Leaving for Ukraine

It's 6:20 am. The plane takes off around 8:48. Just a little over two hours away. I'm so excited to be going back this year. My team has planned some great VBS stories and crafts. I believe that we all are serving in a area that God has strengthened us for. I am working with a great group of ladies (Teresa, Stacy and Ada Faye) in the craft and coloring station. Alicia and Candace will be telling the bible stories. I'm excited that this year we are going to have a puppet team: Marty, Deanna and Lindsey. Archie and Josh are going to be leading the game time with the children and Kyle and Aubrie will be leading music. Please pray for each member of this team that God will use them in a mighty way to teach the Roma children about Him.





This year's theme for VBS is focused on the life of David. God is King! The stories Alicia and Candace will be teaching are: David is anointed as King, David plays music for the King, David's faithful friend Jonathan, David loves his Enemy, and The King of Kings Celebration Day.  Our crafts to coordinate with our stories. We will be helping the children make a sheep craft, a butterfly, a tambourine and decorate a backpack.

Commissioning Service Sunday

My church had a Commissioning Service yesterday during our regular church service. Everyone that is going to Ukraine, Williamsburg, KY and Armenia were asked to step forward. Here is a list of everyone going to Ukraine with me: Archie Jones, Teresa Jones, Alicia Jones, Deanna Smith, Lindsey Brown, Kyle Britt, Aubrie Britt, Candance Gottfried, Ada Faye Bramble, Josh Simpson, Stacy Simpson and Marty Middleton. 13 are going but 12 are returning. Alicia Jones is staying in Ukraine for 2 years to start a kindergarten at New Life Church.

Big News!!

I found out on Saturday, June 9, that I am pregnant. Steven and I are very excited! Trevor and Patrick are excited to be big brothers again. Phillip has no idea what being a big brother means, he just knows that Mommy has a baby in her tummy.

SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Summer is fast approaching! I can feel it. We have had a wonderful school year, with both ups and downs along the way. As we end this school year and I start to plan for next year, I really want to make our summer break memorable. We officially end our school year on June 15. We have really enjoyed having a year round schedule and will continue next year as year round too.

I sat down and thought of some fun things we would like to do this summer. I really tried to come up with a list that would fit into our budget. When I showed the boys they were very excited!

1. Backyard Camping
2. Eat SnowCones
3. Go to the Zoo
4. Bowling










5. Swimming, lots of swimming
6. Bike ride
7. Outdoor Obstacle Course
8. Make campfire cones
9. Go to Pullen Park
10. Day trip to the beach
11. Make marshmallow sculptures
12. Make Slime
13. Melted Crayon Artwork
14. Find new parks to play at
15. Make IceCream
16. Make Pinwheels
17. Go see a Baseball Game
18. Have a water fight
19. Go play mini golf
20. Go on a hike
21. Go fishing
22. Make Sidewalk Paint
23. Make Playdoh
24. Make peanut butter bird feeders
25. Paint with lemon juice
26. Have frozen Hot Chocolate
27. Play Minute to Win It games
28. Make stainglass windows
29. Bonfire Smores
30. Summer Reading Program @ Library