Philemon 1:4

This is my Merryman family!

Me, Dad, Mom, Jeff, Many, Bill, Cass, Mark, Bonnie
We're just missing Ian and Jay.
"I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers..."

"A little leaven leavens the whole lump." Gal.5:9

Pastor Brian encouraged us to read through Galatians this week. He also challenged the congregation to memorize it. Not sure how far I'll get :) I read through this Epistle of Apostle Paul this morning & wanted to share some of the truths that stood out to me. Be encouraged & notice Christ today, friends.

"For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ."
"God shows personal favoritism to no man..."
"If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews?"
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
"But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?"
"Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
"For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish."
"Brethren, if a man is overtaken in a trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness..."
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."
"But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
"From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen."

Supercook.com

Heard about this website from my sister-in-law and I LOVE it!
Do you ever come home and have no idea what to do for dinner? Open up a cookbook to find ideas and end up not having all the ingredients you need?
Go to www.supercook.com, type in the ingredients you have in your house, and be ready for a plethora of recipes.

SO Funny!

Y'all have to check out Tim Hawkins! He's a christian comedian and he's hilarious! You can google him for more videos, but here's one that I thought you would enjoy.

"Things you don't say to your wife" video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2OakMoW_c

First day of school...

Today was my first day at Kingdom Kids Preschool! I am looking very forward to this new year! I am the "movement" teacher(P.E.) for the 3 & 4 year old's, and I assist in the "turtle" two's class. My schedule is Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-2:30. I am so blessed to work alongside amazing women who have hearts to serve the children of God. Thank you for your prayers! I will be relying on them for strength & endurance throughout the year.

Mader Mania

Here's what's new -

Highlights: (PRAISES!)
- Ian finished his first phase of FTO! He's doing great & loves his job!
- Starting the 26th, I will be working part time with 2-4 year olds at GBC's Kingdom Kids preschool!
- GBC is starting up another Newlywed/Young Married class at the Southwood Campus!
- I travel to St.Louis this week to help my in-laws move! They might have a home in Texas by Christmas!
- My cousin, Jarre', is getting married!

Lowlights: (Blues)
- My brother, Jeff, is going into the Army on Monday. He's excited, but for me it's bitter/sweet. I'll miss him more.
- Shiloh's not with us anymore.
- Wrigley is lonely & has fleas. Very bothersome!
- I have a lingering cold. No worries, it's not swine flu :)
- A lot of travel. I miss my husband.

Caleb Davis!

Ian and I finally got to meet baby Caleb today!
He was born to our dear friends, Dusty & Amanda on 7/29/09.
An adorable 8lbs. 6oz. bundle of joy!!
Congratulations Davis Family!!

Congrats Campbell's!

I was in Reno, NV this past week witnessing the wonderful, blessed occasion of marriage between my beloved sister Mandy and Bill Campbell! It was wonderful seeing friends & family and sharing in the joy of their union before God & loved ones! How perfect His plan to have created these two amazing individuals for one another!!