiller.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Web: <a href="http://oceanianazarene.org">http://oceanianazarene.org</a><br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> </div> <br>georgeandnancymillerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482974875394285841noreply@blogger.com0