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Sunday, February 05, 2017

This 'N That

About a year ago, Doug and I began walking neighborhoods in the small town where we attend church, handing out booklets that contain the complete Gospel of John and the complete book of Romans, in an attempt to get at least a portion of scripture into the hands of anyone who is interested in having it. Our motivation is the biblical promise that God's word shall not return void, "...but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)

Last Tuesday, we decided to drive the three hours or so to Bearing Precious Seed, the publisher of these booklets, to pick up another order and to tour their printing operation. We were amazed at the size and scope of their ministry.

Bearing Precious Seed Printing Facility

Tyler spent about an hour and a half with Doug and me, giving us a thorough tour.

A small museum displaying equipment used in the beginning.

BPS ministries include what they call Seedline, which is a is a means for the local church to have hands on involvement with Bible publishing for the world. This is accomplished by taking the printed page and collating it, folding the covers, putting the Scripture in the cover, stapling it, cutting the book and boxing them for the Field.

FirstBible International is another of their ministries, involving translating and publishing Bibles to provide a Bibleless people group with a reliable first Bible. Once that goal is accomplished, the next desire is to reproduce that Bible so that each individual within that people group has his first Bible.

It was a great visit and worth every minute of the travel time. As an extra bonus, we were able to work in a visit with my cousin-in-law, Anita, on our way back home.

Now, for a little change of pace, the following pictures are from today:

It was cold this morning, and this rabbit had managed to create a warm nest of leaves.

The rabbit pictured above was in the back yard this morning, having burrowed into a pile of leaves under a tree. Doug saw the dark spot and got the binoculars to see what it was. It looked as if the critter had even managed to throw some leaves on top of himself as a sort of blanket. Of course, my eyes aren’t as good as Doug’s, even with the binoculars. So I got my camera out and took some pictures of the mystery critter, then enlarged them on the camera’s LCD screen, to see what it was. It did have a face like a rabbit, but the ears looked more like a squirrel. So I told Doug I thought it was a squabbit. When I got the photos downloaded to the computer, though, it was obvious that it was a rabbit.

And, now, one last photo from today...a sunset shot taken from the moving car as we drove to church tonight for the evening Bible study:


You may have noticed that my posting has slowed to a crawl lately. I think the winter doldrums have hit me harder than usual this year. But it's February, after all. The end is in sight. And the sun shone beautifully today.

16 comments:

  1. Linda, your photos are beautiful, and I absolutely love the Bearing Precious Seed printing facility tour! Amazing! I fell into a deep depression at this time last year and was like that for several weeks. Thank God this year has been fine, though. I totally understand and will keep you in my prayers.

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    1. Linda, I remember how you struggled last year and am glad it's been better for you this year. Thank you for the prayers. We've had two days of wonderful sunshine, and I'm feeling better already. :)

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  2. Pretty pictures. I added a mens group on Thursday. A few of my friends left for a mission in Haiti yesterday, wish I could have joined them.

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  3. I think you and Doug do a wonderful ministry by distributing booklets in the neighborhood of your church. I'm glad you were able to visit the printing plant and get a tour and learn more about that part of their ministry. I love your sunset photo.

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    1. Thank you, George. That sunset photo was a very quick shot from the car. I'm glad you liked it.

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  4. That is such a wonderful ministry you two do. There's nothing better than bringing people to Christ... God Bless You both.

    I'm sure you enjoyed visiting the Printing Plant.... Special....

    Bet that rabbit is COLD.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Betsy, I was getting worried about that rabbit. It didn't seem to move from that spot for two days. But it apparently did venture out to play with some other bunnies last night.

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  5. The sunset shot is gorgeous.Spreading the Word of God in any way possible is so important.

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  6. Linda, it was so refreshing to read that you are spreading the Good News by passing out the printed copies. I'm sure the Lord will bless every effort you make for this. Love the bunny pic, they're so cute and I hope it stays warm.
    Have a great week!

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    1. Toni, we continually pray that the Lord will use those booklets for His glory. We've had a couple of warm days for the bunny, but tomorrow is supposed to bring colder temperatures and the possibility of some snow. We have some evergreen trees and lots of leaves to provide a little shelter for the birds and rabbits.

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  7. I feel your pain! It is staying light longer now! That gives me hope. I think what you do with the literature is so needed in this world. The printing place is nice too

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    1. Ah, Kim...another kindred spirit. But, yes, the longer days are helping, especially when sunshine is involved.

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  8. Beautiful sunset, all those lovely colours...
    It was so interesting to learn a few new things about you, Linda, and I am so glad you took those photos in the Bearing Precious Seed publisher!
    The squabbit made me smile but I think you saw pretty well, it could have been nothing else! :)

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    1. I'm pleased that you liked the sunset photo, Petra, and also that you smiled at my "squabbit." :)

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