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Born - Memphis, Tennessee

Hobbies - Gardening, reading when I have time

Favorite Food - Spicy food, especially GOOD Mexican food

Favorite Bible Verse - 23rd Psalm, 1st Cor "Love is patient ..."

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - for me is the friendship of fellow Christians.  Most of my closest, most trusted friends during the last 25 years have been met at church or friends who have shared my Faith outside church.  And, of course, there's always Grace.

Born - Elgin, Illinois

Hobbies - Gardening/yard work, cooking, sport events/theater

Favorite Food - Buffalo, lamb, sweet corn, fresh homegrown potatoes

Favorite Bible Verse - Lots of them, but to narrow them down :

Philipians. 4: 6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God”

Isaiah. 54:10: “Mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you”

1 Corinthians. 2: 9 “ No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him”

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - what life is all about and what God has for me to do. I have come to realize that by giving and seeking to serve God, my blessings are abundant. I have also come to realize that in my ups and downs, God will pull me through and give me the strength necessary to confront what lies ahead in this life.

Born - Everett, WA

Hobbies - I play the violin in the Skagit Symphony.  Pasttimes  reading, gardening, sewing , grandchildren

Favorite Food - Oranges

Favorite Bible Verse - Gospel of John 4: 24   God is spirit, and those who worship must worship in spirit and truth.

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - Jesus.  I never tire of re-reading how he showed us the Way.

Born: Longview , WA

Hobbies: Home projects, Wine grapes,Playing with Aidan

Favorite Food: Steak, Rocky Road Ice Cream

Favorite Bible Verse: The Golden Rule: Luke 6:31 "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

The Best Thing About Being a Christian: Ultimate Forgiveness

Born - Sumas, WA

Hobbies - I have WAY too many hobbies and just not enough time even in retirement. Knitting is probably #1, followed closedly by reading, quilting, piano playing and having coffee with friends. Sometimes I like to write and do keep up a journal most of the time.

Favorite Food - My favorite food is a burrito, but I say that only because one cannot really call chocolate a food.

Favorite Bible Verse - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.." Proverbs 3:5 & 6 

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - What I like best about being a Christian is the forgivemess I experience over and over when my humaness is about to overwhelm me.  It is also the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Born - Corner Brook, Newfoundland Canada. Naturalized May 2003

Hobbies - Motorcycle riding, web sites

Favorite Food - Lobster...pizza runs a close second! And, of course, chocolate!

Favorite Bible Verse - John 3:16

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - Knowing Jesus Loves me, even when I have days when I don't love myself.

Born - January 26th

Hobbies - Bible Study, Sewing, Reading, Music, Playing Bridge,

Favorite Food - Soups

Favorite Bible Verse - Romans 8:38-39

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - Christian friends, attending Church, reading the Bible, Salvation now and Life Eternal

Born - Sioux City, Iowa

Hobbies - golfing, sports of all kinds, raising daughters

Favorite Food - Becky's Tuna Caserole, Java Chip Ice Cream

Favorite Bible Verse - 1st Corinthians 13: 4-13

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - the comfort, strength, and guidance gained from a personal relationship with my Savior, Jesus Christ.

MOLLY HOWARD


WHERE BORN: Bellingham , WA

HOBBIES: Knitting,quilting and being a grandma

FAVORITE FOOD: Creamed new potatoes and peas, strawberries and See's candy.

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: The Beatitudes

BEST THING ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN: The peace of knowing that the end of my human life is only the beginning of eternal life.

Born - Seattle, WA.

Hobbies - Live theatre, Sports Fan, Baseball announcing, Community Service

Favorite Food - Lemon Meringue Pie, Split Pea Soup

Favorite Bible Verse - I have more than one -

Proverbs 24:26        An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.                     

Romans 8:31           If GOD is for us, who can be against us.

Philippians 4:4-7       Rejoice in the LORD always. 
I will say it again: Rejoice!
    Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near.  Do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to GOD.  And the peace of GOD,
which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
CHRIST JESUS.

The Best Thing About Being a Christian - I have a personal companion who is
omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient.

Born -    San Francisco, CA

Hobbies -     Building and Flying Model Airplanes

Favorite Food -     Whatever is put on the table in front of me

Favorite Bible Verse –     Romans 5:1-5

The Best Thing About Being a Christian –    The friendship and comardarie of other Christians.  

FRED TEIJEN


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