Official NazNet Welcome Message

[Grandma Carolyn]

http://www.naznet.com/resource/images/gc.jpg We at NazNet wish to welcome you and we want to do all that we can to help you to feel at home. Everyone is new here at one time or another. So, don't be shy. Come and join the fellowship of NazNet. You can make Christian friends here who are from all over the USA and other countries.

Many topics from theology to problems common to Christians are discussed. We share and we grow together. We are all on a journey. Along the way God provides friends to travel with us.

NazNet is such a place to find those Nazarene Friends. It is always a joy to have new friends to join with us. Please join in the fellowship and have a wonderful time.

"GC"
From Carolyn Franklin
NazNet Membership Coordinator and Official Greeter
http://www.naznet.com/resource/

[Johnnie Sloan]

Thanks very much for your welcome greeting. I just found out from a friend about NazNet and have been enjoying reading the prayer and praise section. Brad Mercer ("I have cancer...probably terminal") used to attend our church in Richardson, TX and is a friend of mine. We are all praying for him.

Carolyn, I went to school with you at SNU. How fun this is to meet up with you online! I will make NazNet a daily fun habit.

Johnnie Gayle Brown Sloan

[Grandma Carolyn]

Thanks very much for your welcome greeting. I just found out from a friend about NazNet and have been enjoying reading the prayer and praise section. Brad Mercer ("I have cancer...probably terminal") used to attend our church in Richardson, TX and is a friend of mine. We are all praying for him.

Carolyn, I went to school with you at SNU. How fun this is to meet up with you online! I will make NazNet a daily fun habit.

Johnnie Gayle Brown Sloan

Dearest Johnnie,
What a wonderful surprise to get a note from you! You have added a bright spot in my life today with your note. Johnnie Gayle when I think of you I have thoughts of a loving, kind friend, who always gives me such a warm feeling in my heart that I have been in contact with you.

I sure am looking forward to your being here with us on the "net"!

Lots of Love,
Carolyn

[Grace Bonifield]

Hi. I am not brand new, but have not come here for quite a while.

What brings me back is a need for fellowship. My church is doing extensive construction, and the dust left over is too much for my asthma. So I've been feeling disconnected, and kind of depressed. (That also goes with asthma!)

I remember you, Carolyn, and your kindness, from when I was here before. Also many others.

I am grateful you're here.

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi. I am not brand new, but have not come here for quite a while.

What brings me back is a need for fellowship. My church is doing extensive construction, and the dust left over is too much for my asthma. So I've been feeling disconnected, and kind of depressed. (That also goes with asthma!)

I remember you, Carolyn, and your kindness, from when I was here before. Also many others.

I am grateful you're here.

Dear Grace,

I'm glad that you said hello and that you let me know that you are back. I'm looking forward to getting re-acquainted with you. I have been really busy with my husband being retired from Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer. He workd day and night and I told him that I had waited a LONG time to get to run around with him. He retired after 30 years of work at the age of 60.

Last year we got to travel to Germany and to Italy while our son was still in Germany with the Army. We went to Rome and that was a trip to remember for this girl who hasn't had many opportunities to travel out of our country.

Doug is busy with the gardening and I"m enjoying planting flowers and adding color to my yard.

Again, I look forward to getting re-acquainted with you. Thanks again for saying "hi' to me.

Carolyn
gc

[Grace Bonifield]

Hi Carolyn,

I remember seeing pictures of your garden at one time, I think when Judy was visiting. Rhodies, I think, is that right?

I have a tiny little garden, and am trying to get a few new things going.

Every year I look at the seed packets and come home with about 5 times many flower and vegetable seeds as I can possibly find a place for.

My grandson Ben (10) is in love with Pampas Grass! I'm thinking you must have that in Texas. It grows to a clump 8-10 feet high with big feathery things on the top. We are both growing little seedlings of it. Now where to put something that big is the question. I live in a townhouse, and my backyard is 8' x 15', and half of that is covered with a cement patio! I'm going to try planting mine in a large planter, hoping to contain it.

Blessing to you and yours.

[BobHunt]

thanks so much, GC, for your good southern hospitality! It is a wonderful privilege to belong to the NazNet family! I know there areso many who dont have a family, and I am sure it warms their heart to have someone welcome them! Its like welcoming a guest to come on in, put their feet under the dinner table, and make up a fresh bed for them for the night!
If I was at your house, Im sure I would enjoy all those veggies from the garden you have!

[Greg Farra]

Carolyn,

Thanks for the welcome. And I won't call you Grandma, because you don't look old enough to be called that! I have been in a Nazarene church for almost three years now. We were Lutheran (ELCA) previously. I am a local minister, and have been taking District ministry classes. I've been posting at Beliefnet, but I need a place to have my faith affirmed, not torn down (another reason we changed churches). I'm looking forward to being here.

Greg

[Jim Severns]

Thanks very much for your welcome greeting. I just found out from a friend about NazNet and have been enjoying reading the prayer and praise section. Brad Mercer ("I have cancer...probably terminal") used to attend our church in Richardson, TX and is a friend of mine. We are all praying for him.

Carolyn, I went to school with you at SNU. How fun this is to meet up with you online! I will make NazNet a daily fun habit.

Johnnie Gayle Brown Sloan

Hi Johnnie! I've been around NazNet for years. I'm glad you are here and hope to hear lots from you. One of these days I hope to get back for a visit at RCN. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[Johnnie Sloan]

Hi Johnnie! I've been around NazNet for years. I'm glad you are here and hope to hear lots from you. One of these days I hope to get back for a visit at RCN. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[Rance Gould]

http://www.naznet.com/resource/images/gc.jpg We at NazNet wish to welcome you and we want to do all that we can to help you to feel at home. Everyone is new here at one time or another. So, don't be shy. Come and join the fellowship of NazNet. You can make Christian friends here who are from all over the USA and other countries.

Many topics from theology to problems common to Christians are discussed. We share and we grow together. We are all on a journey. Along the way God provides friends to travel with us.

NazNet is such a place to find those Nazarene Friends. It is always a joy to have new friends to join with us. Please join in the fellowship and have a wonderful time.

"GC"
From Carolyn Franklin
NazNet Membership Coordinator and Official Greeter
http://www.naznet.com/resource/



It is my pleasure to introduce myself as a new kid in the neighborhood! My name is Rance Gould from southwest lower Michigan. For whatever reason it has taken me about three years to finally decide to participate on NazNet. Not enough time is probably a very good reason. Lack of fellowship at church due to increasing health problems is the best reason for my finally joining NazNet. My heart is warmed by Grandma Carolyn's welcome message. May the Lord bless everyone real good. Rance Gould

[Grandma Carolyn]

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as a new kid in the neighborhood! My name is Rance Gould from southwest lower Michigan. For whatever reason it has taken me about three years to finally decide to participate on NazNet. Not enough time is probably a very good reason. Lack of fellowship at church due to increasing health problems is the best reason for my finally joining NazNet. My heart is warmed by Grandma Carolyn's welcome message. May the Lord bless everyone real good. Rance Gould

Rance my message is from my heart. I'm glad that you have posted and my sincere prayer is that you will find some very special christian friends here that will minister to your heart and bring the very fellowship to you that is an important need in every human soul. I'm sure that you are going to bless us with your involvement here. God Bless and I'll be watching for your posts.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

Carolyn,

Thanks for the welcome. And I won't call you Grandma, because you don't look old enough to be called that! I have been in a Nazarene church for almost three years now. We were Lutheran (ELCA) previously. I am a local minister, and have been taking District ministry classes. I've been posting at Beliefnet, but I need a place to have my faith affirmed, not torn down (another reason we changed churches). I'm looking forward to being here.

Greg

Hey Greg, somedays I look like a real old grandma!! :)

Sorry I've missed your post. We have been traveling some the past couple months.
gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

thanks so much, GC, for your good southern hospitality! It is a wonderful privilege to belong to the NazNet family! I know there areso many who dont have a family, and I am sure it warms their heart to have someone welcome them! Its like welcoming a guest to come on in, put their feet under the dinner table, and make up a fresh bed for them for the night!
If I was at your house, Im sure I would enjoy all those veggies from the garden you have!

Bob thank you so much for your encourageing words. You got the picture of what I really hoped and what the welcome message is really supposed to convey. Thanks for letting me know that you read me like a book! :)

Bob, one of these days I'm going to post a bunch of pretty garden pics for you! :)
gc

[Hans Deventer]

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as a new kid in the neighborhood!

Welcome, Rance! It's good to have you around.

[Rance Gould]

Thank you Hans. I am so sorry for not scrolling down on July 3rd or 4th and read your welcome then instead of almost a week later. I just learned an important lesson.

[Ian Gentles]

Hi mate from #UK, hope you doing ok tonight

[Rance Gould]

Greetings to all,

I certainly hope and pray everyone is having a fine Friday morning. It's 8am here in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The weather man says we are headed for a cool down. I hope so.

You know what? I'm having a beautiful time since joning the fellowship at Naznet. From my first visit when Grandma Carolyn greeted me at the door and Han's and Ian's greeting I do feel very welcome here.

I do have a a question for our greeter. Fisrt, Grandma Carolyn, because I'm probably older than you, (I haven't peeked at your profile yet!) tell me what I should call you. Also, from what translation is the beautiful scripture from Hosea that appears at the bottom of your posts?

Thanks again everyone for the special place on the internet that feels so much like being in church.

God's blessings to you,

Rance Gould

[Rance Gould]

It's almost like the rapture took place on this thread! Of course I'm just having fun, cause the three of us wouldn't be reading this!! Right?? :fav18

[Rance Gould]

It's almost like the rapture took place on this thread! Of course I'm just having fun, cause the three of us wouldn't be reading this!! Right?? :fav18
Sorry, I thought I was on another thread. I"m very sorry - - -Rance

[Grandma Carolyn]

Sorry, I thought I was on another thread. I"m very sorry - - -Rance

Hi Rance,

No need to apologize. I think I'm in the same twilight zone! :)

Be back later to answer your questions.

gc :)

[Tracy Hargrove]

Hello there!
I am new here and had no idea there was a Naznet! This is great! I'd love to meet other nazarenes around the world!
I am married to a pastor. He's the Associate Pastor in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
I am also an NMI President in our local church. I'd love to hear about other local president's ideas for missions and promotion.
Looking forward to communicating with anyone in Naznet!:basic01

[Hans Deventer]

Hello there!
I am new here and had no idea there was a Naznet!

Welcome, Tracy! We've been around for a while, but we've all had the first day we learned about NazNet :basic05

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hello there!
I am new here and had no idea there was a Naznet! This is great! I'd love to meet other nazarenes around the world!
I am married to a pastor. He's the Associate Pastor in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
I am also an NMI President in our local church. I'd love to hear about other local president's ideas for missions and promotion.
Looking forward to communicating with anyone in Naznet!:basic01

Hi Tracy,

I just happened to log on before going out the door to leave on a trip.

We are going to visit our son at Ft. Carson, Colorado before he leaves for his second tour to Iraq. He leaves on August 28th. I haven't had time to request prayer for his safety while he is in Iraq. Maybe you could do that for me.
Remember us in your prayers as we are traveling from Texas to Colorado.
We are on our way now.

Thanks for posting to the Welcome Message. See, you are already needed at NazNet. I hope you find many blessings here as I have.

GC

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi Rance,

No need to apologize. I think I'm in the same twilight zone! :)

Be back later to answer your questions.

gc :)

Rance I haven't forgotten you and my promise to get back with you. Sorry that I can't right now as we are out the door to visit our son who is in the Army. He is a helicopter pilot and he is on his way to Iraq.

Please say a prayer for us.

I'll be back.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

Greetings to all,

I certainly hope and pray everyone is having a fine Friday morning. It's 8am here in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The weather man says we are headed for a cool down. I hope so.

You know what? I'm having a beautiful time since joning the fellowship at Naznet. From my first visit when Grandma Carolyn greeted me at the door and Han's and Ian's greeting I do feel very welcome here.

I do have a a question for our greeter. Fisrt, Grandma Carolyn, because I'm probably older than you, (I haven't peeked at your profile yet!) tell me what I should call you. Also, from what translation is the beautiful scripture from Hosea that appears at the bottom of your posts?

Thanks again everyone for the special place on the internet that feels so much like being in church.

God's blessings to you,

Rance Gould




Rance, I haven't forgotten. But, I better go ahead and get back with you even though I can't find what version of the bible the quote that I like comes from.

I have the quote on a little card that I got at the Dallas District Ladies Retreat back in 1997. Jeannie McCullough was the speaker and the card is from her. Guess we are going to have to ask her the version that she got it from. :)

If you find out, please let me know, because now you have me curious.

My heart hungers to know the Lord more and more and I guess that is why I love the verse. He truly and surely does respond to us and keeps his promises to respond to us as we seek and hunger and thirst for Him.

I just don't think we can get to know enough of the Lord. Anyway, I'm not content. I just want to press on and learn more about Him.

You can call me Carolyn or Gc. The Grandma Carolyn is a name that stuck with me way back when I first came to Naznet. It was about 1996 or '97, I think. NazNet was pretty new and it was before we had to be registered or be identified with our complete names. Being new to the internet, I gave my name as Grandma Carolyn because I was fearful of talking to strangers. :) I told them I was a grandmother and that I loved Jesus and that was why I wanted to be called Grandma Carolyn. It stuck and when we had to be registered, since everyone knew me and my true identity is never hidden, Dave, said the Grandfather clause could apply to me. :)

What a story, huh? :)

Thanks for asking. :)

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hello there!
I am new here and had no idea there was a Naznet! This is great! I'd love to meet other nazarenes around the world!
I am married to a pastor. He's the Associate Pastor in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
I am also an NMI President in our local church. I'd love to hear about other local president's ideas for missions and promotion.
Looking forward to communicating with anyone in Naznet!:basic01

Dear Tracy,

Our second son lives in Wolfsboro, NH, with his wife and three of our grandchildren.

Looking your way to the northeast, from here in North East Texas, it seems to me he lives kinda close to you.

Again, hope you have already made lots of friends and that you are feeling at home here at NazNet.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

Carolyn,

Thanks for the welcome. And I won't call you Grandma, because you don't look old enough to be called that! I have been in a Nazarene church for almost three years now. We were Lutheran (ELCA) previously. I am a local minister, and have been taking District ministry classes. I've been posting at Beliefnet, but I need a place to have my faith affirmed, not torn down (another reason we changed churches). I'm looking forward to being here.

Greg

Hi Greg, I sure hope that you have found a comfortable place here at NazNet. It's not perfect, you know, how we all have to work at our relationships and relating. :) But, I think you will find enough people who will be the kind of friend to you that we all need to have in our lives.

God Bless you and use you to be a blessing to us, too.

gc

[Karl Payton]

Hello, Carolyn!

It's official... I'm finally registered after "lurking" here since the inception of NazNet! (I read the original postings the week NazNet launched in 1996...) :o

What a blessing to fill your pastor's pulpit in Mineola this morning, and then to get acquainted with you and your family over lunch! Rica and I feel we have truly expanded our circle of friends, and now I look forward to further expanding that circle here on the "cyber-church."

Blessings!

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi Karl and Welcome to NazNet,

You and Rica made this such a fun day for me. It truly was fun getting to know you and Rica.

The expression on your face when I told you that I was Grandma Carolyn on NazNet was priceless! Then you told me that you have been "lurking" all these years that we have been "on the air" and I thought "yikes" he knows all about me. Then, I'm sure the expression on my face was priceless! :)

Dave, Hans, and all you "old timers" he knows you because he has been reading NazNet from the beginning.

I'll tell this much that I learned about him today. He is a Professor at LaTourneau University. He came there from Trevecca University.

He is friends with Jim Fitzgerald, so Jim I hope you find his posts soon and give him a big Dallas welcome!

Karl, I just stopped and went to read your resume`. It is very interesting.

I sure hope you have fun, because we don't want you to go home. Make this your home and help us to have fun! I know that expression is in reference to "work" as you and Doug discussed this afternoon.

Again, I'm thankful that Jesus has brought you and Rica into our circle of friends and to NazNet.

GC

[Billy Rolfe]

Welcome to the naznet family, Karl. :basic01 I hope that you will find this a fun place to be. I look forward to reading more posts from you and getting to know you a little more.

Billy

[Rance Gould]

Glad to meet you karl. I'm a layman from Michigan that's jealous! You got an in-person invitation from "gc," as she sometimes signs her posts. Of course you already know that! I received my official welcome the "old fashioned way."

Anyway. Glad you finally got your feet wet. Get ready for a real blessing.

[Edith K. Thurmond]

Dear Frances,

Welcome to Naznet!

Sharon Cook told me of your recent Outstanding Alumni Award from SNU. Congratulations and it couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Here's trusting that you enjoy perusing Naznet and learning more about some of your former classmates. Dave McClung has posted lots of photos on the Photography Forum that may be of interest to you.

Blessings and welcome from one of your former classmates,

[Grandma Carolyn]

Dear Frances,

Welcome to Naznet!

Sharon Cook told me of your recent Outstanding Alumni Award from SNU. Congratulations and it couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Here's trusting that you enjoy perusing Naznet and learning more about some of your former classmates. Dave McClung has posted lots of photos on the Photography Forum that may be of interest to you.

Blessings and welcome from one of your former classmates,

Dear Edith,

I love you soooo much! Thank you sooo much for being right there at the door to greet Frances when she first came in it.

I'm looking forward to getting to renew acquaintance with you Frances. Please post as soon as you get familiar and comfortable in our presence.

It's like having Homecoming when our college classmates and friends join us and we get to keep up with each other through NazNet.

Frances, I'm right behind Edith with my greetings to you.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

thanks so much, GC, for your good southern hospitality! It is a wonderful privilege to belong to the NazNet family! I know there areso many who dont have a family, and I am sure it warms their heart to have someone welcome them! Its like welcoming a guest to come on in, put their feet under the dinner table, and make up a fresh bed for them for the night!
If I was at your house, Im sure I would enjoy all those veggies from the garden you have!

Hey Bob, you have always been such a good supporter and encourager to me. I must take time right now to tell you how much I appreciate you.

Thank you for putting into words the exact description of what I want to do and the very purpose that I try to promote.

It is wonderful when we treat one another as very special guest in our homes. We can do it virtually. :)

gc

[William Hunter]

Welcome. You are not from me here in DeMotte, IN. It takes me about 45 minutes to get to Benton Harbor.



Greetings to all,

I certainly hope and pray everyone is having a fine Friday morning. It's 8am here in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The weather man says we are headed for a cool down. I hope so.

You know what? I'm having a beautiful time since joning the fellowship at Naznet. From my first visit when Grandma Carolyn greeted me at the door and Han's and Ian's greeting I do feel very welcome here.

I do have a a question for our greeter. Fisrt, Grandma Carolyn, because I'm probably older than you, (I haven't peeked at your profile yet!) tell me what I should call you. Also, from what translation is the beautiful scripture from Hosea that appears at the bottom of your posts?

Thanks again everyone for the special place on the internet that feels so much like being in church.

God's blessings to you,

Rance Gould

[Chanshi Chanda]

Thank you GC for your nice words of welcome. This is my first time, I will have to learn a lot from this forum.

I am in Africa.

Blessings.

[Hans Deventer]

Thank you GC for your nice words of welcome. This is my first time, I will have to learn a lot from this forum.

I am in Africa.

Welcome! You may be our first current African NazNetter, though we did have people from South Africa in the past.

[Grandma Carolyn]

Thank you GC for your nice words of welcome. This is my first time, I will have to learn a lot from this forum.

I am in Africa.

Blessings.

Dear Chanshi,

What a nice surprise to read your message. I'm glad that you have joined Naznet.

My prayer is that God will bless you here and that He will bless us because you are here.

I look forward to learning from you, about you, and about your culture.

I love the Family of God and I love our Father who brings us together.

GC

[David Snowbarger]

Hi my name is Dave Snowbarger. I am completing my course of study through the CoTN and was directed to this site as a source of communication with fellow Nazarenes. :q) I look forward to the discussions!

Dave

[Grandma Carolyn]

Thanks for stopping by, Dave. I look forward to reading your input into our discussions here.
gc

[BobHunt]

Hi! I just wanted to stop in and say hello to all my brothers and sisters this morning! It is so good to be a part of the family of God! I often try to imagine what it will be like worshipping and rejoicing around the throne of God together, casting our crowns at His feet and doing this for all eternity!
I often try to imagine what it will be like to be reunited with our loved ones who have gone on before us, and who are now, cheering us on in this journey! I have dear Dad and dear Grandparents who loved Jesus who are on the other side! I dont think I ever heard my Dad say a mean word to anyone in his whole life!
Now, we approach Easter, the time if new Life, and new life that Jesus has given us, I want to wish all of you, new NazNet posters and old NazNet posters alike a Happy and Blessed Easter!
I grew up on a farm in nw New York, we had over 1000 white leghron chickens and my Dad peddaled eggs in those days. But I remember buying the small chicks from the hatchery. They were so cute and I did get to watch as a few of those broke out of the egg shells using their tiny beaks to break out! My family, if God cares for the birds of the air and for these small chicks, whether they live or not, how much more must He care for you and I and whether we live, survive, live victoriously or not! All of my family, please remember that no matter how dark it is around you, God is there. He might be in the shadows, but He is there and one of these days He will step out into the bright sunlight in your life!
Have a good Lords Day and a good week!

[Gina Stevenson]

Now, we approach Easter, the time if new Life, and new life that Jesus has given us, I want to wish all of you, new NazNet posters and old NazNet posters alike a Happy and Blessed Easter! .......................

Have a good Lords Day and a good week!

And before Easter, there's Lent ... and for some reason, the church down the street came to mind as I read this post. During Lent [the local RC church], they have fish dinners on Fridays. Have to get there one of these Fridays, maybe?? Haven't all the years I've been back here, but tho't of it, since we did that a time or two in Phoenix.

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi! I just wanted to stop in and say hello to all my brothers and sisters this morning! It is so good to be a part of the family of God! I often try to imagine what it will be like worshipping and rejoicing around the throne of God together, casting our crowns at His feet and doing this for all eternity!
I often try to imagine what it will be like to be reunited with our loved ones who have gone on before us, and who are now, cheering us on in this journey! I have dear Dad and dear Grandparents who loved Jesus who are on the other side! I dont think I ever heard my Dad say a mean word to anyone in his whole life!
Now, we approach Easter, the time if new Life, and new life that Jesus has given us, I want to wish all of you, new NazNet posters and old NazNet posters alike a Happy and Blessed Easter!
I grew up on a farm in nw New York, we had over 1000 white leghron chickens and my Dad peddaled eggs in those days. But I remember buying the small chicks from the hatchery. They were so cute and I did get to watch as a few of those broke out of the egg shells using their tiny beaks to break out! My family, if God cares for the birds of the air and for these small chicks, whether they live or not, how much more must He care for you and I and whether we live, survive, live victoriously or not! All of my family, please remember that no matter how dark it is around you, God is there. He might be in the shadows, but He is there and one of these days He will step out into the bright sunlight in your life!
Have a good Lords Day and a good week!

Bob, what a joy to see this greeting from you when I came to NazNet today.

This morning we sang a chorus that I'm still singing in my thughts. "God is great, God is good, God is faithful. And no matter what the test He will give you rest." Yes, down through the years of my life, as I look back, I can really see how God has been faithful to me." What a wonderful assurances He gives us as we love Him and serve Him.

It's always good to see our old friends. Thanks, for saying hello here.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

And before Easter, there's Lent ... and for some reason, the church down the street came to mind as I read this post. During Lent [the local RC church], they have fish dinners on Fridays. Have to get there one of these Fridays, maybe?? Haven't all the years I've been back here, but tho't of it, since we did that a time or two in Phoenix.

Hello Friend. You truly are a gem in my book. Thanks for your faithful testimony down through the years. It's always encouraging to me to see your posts of encouragement.

Now, I want some of that fish you are talking about.

:)
gc

[David Molle]

Hello everyone.
just saying hello for now and thank you for being here.

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hello everyone.
just saying hello for now and thank you for being here.

David, thank you for saying "hi". :)

gc

[Ken Pell]

Hello all:

This is my first post at NazNet. I just found the site two days ago. I pastor in Upstate New York and am looking forward to the fellowship that can be found here. :)

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hello all:

This is my first post at NazNet. I just found the site two days ago. I pastor in Upstate New York and am looking forward to the fellowship that can be found here. :)

Hi Ken,

Thanks for stopping by as you enter the home of NazNet. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, and hope that He does bless your fellowship here and that you do make many long lasting Chrisitan friends here.

Our son and his family live in NH. When we go to visit him we have traveled the New York Interstate from Buffalo to New York City.

A funny story on my "country boy" husband. Even if we do live near Dallas!

Just before getting on the toll road at Buffalo to travel east towards NH, Doug asked the toll booth person, "where does this road go to?" The toll booth keeper said, "New York City!" My husband just about fainted!! :) He could just envision driving through New York City traffic!:)

However we were happy to find out that we exited just before New York City.

When we go that route we always stop over at the Finger Lakes and stay in a beautiful resort hotel that we accidently found! We loved it and now always make a point to stay there when we are traveling up that way.

God Bless You!

GC

[Arthur DeAngelo]

Hello everyone, my name is Arthur, I'm from Sydney Australia. I am a moderator on FaithLight.com (http://www.faithlight.com). I would like to invite everyone to come and join the growing community at Faithlight. Faithlight is a Christian social network, similar to facebook/myspace - but for Christians. The site features Christian blogs, groups, customizable profiles, videos, etc. I hope to see you all there.

Lastly, I would like to say thank you very much to Don McClung for allowing me to post on his forum.

Take care and God bless,
- Arthur

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hello everyone, my name is Arthur, I'm from Sydney Australia. I am a moderator on FaithLight.com (http://www.faithlight.com). I would like to invite everyone to come and join the growing community at Faithlight. Faithlight is a Christian social network, similar to facebook/myspace - but for Christians. The site features Christian blogs, groups, customizable profiles, videos, etc. I hope to see you all there.

Lastly, I would like to say thank you very much to Don McClung for allowing me to post on his forum.

Take care and God bless,

- Arthur

Greetings, Arthur. Will you be spending time here at NazNet to get acquainted with us? To make friends with people here so we can know more about you on a personal level?

I'll check out your website, probably won't have time to be involved as time is of the essense and my time is already slipping away from me before I can get everything done that I want to do. God is good to us to give us so many wonderful constructive activities isn't He?

Did you mean Dave McClung instead of Don McClung?

Welcome to NazNet, Arthur, I look forward to reading your contributions to the community here.

gc

[Arthur DeAngelo]

Hi Carolyn, my appoligies I did mean Dave. I'll try and contribute when I can, though like you, I haven't much time on my hands outside of work. Though feel free to ask any questions you may have to get to know me a little better.

All the best,
- Arthur

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi Carolyn, my appoligies I did mean Dave. I'll try and contribute when I can, though like you, I haven't much time on my hands outside of work. Though feel free to ask any questions you may have to get to know me a little better.

All the best,
- Arthur

Thanks, Arthur, "this could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship". :)

gc

[Mark Strong]

Hello, I have joined naznet as well. This would be my first post.

[Hans Deventer]

Hello, I have joined naznet as well. This would be my first post.

Welcome, Mark! Hope you'll enjoy the fellowship and be both blessed and a blessing.

[Edwin Deventer]

Hi everyone,

I'm Edwin, son of Hans & Hannie Deventer. I've been lurking around NazNet every now and then, but I've decided to reveal myself, ha. So I registered and am now starting with posting. Don't know if I'll do it often, but we'll see.

[Kevin Rector]

Edwin, you have a long way to go to catch up to your dad in post count. :)

[Edwin Deventer]

Kevin, I seriously doubt I'll ever make it.. :)

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi everyone,

I'm Edwin, son of Hans & Hannie Deventer. I've been lurking around NazNet every now and then, but I've decided to reveal myself, ha. So I registered and am now starting with posting. Don't know if I'll do it often, but we'll see.

Greetings, Edwin, I feel as though I know you. Sure am glad to see you join NazNet. I'll be watching for your contributions.
gc

[Gina Stevenson]

Welcome! Now you can be considered "official" when you appear in a NazNet meeting picture when you come visit the USA. ;)

[Jon Bemis]

I just came across this gathering place today (while doing a bit of research of all things) and joined. Looking forward to the e-fellowship.

[Grandma Carolyn]

I just came across this gathering place today (while doing a bit of research of all things) and joined. Looking forward to the e-fellowship.

Hi Joe, I look forward to getting to know you better here. I'm glad you have joined.

gc

[Nathan Galteland]

This is an interesting idea. the size of the community really speaks to how much people are interested in this mode of communication.

[Grandma Carolyn]

This is an interesting idea. the size of the community really speaks to how much people are interested in this mode of communication.

Welcome Nathan! :) I have found it especially a blessing to me when we moved to this small town some thirty years ago because my husband's job and he worked out of here.

I had prayed when I found out that my husband wanted to change jobs and so I asked the Jesus to send us where he could use us. When doors opened for us to be here, it was like all we needed to do was walk through them.

I sure did miss the big churches and all the wonderful Nazarene Fellowship that I had experienced. It was like God sent us to the boonies and I felt like I was a missionary in my own Country. :)

So, I'm sure there are many here, who like me have discovered this means of contact and fellowship with our Nazarene friends that we need.

I look at it as a way that the grassroots can talk and communicate and learn from one another. So, more than a social need it meets many needs that we all have in common.

I am looking forward to reading your posts. Hopefully, you will find the wonderful fellowship and blessings here that NazNet does provide to so many.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hello, I have joined naznet as well. This would be my first post.

Mark I would like to apologize to you. It looks as though I overlooked your post and didn't respond to you. For that I do apologize.

I have already enjoyed reading posts that you have been contributing and I am glad that you are participating.

Again, please accept my warmest Welcome.

gc

[Grandma Carolyn]

Hi Joe, I look forward to getting to know you better here. I'm glad you have joined.

gc

Sorry, Jon, I should have put an "n" on your name instead of a "e". Yikes, this is really embarrassing to me.

I know how important it is to call a person by their correct name. I feel terrible. It just goes to show that I make mistakes. I don't catch them all and therefore they don't get corrected.

This is my attempt to fix one of my "boo boos".

I have been enjoying your fellowship on NazNet.

Carolyn

[Jon Bemis]

Sorry, Jon, I should have put an "n" on your name instead of a "e". Yikes, this is really embarrassing to me.

I know how important it is to call a person by their correct name. I feel terrible. It just goes to show that I make mistakes. I don't catch them all and therefore they don't get corrected.

This is my attempt to fix one of my "boo boos".

I have been enjoying your fellowship on NazNet.

Carolyn

No problem at all. I am notoriously bad with names, and so I'm not at all offended if someone misspells mine.

[Audrey Hanson]

Just posting a quick "hello." I used to post here a few years ago and I do remember so many of you. Good to be back!

[Grandma Carolyn]

Just posting a quick "hello." I used to post here a few years ago and I do remember so many of you. Good to be back!

Welcome back, Audrey! I'll look for your posts. :)