Weekend with Family

Usually we are the ones who do the travelling and visiting with our family. It's a rare occasion when our family gets to come visit us! But this past weekend my husband's mom and dad got to come down for a long weekend visit. We took them to a few of the "local" sights since they don't get down here very often. Williamsburg, of course, is always one that everyone wants to go see! :0) So we spent a day in that area seeing the sights and enjoying the unexpected beautiful weather. We also got to take them to the Crystal Concert in Colonial Williamsburg to hear Dean S (I'm not going to try to spell his last name...) play his glass instruments. We also visited the Yankee Candle Outlet in Williamsburg area as well.... much to my father-in-laws chagrin... ;0)

This elephant was at the Yankee Candle Outlet and I thought he was cute so...

We left them there while we went shopping...no, just kidding! ;0)

Corbin's Visit from Ghana Africa

Jason, Becky and Joel Corbin were at our church for a deputation service on Sunday night. They spent the night with us, and so the next day they had some time, so we were hoping to take them somewhere for a day of fun...however, it dawned a rainy, yucky day, so we had to change our plans a little... We decided on going to Bass Pro Shop since Joel was hoping for a Cabela's and that was the closest we had around here! :0) Plus, my husband and I had never been there, and we figured it was the perfect solution to our rainy day! We really enjoyed our afternoon with them there and Joel had a blast looking at all the neat things, and getting to "shoot" some targets upstairs! (It was laser type guns) All in all, it turned out perfect, and everyone seemed to have a really good time!


Me and Joel--he was driving us! LOL

Joel and his daddy shooting targets Not too bad of a shot... for a 5 yr old! :0)

He wasn't too sure about this bear at first...but since daddy was holding him, he was ok with it!

Jason and Becky looking at the fish aquarium

Trying out the four wheelers!

Just his size...

At our house

Happy Mother's Day!

I realize that Mother's Day was yesterday, however, I didn't think it would hurt anything to post my Mother's Day post today... :0) I have a very special lady in my life that I affectionately call "mom"...she has been there for me through all the bumps and scrapes of life, and somehow still managed to love me unconditionally. We are best of friends; and for those of you who know us well, you know that we are almost EXACTLY alike! ;0) Even now that I'm "all grown up", my mom is someone who I call often for advice and just to talk... I love you mom! You are the best!!

Spring Revival

For our Spring Revival this year we had Brian and Sherri Spangler. We had a wonderful week with them in our home; however, the best part of the week was God's presence felt in each of the services. It was just a wonderful week with such refreshing services! While they were here we took them to Williamsburg and showed them around, which they really enjoyed.


My husband drinking a bottled rootbeer...we got a kick out of him walking around with this "suspicious" bottle though, so had to take a picture :0)
An Indian walking by the Governor's Palace

A man rolling a wooden barrel they use as cisterns

Me trying on one the their old fashioned hats

Bro and Sis Spangler in front of the Courthouse

IHC Trip

My husband and I were able to go to IHC this year for the first time since we had been there with our College Choirs. It was a good week, and the Lord really came in the last service in a special way.


Mass Choir

Mass Choir with GBS, UBC, PVBI, AWC, and Hobe Sound college choirs combined.

Part of the crowd

Our motel The Crowne Plaza--we were on the 12th floor

This is the front of the Convention Center where the services are held

Inside our motel

The street from our floor

My mom and I had matching outfits to wear one day so we took our picture :0)

Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday our children had a mini-program. They sang some Easter songs and then played a song on the bells. They did a really good job and everyone enjoyed it. We were thankful for the good group of visitors that were there on that Sunday as well! We also have a "program" at our Church where the children can receive a Bible from the Church with their name on it if they come 6 sundays in a row. Well, Nicholas, one of our newer junior church children received his Bible on Easter Sunday. We are so glad to have each one of our children, and pray that God will speak to their little hearts.

Catch Up!

I know it's been forever since I've posted on here, but I just have been really busy! :0) However, I do want to update everyone on how the Lord is helping us here at King William. There have been many challenges and yes, even disappointments that have come our way; but God has not forsaken us! We had a wonderful crowd for Easter sunday and were so excited to see new faces! Some of our new van children had their families there, and that is always a blessing to see! We have some very important special prayer requests that we would like for you all to help us pray about. I can't give any details, but the Lord knows all about each issue, and is able to take care of it the way He sees fit! We are happy serving Jesus, and are excited to see how He is going to work on our behalf! This is HIS Church, and HIS people. He knows best how to take care of them! :0)
In other news, last week we went to Ministerial Institute up in Canton, Ohio. We enjoyed staying with my mom while there. My dad was in Belize at the time, so unfortunatly we didn't get to see him. The speakers at the Ministerial this year were Bro. Grile, and Bro and Sis Kratz. On wednesday and thursday for the afternoon session, they split the pastor's and their wives up into two different groups. Bro Grile spoke to the preachers, and Sis Kratz spoke to the preacher's wives.
We have a fairly full next couple weeks with IHC, a visit from our conference president and his wife (Rev and Mrs Cope), and revival with Rev and Mrs Brian Spangler following directly on the heels of one another! :0) I will try to post pictures and news updates for each event but we will see if that happens! ;0)