Ten Ways to Get the Right Guy to Like You

Hello everyone! 

Just a little reminder about the upcoming series on my blog, and one to make you smile!

I hope you enjoy this sketch on "Ten Ways to Get the Right Guy to Like You"

I am planning to start the series on April 2nd, don't forget to tell your friends!
And to all my readers, would any of you consider doing a post to promote this series on your blog?

God bless!

~Rebecca

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Our Teens

As most of my readers know, Justin is the Youth Leader for our church. 

He teaches their Sunday school class, and we host the Teen activities. 

Our ministry with the teens is a very exciting one!

Here are a few photos from our Youth group,

Photos from the first official Teen Blitz of 2012!

Enjoying scrumptious cupcakes!

Everyone of our teens have such unique personalities!

Designing team posters

The Pictionary challenge

60 second challenges

Everyone cheering for their teams!

Candy Corn Smiles

Scary!

Congratulations to the Wolf Pack team! 

Winner of the 2012 Teen Blitz!

Blue Flame/Fire Team Poster

And Team "Use-ta-Could", no longer in the teen class, 

but graciously helped us kick off the year!

God bless,
~Rebecca

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Kony...What Should You Do?

This is definitely an unusual post for my blog...

A video recently went viral, surpassing the 11,000,000 views mark.

It has appeared on Facebook, Blogger, Tumblr, Twitter, email and many other social networking site.

The 29 minute video is a plea to stop a man named Joseph Kony. 

I am posting this video, but I want you all to read the continued post below the video. There is another side to this issue.

After watching the video you probably want to do something to help, you are probably shocked and horrified by this man's deeds. 

Before you decide to spread this link, read the article below.

Visible children

Quotes from the article:

"Invisible Children has been condemned time and time again. As a registered not-for-profit, its finances are public. Last year, the organization spent $8,676,614. Only 32% went to direct services (page 6), with much of the rest going to staff salaries, travel and transport, and film production. This is far from ideal for an issue which arguably needs action and aid, not awareness, and Charity Navigator rates their accountability 2/4 stars because they lack an external audit committee. But it goes way deeper than that." 

 "The group is in favour of direct military intervention, and their money supports the Ugandan government’s army and various other military forces. Here’s a photo of the founders of Invisible Children posing with weapons and personnel of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army. Both the Ugandan army and Sudan People’s Liberation Army are riddled with accusations of rape and looting, but Invisible Children defends them, arguing that the Ugandan army is “better equipped than that of any of the other affected countries”, although Kony is no longer active in Uganda and hasn’t been since 2006 by their own admission"

I believe Kony should be stopped, but I also want the TRUTH.

I am encouraging you to check out more behind the story before you post the video and make your own decision. Yes, Kony needs to be stopped, but stop him the right way. Two wrongs don't make a right.

Another article is : Is Kony 2012 a scam?

"The Daily What" one of the biggest websites on the internet is taking a stand on this issue too:

"Sending money to a nonprofit that wants to muck things up by dousing the flames with fuel is not helping. Want to help? Really want to help? Send your money to nonprofits that are putting more than 31% toward rebuilding the region’s medical and educational infrastructure, so that former child soldiers have something worth coming home to.
Here are just a few of those charities. They all have a sparkling four-star rating from Charity Navigator, and, more importantly, no interest in airdropping American troops armed to the teeth into the middle of a multi-nation tribal war to help one madman catch another.
The bottom line is, research your causes thoroughly. Don’t just forward a random video to a stranger because a mass murderer makes a five-year-old “sad.” Learn a little bit about the complexities of the region’s ongoing strife before advocating for direct military intervention."

Read the whole article here The Daily What

God bless,
~Rebecca

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My Sisters!

Kitty and I!

Stephie joining in.

Queen of the unusual smiles!

Mom and Kitty!

Showing off her Rapunzel dress...

 I told her to smile and this is what I got. 

Well, I guess that is better!

Love my little princess!!

This is a photo my sister sent me! Justin and I gave her a "Trikky" doll. It is a 3D plastic model that you can paint or modify with clay. This is her "Fiona Fox"  Great job Stephie!!

God bless, 

~Rebecca

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Have You Noticed my New Banner??

You are probably wondering what this is all about!

Well... 

It's about this girl...

And this girl....

And this girl....

And this girl too (yes...its me)

 And it involve Bible college, romance, and handsome men!! 

Sounds like a love story? Yes it is! 

But wait there is more!! 

Not only are these true-life love stories, but it is also about seeking God's will for our lives, 

and how He led each one of us to the guy we would someday marry. 

Our stories are unique, exciting,  touching and you might want to grab your tissues!!

This series is coming this spring! So tell your friends!! 

Oh and by the way... the stories all end with this...

God bless, 

~Rebecca

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Mark's Ordination Service

One of my husband's best friends from college was recently ordained! We were able to attend the ordination service. It was a wonderful service and we are so excited for Mark!

Pastor N. opening the service with prayer

Pastor B preached and gave the challenge to Mark. Pastor B is from my home church, so it was very nice to see him again!

Mark's wife Melissa.

After prayer the official announcement is made, Mark is now a pastor!!

One of the church members presenting the gift Bible from the church.

Congrats Mark!

The pastors who formed the Ordination counsel.

Pastor B's wife!

 

Mark standing with the other pastors

Punch and cake!

It was very good!!

Mark and Melissa with his Mom, Step Dad and his grandparents.

Mark and Melissa with Pastor and Mrs. N.

Mark's Grandma taking pictures.

My quick snap shot of these love birds, they were married this past November.

Mark and Melissa are our closest neighbors that we know!! We get together every few weeks for supper. It is such a tremendous blessing to be around another newly wed couple! Especially one that is so excited about serving the Lord!!


Melissa is a brand new blogger!
You can visit her at
Highest Calling
Be sure to stop by and leave her a comment! Tell her I sent you!!

God bless,
~Rebecca

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