Saturday, August 15, 2009

Engage Sunday at The Heights Baptist Church




August 2nd was Engage Sunday at The Heights. Our whole church came on Sunday morning ready to work. We loaded buses and arrived at different places that needed our help. Some people went to a church in south Dallas that we have been partnering with called Cornerstone, others worked at schools, houses of those who might not be able to do house work, and other ministries and charities. It was amazing to see the body of Christ at work. Will and I had so much fun. Will did yard work and I painted. I think it really had an impact on the metro plex. we were hearing reports of people wanting to know what was going on. The Lord is at work in the Dallas area and I pray that we can be a part of what he is doing. What keeps us from serving? Are we really that busy? What are the things that fill our lives? Is that TV show really that important, or could that round of golf be put off until what is truly important it done. People need to see that Christ cares for them. How else will they see that unless we show them. We really do need to engage the community to share the Gospel with them, engage with them to show God's Love and grace. It was an amazing Sunday and it really impacted the way I see missions. It isn't just foreign. and it isn't just every once in a while. It needs to be consistent and it needs to be part of our lives. The Gospel should pour out from us, it should overflow into what we do and what we allow to take up our time. It made me think about the true meaning of Missional living! Have you thought about it lately? Have you done something about it lately? how about today?

Pops' 60th

For dad's 60th birthday we made shirts with "Gary-ism" on them. It became a game to think up things that he would say. It was so funny, everyone had on a shirt with something that we hear dad say all the time. We had a "gentle" roast of dad at the end and we made 6 cakes with 10 candles in each one. It was a great party and I think dad had a good time!








Washers and chatin' out side





Red velvet cake, carrot cake, Italian cream cake, Chocolate with chocolate icing, Snickerdoodle, and Strawberry cake! MMMMM!




It takes a lot to blow out 60 candles, dad had the grand kids help him!




Roasting Pops
Laura's was by far the funniest!
Laura talked about a time she was hunting with dad, it was early and she fell asleep to my dad's whispering chatter. When she woke up my dad had painted his entire face with camo.

Uncle bobby told the story of my dad finishing a Folsom
softball game after my mom's water had broke with Stacey.


"we're makin' a memory"
Several people stood up to talk about dad. It was sweet and funny too. I heard some great stories I had never heard before.
Happy 60th dad!

Stacey's visit & Birthday month

The cousins are in town! YEA! Here are some pics of all the "chit'lins" together!













































Baby Kyle's shower brunch


While Stacey was in town we had a little shower for baby Kyle!
Her are some fun girly pics from the day:




Oma and Mama Nita (Mamma Mia)


The girls


Stacey, Laura and I enjoyed a relaxing morning! Pedi's anyone?

Liam goes to the Circus

Stacey and the boys came in town and we went to the circus for dad's birthday. Surprisingly Liam did very well, he was mesmerized by all the lights and animals!








































 

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