'tis the season...

...to make gingersnaps,

...to assemble baby beds,

...to go to women's teas at church,

...and to be with family.

Love Linz

thé pour les femmes

women's tea

Car Tu es mon secours,

et je crie de joie à l'ombre {à l'abri} de Tes ailes.

-Psaume 63:8

Because You have been my help,

therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.

-Psalms 63:7

 Beautiful decorations by an artist in the church.

 Leading worship by yours truly - always thankful to lead people to Jesus' feet.

 It's fun hearing all ladies' voices.

 The gals.

 Corinne translates into French for Mardee.

 Pretty nice turnout for a Saturday morning.

 I think everyone learned more about the lifeline that God's Word is in our lives.

 A few announcements by Nancy.

 Christine translates into French for Debbie.

 Nancy and I grabbed a whole pile of Bibles and books from the bookstore this week.

"We bring the bookstore to you" should be our motto.

 More beautiful decorations.

 Nancy, Debbie, Corinne, Mardee, Christine // the teachers and translators

And why not... "Lindsey, get in there for a picture !"  

I succeeded in getting an arrow through the head - yes - haha.

I'm really thankful for today.

I was reminded how important it is to read God's Word everyday and spend time with Him.  For without Him, what do I have?  Nothing.  He is my hope, my joy, my life, my peace.  I love my Heavenly Daddy.

If you'd like to listen to the teachings, they should be on this site within the next week or so.  Keep checking back.  And good news, it's in English AND French.

Love Linz

Thé de Noël

Christmas Tea

{for zee ladies}

Listen NOW // Ecoutez MAINTENANT

 avant que les femmes sont arrivées

before the ladies arrived

 avant que les gateaux sont arrivés

before the goodies arrived

 de l'autre côté - des place pour une cinquantaine

from the other side - seats for about 50

 et voilà, les gateaux

and there we go, the goodies

 myam !

yum !

 les femmes chachent - c'est facile pour nous, n'est-ce pas?

the ladies chat - it's easy for us, right?

 les annonces par Nancy

the announcements by Nancy

 tout le monde se sert

everyone serves themselves

on partage nos traditions de Noël avec les unes les autres

we share our Christmas traditions with each other

{pas de photo pour l'instant, mais j'ai chanté "Angels We Have Heard on High" en anglais et "Minuit Chrétiens" (Holy Night) en français - les femmes ont chanté avec moi, surtout le refrain de "Angels We Have Heard on High" : Glo-ria, In Excelsis Deo !}

 La belle Corinne Loewen partage quelques traditions de Noël à travers le monde...

The beautiful Corinne Loewen shares some Christmas traditions from around the world...

... la France, l'Allmagne, l'Espagne, le Portugal, la Suisse, l'Italie, 

les États-Unis, le Canada, la Russie, l'Egypte, la Chine... 

 Et puis, elle a partagé l'histoire de Noël trouvé dans les évangiles, la naissance de Jésus.

And then, she shared the history of Christmas found in the gospels, the birth of Jesus.

{source}

Pendant ce temps-là, les hommes gardent les enfants en haut.  Merci !

Meanwhile, the men watch the kids upstairs.  Thank you !

 Corinne partage aussi le symbolisme du Candy Cane.

Corinne also shares about the symbolism of the Candy Cane.

{read more here, here, here}

 les cadeaux pour nos invitées

the gifts for our guests

 les filles à ma table // the gals at my table : 

moi, Birte, Alexandra, Pauline, Noëmi, Livia, Christina (pas dans la photo)

Voilà !

Une grande bénédiction pour tout le monde.

A huge blessing for everyone.

ECOUTEZ le message.

Love Linz

ps - Cricri, tu nous as manqué !  Bisous xx

L'Équipe de Seattle

The Team from Seattle

Quelle bénédiction

What a blessing

Gelato

Musique au bord de la mer

Music along the sea

 Jordan partage la Parole de Dieu; Tonio traduit

Jordan shares God's Word; Tonio translates

Répétition avec Rob

Practice with Rob

Kebabs !

Kebabs !

{haha}

 Mes amies

My friends

Un Thé pour les Femmes

Women's Tea

Merci Michelle !

Thanks Michelle !

 Les filles

The gals

 Yum !

Yum !!

 Yum !!!

 Pique-nique à la plage

Beach picnic

 Mon homme préféré

My favorite man

I hope you enjoyed.

Love Linz