The lower level of the new Novak home is taking shape!

 Hello,

I pray that you will know that goodness and mercy are following you all the days of your life as a born again believer!

Shalom,

Bill

Ellyson reading the rules to the annual Family Easter Egg Treasure Hunt

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Messiah (Daniel 9:25).
  2.  Christ  (Luke 2:11).

  3.  Isaac  (Genesis 17:19; 18:11-12).

  4.  Immanuel  (Isaiah 7:140.

  5.  Son of consolation  (Acts 4:36).

New Quiz: meanings of Words, Part 1  #2.

Answer these questions.

  1.  What word, possibly meaning "those who crossed over/the ones from beyond", is used to describe the children of Israel?

  2.  What word, meaning "our Lord will come", completes Paul's sentence: "Let him be Anathema _____"?

  3.  What word, which has been translated "astrologer", does Matthew use to describe certain visitors to Herod?

  4.  What name for Himself does God say He used when appearing to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

  5.  What name for God has been translated "Father"? 

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Ellyson Grace and her creative Easter project

 Hello,

I pray that you will perfect your love walk by studying the Word of God and obeying it.

Shalom,

Bill

Brian, Kristine, Avery, Ellyson, Georgia and Reagan!

 Hello,

I pray that you will have no fear in your life because you choose to walk in the God kind of love!

Shalom,

Bill

Theo and I reading and snacking!

 Hello,

I pray that you will believe that no problem is too difficult for God and that you can trust completely in His love and kindness.

Shalom,

Bill

I LOVE the WORD of GOD!

 

Hello,

I pray that whenever you are tempted to be afraid, you will remember that God really is your loving Father, and that He has not given you the spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound and well balanced mind!

Shalom,

Bill

Theo and his many furry friends in Ladysmith

 

Hello,

I pray that you will believe that when you are weak in human strength, you are strong in God's powerful strength!

Shalom,

Bill

Ellyson and Reagan on the merry-go-round
 at Memorial Park in Ladysmith

 

Hello,

I pray that you will not be afraid of evil tidings, having your heart firmly fixed, trusting in the Lord.

Shalom,

Bill

Theo’s completed morning puzzle project

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  In Heaven  (Revelation 11:19).

  2.  In the breastplate  (Leviticus 8:8).

  3.  Fire came down from Heaven and consumed the sacrifices; God's glory filled the place  (2 Chronicles 7:1).

  4.  Fourteen  (1 Kings 8:65).

  5.  Asaph  (Psalm 50; 1 Chronicles 16:4-6).

New Quiz:  Meanings of Words, Part 1  #1.

Answer these questions.

  1.  What name for Jesus, meaning "Anointed One", did Daniel use when writing about the end times?

  2.  What name for Jesus, meaning "Anointed One", did the angel of the Lord use when speaking to the shepherds?

  3.  What patriarch, whose name means "laughter", was born to a woman who laughed when she learned she would be a mother?

  4.  What name fore Jesus, meaning "God with us", was first used by Isaiah?

  5.  What did the name Barnabas mean?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Georgia and Reagan sporting their new
 gymnastics tee shirt Easter presents

Hello,

I pray that you will encourage yourself in the Lord as David did by reminding yourself of His wonderful promises!

Shalom,

Bill
 

Nick, Nathalie and Theo!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will believe that God's promises are much greater than any problems!

Shalom,

Bill

RESURRECTION DAY with the Novaks, Webers, Swoverlands and Novaks! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will not be dis-couraged (lack of courage) but instead will recieve the encouragement that comes from the Word of God!

Shalom,

Bill

Easter weekend in Ladysmith
for the Novak/Weber clan!

Hello,

I pray that you will lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all heart.

Shalom,

Bill
 

Mighty Theo will be showing us his Karate moves this weekend!

Hello,

I pray that you will keep your mind stayed on Jesus so that He can continue to guard you and keep you in perfect and constant peace!

Shalom,

Bill
 

 

Hello,

I pray that you will look away from all that distracts to JESUS, Who is the Leader and Source of your faith!

Shalom,

Bill

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!
Yankees Home Opener!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:11-14; Jeremiah 52:12-23).
  2.  By grasping the horns of the altar  (1 Kings 1:50).

  3.  Shiloh  (Joshua  18:1).

  4.  Mount Moriah  (2 chronicles 3:1).

  5.  Linen  (Exodus 26:1) and goat's hair  (Exodus 26:7).

New Quiz:  Places Of Worship  #5.

Answer these questions.  

  1.  Where will the ark of the covenant ultimately be found?

  2.  On what article of the high priest's clothing were the Urim and Thummim placed?

  3.  How did God show His presence at the dedication of Solomon's temple?

  4.  How many days did the people celebrate following the completion of Solomon's temple?

  5.  What writer of Psalms was a supervisor of the music at Solomon's temple?

Answers and an new quiz will be posted next thursday!

Georgia and Reagan getting
ready for Easter sunday!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will learn to reject the arguments, theories, reasonings, doubt, fear and unbelief of the devil and fill your heart and mind with the Word of God!

Shalom,

Bill

Mighty Theo is learning Karate!

 Hello,

I pray that you will continually stir up the fruit of joy that is in you as you cast all of your care on the Lord Jesus Who cares for you!

Shalom,

Bill

Avery is very excited about another Connecticut Huskies win and being able to watch her friend, Paige Bueckers, play!

Hello,

 I pray that you will focus on the promises of God whenever you are faced with problems.

Shalom,

Bill

Kristine Marie!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will be singled minded on God and His Word!

Shalom,

Bill

Ellyson Grace!

Hello,

I pray that you will be contantly renewed in the spirit of your mind by meditating continually on the Word of God!

Shalom,

Bill
 

Outstanding Ladysmith High School basketball team over 2 years. 49-5, State runner-up and Wisconsin State Champion. Brandon Wiemer #30 and Nick Novak #24 went on to play college ball.

 

Hello,

I pray that you will obey the instructions in the Word of God to renew your mind each day in order to overcome fear and anxiety!

Shalom,

Bill

Georgia and Reagan practicing gymnastics!

 

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  Almond blossoms  (Exodus 37:20).

  2.  Shittim wood  (Exodus 37:25).

  3.  A veil or curtain  (Exodus 26:33).

  4.  Brass  (Exodus 27:19).

  5.  Zerubbabel  (Ezra 3:2).

New Quiz:  Places of Worship  #4.

Answer these questions.

  1.  Who destroyed Solomon's temple?

  2.  By what act could someonew claim sanctuary in the temple?

  3.  When the Israelites moved into the promised Land, what city became the permanent home of the tabernacle?

  4.  On what site did Solomon build the temple?

  5.  What two types of materials were used to make the curtains in the tabernacle?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Theo and  his voice recording robot!

 Hello,

I pray that you will remember always that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound and well balanced mind!

Shalom,

Bill

Chef Nick enjoying the great
kitchen in their new home1

Hello,

I pray that you will know and obey the instructions of the Lord foundm in His Word.

Shalom,

Bill
 

Kristine and Roxy!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will refuse to let your heart be fearful and troubled becuase you know that God cares for you!

Shalom,

Bill

Reagan Everly!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will refuse to be weighed down with cares and worries by casting them all on the Lord.

Shalom,

Bill

Roxy, Avery, Kristine and Ellyson.

Hello,

I pray that you will learn to meditate on God's Word so that His Word will get inside of you in abundance!

Shalom,

Bill

The top of Mt. Carmel. The Valley of Armegeddon and Megiddo
where the final battle at the end of the Tribulation will take place.

Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute peace because your heart is filled with God's promises and instructions.

Shalom,

Bill 

Mighty Theo enjoying the
playgrounds in Blaine!

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.  

  1.  Seven years  (1 Kings 6:38).

  2.  The Lord Himself is the temple  (Revelation 21:22).

  3.  Every day  (Exodus 30:7-9).

  4.  David  (1 Chronicles 23-23).

  5.  The people of Israel, through freewill offerings  (Exodus 35:29).

New Quiz:  Places of worship  #3.

Answer these questions.

  1.  What were the holders on the lampstand in the tabernacle designed to look like?

  2.  What material was used to make the altar of incense in the tabernacle?

  3.  What separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place?

  4.  What material was to be used to make the tent pegs of the taberacle?

  5.  What son of Shealtiel is credited with helping to build the temple after the Babylonian captivity?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Reagan and Georgia love books!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will have faith in the Lord's mercy and loving kindness, knowing that He will keep you safe.

Shalom,

Bill

Beautiful granddaughter memory!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will be in awe of the Lord, receiving His peace from your sweet satisfying companionship with Him.

Shalom,

Bill

Reagan with the Birthday girl!
Avery Elise turned 11 yesterday!

Hello,

I pray that you will have reverence and awe for the One True God, refusing to be afraid because you know that He will help you.

Shalom,

Bill

Mighty Theo turns 5 in May!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will have complete confidence that the Lord will strengthen you whenever you are in trouble.

Shalom,

Bill

Bill, Nick and Roxy from that foreign city of ‘AKONA’! More commonly known as ANOKA

 

Hello,

I pray that you will have a heart filled with peace knowing that you will mature through the problems that you face and conquer!

Shalom,

Bill

The Weber ladies! Kristine, Avery
Ellyson, Georgia and Reagan!

Hello,

I pray that you will have quiet confidence that Almighty God is on your side, knowing that He will not let you down.

Shalom,

Bill

 

Georgia likes to have fun, play games and WIN

Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

  1.  A pair of turtledoves or two pigeons  (Luke 2:24).

  2.  Twelve  (Leviticus 24:5).

  3.  One  (Exodus 25:31).

  4.  The high priest on the Day of Atonement  (Leviticus 16:3, 30-34).

  5.  He had shed too much blood  (1 Chronicles 22:7-8).

New Quiz:  Places of Worship  #2.

Answer these questions.

  1.  How long did it take Solomon to build the temple?

  2.  Why is there no temple in New Jerusalem?

  3.  How often did the high priest burn incense on the golden altar?

  4.  Who was famous for making a detailed organization of temple personnel?

  5.  Who supplied the materials to build the taberncale?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Auntie Kristine helping Theo and his
family move in to their new home in Blaine

 

Hello,

I pray that you will know that your quiet confidence in the Lord will release His strength on your behalf.

Shalom,

Bill

When TV time is limited, movie night is very special!

 

Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute faith because you remain in the presence of the Lord continually.

Shalom,

Bill

Young Avery and her teammates being
mentored by former Hopkins Royal and
 Connecticut freshman star Paige Bueckers.

 

Hello,

I pray that you will rest in God because of your faith in Him and your obedience to His instructions.

Shalom,

Bill

Ellyson’s fun and winning 2nd grade
Hopkins basketball team ended their
 season this afternoon with an exciting
victory led by  the dynamic trio of
Ellyson-Henri-Elin

 

Hello,

I pray that you will enter into God's rest, because you know that God will solve every problem you face.

Shalom,

Bill

FUTURE ALBUM COVER!
Reagan and Georgia “jammin” together

 

Hello,

I pray that you will know that obedience to God and faith in God enables you to enter into God's rest.

Shalom,

Bill

Brian and his family are planning
 an Easter visit to Ladysmith

Hello,

I pray that you will have absolute confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Shalom,

Bill

Balloon volleyball was the “game of the day”

Do You Know your Bible?
Answers to prevous quiz.

  1.  It had been given to the disciples to know the mysteries of the kingdom, but not to the general population  (Matthew 13:10-11).

  2.  A stone  (Luke 11:11).

  3.  The kingdom of Heaven  (Matthew 13:31).

  4.  The parable of the two sons  (Matthew 21:31).

  5.  The parable of the laborers  (matthew 20:1-16).

New Quiz:  Places of Worship  #1.

Answer these questions.

  1.  What sacrifices were Mary and Joseph to make when they brought Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord?

  2.  How many loaves of the Bread of the Presence, or shewbread, were to be on the table in the tabernacle Sabbath after Sabbath?

  3.  How many pieces of gold were used to make the candlestick?

  4.  Who alone could enter the Holy of Holies and on what occassion?

  5.  Why wasn't David allowed to build the temple?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Theo and his first snowman
in his new backyard 

 Hello,

I pray that you will rest completely in the wonderful security your father has provided for you.

Shalom,

Bill

Time to relax after a competitve state tourney for Avery and her 5th grade team. Closing with a 4 point win and a 2 point loss. A bright future for the Hopkins Royals.

 

Hello,

I pray that you will have deep peace, knowing that you will enter into God's eternal rest when you leave this earth.

Shalom,

Bill

 

Hello,

I pray that you will have peace in your heart because you trust the Lord to meet your needs one day at a time.

Shalom,

Bill