{"id":12174,"date":"2019-05-01T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meganstrange.com\/?p=12174"},"modified":"2019-05-01T06:09:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T11:09:00","slug":"emma-and-eli-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meganstrange.com\/?p=12174","title":{"rendered":"Emma and Eli: April 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 1<\/b><\/div>\n
5 years ago today. Eli is one of the most precious gifts of God\u2019s Grace to our family! So thankful for our son…truly a gift from God!\u00a0#7000days<\/a>#ThatSmileSavesHimEverytime<\/a><\/div>\n
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Lots of fun with friends at dinner after a great day at the beach. Excited about all that God has in store for our\u00a0@cedarcrestchurch<\/a>mission trip serving here in PCB this week.\u00a0#7000days<\/a>\u00a0#CedarcrestMissions<\/a>#Gospel<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 3<\/b><\/div>\n
Off to a great start here in Panama City Beach on our\u00a0@cedarcrestchurch<\/a>\u00a0family mission trip. We got to get a jump on our landscaping today with 80 bags of mulch to get Cedar Grove Elementary looking sharp for the school side carnival\/cookout we will be hosting tomorrow. Will you join us in praying for lots of opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ as we learn the stories of these precious people? So many reminders all around of the catastrophic hurricane that came through back in the fall. May the hope of Jesus overcome the weariness this community feels. Grateful for the opportunity to be here with our awesome Cedarcrest Church family.\u00a0#FindSomeFriendsWhoWillSitFourDeepOnABenchMeantForThree<\/a>#IfWeWentToChilisWeWouldAlreadyBeHome<\/a>\u00a0#ReaganCantEatPopcorn<\/a>#7000days<\/a><\/div>\n
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Such a treat to serve our new friends at Cedar Grove Elementary in Panama City with our\u00a0@cedarcrestchurch<\/a>\u00a0family. I heard some powerful stories today of God\u2019s faithfulness in the midst of the storm. Today was about having some fun, eating lots of hot dogs, jumpies, facepainting, tattoos, and more. All so that people can know that Jesus is the source of HOPE for all people at all times.\u00a0#HurricaneMichael<\/a>\u00a0#PCB2019<\/a>#CedarcrestMissions<\/a>\u00a0#7000days<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 6<\/b><\/div>\n
We dodged the rain off and on all day yesterday, but it was still a great day!<\/div>\n
The Strange crew and a friend spent the first part of the day over at the Tent Community that a lady set up in her backyard to provide a place for people who had lost their homes in the storm. She is very particular about the Tent Community wanting to make sure it is a safe and healthy place for everyone. One of our groups went there Wednesday, so our return was to take lunches as well as to deliver some Bibles and stuffed animals that had been donated. One of the ladies was so grateful because she didn\u2019t have a copy of the Bible to read after having to pack up all of her belongings so quickly when the storm came. She and her three children are living in one of those small sheds that Home Depot sells for yard equipment. She was so proud to have organized it and made a home for her family. Thank you for praying for Octavia and her sweet children and everyone still living in the Tent Community.<\/div>\n
We spent the rest of our time dodging rain and cleaning debris from a family\u2019s backyard. We were honored to have the opportunity to pray with the man of the house for him and his family.<\/div>\n
At dinner last night, lots of us on our\u00a0@cedarcrestchurch<\/a>\u00a0team were talking about the fact that there is still so much to do. I hope other churches may be able to find a way to come join the work here in Panama City. Several months later, there is still so much to be done. And the good news is that people are pretty open to being helped and open to hearing the gospel. Some of the situations we have learned about are hard to believe they are taking place in America. Let\u2019s keep our \u201cYES\u201d on the table to how the Lord might use all of us to help bring HOPE to this community. John 17:20-26\u00a0#CedarcrestMissions<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 10<\/b><\/div>\n
It\u2019s a beautiful evening for softball at KSU! Cheering on the\u00a0@GeorgiaTech<\/a>\u00a0Yellow Jackets against\u00a0@ksuowlssb<\/a>\u00a0with Emma\u2019s softball team.\u00a0#GoJackets<\/a>\u00a0? ?\u00a0#7000days<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 14<\/b><\/div>\n
Thanks so much to\u00a0@atlutd<\/a>\u00a0Goalkeeper\u00a0@bguzan<\/a>\u00a0for coming out to meet the Acworth fans at Logan Farm Park this afternoon. Super fun for my two favorite soccer players! Emma was so excited to have him sign her goalie gloves. Eli was star struck and didn\u2019t say anything at all. So fun! Thanks\u00a0@visitacworth<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0@amfamilymarvonwilliamsagency<\/a>\u00a0for hosting this great event!\u00a0#ATLUTD<\/a>#7000days<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 16<\/b><\/div>\n
HUGE Congratulations to all of our\u00a0@NCCSEagles<\/a>\u00a0Visual Artists on an amazing Spring Art show! I continue to be so impressed with the great work that comes from our kids and the exceptional leadership of Mr. Rupp, Ms. Lawler, and Mrs. Rupp. I\u2019m so grateful for the way that our kids are challenged to learn more about their talents and gifts so they can use them for God\u2019s glory. I loved ALL the artwork, but am particularly fond of the pieces by this cute 10 year old and my little 6 year old wild man. Thank you\u00a0@nccsarts<\/a>\u00a0for your great leadership!\u00a0#GoEagles<\/a>\u00a0#WeAreNCCS<\/a>#NCCSFamily<\/a>\u00a0#7000days<\/a>\u00a0#ProudMom<\/a>#ProudPrincipal<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 19<\/b><\/div>\n
Special evening of worship with our church family\u00a0@cedarcrestchurch<\/a>. Grateful for the opportunity Good Friday provides to remember the cost of our salvation. It was such a blessing to be with so many people that are so special to our family. I was so excited to see lots of people that I have never seen before in my life. I hope they will be back! These are exciting days at Cedarcrest! Sunday\u2019s coming!<\/div>\n
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April 21<\/b><\/div>\n
Happy Easter from the Strange crew!\u00a0#7000days<\/a>#Strange2019<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 27<\/b><\/div>\n
What a day for a triathlon! A beautiful day to kick off the\u00a0@tritheparks<\/a>\u00a0race series at John Tanner State Park. So many moments of inspiration this morning watching people complete their first triathlon with their family and friends cheering them on. It\u2019s such an honor for Emma and I to be a part of the Tri the Parks team with our friends as we host and serve these incredible athletes. The Lord provided a great morning all around! Come join us June 8th at Lake Lanier Rowing Park for the next race!\u00a0#7000days<\/a><\/div>\n
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April 29<\/b><\/div>\n
I\u2019m so grateful for the vision of Mrs. Swank, Ms. Speck, Mrs. Romeo, and the Upper School Girls Group\u00a0@NCCSEagles<\/a>! They have been praying, planning, and preparing over the past few months to host \u201cAbide Together\u201d as a special night of worship, fellowship, teaching, and service for our Upper School Ladies. Emma and I had a blast! I\u2019m so thankful for the high school girls and all the ladies that helped make this a special evening of encouraging each other and pointing to the truth of Scripture. Erika Garcia and Rachel Turnbough led us in worship and Jessica Hidden brought a powerful message about who we are in Christ. We learned from several ladies in our breakout sessions and wrapped up the evening learning about and putting together Purses for Possibilities from NCCS Mom Melanie Dempsey. It was a treasure to be with all these ladies this evening!\u00a0#GoEagles<\/a>\u00a0#WeAreNCCS<\/a>#NCCSFamily<\/a>\u00a0#7000days<\/a>#AbideTogether<\/a>\u00a0#GirlsNight<\/a><\/div>\n
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