Monday, December 12, 2022

Merry Christmas Card 2022?


1. Which actually happened?
A. The Fortunes moved to Texas
B. Lydia worked at Big Lake Camp, Oregon
C. Mike and Jackie spent part of spring break with Josh and Lydia in Walla Walla, Washington
D. All of the above

2. What did Toledo First Church do?
A. Hosted Serpentine Prophecy after Easter about Jesus’ power over death and the grave and Prophecies of Hope in the fall
B. Bid farewell to the Fortunes after nearly 16 years of ministry
C. Broke ground on school addition to Toledo Junior Academy
D. All of the above
3. What did Mike do in 2022?
A. Helped at Northwood "Bible Heroes" VBS
B. Got a new Taylor guitar (thank you Toledo First and Ohio Conference!)
C. Accepted a new job as pastor in Killeen, Texas
D. All of the above

4. Jackie
A. Is returning to Endoscopy at a nearby hospital
B. Secured a multi-state nursing license
C. Is grateful God is with her during life’s ups and downs
D. All of the above

5. The Fortunes experienced more loss in 2022 and had to say goodbye to Jackie’s mom Judy and our 17 1/2 year old toy poodle Barkley. Which of the following verses comfort them the most?
A. John 3:16 KJV “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
B. Romans 8:21 NLT “The creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay.”
C. Revelation 21:4 NKJV “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
D. All of the above

6. Josh (senior Automotive Management major at Walla Walla University)
A. Josh fabricated a tool holder
B. Is working on his RX-7 rotary engine for senior project
C. Still loves to snowboard any chance he gets
D. All of the above

7. Lydia (Junior Product Design Major at Walla Walla University)
A. Will be studying in Florence, Italy for the next six months
B. Designed a "mid-century modern architectural model"
C. Helped dad get the house in Ohio on the market in two days and it sold in three
D. All of the above

8. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. Daniel Pure And Simple by Kenneth Cox
B. The Abundant Life Bible Amplifier: Daniel 1-7 and Daniel 7-12 by William H. Shea
C. Daniel and Revelation by Mark Finley
D. All of the above

9. Bianca (11 year old toy poodle)
A. Rode shotgun on the way to Texas
B. Has adjusted well to being the center of attention
C. Comforts Mike and Jackie when the kids are gone
D. All of the above

10. Mike and Jackie have experienced “southern hospitality”
A. At the Killeen Seventh-day Adventist Church
B. At the HEB (a really interesting store and gas station)
C. Even at the Department of Public Safety (Texas version of the DMV)
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate
>5 Unfortunate
>3 A misfortune
➘ Answers: They're all D!