Sadly, Bethel, a Naomi's fund baby has passed away. Bethel's life was short but she touched many lives. She was loved by so many but most of all by her Jesus. Below are two blog entries from her family. Please continue to keep the Shannonhouse family in your prayers.

On Tuesday afternoon we received a rather grave report on Bethel's health. She got sick and became critical very quickly. We held out hope and prayed for a miracle, but unfortunately we are saddened to tell you that we were informed this morning that Bethel did not make it through the night. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers over Bethel and for our family. Our kids took the news pretty well and we are feeling the love from all of our family and friends. We believe Bethel was brought into our lives and hearts - and yours - for a reason. We don't fully understand that reason right now but trust that the Lord is already at work to bring good from this tragedy. We will be having a service for Bethel and provide details soon.

Memorial Service
for Bethel Shannonhouse
Dr. Russell Moore will be Giving a Message on
Sunday, September 5th - 5:00 PM
The Chapel at Southeast Christian
Reception to Follow in the Fireside Room
Children are welcome to attend.

Please park in LOT C From the main entrance off Blakenbaker, it's the small lot on the right. Enter at Door 16.

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has appointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to announce that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory. --Psalm 61:1-3

Yard Sale to Benefit Naomi's Fund

Saturday, June 5 at 8am - 4024 St. Germaine Court (Saint Matthews in Norbourne Estates)

Here is a list of some of the items for sale:
Metal standing wine rack with glass top from Crate and Barrel. Holds about 15 bottles of wine and 15 glasses - $50-75
2 file cabinet end tables - cherry wood end tables with pull-out file cabinet drawer - set for $75 for set
Wheel barrow - $40
All wood play house - $150
Senseo single-serve coffee maker - $30
White glider and ottoman with yellow fabric - resembles glider in link below - $75
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/188-1354104-2940769?asin=B000S8M6AQ&ci_src=15781033&ci_sku=B000S8M6AQ&AFID=Performics_Google%20Product%20Listing%20Ads&LNM=Primary&ref=tgt_adv_XASD0001
Toddler bed (white sleigh bed style) and mattress - Will sell for $65 with mattress or $50 w/o mattress
White dresser - We can call it "vintage"...was mine when I was a baby. Solid/sturdy, may need to be re-painted and repair work to top. $50
Two twin box spring and frames - 2 sets for $100
Top freezer refrigerator - $125
Wine refrigerator (holds about 15 bottles) - sometimes this fridge makes a funny noise, but works fine - $50
6 piece patio furniture set (tall) - Dark green metal table with glass top and (matching) four chairs and side table. This set has seen some years, but still in pretty good shape. The link below looks a lot like ours. Will sell for $150
http://louisville.craigslist.org/fuo/1742750715.html
Baby swing Graco Papasan cream and yellow - Same as link below, just different color scheme. In great shape. $60
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3090973
Washer and Dryer set Whirlpool - great condition - $300-350 seems to be going rate
Bar stools - set of four, painted dark brown with wicker seats - $150 for set
tons of baby clothes, in, you guessed it, GIRL
Toys
Framed wall hangings
DVD's and CD's
books
picture frames
Cake stands, dishes

Song

Here are the lyrics to a wonderful song that expresses our adoption by God. To hear it, copy and paste the link.

http://www.reformedpraise.org/songs/modernhymns/though-i-was-born-an-orphan/

Though I was born an orphan,
Abandoned and alone,
Enslaved and bound in darkness,
Without a hope or home,
The God of grace and mercy
From his eternal throne
Ordained to be my Father
And claim me as His own.

That I might be adopted
The Father sent his Son
To live in full obedience
And die for what I’ve done.
Now through his resurrection,
Through faith, with him I’m one.
A member of his household,
I am an heir, a son.

To soothe my fear and worry
The Spirit from on high
Was sent to be a witness
That “Father!” I might cry.
O How I love this Father!
I’m never left alone.
He’s come to dwell within me
Until he calls me home.

Since I have this adoption,
I cannot close my home
To widows and to orphans,
Abandoned and alone.
Lord, fill me with compassion
To love the fatherless,
That I might show the nations
How great my Father is!