It's beginning to look alot like Christmas

This month Neela will 7 months old. Wow, how the time has flown by. I just can't hug and love on that girl enough!

So I attempted to take pictures of Neela during her 1st Christmas season!! Check them out!


This was the very first picture I took. She is such a natural. :)


Neela was very intrigued with the ornaments. Glitter!!


Perfect!


Just can't get enough of those Christmas balls!



We love you!

Matt responding well after long surgery

For continuous updates click HERE

Matt Chandler recognized his surgeon and was responding well after a seven-hour surgery to remove a brain tumor. The operation started at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.

The tumor’s pathology report, originally thought to be available on Friday, is not expected until next week. Doctors were pleased with the surgery, especially after Matt responded to questions in recovery. He will remain in the hospital for a few days before being released. His wife, Lauren, is staying with him. Full recovery is expected to take several weeks.

On behalf of the church, we thank God for Dr. David Barnett, for his skill and thoroughness of the surgery.

Evidences of God’s grace abounded throughout the day, as people from all over the world prayed and fasted. A young woman came to faith through this situation, and time and time again, everyone responded with prayers and testimonies of God’s goodness and mercy.

We will continue to post updates as they become available. Thank you for your continued prayers. Praise God for His grace. Praise Him. Praise Him.

Matt Chandler

He is the pastor of the church Tim and I were involved in when we lived in Dallas. We are so thankful for the gift of teaching God has given him and how God has used him in our lives to live the gospel daily and taught us to submit everyday to God so that we may be used by him and glorify Him alone.

On Thanksgiving Day he had a seizure and found out he has a tumor on his frontal lobe. He is having surgery today that started at 10:45am. Please pray for him and his family during this difficult time. I know they are trusting in God's goodness and faithfulness which has been an encouragement to me. In all things God is our rock and I see this in their lives now.

Click here to read the blog he wrote before he went into surgery.

"For great is His steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever."
Psalm 117:2

Flyleaf's New Video- Beautiful Bride

Below is a "Journal Entry" from Flyleaf's new album, Memento Mori. It describes what this song is about. "Beautiful Bride" is reminding believers in Jesus Christ of the unity we have and how God has designed each of us to glorify Him with our lives.

Beautiful Bride

The Passerby Army's mission is to bring peace, faith, hope, freedom, and above all love to the entire world. Our mantra, is "Memento Mori". These words remind us that our mission is urgent, and that when death comes to anyone, at 18 or 80, a mortal life proves to be short. We are reminded by Memento Mori to never waste a moment without advancing the mission. The fate of our children and grandchildren depends on how we use the time we are given. At a recent gathering my heart broke as I looked over the Passerby Army. These men and women were ready to live and die for love, yet somehow they had gone from fighting the enemy to bickering and fighting each other. I thought through what I could say to encourage them again. Witha ll the stregnth of my voice and my heart I commanded: "Unified Diversity! Functioning as one Body..."

"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk i a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit- just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call- one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
Ephesians 4: 1-6

Allandale Food Drive

On November 21st we, North Village Church , are hosting a food driving for Capital Food Bank of Austin .

We placed "HEB" brown paper sacks on 100's of people's door in the Allandale area in hopes of them serving and loving our community by participating in this cause. There are so many people in need meals and this is a great way to help.

More information Below:

Saturday November 21st, 12-3pm

Where: Lucy Read Pre-K | 2608 Richcreek Rd Austin, TX 78757

Below is what Capital Area Food Bank needs most:

Nonperishable Food
* Canned meats like tuna, stew, and chili (pop-tops preferred)
* Canned vegetables
* Pasta and pasta sauce
* Beans
* Rice
* Healthy cereals
* Peanut butter
* Baby food and baby formula

Money
* With every $5 donated, the Food Bank can provide $25 worth of nutritious meals. Financial donations made to the Capital Area Food Bank are tax-deductible

For more information, visit our website

Neela is going to love football!

Neela's 1st Pumpkin Patch Experience!

Well, we had our first family experience at the Pumpkin Patch. It was so fun! Neela loved the pumpkins and was so excited to be there.

Random run in: The family in charge of the pumpkin patch was a family we met at our Dog Fair back in March. They were so sweet and remembered us. They helped us take our family picture. We love living in Austin!! :)


Neela was so intrigued by the pumpkins.



The Birdwell Family!



Neela and her Momma. I love this girl!!



Neela and her Daddy.




Neela loved her 1st Pumpkin Patch experience.