On the road again...=)

catching up with kindred spirits:) thanks for the wonderful afternoon, Deborah!

A lovely evening at Lavern and Sarah Eashs' home...precious memories! There's nothing quite like hearing about all the on-the-road encounters with mice: )

getting ready for Belize:)

Tania and Tyrell practising some new songs.

and in the middle of it all, there's this day called valintines day! and the greatest example of love there is, is our heavenly Father! "for God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life!" -John 3:16

Harbour Lights with their evangelist for the week, Melvin Yoder and his wife Lara

"the heavens declare the glory of God..."

Tyrell playing football with his buddies:)

Lonita, Julia, Chelsy, and Elizabeth...after the SC prison crusade, all the volunteers went out to Ryans before everyone said goodbye!

                     

Engaged!

He asked.....

She said YES!!!!!

                             "Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works

which You have done!"

Psalm 40:5

             

End of Tour Pictures

    The blog has been rather neglected over the last few weeks, but here's a quick update with pics. After a week of having the bus at the garage, we were able to go pick it up and travel home with it (thank you all for your prayers!). Our time in Alberta was very enjoyable (Jake has 2 sisters living there and Margie has 1). We got home Monday afternoon and dove right into widows banquets prep (practicing new songs, sewing dresses, preparing decor, baking cakes, and more!). We all agree it sure is good to be home! :)
                                   
The two rental cars we traveled to Lethbridge with while the bus was being repaired.

We were asked to come to school and do something for the kids - we chose to do a character class on obedience. This is the story of the "Obedient Elephant" *grin

The kids were wonderful and so attentive!

The girls having with their cousins - Vaughn and Alana

The church in Grassy Lake hosted a dessert night to help with the bus fund. We were greatly blessed and humbled at the outcome... Thank you all for your hard work and generous giving... May God bless you!

Part of the crowd

Jake and Margie along with Les and Helen (Margie's sister) went back to chilliwak to pick up the bus. They faced alot of snow on the way, but once again God granted safety!

Stopping at Crazy Creek for night!

Sisters!! (Margie and Helen)

Wet roads but gorgeous scenery

Derek (cousin) and Tyrell

Kelton (cousin) and Lonita had alot of fun riding bike and scooter! these two seemed to have an endless supply of energy!

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow..... (Steph, Alana (cousin), and Tania ready to go shopping)

                                                           “The LORD bless you
                                                         and keep you" -Num. 6:24
Upcoming Concerts:
Nov. 16 - Riverton Widows' Banquet (Riverton, MB)
Nov. 17 - Stony Mountain Correctional Centre
Nov. 18 - Portage Widows' Banquet (Portage La Prairie, MB)
Nov. 19 - Country Gospel Music Night (Portage La Prairie, MB)
Nov. 20 - Prairie Community Church (Portage La Prairie, MB)
Nov. 22 - Gimli Widows' Banquet (Gimli, MB)
Nov. 25 - Brandon Correctional Centre (Brandon, MB)
Nov. 26 - Steinbach Widows' Banquet (Steinbach, MB)
Nov. 29 - Selkirk Widows' Banquet (Selkirk, MB)
Dec. 1 - Teulon Widows' Banquet (Teulon, MB)
Dec. 3 - Ashern Widows' Banquet (Ashern, MB)
Dec. 6 - Arborg Widows' Banquet (Arborg, MB)
Dec. 8 - Fisher Branch Widows' Banquet (Fisher Branch, MB)
Dec. 10 - Stonewall Widows' Banquet (Stonewall, MB)
Dec. 16 - Profab Christmas Supper (Private event)
Thank you for your prayers!

Bus Trouble In The Mountains....

The vehicle carrying most of us passengers

The smaller tow truck pulling the trailer

Then the big truck pulling the bus

The whole caravan!

"If this is what God wants, if this is what God says then

who am I to doubt or try to figure out the circumstance? If this is what

God choose for me in all His majesty... then surely I can

trust and lean on what God says."

Touring through beautiful British Columbia...

 Mom and the girls helped out at a ladies' tea one afternoon. 

Strangers soon became friends! 

Tania with a new friend - Kylie

The kids bein' crazy in front of a chainsaw sculpture

The girls at the seniors' social at a large church

Our cameras are frequently being used due to all the breathtaking scenery!

TJ enjoys Boston Pizza after a service

Lonita and Mom with Mom's relative!

On Thanksgiving day we did 4 prison services. After the last service, the chaplain offered we park at his house for night. Once we got there, he immediately invited us in to fellowship with his family so that's what we did! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the warm hospitality!

"Destressing" :)

Pretty as a picture! :)

We ministered in a number of Senior Homes in B.C. which got us all

excited for the upcoming widows banquets!

The girls and their violins.

"And I stand, I stand in awe of You.... Holy God to Whom all praise

 is due, I stand in awe of You."

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend from out West!

Well, the penner family is out west, enjoying the crisp (and very cool) fall weather. We've had a full schedule so far, but enjoying it nontheless. We realize we don't have to worry about being effective, all we have to do is be faithful - then God can use us best! 

The Girls onstage in La Crete, AB

TJ and Lonita enjoying the great outdoors!

Out to eat Mexican for a treat :)

We had a day off so we grabbed the chance to practice some

 new instrumentals for the upcoming widows' banquets.

.....so we grab every chance we get!

The kids loved the idea of having school outside! Yes, we

have a new appreciation for campgrounds :)

Julia grilling delicious chicken for supper!

In Grand Prairie, AB

"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name." -Hebrews 13:15