***See a video of Marlene performing with her mother Joan Elliott and her late brother Tim Elliott in 1997(-just 4 months before Tim's death)Click here to view it on YouTube***

"We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009 from our family to you and your's"

~Jim, Marlene, Kayla and Tyler O'Neill

Canadian Christian Tours
is very excited to be
Hosting ...

Senior's Day at the Crossroads Centre
1295 North Service Road
Burlington ON

Thursday November 27/08

with Christian Recording Artist

MARLENE O'NEILL

The day includes a full hot lunch
and concert by
Marlene

Price $20.00 advance
At the door $25.00

Tickets are available by calling our office
at 905-319-8687 or 1-888-635-8687

WHEN YOU FEEL THE URGE TO GIVE UP AND QUIT ~ EXCERPT TAKEN FROM AN EMAIL SENT TO ME FROM A TRUSTED FRIEND

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?" His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."

Continuing He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. "I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots.

Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."

He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you. Don't compare yourself to others." He said.

" The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern ... yet, they both make the forest beautiful."

Your time will come," God said to me." You will rise high!

"How high should I rise?" I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned.

" Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can. "

[1/8/2006] TRAGIC NEWS... Tragically in South Carolina late Saturday night, January 7th, 2006 Warren Parker of the Parker Trio was struck by a truck and died from his injuries. Warren, along with his family, are all close friends of the O'Neill's both personally and professionally. Warren is survived by his best friend/partner in life and ministry, Shannan. Please uphold Shannan in prayer along with Warren's parents Brian and Edna, his sister Julie and her husband David, nephews Ryan and Matthew. Remember also, the other trio members Angie and Brandt White.

Donations (if desired) can be made to:
Parker Outreach International
P.O. Box 296
Pickering, Ontario L1V 2R4

Although it's hard to understand the why's - may God's glory and presence be evident in the coming days.

Absent from the body and present with his Lord and Saviour, who Warren so faithfully loved and served!

Brian Warren Parker
July 16, 1971 - January 8, 2006

"Twatotela Lesa!" ("Praise God!" in the language of Bemba)

See a 'Face to Face' article on Marlene O'Neill - A 'getting to know you' page, meant to be a fun, informal look at women connected with the Canadian-based Women Alive organization .

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