Bobby Gilstrap posts 11 verses for Thanksgiving! How about posting them around the house tomorrow! My favorite: Ps. 107:1 “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (NIV) and Phil. 1:3 “I thank my God every time I remember you.” GIVE THANKS!!!
Category: Family
Aug 20
We are here. He is there. God is with us.
The biggest transition I have experienced in a long time. My oldest is now at college. He is no longer home. I don’t know when he gets home, when he sleeps, does his homework, or anything else. I know he was growing up anyway and he was beginning to make more and more decisions on …
Jul 29
I Love Youth Camp
I love youth camp. I have been to youth camp as a youth, as a counselor and as a youth minister. I have served at youth camps. I have planned youth camps. Now, my kids go to youth camp. I love youth camp. This past week, my kids experienced youth camp through the State Convention …
Jul 05
Shamburger Kids On Mission
TJ, Josh and Sarah have already embarked on a great summer of service. TJ assisted with Music in Theatre Camp and also co-directed one of the kid’s shows. Josh assisted his Dad as they led the “Dressing Room” station. This was the Bible Story area, Josh and Tim also directed a play. Sarah assisted in …
Sep 17
Prayer Requests
Dear friends, Please remember us in prayer as we seek to become fully funded full time missionary church planters. Pray for us as we are about to have our first preview service (October 2, 2011). Debbie and I will be leading the children’s worship time for LifePoint Church at 11 AM that Sunday as we …
Sep 12
Praise the Lord
Last week, the Lord blessed me with a Substitute Teaching job each of the available four days of school! I have 3 1/2 more days scheduled this month. Thank you so much for those who have been praying! God also blessed Debbie with a raise at her job because of the great work she has …
Aug 24
New School Year
Wow. The new school year is upon us. I remember thinking years ago that one day i would have three kids in high school at the same time. Well, that day has come. I am so proud of all my kids and look forward to what this year brings. They have all served Christ well …
Aug 10
The end of the summer
Well, summer is coming to an end. I have served in theatre camps, soccer camps, football, baseball and cheerleading camps, basketball and cheerleading camps, and Big Apple Adventure (VBS) Camps I have coordinated 32 children and youth getting to a theatre competition, we have sent off our three children to youth camp. In all of …
May 18
Family Corner by Debbie for May 2011
Wow! April was a busy month! Tim, TJ and Josh visited 2 colleges. Pray for TJ and Josh as they determine God’s plan for their future. Part of that plan includes Advanced Placement exams they take in May. TJ has begun rehearsals for the next production at 82nd Street Theatre, portraying Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. Josh’s Baseball team …
May 18
Family Corner by Debbie for April 2011
It’s April!! April brings showers, so the saying goes. This brings to my mind the old hymn and the verse from Ezekiel 34:26 which says, “There shall be showers of blessing”. What a wonderful promise! I think I’ll be singing that this month instead of focusing on rain (or snow!) showers. Speaking of showers, we will …