Thank You, God Bless You!!!

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by tstew

Great pictures and a great occassion. You must have an awesome church that really appreciates the sacrifices of their membership.

Bro. TStew,

I have been here from day one of this church. My late parents were
the founding pastor and wife in 1958, I have mentioned before that I
had just turned 19 yrs. old. Married 8 months later and we have never
left. Dad and Mom have fallen asleep, but we have remained. There are
three generations of my own family in this church. My husband and I,
five of our adult children and each of their original spouses. 16 of our
20 grandchildren also are here. Our oldest grandson is married so that
makes 27 of our family. Our middle daughter and her husband are pastor
and wife. They have four beautiful children also.
One son and wife and four children live in a neighboring city and attend
an apostolic church there.
What we pass on to our children is our legacy to them. What they receive
is their heritage from us. We have a goodly heritage. We received it from
our parents. Why shouldn't we inherit our parents legacy to us, their
children. Noah built an ark to the saving of his OWN house. Many others
have joined us through the years. They are part of this family. God's
family. (Don't know why I said all that!

Blessings,

Falla39

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. TStew,

I have been here from day one of this church. My late parents were
the founding pastor and wife in 1958, I have mentioned before that I
had just turned 19 yrs. old. Married 8 months later and we have never
left. Dad and Mom have fallen asleep, but we have remained. There are
three generations of my own family in this church. My husband and I,
five of our adult children and each of their original spouses. 16 of our
20 grandchildren also are here. Our oldest grandson is married so that
makes 27 of our family. Our middle daughter and her husband are pastor
and wife. They have four beautiful children also.
One son and wife and four children live in a neighboring city and attend
an apostolic church there.
What we pass on to our children is our legacy to them. What they receive
is their heritage from us. We have a goodly heritage. We received it from
our parents. Why shouldn't we inherit our parents legacy to us, their
children. Noah built an ark to the saving of his OWN house. Many others
have joined us through the years. They are part of this family. God's
family. (Don't know why I said all that!

Blessings,

Falla39

WOW that is awesome! You all have roots.

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I love your purple ensemble!

Thank you, Sis. Renda,
Actually it is a black knit jersy shell and skirt. The jacket is a deep
plum. Felt nice.
Hugs,
Falla39

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by Blubayou

Sis Falla you are a wonderful inspiration and example to all of us. God Bless you richly!

Thank you so much! You are very sweet!
Hugs,
Falla39

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

Indeed a wonderful time was had by all and could not be a moreDeserving person ever! Love you MomC and see you in the morning!

Sweet AmazingGrace,

So happy you were there with us also, along with Rhoni and Bro. Larry.

Yes, tomorrow will be a Wonderful Day! See you there, the Lord willing!

Hugs,

Falla39

[Falla39]

Originally Posted by StMark

WOW that is awesome! You all have roots.

Bro. StMark,

Yes, these ROOTS have been going downward and outward for fifty
years now. They have spread out and other plants have sprung up
from them. Outward to Canton, TX where my brother, David Blakey
and his wife and family have built church to the glory of God. Some
roots are springing up just to the north of us where our sister and her
husband, Harold Gunstanson, are pastoring a home missions work.

Dad said that he realized that IF his family was ever going to have
any roots, he was going to have to stay put and let some grow. And
that's what he did.

Yes, these roots have grown deep in 50 yrs. Jesus said that every
plant that his Father had not planted would be rooted up. Evidently
HE planted us here. Winds have blown and storms have come and gone,
but the SON is still shining in Wide A Wake Wylie, TX. Thank God!

Blessings,

Falla39

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Bro. StMark,

Yes, these ROOTS have been going downward and outward for fifty
years now. They have spread out and other plants have sprung up
from them. Outward to Canton, TX where my brother, David Blakey
and his wife and family have built church to the glory of God. Some
roots are springing up just to the north of us where our sister and her
husband, Harold Gunstanson, are pastoring a home missions work.
Dad said that he realized that IF his family was ever going to have
any roots, he was going to have to stay put and let some grow. And
that's what he did.
Yes, these roots have grown deep in 50 yrs. Jesus said that every
plant that his Father had not planted would be rooted up. Evidently
HE planted us here. Winds have blown and storms have come and gone,
but the SON is still shining in Wide A Wake Wylie, TX. Thank God!

Blessings,

Falla39

Well, you have much to be proud of!

The younger ladies on AFF would do well to learn from your example

[StMark]

Originally Posted by StMark

Sis falla,

Glad you loved the flowers everything looks wonderful.
Does your family and church know about AFF??

what all did they do at your appreciation service?
anyone speak or sing? did you have a dinner afterwards?

Great to have Amazing Grace back on the forum too - welcome

Don't forget these questions

[He's My Friend]

Sis Falla,

I wanted to stop by and tell you how thankful that I am to know you.
What a good example of a great Christian lady.


BTW: Aaron said, "HI, he is glad you are his friend".

[AmazingGrace]

Thanks mark but I am not back just came around for this thread and to wish a wonderful lady many more years at what she loves to do