Lights In A Dark Night

This week we had the opportunity to visit a city about an hour away and see the Christmas lights. I was pleasantly surprised at how the city transformed at night. It was obvious where the light shone from; just like in life, it should be obvious where our light shines from: Jesus Christ. We are very much like Christmas lights because we shine in the darkness, but one Christmas light is not very effective we must have fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ to really light up the night sky. Also, with out a power source, there is no light in us. We know that Power Source is from the Holy Spirit and we must continually seek Him and His Holy Spirit.

Here are some pictures :)

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5                

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16  

"For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light" Ephesians 5:8 

"This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."         Isaiah 9:6 

Grace be with you,

The Georgebells 

Prayer Request:

Please pray for us as we plan and lead a New Years event at the church. We will be playing games and bonding but also Brandon will be giving a short message and we will be leading small groups for discussion. We are planning on about 100 people to attend, and many are youth. Please pray for open hearts to hear and discuss Salvation and what God's plans for them are.

The Changing Season

The seasons are changing. Coming from Texas where we only have two seasons: hot and less hot, I have always thought that “saying” was just a colloquialism; a saying for when people are having major life changes, but here in Romania the seasons are actually changing. ;)

This is really the first year we have had to prepare for winter and we have really noticed it approaching. Back in Texas we would make sure that we had jeans and a jacket. Winter preparation done! Now we are making sure we all have underlays, “regular” winter clothes, jackets, coats, scarfs, hats, mittens, socks, boots. 

Then there is getting the house ready, we are thankful that we have radiators that run on gas so there is less preparation needed than wood burning, just getting them flushed and making sure they are all working. 

One big adjustment we have had to make is line drying all of our clothes. It is wreaking havoc on our laundry schedule. We are very thankful for the sunny days, but when it rains can take up to three days to dry. Also, it is very humid here like 98% humidity on some days so we are constantly saying, “Are these clothes wet or just cold?” 

I know it may sound weird, but thankfully God has given me a nostalgia for “the olden days” and a husband who isn’t a neat freak. :) So, most days when I see the laundry hanging I am thinking, “Look, we are actually doing it, we are missionaries!! Its so beautiful.”

Really all the preparation for winter reminds me how God is preparing us for Himself, through sanctification. Just like we have earthly seasons, God has made HIS creation to have season. How great the season of Christ's return will be!

Grace be with you,

The Georgebells