Gary Omerza and his wife Judy (Grahek) at the Ely High 40 year reunion.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Remember Your Word to me, Your servant. It give me hope.

Shalom,

Bill

My good friend, Joel Adamic, and his parents. They hosted me during my recent trip to Ely, MN for our 40 year class reunion. A special hello to Judy (Grahek) and her husband Gary Omerza!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

I praise Your Word, which I love, and I think about Your Words.

Have a great week!

Bill

Baby Dean Sanderson, from South Dakota, attended the Weber wedding celebration with his mommy Diana and grandma, Linda Bates.

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

I enjoy obeying Your Word, which I love.

Have a great Sunday morning worship service!

Bill

The Baker girls, Tabatha, Bonnie and Faith, at the Weber wedding celebration. So pretty!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I will discuss Your Word with leaders and will not be ashamed.

Shalom,

Bill

People and families of The Spoken Word Church arriving at the Novak home for the Weber wedding celebration in Ladysmith last Sunday! Very fun time!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

So I will live in freedom, because I want to follow Your Word.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Synjon Trott (and Brady Trott) at the Weber wedding celebration in Ladysmith. The kids also had a great time!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. An ephod. (Ex. 28:6-14)

2. Zadok. (1 Kings 1:39)

3. Anointing, consecrating and sanctifying. (Ex. 28:41)

4. Ezra. (Ezra 7:11)

5. Melchizedek. (Gen. 14:18)

New Quiz: Priests #2

Answer these questions.

1. What kind of tree supplied the wood for Aaron's rod that budded?

2. What annual occasion witnessed the priest using the scapegoat?

3. What noisemaker hung off the hem of the priest's garment?

4. Which New Testament writer says we are a holy priesthood, a royal priesthood?

5. What king made priests from every class of people, an act that destroyed his house?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The Jiskra family - Kyle, Kellie holding Aaron, Mike and Jesse - at the Weber wedding celebration on Sunday.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I will obey Your Word forever and ever.

Shalom,

Bill

Pastor Bill with Brett Baker (who hasn't stopped growing yet!!!) at the SWC celebration honoring Brian and Kristine.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Never keep me from speaking Your Truth, because I depend on Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Virginia Button and great-granddaughter Sanaa Trott enjoying the Weber wedding celebration in Ladysmith!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

I have an answer for people who insult me, because I trust Your Word.

Have a great week,

Bill

Bill with Nick and Kristine on Father's Day! It was a great day, starting with a great Sunday service, and then celebrating the marriage of Kristine and Brian with church family and friends!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Lord, show me Your love and Word, and save me as You have promised.

Shalom,

Bill

Brian and Kristine celebrating their first day as husband and wife!

They will be coming to Ladysmith this morning and bringing Nick with them. Can't wait to see them!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

How I want to follow Your Word. Give me life and abundance because of Your goodness.

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine and Brian Weber - off to celebrate their wedding and the beginning of a most-blessed married life! God's richest and best to you both!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Take away the shame I fear, because Your Words are good.

Shalom,

Bill

Brian and Kristine after their wedding ceremony in Greece.

Last night Brian and Kristine attended the State of the Vikings event for season ticket holders. The Vikings are ready for a great season! GO VIKINGS!!!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Daniel (Dan. 8:16), Zacharias (Luke 1:19), Mary (Luke 1:26).

2. Guardians of Eden and the Tree of Life. (Gen. 3:254)

3. One set to fly with, one set to cover their faces and one set to cover their feet. (Isa. 6:2)

4. Gideon. (Judg. 6:22-23)

5. David. (1 Sam. 29:9)

New Quiz: Priests #1

Answer these questions.

1. What was the short garment priests wore over their robes?

2. What High Priest anointed Solomon as king?

3. What was the three-step process of appointing a High Priest?

4. What priest also served as a scribe, documenting the return of the Babylonian captives to Jerusalem?

5. What priest was also a king?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Kristine and Brian on their wedding day, May 19, 2009, in Santorini, Greece.

The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3. They play again tonight. GO YANKEES!!!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Keep Your Words and promises to me, Your servant. So You will be respected and honored.

Shalom,

Bill

Making it legal! Brian and Kristine Weber on their wedding day!
The New York Yankees begin a three game series with the Washington Nationals tonight. GO YANKEES!!!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Keep me from looking at worthless things. Let me live by Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Weber - what a beautiful spot for a wedding!

The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets yesterday 15-0 to win the three game series. Now it's a much appreciated day off today before taking on the Washington Nationals. GO YANKEES!!!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Make me want to obey Your Word instead of wishing for riches.

Enjoy the wonderful weather!

Bill

Brian and Kristine's wedding day in Greece.

The New York Yankees play the final game of the series with the New York Mets today at Noon. The winner takes the series! GO YANKEES!!!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Lead me in the path of Your Word because that makes me content.

Have a powerful worship service today!

Bill

More of the delicious lunch buffet at Christos in St. Paul!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Help me understand so I can keep Your Words, obeying them with all my heart.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Weber and a beautiful Greek sunset!
The Detroit Red Wings play game #7 tonight looking for their second consecutive Stanley Cup Championship! Come on Red Wings, get it done!!!!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Lord, teach me Your Words and I will obey them until the end.

Shalom,

Bill

Waiting for the Greek restaurant, Christos, to open for lunch!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. satan. (Ezek. 28:12-14 NIV)

2. Jude. (Jude 9) and Revelation. (Rev. 12:7)

3. Jacob. (Israel) (Gen. 48:16)

4. An old prophet who lived in Bethel. (1 Kings 13:18)

5. The Angel of His Presence. (Is. 63:9)

New Quiz: Angels #5

Answer these questions.

1. To which three people did Gabriel appear?

2. What job was given to Cherubim after the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden?

3. What was the purpose for the three pairs of wings on the Seraphim?

4. What judge of Israel was afraid he was going to die because he saw the Angel of the Lord?

5. Who was described as being as "good in my sight as an angel of God"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Kristine and Brian after their wedding ceremony in Santorini, Greece.


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I will quickly obey Your Word, because You have made me glad.

Shalom,

Bill

The lunch buffet at Christos Greek Restaurant located in the Union Depot in St. Paul. That looks good enough to eat!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I hold on to God's Word. Lord, do not let me be disgraced.

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine Novak Weber - the beautiful bride - on her wedding day in Greece!

The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday to regain 1st place in the AL East. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 in game #5 to take a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. LET'S GO YANKEES! LET'S GO RED WINGS!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

I have chosen the way of Truth and I have obeyed Your Word.

Have a blessed and prosperous week!

Bill

Bill doing his best Samson impression among the pillars at the Union Depot in St. Paul.
Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees at noon! GO YANKEES!


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Don't let me be dishonest. Have mercy on me by helping me obey Your Word.

Have a great worship service!

Bill

Brian and Kristine on their wedding day in Greece!

The Yankees got rained out last night but are still in first place! Tampa Bay Rays today at noon! LET'S GO YANKEES!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I am attacked and weary. Make me strong again with the promises in Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

The Greek restaurant, Christos, in St. Paul at the Union Depot.
The New York Yankees are in first place in the AL East and begin a four game series with the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at Yankee Stadium. LET'S GO YANKEES!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Help me understand Your Word. Then I will think about Your miracles.

Shalom,

Bill

Brian and Kristine on their wedding day in Greece.
The Detroit Red Wings play game #4 in Pittsburgh tonight. GO RED WINGS!!!!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. To stand watch over the sons of Daniel's people. (Dan. 12:1)
2. All those who fear the Lord. (Ps. 34:7)
3. Herod. (Acts 12:23)
4. The apostles. (1 Cor. 4:9)
5. Christians. (1 Cor. 6:3)


New Quiz: Angels #4
Answer these questions.

1. Who was the cherub appointed to oversee the Garden of Eden?
2. In which two books do we learn that the angel Michael has face-to-face confrontations with satan?
3. Who talked about an angel who had redeemed him from evil?
4. Who convinced a prophet to sin by claiming he had a message from the angel of the Lord?
5. In Isaiah 63:9, whom does Isaiah say God used to save His people?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Bill next to the Athens poster in the Greek restaurant, Christos. We went there in honor of Brian and Kristine who were in Greece at the time!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I submitted my life to You and You answered me. Teach me Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine Novak Weber - the prettiest girl in all of Greece!

The Detroit Red Wings play game #3 in Pittsburgh tonight. GO RED WINGS!!!!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I am under intense pressure. Give me life, as Your Word has promised.

Shalom,

Bill

The Union Depot in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 last night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Two wins down, two to go! GO RED WINGS!!!!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

God's Word gives me pleasure. He gives me good counsel.

Have a great day,

Bill