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Life Essentials Study Bible

Seven years ago, Glenn and I had dinner with Gene and Elaine and he told us about his project of working systematically through the Bible to compile a Life Essentials Study Bible.  From then on, we would jokingly ask Gene, "How is it going in re-writing the Bible?" :) followed by, "Where in the Bible are you studying and teaching now?" 

Gene and I served together for a few years on the Board of the Moody Bible Institute Alumni Association.  He traveled down to Guatemala and ministered to the CAM International Guatemala missionaries several years ago.  I appreciate his dedication to a number of ministries around the world and to the Lord.  We count it a privilege to call Gene and Elaine dear friends.

Be sure and check out the video.  
This new Life Essential Bible is awesome
(Yes, MJE, I know, only God is awesome!)

This Bible is interactive by utilizing the latest technology of the QR reader. 

It has 1,500 QR codes that are connected to life principles throughout the Bible.  When you scan the QR codes with a smart phone, it connects you to a 10 minute (varies) video of the Bible principle, taught by Gene Getz

How cool is that?

~J

Sunset at Lake Atitlán

Dallas Sunset

Dallas at Sunset

Dallas Arboretum

Ladies Luncheon

 

Each of the tables at the Luncheon were decorated differently.  

I loved this snowman one. 

 

I liked the Texas theme table too.

And Diane decorated her table in different nativity scenes.

Diane bought this nativity set on the right while she was here in Guatemala last year!

~J

Thanksgiving

 Thanksgiving Dinner

Some played dominoes

And everyone watched football

note the sign:

We interrupt this marriage to bring you Football Season

Ballet Performance!

 Several weeks ago, we had the awesome privilege to drive a "van full of folks" to the National Palace for an yearly Ballet performance.  

Despite the traffic, and getting lost, we made it there in the nick of time.  

It was a wonderful experience to watch Katy, the CAM mk, perform. 

 ~J

Tradition Lives On

We had a tradition in Bolivia that when a missionary family acquired a new car (most likely not a brand new car, but new for their family), 

we would

treat them to Ice Cream as long as they would drive us in their new vehicle.

So POP's it is.  There is a new Ice Cream store in our neighborhood. So we loaded up the car with the Foote kids, plus Jordan and Solomon in their "new" car:)!

I love this tradition!

Connections

 Recently, over the past few weeks, we have met up with some old and new friends.

We've had house guests and dinner guests.
We've hosted, entertained, encouraged, laughed and cried with many of our co-workers.  It is part of the job.

~J

Dairy Queen

There is a new mall in the city.  Portales Mall.  And there is a new fast food chain too.  Dairy Queen. 
There is also a new Dairy Queen at the Oakland Mall.

At the Portales Mall (and Oakland Mall) there is a digital waterfall.

Glenn got a sample of El Cafetalito coffee.  We already knew the coffee would be good, from our time with Jeff recently.

~J

C + C = Coleman

 My brother, Rick, gave his youngest daughter, Catherine, away to Clay!

What a beautiful bride!

(used with permission)

~J

David Stands Alone

Last week, while we were attending David's Baby dedication, we enjoyed every minute of being with 4 month old David.  We changed his diapers, gave him multiple baths (he loves the water), took him to the mall, rode the train in the mall and also went swimming.

GrandDad did his normal stuff.  For the first time, he balanced David on his hands in the water.  Then he balanced David in his hands in the living room.  

Check out the YouTube video.

~Grammie

Snapshots of our Visit

 GrandDad and David

 Riding in Herbie (Stewart kids' favorite movie back in the 80's - Herbie Goes Bananas!)

Baby Dedication

November 20, 2011

David's First Thanksgiving

{note his Turkey outfit}

~J

L Is For The Way You Look At Me

I recently made a video of baby David.

Enjoy.

Click on the "play" arrow in the picture 
or click here

Baby David's Dedication

On Sunday, we had the awesome experience to witness the Baby Dedication at ICF where Ellen and Luke attend in Nicaragua.

Of course he was the cutest of ALL the babies there!

~J

Skyping Class

 Oct 30 and Nov 6, we participated in an adult Sunday school class via Skype with a group of people from Wildwood Church.

It was fun to chat about our lives and ministry, the political situation in Guatemala, the out of control violence here, and even the beauty of the country and people here.

We shared some prayer requests also.

We turned it up a notch.  On the second Sunday, we went mobile with Skype!

We the lap-top in hand, Skype turned on via the Tigo "finger thing", we took the Wildwood Class on a ride.   As we drove, we turned the camera around on the computer and focused on the drive.  We ultimately drove towards the city dump, Casita Benjamin and the Cemetery.

The down side - you couldn't capture the smell, though, especially the strong south wind from the dump area.

I love technology.

What a great way to get to know your missionaries by using this technology with the computer and internet!  Thank y'all for calling us.  Thank you, too, for your prayers and partnership.
~J