Birthday Princess

We had the joy of celebrating the birthday of our littlest princess yesterday (and the day before!)! Maya is our sunshine girl and such a delight! We showered her with pink and princess-y presents, which made her smile even more than usual.

Maya, what a precious gift you are to our family and everyone who knows you. You bring so much love and joy and delight to our lives! We love you and are so thankful for beautiful you!

And thanks to the wonderful LaRock family for celebrating with us!

Hiking

Those of you who knew us in Canada know that one of our favourite things to do is hiking! And believe it or not, we had not hiked at all since moving until yesterday. I was beginning to wonder if anyone here hikes or if there were any places to do so, but we have met one family who loves to hike and have told us of several trails.

The one we went to yesterday is called Red Rocks and it was lovely! It was amazing to get out in God's creation again. Ahhh!

There were even a few signs of autumn!

Many blessings!

September Prayer Update

Somehow, I forgot to post this here last week. Some of you may have already seen it in an email or on Facebook. Thanks for your prayer support!

Hi Friends,

Thanks for continuing to track with us on the Royce adventure in Virginia. Here are several prayer points since our last update in August:

1. We accepted a bid on our Hamilton, Ontario, house on 22 August and we closed on 31 August...only 10 days later! We praise God for the amazing speed with which things moved. Thanks for praying!
2. A house church has started in the Tigges home where we are staying for now. In light of the earthquake which damaged the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral, here in the DC area on 23 August, we talked about personal and national repentance and prayed for our nation during our home church meeting on 28 August,...then a BALD EAGLE flew right outside our window at the Tigges home and circled around the property for a bit. WOW!
3. Bob and Scarlett joined in on the Journey to Transformation Conference at the Intercessors for America office in Purcellville, VA at the end of August. What a special time of great affirmation and confirmation about our role here in the area to see community wide awakening, revival and transformation.
4. We are very thankful for Kingdom connections and new friends. We know some of you have prayed very specifically for new friends for our children and He has answered those prayers already! We miss our Canadian friends so much but are overwhelmed with His goodness in providing for us already.
5. Please pray with us about a business opportunity that is developing for us. More to share next time as doors continue to open.
6. Continue to pray for us for the timing and open doors for our permanent home here. We are eager to set down roots, but thankful at the same time for being able to do life with the Tigges crew right now!

Thank you for your continued financial investment with us. Continue to make checks payable to:
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Attn/Memo: Royce Ministries
6801 Wesley St
Greenville, TX 75402
903.455.0020

Thankful to be connected to Jesus and the growth of the Kingdom during these days. Thanks for walking with us!

Bob and Scarlett Royce
Hamilton, Virginia
703-835-7959 - Bob
703-859-1777 - Scarlett
PO Box 26
Hamilton, Virginia 20159

Israel

I have been trying to keep up with the conflict going on at the United Nations, over the Palestinian Authority making proposal to become a recognized state. If you do not know the details of this battle against Israel, here are a few places to start...

Christians United for Israel

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Jerusalem Prayer Team

The Jerusalem Post




And in case you missed this on my Facebook page...



I am standing with Israel and praying for the peace of Jerusalem! [Psalm 122:6]

A Special Treat

We have met some very fun and interesting people as a result of hanging out at Zion Springs for a couple of months. And the latest guests, Marvin and Susan Olasky, are the reason I was able to meet this beautiful lady...


Yes, it's Ann Voskamp of A Holy Experience and One Thousand Gifts! Mr. Olasky, editor of World Magazine, was interviewing Ann at Patrick Henry College yesterday and Mrs. Olasky let Chris and I know that it was open to the public. What a special treat! Ann talked about her life in Ontario, her writing and the way God is working in her life. It was a delight to hear her soft voice and deep thoughts and to get a quick photo before she was whisked off to lunch.

Also with Ann was the delightful Lisa Jo from The Gypsy Mama blog! I actually had a longer conversation with Lisa Jo than with Ann and I enjoyed every minute of getting to her just a bit. Her little Zoe was with her and what a charmer she was! Lisa Jo, I'm so sorry I didn't think to get a photo with you as well. Next time!

I am so blessed and so grateful!