Friday, December 14, 2007
Ask an Angel
What's on YOUR wish list?
If you are an electronics junkie - you may have asked for an Apple Ipod Nano 3rd generation, a Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10Mpixel SLR. a Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, a Sling Media SOLO, or an R2 D2 Interactive Droid. (had to throw the last one in - for my geeky peeps)
and...who DOESN'T WANT an iphone?!
What's on YOUR wish list?
Through the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, why don't you take a minute to ponder the question, "What would an angel want for Christmas?"
I know it sounds a little crazy, but Dan and I discussed this recently, so it's still fresh in my thoughts and I felt like sharing it with you.
I Peter 1:8-12 - Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, Receiving the end of your faith, [even] the salvation of [your] souls. Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you. Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
The angels want to understand the salvation of mankind - angels cannot repent - that's just not an option for them.
While you are making your wish list, remember, you have the most important gift of all - a second chance.
Merry Christmas!
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
Labels: christie ponjican, dan ponjican
Thursday, December 13, 2007
East Coast Youth...
http://www.eastcoastyc.org/
You MUST check this site out - register your students - tomorrow is the deadline for early bird registration, after that registration goes up a bit, but it will be worth whatever you end up paying to attend, I can promise you that!
I'm going to be there!
Check out their speaker line-up!
This thing is going to absolutely ROCK.
Go DE/NJ District! You guys are awesome!
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
You MUST check this site out - register your students - tomorrow is the deadline for early bird registration, after that registration goes up a bit, but it will be worth whatever you end up paying to attend, I can promise you that!
I'm going to be there!
Check out their speaker line-up!
This thing is going to absolutely ROCK.
Go DE/NJ District! You guys are awesome!
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
Labels: christie ponjican, dan ponjican
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Wednesday, December 12
Last night, I went shopping for "The Great Stocking Stuffer" program that the Salvation Army puts on each year for families that cannot afford to purchase Christmas gifts for their children.
http://www.salvationarmy.ca/stuffers/
Dan and I are sponsoring six children this year, we have never done this before, but it feels like the right thing to do.
**
For Christmas this year, we are giving gifts in honor of those who would normally receive gifts from us.
The six stockings that we are giving will be in honor of six of my co-workers at The Arts Council.
**
This is the email I received from one of my co-workers after I told her that I was not buying gifts this year, as I have in the past.
From me to my co-workers:
Thanks for reading - I'll be back tomorrow!
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
http://www.salvationarmy.ca/stuffers/
Dan and I are sponsoring six children this year, we have never done this before, but it feels like the right thing to do.
**
For Christmas this year, we are giving gifts in honor of those who would normally receive gifts from us.
The six stockings that we are giving will be in honor of six of my co-workers at The Arts Council.
**
This is the email I received from one of my co-workers after I told her that I was not buying gifts this year, as I have in the past.
Wow, thank you so much! Honestly, that really is the best thing you could have done for me as I'm trying to move away from having a lot of things that just clutter up my life - I'm all about simplifying. I like that these gifts will be used to help those who really need it.
I'm really touched - thanks!
From me to my co-workers:
Dan and I are giving gifts in your honor, to the Salvation Army – through the GREAT STOCKING STUFFER program, for Christmas this year.
Christie
Thanks for reading - I'll be back tomorrow!
Labels: christie ponjican, dan ponjican, Heavenview, Serving our generation
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Kind deeds - tis' the season!
so... I was shopping at Target last Thursday and ended up purchasing a chocolate fountain for The Arts Council - as I went to pay for my purchase, I pulled out my new card holder, that a precious friend recently gave to me.
The cashier went crazy over my new gift.
I took note of her name, writing it down as i went back to my car.
I rarely do this kind of thing - sadly, because I tend to have many meaningful intentions that fall through the cracks as I live my life.
This time, I actually followed through on what I thought would be a really cool act of random kindness.
I purchased a card holder for the cashier and took it to her on Monday. I found that they sell these nifty little pieces of art at Steinmart.
Yeah, I was a little nervous, I didn't want her to think that I was a weirdo - I wanted to show her that sometimes people give for no reason at all - to show a little love to someone who may have needed it.
I waited in line, and for a split second I thought of just dropping the gift at the manager's station, but remembered that he told me to give it directly to the cashier myself...
Oh well, I was up - it was my turn to purchase something, but all I had was a little gift bag and a card in my hand... I told her that she may not remember me, but I remembered that she loved my card holder - and I wanted to give one to her.
She came across the counter and hugged me so tightly that I thought I was going to bust!
She said, "how sweet!" "oh my goodness!" "I cannot believe you did this for me!"
Yeah, I pretty much walked away feeling like I was floating on cloud 9 - it feels so good to make someone's day, for no real reason at all.
I gave her a Christmas card with my name and phone number in it - telling her to call me anytime, I will be there for her if she ever needs me.
The lady in front of me, ironically, gave this cashier a little "fake" gift card - it had a picture of a package on the front, and her church information on the back. It really was only an invitation to church. (even though it looked pretty nice)
I actually felt even better about my act of random kindness, because I met, maybe not a need that day, but I definitely made a small wish come true. =)
It's about going the extra mile!
Lives will be changed by generous people and the kind deeds they perform. (and of course, by the God that gives us the heart to show love to others)
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
The cashier went crazy over my new gift.
I took note of her name, writing it down as i went back to my car.
I rarely do this kind of thing - sadly, because I tend to have many meaningful intentions that fall through the cracks as I live my life.
This time, I actually followed through on what I thought would be a really cool act of random kindness.
I purchased a card holder for the cashier and took it to her on Monday. I found that they sell these nifty little pieces of art at Steinmart.
Yeah, I was a little nervous, I didn't want her to think that I was a weirdo - I wanted to show her that sometimes people give for no reason at all - to show a little love to someone who may have needed it.
I waited in line, and for a split second I thought of just dropping the gift at the manager's station, but remembered that he told me to give it directly to the cashier myself...
Oh well, I was up - it was my turn to purchase something, but all I had was a little gift bag and a card in my hand... I told her that she may not remember me, but I remembered that she loved my card holder - and I wanted to give one to her.
She came across the counter and hugged me so tightly that I thought I was going to bust!
She said, "how sweet!" "oh my goodness!" "I cannot believe you did this for me!"
Yeah, I pretty much walked away feeling like I was floating on cloud 9 - it feels so good to make someone's day, for no real reason at all.
I gave her a Christmas card with my name and phone number in it - telling her to call me anytime, I will be there for her if she ever needs me.
The lady in front of me, ironically, gave this cashier a little "fake" gift card - it had a picture of a package on the front, and her church information on the back. It really was only an invitation to church. (even though it looked pretty nice)
I actually felt even better about my act of random kindness, because I met, maybe not a need that day, but I definitely made a small wish come true. =)
It's about going the extra mile!
Lives will be changed by generous people and the kind deeds they perform. (and of course, by the God that gives us the heart to show love to others)
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
Labels: christie ponjican, dan ponjican, Heavenview, Serving our generation
Monday, December 10, 2007
My birthday weekend in Asheville, North Carolina
Dan is such a wonderful husband!He took me to the Biltmore House this past Thursday and Friday for my birthday.
Here are some pictures for you of our splendid time away...
My wonderful husband, Dan...
A kind traveler offered to take a shot of us - how sweet!
I'll be back tomorrow to talk more about Christmas and what's new with us!
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail!
Labels: Christie, dan ponjican, Heavenview, Serving our generation
