Flying Squirrel

Horton Haven was a lot of fun. It brought us closer together as a group, and we got to think a lot about the importance of helping one another to stay faithful to God. It really does take a team effort.

Of course, we topped it all off with each of us getting a turn at the flying squirrel. Here is some video of Shelbey being launched that we took with her cellphone.

Congratulations, Shelbey!

Yesterday, on June 15, 2008, Shelbey Gaines decided to be baptized into Christ. It was pretty cool seeing her make that bold expression of faith in our Sunday morning assembly. Shelbey, we're very proud of you, and our prayers will continue to be with you. Thanks for your great example. Hopefully, others will be inspired by you to make the same good decision.

Holiday World 2008

We had a great trip to Holiday World. It was a LONG day, but God answered our prayers for safety, and we made it and returned home safely. I'd encourage everyone to keep an eye on Facebook, as several pictures have appeared there. Here are a few of my favorite shots.

Many thanks to everyone for being responsible, behaving well, showing up at the checkpoints when you were supposed to, and for keeping great attitudes. It was really a great trip, and I'll look forward to going again next year!

Eagle Pauls

Here are some pics from Colby & Clay's Eagle Scout ceremony. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is quite an honor. It's nice to know we have some guys around who can prepare an entire campsite for us on the spur of the moment, using only a few sticks and pieces of flint.

Congratulations to Colby and Clay.

(Side Note: Can we collectively refer to them as "Clayby"?)

Just wanted to put up some pictures from last night at the Opryland Hotel. It was a great time and alot of you showed up so thanks! :)Hopefully you guys are starting to get excited about Holiday world.. it's only 1 week from tomorrow!!!

Joyanna

Also... as if Wednesday night wasn't cool enough it's also now offically " go to sonic after church " night. So come hungry for knowledge... and sonic :) 

Hey kids!

Week three of the summer and things here are starting to fall into place. We've been able to hangout with a whole bunch of you during the day which is cool, we love little trips away from the office. Today Garrett and Lindsey came on their lunch break and hung out with us at the church building which was awesome and FREE so thanks guys! Feel free to stop by if you're ever in the area during the day... We're usually here but it doesn't hurt to call and make sure.

There are a few exciting things going on this week that you should be aware of. Tomorrow night ( Tuesday June 2nd ) we are going to go to the Opryland hotel to check that out... hopefully have a fantastic little adventure. Colby and I aren't sure of the best way to pass quick information like this on to you guys so this time Colby text people whose numbers he had and I posted a note on facebook. If you guys are thinking " hey I didn't get a text" or " hey I'm not friends with you on facebook so I didn't see it"  then you should friend us or give us your number so next time you're one of the cool kids in the know... just kidding. But seriously. 

Also starting this Wednesday night class is going to be split up guys and girls and Colby and I will each be teaching one. We're pretty excited to get the chance to connect with you guys in this setting and we hope that even though summer schedules tend to be crazy you'll still try to make it as much as you can.

Hope you guys are having a fantastic week.... :)

Joyanna