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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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