An Interesting Story & News

Hi everyone,
Told you in an earlier blog about Dora Henderson who died.  I have something interesting to tell you about her life.  She was married 2 times and her first husband was Charles Bartlett.  His father's name was E.M. Bartlett who wrote the song, "Victory In Jesus," in 1939.  He received $5.00 for it from Stamps Baxter Music Co. and they still own the song.  Charles received royalties from the song after his father died.  Then after Charles died, Dora received  royalties even after marriage to Rev. Henderson.  This song is always requested for songbooks.
The wildfires have continued in Texas with 252 counties having them.  Down by Austin, a homeless man started a campfire which burned down 60 homes.  We  had about 100 homes burned so far and no rain in sight.  So sad for people to lose their homes.  One man on a ranch below Possum Kingdom lake lost his ranch house and he had just finished redoing the house.  Oklahoma also had many wildfires. I went to the Sportman's dinner on Saturday and we were talking that we hope no one starts any fires here around Lake Belton as we have lots of cedar and it would go up fast.  We had a burn ban for the last 3 months.
I have started reading the Martyrs Mirror book and am just on the introduction to the book which explains church history.  I think I will be a year reading this book as it is so large.
Lots of people out Sunday taking pictures in bluebonnet fields.  They will not be around much longer.
It will be in the 90's today in Central Texas.
We had Bruce Martin, missionary to Honduras and Mexico in our church services at A.M. services.  For the next 5 months, he will be involved with translating the Bible into Saltow Indian language along with some help from Wyclief Bible translators and their software.  The Indian pastors will be helping with guidance from Bruce.  These people have their own dialect with no Bible in their language.  Bruce grew up on the Mexico mission field when his parents were missionaries there.  They are Milton and Frances Martin.  Bruce and his wife will be living in the Chiapas region.  we all pray they will be safe.  His father when he was a missionary there was attacked many times , but the Lord kept him safe.  Bruce flys airplanes as did his father.  The Lord has used him in  a mighty work on the mission field. Praise God for all His blessings in lives that are used to help other people.
Well, I will get off.  Just wanted to share that story about Dora as I think it is so interesting.  My favorite hymn writer is Fanny Crosby who wrote about 8000 gospel hymns.  I often think it would be something to see them all but would require a lot of reading like the book I am reading.  I do not think a gospel hymn writer has written as many as Miss Fanny.  At least I have never heard of anyone who wrote more.
Have a good day and be safe. Keep Christ in your life and you will have a wonderful life.
In Christian Love,
Marie