Author Archives: Bonnie Winters

About Bonnie Winters

I am a Pastor's Wife, Mom, Grandmom, writer, and crafter who loves God with all my heart! Life has been an interesting Journey, so why not pull up a comfy chair, grab a cuppa your favorite beverage and let's just share awhile!

Listening: Open My Ears – FaithGateway

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Bonnie Winters

Listening: Open My Ears – FaithGateway.

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The prayer garden

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

It was a gorgeous morning for planting my garden. the danger of frost appears to be over and they are calling for rain showers this afternoon  so everything will be nicely watered. I had purchased enough seeds and plants to … Continue reading →

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Rummage and Bake Sale Announcement

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

We will be having a Rummage and Bake sale on Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16. All donations of  salable items and baked goods are welcome! Please call Pastor at the church 814-342-5718 if you need to arrange to … Continue reading →

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That Lightbulb Moment

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

In preparation for Easter, the youth class I teach started watching one of the early Jesus movies – The Greatest Story Ever Told – which was first released back in the 1960s.  As the movie progressed, I began to realize … Continue reading →

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Do Desperate Emotions Call For Desperate Measures?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

The pain we have not grieved over will always stand between us and life. Dr. Rachel Naomi Reman   At first glance, the Book of Ruth is a beautiful story of love and loyalty. But when I began to dig … Continue reading →

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Operation Christmas Child report from the Philippines

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

This year we sent 28 boxes which were packed with love! Do you ever wonder where they went or how it made the recipients feel? This is a great video report from Samaritan’s Purse about some of the shoeboxes which were … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 12, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.        Galatians 4:4-5 NIV Question: What do fine … Continue reading →

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Operation Christmas Child Dedication Sunday

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

This Sunday is the last day for our shoebox collections. Join us as we pray over these boxes before taking them to the drop off point. Just for fun, watch this special video of Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty as … Continue reading →

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Multiplied blessings

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

When I subbed at the elementary school last week, I sat with one student in a small reading group while they read a story aloud to each other. The story began with a  land that had good crops and everyone had … Continue reading →

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The Bible is full of useless information…

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

UNLESS 1. You read it. Whether you read it in a  modern, easy to read version or listen to it on some form of media device, or if you prefer the good old standby – the King James version, God’s … Continue reading →

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