~An Update on Phillip, Pics from Homecoming, The Ark, My Coffee Bar, J & S's Fall Gathering, Plus JUST KEEPING IT REAL~

Here is an update from Phillip in Colombia incase you didn't see it on FB.

Thank you, everyone, for praying for this ministry trip to Colombia. I’m seeing God's definite help.

My schedule has stayed full traveling from city to city, teaching, preaching, and conversing. I've felt very tired but the last two days I've rested better and I'm feeling more rested.

I’ve had some wonderful opportunities to share Christ one on one and I’m seeing God dealing with their hearts. God is definitely having my path cross different times with people who need the message of Jesus Christ.

In preaching and teaching to our congregations I’ve enjoyed special help from God.

I’ve been having good and beneficial conversations with the leaders.

I had a glitch with my credit card for purchasing travel tickets within the country. I saw God resolve that in a beautiful way.

Thank you tons for praying for me, for the work of God here, and last but not least, for my dear wife and family while I am away from them. I really appreciate your continued prayers.

Phillip Dickinson

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Here are some pics from our last few days this Fall.  

I have been meeting myself coming and going.  

I have probably done too much, but it has been fun! :-) 

I guess the business has helped me not miss Phillip as badly.

~Shopping after dropping Phillip off at the Airport to fly to Colombia. It seems that Noah is always working, so it was fun to have him with us.~

~Homecoming at GBS~

~It was so nice to visit with my sweet friend Diane K.  

She is such a sweetheart!  

If y'all think of her, will y'all join me in praying for her?  

I cannot imagine how lonely it would be losing my husband and best friend of 60 years! 

We had a nice visit and even prayed together!

9 square.

~Friends~

~My Sweet Friend Adrian and I~

~Yummy Boiled Peanuts that Anthony A. Made.~

~It was so fun to be with Michael and Beth and their kids.~

~Chris and Kimberly singing at church.~

~A sweet friend made these for Abigail.~

~Kimberly went with us to take the kids to the dentist.  

On the way we went through West Union, and got .40 dips of 

ice cream at Blake's Pharmacy. ~

~I LOVE FALL~

~FREE TICKETS TO THE ARK~

~Several Months ago my dear friend Carmilla gave us tickets to go to the ARK!!! 

We were so excited to go, but kept having schedule conflicts.  

We finally got to go, but sadly Phillip was in Colombia, and Noah and Chris had to work.

(Later Chris, Kimberly, & Noah got to use up the last 3 tickets and go.)

It was so fun seeing the Ark and being with the rest of the family!

~The Free Carousel~

~I don't think I have ever been to the Ark when a storm was rolling in behind it. Pretty Surreal.

~The girls and I~

~Fall on our Road~

~Pastor Appreciation Coffee Bar ~

Connie planned a fun Surprise Progressive Dinner for our Pastors and wives, and then it ended with Coffee and Dessert at a nearby gym, and all of us from Church brought desserts and joined them. It was so fun.

Connie asked me to do the coffee bar, and I enjoyed doing it.~

~Hot Chocolate and marshmallows. The whipped topping wasn't out yet.~

~Fall Gathering At Crooksville~

~We got home after midnight, 

and then the next Morning, 

the boys unloaded the truck, 

and then we reloaded the truck and headed to 

Josh and Sarah's to help them with their 

Fall Gathering for their Church!  

We got there 1/2 hour before it started.~

~Sarah made 6 batches of Creamy Tacos and they were YUMMY!~

~their cute Tic-Tac-Toe game~

~Their dear church people brought in all kinds of yummy desserts and treats to eat!~

~Sarah's Fun Coffee and Hot Chocolate bar.~

~I threw some fun signs on her table when I got there.~

~Sunday Morning Singspiration.~

~Sunday morning at Crooksville, we were asking GOD TO PLEASE SHOW UP in such a special way during the Service!  

GOD DID SHOW UP!!!

His presence was so close that all I could do was weep.  

One of their newer ladies stood to her feet weeping, and said that the only way she could describe the feeling that she had was to say it felt like CHRISTmas!!!! 

Thank you, Sweet Jesus, for your sweet presence!!~

~Sweet Sarah playing for church.~

~It was so fun to sing with Sarah again!!~

~Sweet Nannie made us the yummiest Sunday dinner! It was such a blessing to Sarah and I!

~Sunday afternoon we drove back to our Christian Nation Church for Choir practice (This adorable girl fell asleep beside me during choir practice)....

And then....

To hear Noah and his team speak and tell us about their mission's trip to New Mexico.  

Jesus really helped Noah and his team members and we really enjoyed their service.~

~Noah and his team visiting together (and with others) after their service.

~The other morning it was a tad chilly, so Mary asked me if she could PLEASE make a fire.  

She loves building fires! Mary does a great job, but most of the time her Daddy or brothers make our fires, so she was happy to get a chance! 

So warm and cozy!~

~JUST KEEPING IT REAL!!!

The pics you see on my blog, do not represent my whole house!  

I am a busy Missionary wife, & Homeschooling Mom of 3, who does a lot of traveling to help our older children, 

our Church, others, traveling for missions, 

plus runs to Cinci for music lessons every Tuesday!

(Not to mention that we live an hour and 10 mins. 

one way from our church.) 

I have been running soooo much, that this is what my sink looked like this AM!

I was soooo happy to have a day at home today, ...

~And this is what my sink looks like now!!~

~I love having Fresh eggs!  Thank you, Jesus!~

~HomeSchooling!~

~I didn't grab a pic of Elijah, 

but the kids and I had an Intense day of Home schooling today on the couch!  Trying to get lots done before we go to sing for 

Gospel Center Camp Meeting in November!

Thank you for your continued prayers for Phillip as he travels and preaches and teaches in Colombia! And for us here!

I'm so grateful for each of y'all!

~Heather~