Category Archives: faith

Glorious Now Behold Him Arise!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Laura

Glorious now behold Him arise! King and God and Sacrifice. Alleluia, alleluia! Earth to heaven replies. Happy Easter! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and Marko ********** Watch them grow: Easter 2015, Easter 2014, Easter 2013 ********** The lyrics above are the … Continue reading →

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Faith Christian Fellowship Advent 2015: Incredible!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Laura

Saturday afternoon, our church welcomed the beginning of Advent by celebrating our Savior, Jesus Christ, who REIGNS! With many original songs and adaptions, a spoken narrative interspersed throughout, and the amazing diversity of our church all together for the glory … Continue reading →

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Advent 2015: Concert, Bazaar, and Ornaments! (fall 2015 sewing)

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Laura

This Saturday, 12/5 is our church’s annual Advent Concert and Bazaar.  Ellie and I both have minor parts in the concert: she’s singing in the first song and I have a spoken part later in the concert. Please come join … Continue reading →

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Up From The Grave He Arose!

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Laura

Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! Happy Easter! Love, … Continue reading →

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August/September Sewing: Ornament Time!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Laura

For the fifth year in a row (here’s years #1 and #2 and #3 and #4), I was in charge of designing and coordinating the sewing of felt ornaments to be sold at our Advent Bazaar, supporting the mercy ministries … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Laura

“Χριστός ἀνέστη!” – “Christ is Risen!” “Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! ” – “Truly He is Risen!” Christ Is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!

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Marks Gets His First Haircut, Ellie Dresses Up To Go To Church with Yiayia, and I Can Hardly Stand All The Growing Up That’s Going On Around Here

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Laura

The haircut was all Nik’s idea and not mine.  I would have let it get way longer before starting to cut it (because once you start, you just can’t stop!).  Plus, I told Nik that there’s a verse in the … Continue reading →

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September/October/November Sewing: Ornaments for the Advent Bazaar

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Laura

For the fourth year in a row (here’s years #1 and #2 and #3), I was in charge of designing and coordinating the sewing of felt ornaments to be given as thank yous for donations made during the Advent season, … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah! He is Risen!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Laura

Happy Easter! Love, Nik, Laura, Ellie, and Mark

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Emerging

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Laura

Our time of cocooning ourselves at home is over and we’re slowly emerging into real life.  Last week, Ellie, Mark and I even managed a quick trip to the grocery store.  Not just any grocery store either – we went … Continue reading →

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