25 Days of Christmas Videos # 21

25 Days of Christmas # 20

25 Days of Christmas Videos # 19

It's a bit long, but, for those of you that like house light shows. . . this is good.

25 Days of Christmas Videos #18

This is for my sister. She liked another version of this song. However, the song was deleted by YouTube for copyright purposes. Hopefully she will like this one too.

25 Days of Christmas Videos # 17

I want to do this, or something like this, maybe on a smaller scale, some year soon!

 

25 Days of Christmas Videos - Day 13

25 Days of Christmas Videos - Day 8

This video is for my sister who says she enjoys my Christmas video posts each year.  She even suggested some ideas for this year.  While she gave no specifics, Jimmy Fallon was on the list . . . 

25 Days of Christmas Videos - Day 7

Comedian, Paul Aldrich, shares his version of this popular Christmas song. . . 

25 Days of Christmas Videos - Day 6

Sundays are usually reserved for serious videos.  Here is Chris Tomlin's "Adore".  New to me.

25 Days of Christmas Videos Day 5

I wish I had access to the money she does to give away stuff like this.  

25 Days of Christmas 2015 - Day 4

This is dedicated to our friend, Alexia and her pug, Elliot, who are in ministry in Romania! 

25 Days of Christmas Videos 2015 - Day 3

Please watch at least a few minutes of each of these -  especially if you might be a bit frustrated with the first video.  This is hilarious if you can stomach listening to the entire thing and knowing that it isn't meant to be offensive.

Here is a good version for you.  

25 Days of Christmas Videos 2015 - Day 2

Having some Christmas fun with the NBA!

25 Days of Christmas Videos 2015 - Number One

And so it begins.  25 days of Christmas videos!  Here's the first of 2015.  I love Pentatonix.

Woodlawn - A Must See!

I had a great opportunity to see this movie in preview form two weeks ago and was extremely impressed with what I saw!  I was able to interact with one of the producers and hear his heart about this movie.  According to the Woodlawn Movie page, here is the synopsis of the movie:

A gifted high school football player must learn to boldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field in WOODLAWN, a moving and inspirational new film based on the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in early 1970s Birmingham, Ala.Tony Nathan (newcomer Caleb Castille) lands in a powder keg of anger and violence when he joins fellow African-American students at Woodlawn High School after its government-mandated desegregation in 1973. The Woodlawn Colonels football team is a microcosm of the problems at the school and in the city, which erupts in cross burnings and riots, and Coach Tandy Geralds (Nic Bishop) is at a loss to solve these unprecedented challenges with his disciplinarian ways.It’s only when Hank (Sean Astin), an outsider who has been radically affected by the message of hope and love he experienced at a Christian revival meeting, convinces Coach Geralds to let him speak to the team that something truly remarkable begins to happen. More than 40 players, nearly the entire team, black and white, give their lives over to the “better way” Hank tells them is possible through following Jesus, and the change is so profound in them it affects their coach, their school and their community in ways no one could have imagined.

I loved this movie not only because is was overtly faith based and enjoyable at the same time, but because is was a true story.  I don't necessarily remember the Penn State/Alabama game that is shown toward the end of the movie, but I probably watched it along with my family.  And, knowing it was a true story is so impressive to me because it can't be disputed.  As much as I appreciate the Fireproofs, War Room, Do You Believe, God's Not Dead, etc. movies, they are/were fiction.  Woodlawn is based on facts that actually happened.  It can be verified.  

 So, when you see people praying or when people's lives change in this movie, it isn't something could happen, it is something that DID happen.  I love that we can see how faith in God can be seen as positive.  

Please consider taking someone to this movie when it comes out on the weekend of October 16.  You will see accomplished actors and a well written script with this movie.  I think you will be both entertained and encouraged.  

 

War Room Trailer

New movie this weekend.  Go see it.

A Short Video Report of Camp

We showed this video this morning at RMC as part of a short report of HHBC 2015

Thursday's HHBC Video

Crazy Hair/Hat Day at HHBC

HHBC Video from Tuesday

Monday Night's Video from Camp

We had a great day at camp today.  We talked about being wise as we LISTEN to God and others.  We had our first taste of homemade break this evening.  And, we ended with another good camp fire!  Here is the video we showed the kids tonight.

Mandy Teaching at Camp

Today we are talking about having "Ears To Hear" from Proverbs 2:6. Mandy is teaching today.

 

HHBC Cheer

The camp leadership staff doing their cheer at camp!  

http://youtu.be/g1EUzpv6Dms

There's a New Game In Town

I had a great time today!  I was able to attend an American Football game here in Timisoara.  The 89ers played Bucharest.  I knew going in to the game, American Football isn't popular, yet, in most Eastern European countries.  And today confirmed that fact.  There was no food or promotional items for sale, no cheerleaders, no programs and no admission.  The bleachers were small and run

The Bleachers

down (but they were covered!) The field was 10 yards short.  The game was a bit slow and the crowd was silent.  The guy recording video doubled as the announcer. I only saw one coach on either side. There were no benches for the players.  The field was covered in dandelions an they handed out pamphlets with explanation of the rules.  Yes, it isn't a popular sport here, yet.

But I LOVED being there.  Good or bad, I enjoy the game.  These guys were playing a game that wasn't played in this city 6 years ago!  They had 18 guys who were playing this year for the first time!  Even the lone American playing hadn't played football in the U.S.  But, everyone was doing their best!  As the saying goes, "Rome was't built in a day."  And, American football will take some time to catch on.  But, they are playing it.  And I hope to go and watch again.

I was able to talk with a few players at halftime and they were excited, also, to be playing.  They told me this team was started in one of the parks with 5 guys from Timisoara.  They have come a long way from then and I salute them for their efforts.  Go 89ers!!!

Here are a few pictures from the game today!

For the Love of the Game!

Halftime

89ers & Nittany Lions Fan!!

Ella enjoying the game!

Cameraman and Announcer
I wouldn't want to stand there!?!

The Lone American - From Allentown, PA

The goal posts!  

TBT - CRUX 5 Years Ago

The Pounding Outside. . .

Have you ever lived close to an Orthodox church? I hadn't either until we move to Romania for three months. It is Easter week here. A couple of days ago I noticed some pounding that I thought was some construction workers until I started hearing the same rhythm over, and over, and over again. Obviously there is some reason for it, but I haven't been able to figure it out yet. Maybe somebody here knows. Video below shows the short snapshot of what they are doing. Let me know if you can give me the reason for this.  

A Fond Farewell

Our family is on a three month trip to visit and work with missionaries in Timisoara, Romania.  As we traveled to Romania, we flew into Budapest, Hungary and stayed there until we were picked up by our friends.  But, to my surprise, the city of Budapest wanted to send me out in class and sent this . . .

Romania, Here We Come

Today we will enter Romania for a 3 month stay with Daniel and Mariana Cocar.  I will post some interesting things here and as a family, we will be posting at www.SnyderFamilyAdventures.com.  Please check out that site regularly to keep up with us.

Tucker Predicts the Outcome of the Super Bowl

Will he be correct?