New Life!

We have known Brooke and Brad since High School. In fact, they were in the Student Ministry together when I was the intern (before Brent was hired). It's crazy they are married, it's seriously crazy that Brad is now a Pastor on staff with us, even crazier that last night they welcomed the most precious baby girl, Ava Kate Snipes, into the world! WE LOVE THEM AND ARE SO HAPPY FOR THEM!  I left my camera at church, so I'm kicking myself in the pants for not having pictures of the cute little booger. I'll work on that:).

So This is Three...

Marley above giving Farrah a "rat"

Quotes from the Day...

Marley in her ballet get-up, " Daddy, don't be afraid. I will teach you how. Hold my hand and dance!"

"Thank you Jesus forever, and ever, and ever, and ever..... have a great day."

"Mom, that was a BEAUTIFUL prayer. Did you like it?"

Me: "Go drag the recycling bin out here on the porch."

Mar: "Okay...."

Two minutes later I have a recycling bin on my porch with nothing in it. She dumped out all the junk. I did say just the bin right? Next time I'll be more clear.

Mar: "Mommy, I'm scared."

Me: "Of what the obscene amount of toys in your room?"

Mar: "That's so silly mom.....The net holding them up!"

Me: "That makes sense. If it falls we're all in trouble."

I love the little energetic gal.

College Students

I have loved having all of our former BCSM students home for the summer. They have become close friends over the years. For some reason adults have a hard time hanging out with MS and HS students. I'm not sure if they are intimidated, if it takes too much time, they don't like them? Whatever it is, these college students have picked up the slack this summer and hit a home run in terms of serving students and building relationships with them! They have made me take a second look at myself and wonder if I'm giving all of myself or just being half butt. It makes me completely excited that they catch the vision and carry it out. As I type, they are all meeting together to plan a service for the students on Sunday morning. The college students are leading it by themselves, and have let the Spirit lead the planning process. Not to mention that this entire week before they go back to college life, they have painted the entire student building. IT LOOKS STELLAR! I love you guys and I am blown away by the growth I have seen in your lives!

Please Pray for them as they head back to college...

Breanna Mason

Lindsey Alewine

Lauren Alewine

Jordan Limerick

Megan Briscoe

Lindsey Briscoe

Alex Norton

AJ Metcalf

Tyler Snipes

(these are the student volunteers this summer)

Oblique?

I'm not sure what that is, but my husband says I pulled it.

It flippin' hurts. Yep, it's all bc of my strenuous running routine.

Okay, that's a lie. We just kicked it up a little. I seem to now have the body

of a seventy year old since having babies. In the words of my late Mamow, "Boo".

PS-My running mate is cute when she runs, and she has enough breath to talk as we go?

I too want to look cute when I run. One day, I say. One day.

It makes me giggle. I don't know why.

"We all Know About Pastor's Kids"....

Lindsey and Lauren

Carmen

Farrah

Jordan

Jackson, Marley, and Walker

MY RANT FOR THE DAY

"We all know about Pastor's kids"......

I'm not sure if people have seen the movie Footloose one too many times or what, but there is such a stigma with Pastor's kids (especially girls). Seriously, like three people this week have made comments to me about Pastor's children and what I'm "in for". We have been working with students for around nine years now. I have seen students who have been raised by amazing parents turn completely away from God. There have also been students who's parents could care less about what they do, and the student loves God. Then, there have been students who have AMAZING parents and turn out to be AMAZING. I  have heard hundreds of heartbreaking stories and I've got to tell you, out of all of the students that have turned their backs on God.....NOT ONE OF THEM WAS A PASTOR'S KID. Now, let me make this clear. Pastor's children can most definitely screw up, and they will at some point. I just hope that if Marley or Farrah ever struggle or turn away from God my fellow believers don't sit with their arms crossed and say, "I told you they would screw up". Instead I pray that God provides Godly mentors for my girls who will pray for them and encourage them when they fail. Also, that they have people in their church (besides their parents) that will love them unconditionally, and pray for us as parents. The great thing is that we have a wonderful church family, and I know many love my children. 

Here's what the Bible says:

Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"

John 8:7 "When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is 

without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."

Please pray for and uplift the eight pastor's kids (just counting the one's under 21:) at Brevard Community Church. Pray that they will be the one's that create culture instead of go along with it. Pray that the little ones come to know Christ and His full love for them and never turn away. Pray they have Godly mentors placed in their lives and that their parents will have wisdom on how to handle the ups and downs of life. Actually, let's pray this for all of our students!:)

Footnote: I know four Pastor's kids that have turned out REMARKABLE (see above pics). Let's pray for the youngest four and for baby Snipes on the way!

Good Bye July

You were fun.