THis Week

First Swim of the Year

Family Picture

Sunday, May 20th

Visit to Grandma Walters

Friday night Paton went to Grandma Walters' house for her birthday. Of course she ended up giving him a present (a cash register) on her birthday. Happy Birthday Grandma!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mom's have a vital role in the lives of God's servants. Click HERE to read letters from Jim Elliot, Hudson Taylor, & Amy Carmichael to their mothers.

Hope all you moms have a wonderful day.

A Golden Night

Since this is the site for the Walters' Family News...here is a huge headline. Paton ate his first Happy Meal last night. We had a teen activity that began with "dinner" at the Golden Arches. I must admit that it was a proud moment for me as dad to see my son take the plunge into the fast food world. The tradition continues.

Being Silly

Up and Coming NHL Player

(that's National Hockey League for those of you in Rio Lindo). Today Paton completed his ice skating course, receiving his "participation certificate".

Sunday Best

Springtime Fun

Gramma's Visit

Easter Sunday

Julie's Visit

Aunt Julie came for a visit on her spring break!

BoJo Forever

You'll be happy to know that today marks a great day in the Walters' home. Today we sent in our final installments to the BJU Alumni Association, we are now lifetime members.

I'm sure you also are wanting to take advantage of the free pocket calendars plus over 30 additional benefits of being part of the Association, so mail in that payment today, and you too can be part of the world's most unusual group!

Prayer Request

Please be in prayer regarding the situation at Bob Jones University. A gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgender advocacy group called Soulforce Equality Ridersintends intends to visit Bob Jones University’s campus April 4. Dr. Jones has some information available at this link. We need to pray earnestly.

Maestro

Click HERE to watch the Maestro at work.

Let It Snow!

Click HERE to watch some fun in the snow!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Having Fun in the Snow

Anniversary Celebration

We went to a Bed & Breakfast last week to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary (we never really celebrated in December). We had never done the B&B thing before, but really enjoyed it.

Miscellaneous January Pictures

Missionary Hero

January 28, 1907--100 years ago today; John G. Paton went to Glory. Paton is one of the finest missionaries this world has ever known. He went to the New Hebrides to serve his Savior. As far as we know, these islands had gone for 18 centuries without any gospel witness. Paton went to this island with the knowledge that just years before, missionaries John Williams and James Harris were killed & eaten by the natives within minutes of landing on the very same island. He served his Lord faithfully, today 85% of Aniwa call themselves believers in Christ.

I encourage all to read John Paton's autobiography (published by Banner of Truth). It is an excellent read--truly a thriller. I have read it twice, and been greatly blessed by it. God will transform your view of world missions while you read this fine work. Paton was just as strong in his Calvinistic Theology as he was overwhelmingly aggressive in his evangelistic zeal--the one fueled the other!

I also encourage you to click here to hear an excellent presentation on the life of Paton given by John Piper. It is a long message, but so rewarding. It will cause you to examine your own heart. In the message Piper answers 3 questions:

• What kinds of circumstances in Paton's life called for courage?
• What did this courage achieve?
• Where did his courage come from?

Paton was indeed courageous. An elder of his Scotland church, trying to disuade him, told Paton, "You will be eaten by cannibals." Paton responded, "Mr. _______ you are in advanced years now and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave and there to be eaten by worms! I confess to you that if I can but live & die serving & honoring the Lord Jesus, it will make no difference to me whether I am eaten by canibals or by worms & in the great day my resurrection body will rise as fair as yours in the likeness of our risen Redeemer!"

May God give us all hearts that are so eternally focused!

Christmas at the Farmers

Christmas at the Walters

The Christmas Story

Click on the link to watch video of Paton reciting Luke 2:1-14:
Paton recites Luke 2:1-14

The National Christmas Center

Today we visited the National Christmas Center here in Lancaster County as a result of tickets provided by friends from church. We learned 2 historical items of note: Lancaster is where the first nickel & dime shop in the US was introduced, and that Lancaster is where the US tradition of decorating a Christmas tree first started. Very interesting day.

The Tradition Continues...

For 11 years now we have slept under/beside our Christmas Tree and left the lights on all night. We do it a few nights each Christmas. Last night the tradition continued...

Paton & MJ Fun

Last week MJ (& his parents) invited Paton to spend the night. Here are some pictures of all their fun.

10 Years Together

We are so thankful for the 10 years together as husband & wife.

Christmas Cookies

Mommy got some help in making Christmas cookies.

Caveman

Tuesday night mommy went to choir rehearsal, so we made a cave with the kitchen table for Aslan & the gang.

Paton bought mommy a new flower.