A Baby Born (moderator announcement)

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

I note sent out to others and sermonindex:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are thankful to the Lord our God who has granted us such a precious gift from above (James 1:17). We believe His plan for Emily, is wonderful (Isaiah 28:29) and is far beyond what we could ever desire for her to accomplish. We have committed her to the Lord's work and for His salvation.

Emily Havergal Gordon
Born 6:27am, July 21, 2012

https://www.sermonindex.net/pdf/emily.jpg
https://www.sermonindex.net/pdf/emily2.jpg

Please do pray for Brandy as she is recovering and also for this little one to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. We thank God for this community of brothers and sisters that have supported and prayed for us during this time! We rejoice in the little gift the Lord has bestowed to us.

Thank you for your continued prayers for us. God willing in a month or so we will be sending out updated prayer cards for us with the new addition! If anyone is interested in this prayer card please just email me: sermonindex@gmail.com

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

As towards her name, we were just lead of the Lord in her first name, after doing some research it does seem like "Emily" has a greek root of: Amalia which in turn: Amalia may also be taken as a variant of the Hebrew Amalya, meaning "work of the Lord".

And "Havergal" was named after "Francis Ridley Havergal" the famous hymn writer she wrote the hymn "Take my life and let it be" along with many others; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Ridley_Havergal

I believe the name "Havergal" means flowing rivers or streams.

May God use "Emily" in the work of the Lord as sister Havergal was!

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newcenturion Jul 23, 2012

Congratulations brother, welcome to joy unspeakable! Excellent name, I pray your daughter will grow to be a Godly woman that will be used by God for mighty works.

~ J E Myers

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learnermike Jul 23, 2012

PTL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

What a pretty baby! She looks like she's smiling :) Bless GOD!

She's Blessed.
Praying for our Sister Brandy. Praying for recovery of strength and that He'll meet every desire of her heart.

GOD Bless you three, Gordon Family!

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roadsign Jul 23, 2012

This is very exciting - a new baby girl. The pictures are touching. Emily's middle name Havergal is carefully thought-out - rich with meaning and history too. I pray that it will someday resonate with Emily's heart - and help root her in her faith.

Congratulations!

Diane

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

How beautiful! Lord, I pray You will bless the Gordon family, and keep your hand upon baby Emily all the days of her life. Grant Brandy a quick recovery, and may there be a strong presence of the Holy Spirit in the household. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.

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ginnyrose Jul 23, 2012

Ahhhh....so precious.

God go with you as you make adjustments in your new role of parenting! Trust me - there will be days when it will not be so sweet. Especially, when the child gets her days and nights mixed up - she wants to be awake when you want to sleep. This too shall pass - eventually.

May I suggest Brandy take lessons from the OT law in learning how to care for herself. Taking proper care for herself at this point promotes female health. Limit physical work or any stressful activities.. I know modern medicine scoffs at this idea but may I suggest what God says about it lends itself well to long term health then what many modern health gurus admit.

God bless and take care.

ginnyrose

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andres Jul 23, 2012

what a beautiful baby..
may God bless you

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ccchhhrrriiisss Jul 23, 2012

How beautiful!

Thank you for sharing, Greg! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, Brandy and Emily.

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mama27 Jul 23, 2012

:) :) :)

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Miccah Jul 23, 2012

Congrats mommy and daddy. :)

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

Thanks brethren, please continue to pray for my wife (brandy) she still is recovering from the birth.

The inside joke is that I am already getting the baby to type the keys so she can be trained in how to post to sermonindex! :P

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

Greg, are there any women folk from the Church or family there to help out?

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philologos Jul 23, 2012

Many congratulations. Praise God for His grace and blessings on your lives.

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browny Jul 23, 2012

Dear Greg and Brandy,

What a lovely daughter Emily is!!
Praying she will be a blessing to you and to others,and may she fill your life with joy.

(Thank you for this photo... Love it!)

Bless you,
Shalom,
browny

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RobertW Jul 23, 2012

Congratulations dear brother to you and Brandy.

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iceman9 Jul 23, 2012

We rejoice with you Greg and Brandy!

Children are a heritage from the Lord.

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bakary Jul 23, 2012

Praise be to God Bro Greg with Sister brandy for the good news , may the purposed of God concerning her Life be accomplice in her in Christ Jesus.

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learn Jul 23, 2012

Congratulations Greg and Brandy. What a pretty baby girl you have there.

Happy, happy, happy.

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

Greg, are there any women folk from the Church or family there to help out?

Yes, the body of Christ has helped us so much. Family is not close. Brandy has slept very well last night and even the baby too! So we are thankful for those that are praying. We are very blessed.

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sermonindex Jul 23, 2012

We are very blessed.

Of Him, from Whom All Blessings Flow!

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proudpapa Jul 24, 2012

They are a precious gift from above, We Had a over 9 pound home birth almost six months ago what a Blessing. .

congratulations

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sermonindex Jul 24, 2012

Do continue to pray for my wife (brandy). Thank you saints. We are so blessed and not deserving of this precious little one in our midst.

I also made a correction of the verse I wrote it was not Psalms but: (Isaiah 28:29)

All this also comes from the Lord Almighty,
whose plan is wonderful,
whose wisdom is magnificent.

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ginnyrose Jul 24, 2012

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The inside joke is that I am already getting the baby to type the keys so she can be trained in how to post to sermonindex! :P
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I remember hearing a missionary to the native peoples in Canada say how he taught his daughters to fly airplanes. This was their primary method of transportation so it made sense to teach them to fly. When the oldest went to get her license, she passed the flying test but flunked the automobile driver's test.

Just saying...

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Dlight Jul 24, 2012

Congratulations, Greg. What good tidings! The pictures are very beautiful!

How is Brandy doing now?

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sermonindex Jul 24, 2012

She is doing much better. Still needs prayer to recover fully so she is bed resting alot but she is much more able to do things and much more rested! the labor was through the night so she lost almost 2 days sleep!!

The baby continues to be a daily joy and a gift from the Lord. She is the Lords and we are simply entrusted with her. What a joy!