http://www.newsobserver.com/1181/story/517087.html
This is a time lapse video of a house that was picked for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Raleigh, NC.
7 days, thousands of volunteers, and one deserving family...The episode is supposed to air in January.
Merry Christmas,
CH
07 December 2006
Liliana
Thank you so much for your concern, thoughts, and prayers for the little girl named Liliana that was mentioned as having to be hospitalized a couple of days ago. She is a dear friend to Sarah Wells at Good Samaritan Ministries, and many in the community. It was Sarah who informed me of the situation.
The doctors have had a chance to see her and are now moving her to St. Jude Children's Hospital, because she needs the best of care. It has been determined that Liliana has a brain tumor at 11 yrs. old. Her family will be going with her, but this means many many extra expenses for them. This where they need you. There are several ways you can help:
1. PRAY --as Sarah has mentioned to me...pray for a Christmas miracle.
2. WRITE --Please send cards to Liliana to let her know that you are praying for her, and that God will strengthen her for this difficult journey.
You can send the cards to this address:
Liliana Tamayo
c/o Good Samaritan Ministries
PO Box 2441
Johnson City, TN 37605
3. GIVE --As in any family emergency, there is a need for your financial gifts. The emotional strain is hard enough without having a financial burden. They would appreciate your help. There are two funds set up for the family:
a. You can make a gift at Good Samaritan Ministries, and please mark it for Liliana Tamayo.
b. You may go to any local First Tennessee Bank, and make a gift to the Liliana Fund.
It has already been amazing to see all of this coming together. There have already been several who have been very instrumental in this effort. Thanks again for your generosity and support. The family thanks you, Sarah Wells thanks you, and so do I.
CH
The doctors have had a chance to see her and are now moving her to St. Jude Children's Hospital, because she needs the best of care. It has been determined that Liliana has a brain tumor at 11 yrs. old. Her family will be going with her, but this means many many extra expenses for them. This where they need you. There are several ways you can help:
1. PRAY --as Sarah has mentioned to me...pray for a Christmas miracle.
2. WRITE --Please send cards to Liliana to let her know that you are praying for her, and that God will strengthen her for this difficult journey.
You can send the cards to this address:
Liliana Tamayo
c/o Good Samaritan Ministries
PO Box 2441
Johnson City, TN 37605
3. GIVE --As in any family emergency, there is a need for your financial gifts. The emotional strain is hard enough without having a financial burden. They would appreciate your help. There are two funds set up for the family:
a. You can make a gift at Good Samaritan Ministries, and please mark it for Liliana Tamayo.
b. You may go to any local First Tennessee Bank, and make a gift to the Liliana Fund.
It has already been amazing to see all of this coming together. There have already been several who have been very instrumental in this effort. Thanks again for your generosity and support. The family thanks you, Sarah Wells thanks you, and so do I.
CH
06 December 2006
Christmas Quiz
I found this little quiz about the Biblical account of Christ's birth...Don't worry about test anxiety, your score doesn't matter. After all, we're supposed to learn something new everyday :) My hope is that you enjoy taking in a quick survey about the "reason for the season."
CH
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1. Christmas (the day Jesus was born) probably actually occurred on:
a. December 25th
b. March 29th
c. April 1st
d. We do not know
2. A manger is:
a. a feeding trough
b. a barn
c. a stable
d. a room behind an Inn
3. How many wise men came to see Jesus in the manger?
a. two
b. the Bible doesn't say
c. three
d. none
4. When Mary was found to be with child, she and Joseph were:
a. married
b. companions
c. engaged
d. The Bible does not say
5. Where did the wise men find Jesus?
a. In the manger
b. On a donkey with Mary
c. In the field
d. In a house
6. Who told Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
a. an angel
b. Herod
c. The tax collector
d. Caesar
7. What animals were present at the birth of Jesus?
a. cows and sheep
b. cows, sheep and mules
c. cows, sheep and camels
d. unknown
8. How long was the trip for the wise men after they saw Herod?
a. Two years
b. Less than 1 day
c. A little less than two years
d. None of the above
9. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?
a. walked
b. by cart
c. Joseph walked/Mary rode a donkey
d. The Bible doesn't say
10. What is meant by "heavenly host"?
a. an arch angel
b. greeting angels
c. an army of angels
d. an angelic choir or herald
Answer Key:
1. d
2. a
3. d*
4 . c
5. d
6. d (see Luke 2:1-3)
7. d (the Bible does not say what animals were present)
8. c
9. d
10. c
* - the Bible says they saw the young child in the house - they were not present at the manger - and no mention is made as to how many Magi there were - we often assume there were three because there were three gifts.
Article Source : ABC Article Directory
Author: Gary Kurz
CH
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1. Christmas (the day Jesus was born) probably actually occurred on:
a. December 25th
b. March 29th
c. April 1st
d. We do not know
2. A manger is:
a. a feeding trough
b. a barn
c. a stable
d. a room behind an Inn
3. How many wise men came to see Jesus in the manger?
a. two
b. the Bible doesn't say
c. three
d. none
4. When Mary was found to be with child, she and Joseph were:
a. married
b. companions
c. engaged
d. The Bible does not say
5. Where did the wise men find Jesus?
a. In the manger
b. On a donkey with Mary
c. In the field
d. In a house
6. Who told Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
a. an angel
b. Herod
c. The tax collector
d. Caesar
7. What animals were present at the birth of Jesus?
a. cows and sheep
b. cows, sheep and mules
c. cows, sheep and camels
d. unknown
8. How long was the trip for the wise men after they saw Herod?
a. Two years
b. Less than 1 day
c. A little less than two years
d. None of the above
9. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?
a. walked
b. by cart
c. Joseph walked/Mary rode a donkey
d. The Bible doesn't say
10. What is meant by "heavenly host"?
a. an arch angel
b. greeting angels
c. an army of angels
d. an angelic choir or herald
Answer Key:
1. d
2. a
3. d*
4 . c
5. d
6. d (see Luke 2:1-3)
7. d (the Bible does not say what animals were present)
8. c
9. d
10. c
* - the Bible says they saw the young child in the house - they were not present at the manger - and no mention is made as to how many Magi there were - we often assume there were three because there were three gifts.
Article Source : ABC Article Directory
Author: Gary Kurz
05 December 2006
One in a Million
If your husband is one that really wants to get the most out of your car and his...tell him to go by the book.
That's what Peter Gilbert did as he drove his 1989 Saab more than a million miles over the course of 17 years.
He recently donated his beloved car to an Automotive Museum after Saab verified it had driven 1,001,385 miles.
Just for details...The transmission was rebuilt at 200,000 miles and the hood and a few other parts replaced, but otherwise it has original equipment.Peter said he paid about $30,000 for the car in 89.
Then, thoughout the years used premium, synthetic oil in oil changes, changed the tires every 45,000 miles and strictly followed the maintenance schedule.
And believe it or not the exterior still looks good, but road salt has rusted its frame a bit. Never the less, Peter had it detailed, parked at the museum, then bought another Saab with fewer miles.
VAROOOOOM!!!
CH
That's what Peter Gilbert did as he drove his 1989 Saab more than a million miles over the course of 17 years.
He recently donated his beloved car to an Automotive Museum after Saab verified it had driven 1,001,385 miles.
Just for details...The transmission was rebuilt at 200,000 miles and the hood and a few other parts replaced, but otherwise it has original equipment.Peter said he paid about $30,000 for the car in 89.
Then, thoughout the years used premium, synthetic oil in oil changes, changed the tires every 45,000 miles and strictly followed the maintenance schedule.
And believe it or not the exterior still looks good, but road salt has rusted its frame a bit. Never the less, Peter had it detailed, parked at the museum, then bought another Saab with fewer miles.
VAROOOOOM!!!
CH
Lights in the East
National Lampoon's Eat Your Heart Out!Visit a fun website for your chance to spread some Christmas cheer ( in Winston-Salem, NC, and around the world :)
www.controltheshow.com
LOL! I spent almost an hour waiting in line late last night, but I did get my chance to "control the show "and watch many many others do the same. It's fun, but short lived...like a roller coaster.
The site is live from 5pm til midnight every night until New Year's.
CH
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