Friday, July 31, 2009















Pastor Bill with Weber neighbors and missionaries, Rick and Rachel Heeren.


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Lord, I know that Your Words are right and that it was right for You to chasten me.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, July 30, 2009















Nick getting ready to leave this party and heading to a surprise party he had planned for one of his friends!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. That He would make Abram's name great and through him all nations would be blessed. (Gen. 12:2-3)
2. Zechariah. (Zech. 11:12-13)
3. Micah. (Micah 5"2)
4. Joseph fled to Egypt with Mary and Jesus to escape Herod. (Matt. 2:15)
5. David. (Psalm 22:14)

New Quiz: Prophecies #2
Answer these questions.

1. What did the curse pronounced on Ham say would happen to his descendants?
2. When Jesus prophesied that the temple would b destroyed, what description did he use?
3. What famous relative of Jesus did Isaiah and Malachi both foretell?
4. What did the four beasts represent in Daniel's vision?
5. When Jesus prophesied about His death, which minor prophet did He say was a sign?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009















Roxy leaving Kristine and Brian's house for the party in Bloomington.


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Let those who respect You rejoice when they see me, because I put my hope in Your Word.

Have a great mid-week service!!!

Bill

Tuesday, July 28, 2009















Bill, Kristine and Roxy enjoying each other's company (and the cake!) at the Bloomington, MN Wedding Celebration. Today is Bill and Roxy's 36th Wedding Anniversary! Happy Anniversary!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

You made me and formed me with Your hands. Give me understanding so I can learn Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, July 27, 2009















Kristine leaving for the Bloomington Wedding Celebration.


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Your Words are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Have a great week,

Bill

Sunday, July 26, 2009















Brian leaving to go to his parents' home in Bloomington, MN.


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your Word.

Have a great Sunday morning worship service!

Bill

Saturday, July 25, 2009















Kristine, Nick and Roxy in pre-party mode!


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Proud people have no common sense, but I love Your Word.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Friday, July 24, 2009















Kristine with her brother, Nick!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow Your Word with all my heart.

Shalom,

Bill

Thursday, July 23, 2009















The beautiful new bride was all smiles!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Abijah. (Luke 1:5)
2. Ahimelech. (1 Sam. 21:6)
3. Trying to cast out evil spirits. (Acts 19:14-16)
4. Urijah. (2 Kings 16:11)
5. The Sheep Gate. (Neh. 3:1)

New Quiz: Prophecies #1
Answer these questions.

1. When God told Abram to leave Ur, what did He promise him?
2. What minor prophet predicted that the Messiah would be betrayed for thirty pieces of silver?
3. What minor prophet's book contains the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
4. What was the fulfillment of the prophecy "Out of Egypt have I called my son"?
5. Who wrote the prophecy "I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint"?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009















Bill catching up on all the latest sports scores while at the Bloomington, MN Wedding Celebration!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

You are good, and You do what is good. Teach me Your Word.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, July 21, 2009















Bill is ready for some celebrating!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Before I suffered, I did wrong, but now I obey Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, July 20, 2009















Dad still thinks Kristine is the prettiest girl in the ..........


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust Your Word.

Have a great week!

Bill

Sunday, July 19, 2009















Precision and accuracy!

Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

You have done good things for Your servants, as You have promised in Your Word, Lord.

Have a great week!

Bill

Saturday, July 18, 2009















Phil Hughes has been tremendous for the Yankees out of the bullpen this year!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Lord, Your love fills the earth. Teach me Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Friday, July 17, 2009



















New York Yankees Captain, Derek Jeter, in the batter's box at the Metrodome during the July 9th game.


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I am a friend to everyone who fears You, to anyone who obeys Your Word.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, July 16, 2009















The line-up for the New York Yankees in the final game of the recent three game series with the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome.


Do You Know Your Bible?

Answers to previous quiz.

1. Caiaphas. (John 11:50)
2. Joseph's wife. (Gen. 41:45)
3. Thirteen. (Josh. 21:19)
4. Ananias. (Acts 23:2-3)
5. Saul. (1 Sam. 13:8-14)


New Quiz: Priests #5

Answer these questions.

1. To what priestly division did Zechariah belong?
2. What priest allowed David to eat the shewbread?
3. What were the seven sons of the priest Sceva trying to do?
4. What priest during the reign of King Ahaz built an altar based on the design of an altar in Damascus?
5. What part of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time did the high priest Eliashib build?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009















Close-up of a happy Yankees fan as the Yankees sweep the Twins in a three game series at the Metrodome!


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

In the middle of the night, I get up to thank You because Your Words are right.

Have a great day!

Bill

Tuesday, July 14, 2009















Nick's godmother, Robin, and his dad, Bill, were cheering for the Yankees while he was cheering for the Twins! Oh-oh! Yea Yankees!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

Wicked people have tied me up, but I have not forgotten Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Monday, July 13, 2009















A happy Yankees fan with some not so happy Twins fans in the row behind! There were a lot of Yankees fans at the Metrodome for the last regular season appearance for the Yankees there. Target Field next year!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I will not be in a hurry. I will obey Your Word.

Have a great week,

Bill

Sunday, July 12, 2009















Remembering Kirby Puckett in this last season for the Twins in the Metrodome. Many memories of past Yankees/Twins series played here! Many Yankee victories!!! GO YANKEES!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I thought about my life and I decided to follow Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Saturday, July 11, 2009















Bill at the Metrodome on Thursday afternoon for the final game of the series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins. Yankees sweep!!!


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I prayed to you with all my heart. Have mercy on me as You have promised in Your Word.

Have a great Sunday worship service,

Bill

Friday, July 10, 2009




















The New York Yankees were in Minnesota the past three days sweeping the series against the Twins. I had excellent tickets for the games. GO YANKEES!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

Lord, You are my share in life, I have promised to obey Your Word.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

Thursday, July 9, 2009















Greg Moroni joins Ron Le Tourneau and his wife, Mary at the Ely High School 40 year Class Reunion.



Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previouos quiz.

1. Jehoiada. (2 Kings 11:1-4)
2. Eli. (1 Sam. 4:11)
3. A gold plate engraved with HOLINESS TO THE LORD. (Ex. 28:36)
4. Jehu. (2 Kings 10:11)
5. Hilkiah. (2 Kings 22:8)


New Quiz: Priests #4
Answer these questions.

1. What high priest said it was expedient that one mane should die for the people?
2. Whose wife was the daughter of an Egyptian priest?
3. How mane cities were allotted to the priests in the Promised Land?
4. What high priest did Paul call a whitewashed wall?
5. What king was condemned for acting as a priest?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009















Jerry Fink, Gary Omerza and his wife, Judy Grahek, at the Ely High School 40 year Class Reunion. Jerry and Gary were members of the great Ely 1960s band, the ELECTRAS!


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

This is what I do, I follow Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Tuesday, July 7, 2009















Bob Wager, Gerry Niskala and Chuck Boldine at the Ely High School 40 year Class Reunion.


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

I remember You at night and I will obey Your Word.

Have a great day!

Bill

Monday, July 6, 2009















Dick Pucel, Karen Rom and Susie Tomsich at the Ely High School 40 year Class Reunion.


Hello,

God's Word is Truth.

I sing about Your Word wherever I live.

Shalom,

Bill

Sunday, July 5, 2009















Celia Domich, Jim Mackie, Lisa Mackie, Susan Kosir and her daughter, Cheryll Kuznik and her husband at the Ely High 40 year Class Reunion.


Hi,

God's Word is Truth.

I become angry with wicked people who do not keep Your Word.

Shalom,

Bill

Saturday, July 4, 2009















Scott Harri, Greg Marn, John Sever and Joel Adamic watching the Minnesota Twins taking on the St. Louis Cardinals.


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

I remember Your Words from long ago, and they comfort me, Lord.

Have a most blessed 4th of July!

Bill

Friday, July 3, 2009















Joel and I joined his dad and some other "wise men" for coffee on Saturday morning. We learned some more "Ely history".


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

Proud people always make fun of me, but I do not reject Your Word.

Have a great weekend!

Bill

Thursday, July 2, 2009


Susan Kosir, Doug Duoos, Joel Adamic and Bill Novak at the Ely High School 40 year Class Reunion.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Almond. (Num. 17:8)
2. Day of Atonement. (Lev. 16; 23:26-32)
3. Bells. (Ex. 28:33-34)
4. Peter. (1 Peter 2:5, 9)
5. Jeroboam. (1 Kings 13:33)

New Quiz: Priests #3
Answer these questions.

1. What priest kept Joash safe when all Joash's siblings were killed?
2. What priest had sons named Hophni and Phinehas?
3. What was engraved on the front of the high priest's turban?
4. Who killed Ahab's household, including his priests?
5. What high priest in King Josiah's reign discovered the book of the law while repairing the temple?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Wednesday, July 1, 2009


Greg Marn and Bill Novak. Two long time baseball buddies!


Shalom,

God's Word is Truth.

When I suffer, this encourages and comforts me. Your Word give me life.

Have a great day!

Bill