Services in the Laurelbrook Seventh-day Adventist Church on May 11, 2019 began with a song service led by Yzzynne (9th grader) and Kelly Ann (9th grader), accompanied by Jacqueline Miller on the piano. The opening song was “In the Garden”. Brenda Herra welcomed everyone, had prayer, and read the scripture reading – Proverbs 31:10 “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.”
She then read a poem that “it takes a mother’s” service to make a house a home. Mothers fulfil God’s purpose in the home.
Rodney Herra told a story about a person who lived in Laurelbrook’s mountain community. Laurelbrook students and staff delivered hay to him and helped him clean up around his house. Recently, this man needed his lawn mower painted, and the UPS driver recommended Rodney’s business. He brought the lawn mower in, and Rodney got to talking with him. He never took Bible studies, but he may wind up in the Laurelbrook Nursing Home. Mission work is helping someone where they are at with a good spirit. God comes first every time – follow His leading.
He then called for the Laurelbrook Missions Offering, which was collected by Gustavo and Luis (juniors).
Brenda Herra had the theme talk. At the close, each mother was given a rose. She then had the closing prayer and announced the classes. Students met behind the glass for their Sabbath School class. Rich Sutton taught the student Sabbath School class. Clayton Brandt taught the Sabbath School class in the church sanctuary.
Following are some notes on the theme talk:
- Proverbs 31:10-31 “10 ¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
- Being a mother is not an easy job. She knows where her children are and takes care of them when injured.
- She also takes care of her children when they seemingly fall apart even when the children are older.
- You’re never too old for mothering.
Personnel Other Than Students:
Brenda Herra – student vocational coordinator
Clayton Brandt – works with Laurelbrook’s heavy equipment
Jacqueline Miller – semi-retired nurse living on the Laurelbrook property
Rodney Herra – local head church elder / operates an auto repair business on State Highway 30