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posted by Staddon Family on 08/9/08

After much soul searching preparation, people relating information, and church building reservation, the Family Encouragement Weekend was ready to begin! Many thanks to the Wilkes for organizing this event!

Between twelve and fifteen families attended totaling about 140 people. Not only did families from Virginia show their dedication to seeking God’s best, but also travelers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, and Tennessee.

It was so encouraging to see fathers and sons writing out their family goals. What a sense of purpose there is when families hear from the Lord and are unified in working toward His plan for them. We were blessed to see the openness and responsiveness to God’s Word as the final authority in life. There was also much joy as we joined in singing, praying and sharing fellowship together.

How exciting to meet so many like minded families who are listening to God’s call to come out from the world and seek God’s best! For more details and pictures be sure to read the Hynes and Wilkes overviews of the weekend!

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posted by Staddon Family on 08/4/08

Our house and hearts are full right now! Donald (flying in from Taiwan), and Robert and James (flying in from Chicago) finally arrived home Thursday July 24th! It had almost been a year since we were all together. There is such a completeness about everyone joining in the wisdom searches, meal times, singing for a couple churches, and working around the homestead.

Some of the progress has included clearing trails, fixing computer problems, helping Grandpa and Grandma Brown, and assisting our friends the Elliots with their move.

Isaiah 65:22  "Mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands." May this verse also be true for you as you complete today’s work for the Lord.

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posted by Staddon Family on 06/13/08

Uncle Alan did this by turning his parent’s request for a porch roof into an item on his “to do” list. So last weekend found our family in Morgantown to help him with this project. By 7:00 am Dad, Michael, Daniel, Jonathan and David were on the roof with Uncle Alan. Their goal: A roof over Grandma and Grandpa’s back porch.

Before noon, it was 90 degrees up there in the sun. They had to get off the roof for 4 hours because of the heat. We enjoyed the time with Grandpa and Grandma as well as other friends and family who had come to enjoy a hot dog roast in the shade.

The men climbed back up that evening and the next morning to continue the work. Yes, it was hot but we were grateful for the opportunity to honor Dad’s parents. “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” Ex. 20:12

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