DAVID
I’m DAVID. I’m almost 8. When I went to Missouri I went on a boat ride. I got new neighbors. I play soccer. I like science. I want to play tennis. It is my favorite sport. I have a wii. For wii games I have lego Star Wars. I have a favorite book. It is Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot.
(This was written and typed by David. Another big activity in David’s life is Awana Sparks. He is great at memorizing the Scripture verses!~Mom)
HANNAH
I learned Spanish. I go to music makers. I no how to read. I like Thanksgiving. I like art. I am 6. I LOVE MOM DAD ANDREW MICAH AND DAVID! I like gymnastics.
(This was written and typed by Hannah. She is normally a lot more verbose! What she didn’t write is that she is a terrific student, loves crafts, attends Sparks, and she is a great help around the house with her younger brothers. She is loving learning Spanish in the first grade dual language program and has made many friends! ~ Mom)
MICAH
I am a big boy! I am 3 1/2 and soon I will be 5. I can’t wait to go to school when I am 5...and chew gum. I do homeschool with mommy and I am learning my letters and letter sounds.
I learn Cubbie verses and I like it, but sometimes I am shy. At home I am goofy! I like making everybody laugh! Plus, if I just smile, it makes other people smile too! (This is handy when I am told to “go to my room”.)
I love the park, reading books, playing with my trains, boats, planes, cars, tow trucks and other things that move! I like Christmas lights. You can pick me out easily because I am the one with a twinkle in my eye and a bounce in my steps!
ANDREW
Yes, I’m the littlest for now, but I’m gonna catch up to my big brother Micah if I can keep up this pace!! I am 1 1/2 and my goal throughout the day is to get as high as I can by climbing on chairs, tables, the bunk bed, or even the piano! I’m trying to say some words, but the easiest way to get what I need is to grab mom’s hand and bring her to it and point!
I love puzzles, books, playing outside and doing whatever Micah does! Hannah and David take great care of me! I am learning the animal sounds. I can do the best horse sound of the family! When you first see me, you’ll notice my bright, big eyes and then you might think I’m mad, because I can give a really good scowl...but wait just a bit longer and you’ll see that I am a very happy boy who loves playing with anyone who will play with me!
Robin
I get to be “Mommy” to these adorable characters, and, boy, is it an exciting, challenging, busy and rewarding job! I am still in my learning curve of “what boys are like”! (Why does everything turn into a gun??!) This year God has been growing me in dependence on Him, prayer and in applying His Word. I have enjoyed volunteering in the youth group and in David and Hannah’s classrooms at school. God has opened an opportunity to get together with other moms from the school twice a month for outreach and prayer.
When Jon was away on trips this summer, the kids and I flew to CT for a fun vacation of playing at the beach with grandparents and visiting my high school friends. My parents have visited us several times recently now that both of them are retired and that has been a blessing for our family.
Jon
My jobs consist of Husband, Daddy, Youth Pastor and whatever else gets thrown at me. This year a lot has been thrown at me that I haven’t experienced before. I was given the opportunity to coach basketball to five 5-7 year olds. That was a serious test in patience (tests in patience are not new though). After basketball I was also able to coach soccer. I don’t really know how to coach soccer, but I can make my voice heard over twelve 7 & 8 year olds so I guess that qualifies.
As some of you know, I was given the new experience of leading a team to Hungary for an English camp to Hungarian teens. That was a huge learning experience and has continued to give me a heart for the Hungarian people. Before that, I led my 4th trip to inner-city Chicago for a one week mission trip with 9 students. Another first has been joining the planning committee for our denomination’s bi-annual youth conference in 2010. Challenge is a powerful week where students have the opportunity to be challenged by their Creator in ways they haven’t before. I’ve been in charge of web communication (I have zero experience there!) which has been fun to learn. If you want to see some of what I’ve been up to check out www.challengeconference.com.
Life at work has been filled with a lot of things other than youth ministry, but I’m still doing a lot of youth ministry. I have been preparing and delivering two preaching series this year which has been stretching but I’ve seen God work in me and through me in those experiences. I’m still amazed that God has called me to what I do and am continually humbled that I get to serve the local church for His glory.
The last “new” thing I did this year, with a group of friends, was to re-roof our house. No one fell off and the roof looks great. We were able to accomplish this feat in two days - of course, the two hottest days in June!
We wanted to do something out of the ordinary for our Christmas picture this year. You will notice that each of us is doing something we love!
I’m DAVID. I’m almost 8. When I went to Missouri I went on a boat ride. I got new neighbors. I play soccer. I like science. I want to play tennis. It is my favorite sport. I have a wii. For wii games I have lego Star Wars. I have a favorite book. It is Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot.
(This was written and typed by David. Another big activity in David’s life is Awana Sparks. He is great at memorizing the Scripture verses!~Mom)
HANNAH
I learned Spanish. I go to music makers. I no how to read. I like Thanksgiving. I like art. I am 6. I LOVE MOM DAD ANDREW MICAH AND DAVID! I like gymnastics.
(This was written and typed by Hannah. She is normally a lot more verbose! What she didn’t write is that she is a terrific student, loves crafts, attends Sparks, and she is a great help around the house with her younger brothers. She is loving learning Spanish in the first grade dual language program and has made many friends! ~ Mom)
MICAH
I am a big boy! I am 3 1/2 and soon I will be 5. I can’t wait to go to school when I am 5...and chew gum. I do homeschool with mommy and I am learning my letters and letter sounds.
I learn Cubbie verses and I like it, but sometimes I am shy. At home I am goofy! I like making everybody laugh! Plus, if I just smile, it makes other people smile too! (This is handy when I am told to “go to my room”.)
I love the park, reading books, playing with my trains, boats, planes, cars, tow trucks and other things that move! I like Christmas lights. You can pick me out easily because I am the one with a twinkle in my eye and a bounce in my steps!
ANDREW
Yes, I’m the littlest for now, but I’m gonna catch up to my big brother Micah if I can keep up this pace!! I am 1 1/2 and my goal throughout the day is to get as high as I can by climbing on chairs, tables, the bunk bed, or even the piano! I’m trying to say some words, but the easiest way to get what I need is to grab mom’s hand and bring her to it and point!
I love puzzles, books, playing outside and doing whatever Micah does! Hannah and David take great care of me! I am learning the animal sounds. I can do the best horse sound of the family! When you first see me, you’ll notice my bright, big eyes and then you might think I’m mad, because I can give a really good scowl...but wait just a bit longer and you’ll see that I am a very happy boy who loves playing with anyone who will play with me!
Robin
I get to be “Mommy” to these adorable characters, and, boy, is it an exciting, challenging, busy and rewarding job! I am still in my learning curve of “what boys are like”! (Why does everything turn into a gun??!) This year God has been growing me in dependence on Him, prayer and in applying His Word. I have enjoyed volunteering in the youth group and in David and Hannah’s classrooms at school. God has opened an opportunity to get together with other moms from the school twice a month for outreach and prayer.
When Jon was away on trips this summer, the kids and I flew to CT for a fun vacation of playing at the beach with grandparents and visiting my high school friends. My parents have visited us several times recently now that both of them are retired and that has been a blessing for our family.
Jon
My jobs consist of Husband, Daddy, Youth Pastor and whatever else gets thrown at me. This year a lot has been thrown at me that I haven’t experienced before. I was given the opportunity to coach basketball to five 5-7 year olds. That was a serious test in patience (tests in patience are not new though). After basketball I was also able to coach soccer. I don’t really know how to coach soccer, but I can make my voice heard over twelve 7 & 8 year olds so I guess that qualifies.
As some of you know, I was given the new experience of leading a team to Hungary for an English camp to Hungarian teens. That was a huge learning experience and has continued to give me a heart for the Hungarian people. Before that, I led my 4th trip to inner-city Chicago for a one week mission trip with 9 students. Another first has been joining the planning committee for our denomination’s bi-annual youth conference in 2010. Challenge is a powerful week where students have the opportunity to be challenged by their Creator in ways they haven’t before. I’ve been in charge of web communication (I have zero experience there!) which has been fun to learn. If you want to see some of what I’ve been up to check out www.challengeconference.com.
Life at work has been filled with a lot of things other than youth ministry, but I’m still doing a lot of youth ministry. I have been preparing and delivering two preaching series this year which has been stretching but I’ve seen God work in me and through me in those experiences. I’m still amazed that God has called me to what I do and am continually humbled that I get to serve the local church for His glory.
The last “new” thing I did this year, with a group of friends, was to re-roof our house. No one fell off and the roof looks great. We were able to accomplish this feat in two days - of course, the two hottest days in June!
We wanted to do something out of the ordinary for our Christmas picture this year. You will notice that each of us is doing something we love!
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