Hebrews 12

We had a wonderful time at Bellwood. I preached on Hebrews 12, and went to Hometown Buffet. We were not with our physical fathers today, but our text reminded us that His nurturing influence upon our lives is to be endured, and it will result in a harvest of righteousness. May Our Heavenly Father bless us all with His admonitions.

Tuxedo Junction in Burbank, found the coral matching the bridesmaid dresses.

Here's some of the arrangements we were able to make for fun

Icing apparently took a giant leap forward with "fondant"

These are some of the flowers Kuya Norbert introduced to us!

78 Days Left Till Wedding

Today, our wedding website says... 78 days left.

Wedding planning accomplishments:

• Invitations sent (90%)
• Caterer selected
• Working budget selected
• Website functional with RSVP and Registries
• Coordinators selected
• Venue selected
• Honeymoon booked
• Officiant secured
• Bridal party selected (7/8)
• Apartment selected and secured
• Pastor's Home course
• Premarital counseling

We are now working on:

• Finalizing photographer/ videographer
• Begin music selection and draft ceremony details
• Finalizing floral budget and arrangements
• Finalizing cake selection
• Finalizing tuxedo colors
• Canvassing make-up
• Securing out of town guests' accomodation
• Studying Conflict Resolution
• Completing reading for Pastor's Home
• Arranging for church membership and ministry opportunities
• Recruiting help
• Prayer for attendees and our testimony

Lessons:

• Christ is purposed in stimulating, protecting, and perfecting the purity of His bride, the church. So too I must be to Maggie.
• Every trial ought to be met with a serious response, fully convinced that God is doing a profound work, even in what may seem trivial. Any decision for God, and for others over any decision for my selfish gain, builds or erodes, sows or supplants. I must see even my smallest allegiances to the flesh or to my God, not as a pinprick, but the very daggers that is either employed to sever myself from God or mortify the deeds of the flesh.