Many of the individuals and families of The Spoken Word Church celebrated the marriage of Jon and Rochelle Kroening. Here is the Filosi family: Terri Lynn, Frank and Asa.

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I have not walked away from Your Word because You, Yourself, Lord, are my Teacher.

Have a great day!

Bill

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kroening!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I have avoided every evil way so I could obey Your Word.

Have a great week!

Bill

Rochelle and Jon - Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kroening!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I have more understanding than the older leaders, because I follow Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Anita Kroening, Mother of the Groom, being escorted to her seat for the wedding ceremony.

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I am wiser than all my teachers, because I think about Your Words.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Men on a mission! Jonathan Kroening and Pastor Bill Novak making their way to the front to begin the Wedding Ceremony!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. The mountain will split in two. (Zech. 14:4)

2. They bowed down to him. (Gen. 37:9-11)

3. Judas Iscariot. (Psalm 41:9; Acts 1:16)

4. The queen of the south, the men of Nineveh. (Matt. 12:41-42)

5. A great famine throughout the world. (Acts 11:28)

New Quiz: Numbers #1

Answer these questions.

1. How many chapters does the book of Habakkuk have?

2. How many days did Noah wait, after he had sent out the raven and the dove, before he sent out the dove again?

3. How old were Abraham and Sarah when Isaac was born?

4. How many children did Job have?

5. How many windows and doors did Noah's ark have?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Robin, Pastor Bill and Roxy enjoying the Wedding Reception for Jon and Rochelle Kroening.

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Your Words make me wiser than my enemies because they are mine forever.

Have a great day!

Bill

Pastor Bill officiating the wedding ceremony of Jonathan and Rochelle Kroening.

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

How I love Your Word! I think about Your Word all day long.

Have a great day!

Bill

Dave Kroening, proud Father of the Groom, walking the aisle as the wedding ceremony for Jonathan and Rochelle Kroening is about to begin!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Everything I see has its limits, but Your Word has none.

Shalom,

Bill

Jonathan and Rochelle Kroening sharing their first dance as husband and wife, while pictures of their lives growing up were playing in the background. A beautiful couple, a beautiful ceremony and a beautiful reception! The wedding was held in Menomonie, WI with Pastor Bill Novak officiating. God's richest and best to Jon and Rochelle as they keep Him #1!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Wicked people are waiting to destroy me, but I will think about Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

It's a beautiful day for a wedding! Congratulations Jonathan and Rochelle!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I am Yours. Save me. I want to obey Your Word.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bill

God Bless America! We are praying for our nation that Godly plans will succeed and ungodly plans will fail and come to destruction!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I will never forget Your Words, because You have given me life by them.

Shalom,

Bill

Remembering the sunshine on a very rainy day in Wisconsin!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Twelve. (Gen. 17:20)

2. Joel. (Joel 2:28-29)

3. Dust. (Gen. 28:14)

4. The days of Noah. (Matt. 24:37)

5. The man from Macedonia. (Acts 16:9)

New Quiz: Prophecies #5

Answer these questions.

1. What does Zechariah say will happen when the Messiah's foot touches the Mount of Olives?

2. What did Joseph dream the sun, moon, and eleven stars did?

3. To whom was David referring when he wrote, "Mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me"?

4. What person and group of people did Jesus tell the Pharisees would rise up in judgement of them?

5. What event that Agabus prophesied happened in the days of Claudius Caesar?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

HE'S HERE!!! Brett Favre, the new starting QB for the Minnesota Vikings! Let the season begin! GO VIKINGS!!!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

If I had not loved Your Word, I would have died from my suffering.

Have a great Wednesday!

Bill

Another beautiful day in Wisconsin! Enjoy!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

All things continue to this day because of your Word; because all things serve You.

Have a great day!

Bill

Enjoying a beautiful, sunny day in Northern Wisconsin!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Your Word will go on and on. You made the Earth and it still stands.

Have a wonderful day!

Bill

Pastor Bill with the newborn through 12 year old children (and some parents!) of The Spoken Word Church.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Lord, Your Word is everlasting. It continues forever in Heaven.

Have a great week!

Bill

The New York Yankees, who are in the middle of a four game series with the Mariners in Seattle, have the best record in all of Major League Baseball: 73-43! GO YANKEES!!!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Give me life by Your love so I can obey Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings play their first preseason game in Indianapolis tonight at 6:30 against the Colts. GO VIKINGS!!!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

They have almost put me in the grave, but I have not rejected Your Word.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Robin's new grandson, Landon, being checked over closely by his brother and sisters!

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous questions.

1. That Messiah would be a descendant of Judah. (Gen. 49:8-12)

2. That God would restore His people to their land. (Ezek. 37:11-14)

3. Cyrus. (Ezra 1:1-3)

4. After the Holy Spirit came upon them. (Acts 1:8)

5. Isaiah 53.

New Quiz: Prophecies #4

Answer these questions.

1. How many children did God tell Abraham that Ishmael would have?

2. What minor prophet prophesied about the outpouring of God's Spirit at Pentecost?

3. In Jacob's dream of the ladder stretching to Heaven, to what were Jacob's descendants compared?

4. To what time in the Old Testament did Jesus compare the time when the Son of Man will return?

5. What vision did God send Paul to call him to preach to the Gentiles?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Four of Robin's grandchildren patiently waiting to see their baby brother, Landon, for the first time!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

All of Your Words can be trusted. Liars are hurting me. Help me!

Shalom,

Bill

Kent Johnson (basketball and golf) and Jeff Norsted (football and basketball) from Virginia Roosevelt High School in Minnesota.

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with Your Word.

Have a great day!

Bill

Two starters from the 1968-69 Virginia Blue Devils Iron Range Conference Champion basketball team: Neil McKenzie and Mark Lind. John Possin,Bill Novak and Doug Foschi joined them in the starting lineup.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

How long will I live and keep Your Word? When will You judge those who are hurting me?

Have a great day!

Bill

Lots of fun, food and conversation at "CHAMPS" restaurant! There were three Iron Range athletes from Ely, two from Eveleth and seven from Virginia.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Even though I am like a wine bag going up in smoke, I do not forget Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Neil McKenzie (basketball and baseball) and Gary Kochevar (basketball and baseball) both played sports at Virginia Roosevelt High School in Virginia, MN.


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

My eyes look to your Word. Thank You for comforting me.

Shalom,

Bill

Attending the Iron Range All Sports Reunion were John "Pritz" Priyatel from Ely and John Possin from Virginia.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I am patient, waiting for You to deliver me. My hope is in Your Word.

Have a wonderful day!

Bill

Mark Lind and John Possin. Mark (basketball) lives in Princeton, WI and John (football, basketball and golf) lives in St. Cloud, MN.

Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. They will be slaves of Japheth's and Shem's descendants. (Gen. 9:25-27)

2. Not one stone would be left upon another. (Matt. 24:2)

3. John the Baptist. (Isa. 40:3; Mal. 3:1)

4. The four world empires to come. (Dan. 7)

5. Jonah. (Matt. 12:39-40)

New Quiz: Prophecies #3

Answer these questions.

1. When Jacob pronounced his blessing on Judah, what prophecy did that blessing contain?

2. What was the meaning of Ezekiel's vision of dry bones that shook and then formed a body?

3. What ruler did Jeremiah prophesy would allow the Israelites to return from Babylon?

4. When did Jesus say that the disciples would be witnesses to Him?

5. Where in the Old Testament is the prophecy about Jesus being bruised for our iniquities?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Attending the Iron Range All Sports Reunion were: L-R (Front ) Kent Johnson, Bill Novak, Joel Adamic, Jeff Norsted. (Back) John Priyatel, Steve Kaffine, Ted Dimberio, Neil McKenzie, John Possin, Mark Lind, Stan Krebs, Gary Kochevar. Unable to attend this time were: Greg Marn, Mickey Anderson, Scott Harri and John Sever from Ely, Tony Pecha from Tower, Rick Colvin from Biwabik and Doug Foschi from Virginia. We hope to see many more at our next Reunion!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Let me obey Your Word perfectly so I will not be ashamed.

Have a great day!

Bill

Joel Adamic lives in Stillwater, MN. John Priyatel lives in Elk River, MN. Bill has been friends with Joel since elementary school and with John (Pritz) since high school in Ely.

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Let those who respect You return to me, those who know Your Word.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Bill

Joel Adamic, Bill Novak and John Priyatel were three Ely representatives at the Twin Cities All Sports Reunion. Joel played hockey and golf, Bill played basketball and baseball, John played basketball.


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Make proud people ashamed because they lied about me. I will think about Your Word.

Have a great day,

Bill

Vikings Season Ticket holders who are VERY excited for this season to begin!!! GO VIKINGS!!!

Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Have grace and mercy on me so that I may live. I love Your Word.

Have a powerful Sunday morning worship service!

Bill

This garage conversation centered around the Twins, Yankees and golf, with Bill providing the "Yankee perspective"!

Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Comfort and encourage me with Your love, as You promised me, Your servant, in Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill