The heavens declare...

Reading page p184 of the new Former Prophets booklet and I had to watch this video again just to try and grasp the magnitude of the "heavens". 

Next PCG Project...Edstone

How exciting to hear the announcement of the new PCG UK HQ and college at Edstone. As the video was rolling we sat anxiously waiting to hear the name and then afterwards we wondered was it Edgestone? Twitterland quickly gave us the correct name and a link to the listing website. This has since been taken down as the property sold! However, I was able to grab some info from it so here are a few pictures (not mine) and brief details for us to savor until we hear more from HQ. 

This outstanding property was built in 1939 by Percy Pritchard, a Birmingham engineer. Edstone Hall stands majestically in twenty two acres of grounds with stunning views across the Warwickshire countryside. As soon as you enter the hallway with its fifteen foot window resplendent with a heraldic design, you are struck by the superb quality of the interior, the American Oakwood beams and grand staircase, the mullioned windows and impressive fireplaces in the reception room.

The grounds around the house extend to some 22 acres and have a wonderful parkland feel. The breathtaking views over Edstone Lake are truly magnificent. The gardens effortlessly slope down to the lake and retain many enchanting trees including lebanon cedar, copper beech and oak. Within the grounds there is a five car garage, an all-weather tennis court, several storage sheds and extensive car parking, together with a further vehicular driveway.

Download a brochure of Edstone Hall - here

FOT 2014 - Stone Mountain, Georgia

Who would have thought that just 18 miles from big city congestion of Atlanta there would be an oasis just waiting for God's people to gather for the Feast of Tabernacles. We were certainly surprised as we live only 2 hours way and have visited Atlanta frequently!

This beautiful feast site is nestled in Stone Mountain Park with the majestic mountain reminding us of the great Rock that makes this feast possible.  

There are activities for everyone whether you want to relax and enjoy a scenic walk or walk to the top of Stone Mountain (or take the sky tram to the top), boat rides, pool, gym, or enjoy the adventure park. Then of course you can venture out to Atlanta for myriad of attractions such as the Aquarium. You will want to make Stone Mountain your feast destination for 2015!

View the full feast photo album here 

The Transformation of Colin Brinson

At the first service at this year's feast in Stone Mountain, Georgia I looked across the hall and saw a tall young man that looked vaguely familiar but he had a lot less girth than the person I was thinking of. The next time I saw him chatting to some friends in the hallway, I went up to him and inquired if he was the same one I had met at PYC in 2012? Yes he was. "So what happened? How did you lose all that weight? I hardly recognized you!" I was inspired by his story and hope you will be too. 

Colin Brinson is 17 and hails from Sanford, FL which became newsworthy for the Trayvon Martin shooting case.  He lives with his grandparents and has been home-schooled up to this year. Colin attended  PYC again in 2013 and it was after camp that he decided he wanted to change how he looked and live a healthier lifestyle. Doing that at any age takes a lot of motivation; Colin's was basketball. He started playing 3hrs a day (made possible by his homeschool schedule), reduced his food intake and replaced the meals he did eat with healthy options such as vegetables (even with a side of fries!) and drank more water. He also walked 2 miles to the basketball court and back. In  addition, he cut out evening snacking by going to bed early! Two years ago Colin wore a size 4X and now he is a lean XL and is still aiming to get slimmer.   

Colin is now attending public school. He doesn't know yet what career path he wants to pursue but whatever it turns out to be, I'm sure he will have the determination to achieve it. 

Next time you see Colin be sure and give him hearty congratulations and encouragement to keep up the great example he has set.