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All The Way My Savior Leads Me

All the way my Savior leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?
Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate'er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate'er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Savior leads me,
Cheers each winding path I tread;
Gives me grace for every trial,
Feeds me with the living Bread.
Though my weary steps may falter,
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo! A spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the Rock before me,
Lo! A spring of joy I see.

All the way my Savior leads me
O the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father's house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day
This my song through endless ages—
Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages—
Jesus led me all the way.

Ezekiel 34:15 ~ "I will feed My flock and I will lead them to rest," declares the Lord God.

Photo: FreeFoto.com

Hymn text: Fanny Crosby

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Cleaning The Cake Bowl

Little brothers are so much fun! This photo of Jordan and Jonathan, which I took at Mom's suggestion, reminds me of Psalm 119:103 ~ How sweet are Thy words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! May we all taste the sweetness of the word of God.

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Alexander Serafimov's Student Recital

Thirteen years ago the Bulgarian-born master violinist and teacher Alexander Serafimov moved to the United States with his wife and son, to teach at a music school in New York. But soon thereafter, the music school closed, and he found himself stranded in a strange country without a source of income, speaking very little English, and with very few friends. Since he had friends in Austin, Texas, he moved his family here.

And we're so glad he did! We met him and began taking violin lessons from him during his first months here. Over the years, eight Malones have studied with him, benefitting from his tremendous skills. We have also assisted him in various ways, particularly at recital time, when we accompany his students on the piano and coordinate the reception, and I am program announcer. And even though no Malones have studied from him in this past semester, and thus were not performing in the recital, we continued our tradition of serving in these ways at both of his spring 2007 studio recitals, on May 24 and 31.

Mr. Serafimov, who became an American citizen three years ago, and currently teaches approximately 50 violin students, is pictured here with those students who performed in the May 31 recital.

Leviticus 19:33-34 ~ When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

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Archives

Matching Shoes on Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Vogrin Family Concert on Monday, June 4, 2007
String Technique Workshop on Saturday, June 2, 2007
Big Sandy Conference on Friday, June 1, 2007
Organizing Things on Thursday, May 31, 2007
Birthdays on Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Debate Tournament on Monday, May 28, 2007
Happy Birthday, Bethany! on Thursday, April 5, 2007
Watching The Legislature on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Music On March 3 on Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Surprise Birthday Party on Thursday, March 1, 2007
Harts' Recital on Thursday, March 1, 2007
Accompanying For Public School Students on Thursday, February 22, 2007
Trip Last Weekend on Friday, February 2, 2007
Exploring Dallas on Thursday, January 25, 2007
Ice! on Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Snow! on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Friends In The News on Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Workin Man, Jr. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Got Boots? on Tuesday, October 3, 2006
I'm Ready on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tile! on Friday, September 22, 2006
A Workin' Man on Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Just An Accident? on Thursday, September 7, 2006
Observing Dad's Jury Trial on Friday, September 1, 2006
Birthday Girl on Thursday, August 31, 2006
An Exciting Summer on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Prepared For Hospitality on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Trial Advocacy Class on Saturday, August 26, 2006
Music Camps Summary on Saturday, August 26, 2006
Grocery Shopping . . . With An Eternal Perspective on Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Precinct Activist Training on Monday, August 21, 2006
String Camp In Review on Saturday, August 19, 2006
Cooking For Crowds on Saturday, August 19, 2006
String Camp - Day One on Monday, July 31, 2006
More Choir Camp Photos on Monday, July 31, 2006
Choir Camp Interviews on Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Harp Camp -- Photo Summary on Saturday, July 22, 2006
Melody Makers University - Photo Summary on Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Three Lessons From The Persecuted Church on Saturday, July 15, 2006
Trip To San Francisco on Thursday, July 13, 2006
Melody Makers University - Day One on Monday, July 10, 2006
String Workshop In Indianapolis on Saturday, July 8, 2006
A New Two- Year- Old on Monday, July 3, 2006
Republican State Convention on Thursday, June 22, 2006
Mom on Thursday, June 22, 2006
MMU Reception on Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Attention: High School Violinists on Saturday, June 3, 2006
State Republican Convention Committee Meetings on Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Big Sandy Conference 2006: The Trip on Sunday, May 28, 2006
Big Sandy Conference 2006: Preparation on Sunday, May 28, 2006
Piano Recital Tomorrow Evening on Monday, May 22, 2006
Twenty-two Years Of No Regrets on Friday, May 19, 2006
Are You Receiving Our Newsletter? on Friday, May 12, 2006
Orchestra Concerts Today And Tomorrow on Friday, May 12, 2006
Looking For His Coming on Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Hannah's ATI Conference Experience on Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Visit From Russells on Tuesday, May 9, 2006
A Surprise Blessing on Wednesday, April 26, 2006
A Divine Appointment on Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Effecctive Communication: Pastor Pierpont on Monday, April 17, 2006
A Beautiful Story Of A Beautiful Baby on Saturday, April 15, 2006
Visit With The Calderons on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Run-off Election Judging on Thursday, April 13, 2006
A New Young Friend on Thursday, April 13, 2006
Sewing A Dress on Friday, April 7, 2006
A Teachable Attitude on Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Summer 2006 Music Camps on Monday, April 3, 2006
Critters on Saturday, April 1, 2006
Effective Communication: Answering The Call! on Thursday, March 30, 2006
Credentials Committee Activities on Monday, March 27, 2006
Twenty Years Ago Today . . . on Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Faithful Pastors on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Orchestra Concert on Tuesday, March 14, 2006
The Letter Of The Law on Saturday, March 11, 2006
Election Day on Saturday, March 11, 2006
Visit With Faith on Saturday, March 11, 2006
Little Helper on Thursday, March 9, 2006
You Are Invited To Our Orchestra Concert on Saturday, March 4, 2006
An Evening In Vienna on Saturday, March 4, 2006
Hannah's Recent Activities on Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Good Morning! on Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Banquet Music on Monday, February 27, 2006
The Last Box, Volcanoes, And More... on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Cooking on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Bethany's Eleventh Birthday on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Combined Church Service on Saturday, February 25, 2006
Strangers Quickly Become Friends on Friday, February 24, 2006
Father-daughter Banquet on Thursday, February 16, 2006
The Tuesday Morning Music Club on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
The Roads Are Becoming Safer! on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
UIL Accompaniment on Saturday, February 11, 2006
Creative Projects on Friday, February 10, 2006
Happy Birthday, Katie! on Wednesday, February 8, 2006
You're Invited To A Candidate Debate! on Saturday, February 4, 2006
It's A Small World on Friday, February 3, 2006
Guests on Thursday, February 2, 2006
More Smiling Faces on Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Understanding The Times on Wednesday, February 1, 2006
US Census Data on Tuesday, January 31, 2006