"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
This is one of our favorite Scriptures about the Lord Jesus coming as flesh to live as fully God and fully man to take away the sins of the world. It reminds us of His humbleness and yet His power. It also proves His grace and faithfulness.
This year we have been made vividly aware of God's faithfulness. He has proven over and over in big and little ways how He never fails, never changes, fulfills His promises in His Word and always provides. Hence, the Adams Family Update is entitled: "GOD IS FAITHFUL"! Also, you'll understand our mantra from Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations."
We hope you have fun with our highlights from 2013 in a crossword puzzle! =) For those who need a little help, look at the bottom - answers may be found there. =)
Merry Christmas and may God abundantly bless your 2014!
Nick & Kelly
Madelyn, Abigail & Gray
This year we have been made vividly aware of God's faithfulness. He has proven over and over in big and little ways how He never fails, never changes, fulfills His promises in His Word and always provides. Hence, the Adams Family Update is entitled: "GOD IS FAITHFUL"! Also, you'll understand our mantra from Deuteronomy 7:9 "Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations."
We hope you have fun with our highlights from 2013 in a crossword puzzle! =) For those who need a little help, look at the bottom - answers may be found there. =)
Merry Christmas and may God abundantly bless your 2014!
Nick & Kelly
Madelyn, Abigail & Gray
ACROSS:
1. ____ __________ celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this year on January 23, 2013!! In over a month it will be the 21st year! We can truly say that God has had His hand on our marriage and has continued to grow us closer to Him! We are best friends and still in love - we feel abundantly blessed!
4. We're down to one pet, from five. ________, Abigail's bunny, is enjoying being the center of attention.
5. All _______ of the Adams children sing in the Victory Baptist Choir at church. We think they're quite an asset with their love for God and joyful spirit.
8. ________ can be found fishing, gardening, playing guitar, target shooting, building with wood and sportin' new bow ties while at church. He participated in a Ministry Leadership Training at Higher Ground Ministry.
9. The ______ are both going locally to Victory Baptist Bible College and come home continually excited about what the Lord is teaching them through this special place!
10. _________ works different jobs but, not full time at either one! She teaches piano, nanny's, is a bookkeeper for an attorney, works in a frame shop, and occasionally pet sits and babysits. She also helps with singing and piano where needed at church. She served at Higher Ground Ministries by teaching discipleship classes through horsemanship.
14. _________ is teaching preschool at Warren Baptist in the 1 year and 3 year old classrooms. She loves her littles! Before this she taught at A Child's World Daycare for 9 months. She occasionally babysits too. She is also teaching the 3rd grade girls Sunday School part-time at church and sings at church.
2. He turned 14 this year, he's in 8th grade, and this was the year he grew taller than his sisters (and liking it!)! You know who this is, it's ______.
3. _____________ at our house loves to serve the Lord in different capacities; whether it's to help bring church to local Assisted Living facilities by singing and/or playing instruments (with Nick preaching sometimes), work VBS, serve food at Youth Ralley, traveling with Pastor in choir to camp meetings or evangelistic meetings, participate in singing for College/Singles, teaching or wherever we find a need!
6. Madelyn and Abigail got a ____ that they share! They've named her "Channelle" and she's always on the go!
7. God has been ____________ this year (and every year)!
11. Working in Columbia, SC for a year and a half has been a blessing and a challenge for ______. The job is a blessing, the commute of 3 hours a day has been a challenge. Nick is faithful though, and God is even more faithful!
12. _________ is in her 9th year of homeschooling (yee-ha!)! She teaches the 2nd grade girls Sunday School at our church.
13. We had a house ______ in August. Thank the Lord no one was hurt. We had smoke damage and some burn damage. We are quick to say though, what's most important to us can't be burned up!
ANSWERS:
Across: 1. The Parents, 4.Razberry, 5. three, 8. Gray, 9. girls, 10. Abigail, 14. Madelyn
Down: 2. Grayson, 3. Everyone, 6. car, 7. faithful, 11. Nick, 12. Kelly, 13. fire
