Luke is up to bat

Luke is up to bat in this picture.  He is doing such a great job this year and is proud to be able to hit the ball so far.  He loves baseball and is so dedicated to do his best.  We are so proud of him.

Anna Brooke and her baby doll Anna

Anna Brooke shows us her new dress that her Granny surprised her with.  She is so excited that her baby doll "Anna" has a matching dress too.  She is so happy and proud!

Sarah Belle and her baby doll Chloe

Sarah Belle gave us a fashion show on Saturday as she showed us the matching dresses that her Granny made for her and her baby doll.  She is so proud and you can see just how excited she is that her baby doll "Chloe" has the same dress that she does.

The Lord's Supper

As we approach a very important season of celebration in honor of our Lord Jesus, we will focus our attention tomorrow evening by participating in a service of reflection.  As we partake of The Lord's Supper, we will have an opportunity to think and reflect upon what Jesus has done for each of us. 

Today, since we were rained out of our ballgames here at Fullertown and since our Easter Egg Hunt was postponed until next Saturday, I had some extra time on my hands. While the girls were out shopping, the boys and I decided to hang out for a while on the porch.  As I sat in the rocker with my Bible, God directed me to read about the passion of Jesus (the events preceding His death.)  As I read the chapters of passion, I was hit in my heart by all that Jesus has done for me.  This time of reading and reflection brought joy to my heart as I anticipate partaking in the memorial supper for Jesus tomorrow evening. 

Please come and join us tomorrow evening as we honor our Lord in this way.  I look forward to sharing this spiritual and special time with you and your family.

Jury Selection

Today, I had the opportunity to do something that I have never done before.  I went for Jury selection at the court house. 

I dropped Luke and Anna Brooke off at school and then went by the office to get some sermon prep stuff I have been working on for the summer and fall.  Then I made my way into downtown and finally found a parking place on the 6th floor of a parking garage.  I walked several blocks and finally made my way into the jury selection room around 8 am. 

After checking in, I sat... and sat.... and sat.  I read.... and read.... and read.  I wrote... and wrote... and wrote... 

After 7 hours, I was released to go and then I made my way to the office to prepare for a meeting that I had. 

However, my brain was fried from the heat in the room, close proximity of people, and all the talking that was going on around me.

One thing I learned was that people are important to God, no matter how different they may be.  As I watched and listened to the people sitting around me, I was amazed by the different backgrounds, careers, and issues that each one had.

I am a better man for this experience and I am thankful for the opportunity that I was given.

Baby Dedication

This past Sunday, we were blessed to dedicate two precious little baby boys to the Lord.  Aston and Vance were both born recently and are such a blessing to our church.  It was so neat to witness their wonderfu parents make a vow to the Lord to raise them under the instuction of the Lord.  It was also a blessing for our church to make a commitment to do our part to teach them the ways of God.  It is my prayer that God will save these two gifts from God at a young age and that they both will live their lives for Jesus.

The Plane Crash

Well, by now everyone knows that there was a tragic plane crash near our home on Wednesday afternoon.  I was in the office at church while Laura and the kids were trying to get to church when it all happened.  As Laura left our neighborhood to head to church, several EMT's and fire trucks went past her on Sandy Ridge.  Then as she approached the street of the scene, the road was blocked and she had to go another route to get to church. 

The whole time, I was getting worried because she was not there.  I knew the weather was bad, but had just talked with her before she left home.  I kept going to the preschool wing of the church, and peaking into the choir room to see if Laura was there. I could not get in touch with her so I went into the service and prayed to myself as the music was being led.  Finally, after the service, I walked by the choir room and could see her singing away so that sent relief that she and the kids were ok.

That was until after church when I found out that a family that our kids go to school with were sitting at their table doing homework when an airplane came crashing into their family room.  My heart began to break for them and for the 2 passengers that lost their lives. 

Then, we found out that one of the children actually saw things that no child should ever have to see as the plane caught on fire and as his dad was trying to get him out of the house.  This child now has to live and deal with the emotions of what he saw.  Please pray for him and our school staff as they work with him.

We are blessed to be a part of the most wonderful school.  I was thankful to find out today that they are working hard to minister and care for this precious family. 

Many have asked if our school is planning something for this family.  They are currently working with Red Cross.  However, we as a community and school are planning to do something in the next week for them.  Once we get the details ironed out, I will post them so that anyone that would like to help can do so.

One thing that really touched my heart was to hear how those involved have described the response and love they have recieved from Christians in our community.

I know that God is going to be glorified in the end although no one understands at the time why something like this would happen here in our community.

Please continue to pray for many in our school family as we seek to serve as JESUS would in this situation.