Dedicated to the Lord

It was a great blessing to attend the joyous occasion of

Christ Amaria's dedication to the Lord.

There was singing, dancing, special prayers and scripture, and afterwards, 

delicious home-cooked food, Ivorian-style.

 

 



Congratulations to Simon and Viviane!

Your beautiful little blessing from God will surely be a blessing to others.
May she be strong in the Lord and bring many people

 to Christ through the way she lives her life for Him.

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Lepohe praying for blessings



 

 

 

  

Simon singing a special song chosen for this occasion



Amaria looking at her Mommy with love





 

The honored guest.. Miss Christ Amaria!



We were privaleged to hear visiting Pastor Moussa, 

from the Ivory Coast, teach from God's Word, as

Pastor Lepohe translated his words into English. 

Moussa

Baby David and his mom, Olga

David, another new baby in the congregation,

welcomes Amaria. A new generation is rising up!

Henriette Dimbo, dancing with praise to our God





David's big brother, Emmanuel

So happy that Marceline was able to hold Amaria

before she went to be with the Lord.



A little extra love from Esther





The happy parents, Viviane and Simon



Mindi had a chance for a cuddle, too!



Momma Dimbo admiring Amaria with love

 

Dear Amaria,

 

I have cared for you since you were born. Yes I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime, until your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.

 

Your loving Father,

God

 

Isaiah 46:3-4

 

 

 

Cher Amaria,


J'ai pris soin de vous depuis votre naissance. Oui je vous ai portés avant votre naissance. Je serai votre Dieu tout au long de votre vie, jusqu'à ce que vos cheveux sont blancs avec l'âge. Je vous ai fait et je vais prendre soin de toi. Je vais vous porter et vous sauver.


Votre Père aimant,

Dieu


Esaïe 46:3-4

Welcome to the World, Baby Eli

 

This is a picture of my sweet friend, Diane, who rode with me to Oklahoma City to join the march against the atrocities in the Ivory Coast. She is now a loving mommy of a precious little baby boy named Eli.

 

 I had a chance to hold Eli during a "Welcome Home" party at Diane's home in Dallas. She cooked some delicious food and many people joined me in celebrating this new child of God. Thank you, Diane, for the blessing of your friendship.

A New Creation

March 11, 2012

God gave Eunice a beautiful, sunny afternoon

 to publicly demonstrate her faith in Christ through baptism.

Eunice's  Father, Benard, was in the U.S. for a visit but would be traveling back to the Ivory Coast a few days later. It was such a blessing to have these people in our home and to be able to use our hot tub for the baptism. As Eunice's father thanked us, he said, "My daughter was resurrected at your house!"

 Afterwards, we celebrated with a delicious meal, complete with a "Happy Birthday" cake!

 Outside, saying "good-bye."

A "Super" Day for Fellowship and Worship in Arlington!

     On Sunday, February 5th, the Russell's home group will worship with the Church of Abundant Life in Arlington. If you'd like to catch a ride in Flower Mound, meet at the Walls' home @ 8:30 a.m. Worship begins at 9:30, in case you are planning to meet us there.

     Bring an appetizer or snack to share with the members of the church after service for a time of fellowship. (fruit salad, veggie tray w/ dip, breads, crackers and cheese, pasta salad, etc.)

This group of loving, joy-filled people will put an extra measure of "SUPER" in your Superbowl Sunday!

Church of the Abundant Life

1516 S. Center St.

Arlington, TX 76010