May 9 and 10

In childhood and youth the character is most impressible. The power of self-control should then be acquired. By the fireside and at the family board influences are exerted whose results are as enduring as eternity. More than any natural endowment, the habits established in early years decide whether a man will be victorious or vanquished in the battle of life. Youth is the sowing time. It determines the character of the harvest, for this life and for the life to come.

          Desire of Ages, page 101 from the chapter, 'The voice in the wilderness'

     Your time with your children is crucial. Just as God made sure that John was prepared by eating good healthful foods at God’s direction (which we should be doing as well) we should also be preparing our children for a lifetime of service to God and man.

     We are responsible for our own children. The church family is then responsible to give you the support you need at home and at church.

       Heaven is our real home. Our song is, "Shall we gather at the River", the artist is Buddy Greene with Jeff Taylor. I love the tin-whistle solo. Please click on the picture to listen