A few pics from Betsy's Wedding...Courtesy of Melissa

My dad walking Betsy down the aisle. (p.s. Michele did the flowers. Aren't they amazing!)


My dad and sister's dance. My sister and I have both agreed to have Home, Home on the range played for our father/daughter dance! Of course, my dad didn't know this and was really surprised that we chose that song!

Me walking down the aisle.

Betsy and Darren's first dance!

Question...

This question was brought to my attention yesterday...what do you do when you don't personally agree with the lifestyle of the person speaking (preaching, teaching)? What do you guys think?

Wedding Slideshow

If you want to see the slideshow for the wedding... go to www.everettphotography.com , weddings, storybook slideshow, Betsy & Darren Myers.

So proud...

I had a really joyful time last night at the worship night! I wanted to let three people in particular know how proud I am of them. One is Jena... you've come so far. And I am so glad to see you sharing your joy with the people around you who don't know that hope. I am also proud because we have talked many times about keeping your eyes open to the opportunities God gives you throughout the day. And you did, he showed it to you, you took it, and have been running with it. The feeling you have now is one you need to remember! It is an amazing feeling to have that kind of joy that I saw in you last night! Amazing!

Second is Katie... she took a step last night toward realizing her confidence is in who she is as a child of God. Who He made her. She made a choice last night to stand in the confidence of God and not run away from her problems. Hopefully it was the first in many joyful steps to realizing the potential and who you can be and what you can be used for. I am so proud of you for taking that stand! Congratulations!

Third is Danica... Last night she took a step towards the worship leader God has planted in her by singing. She has an amazing voice and God has definitely given her the gift of music. Keep taking those steps! You are amazing and I can't wait to see how God uses these talents in your life.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the nccyouth.blogspot.com (the link is on this page). I have been putting the newsletter and Hopper's sermon notes (transformers and Hosea)

Show me your hand...

So last night we talked about Esther. She is a unique individual. She didn't intend to be great, but God put her in great circumstances and she rose to the occasion and stepped out on faith in God's plan and purpose for her circumstances. I also love the story of Esther because I get to see God's justice. It has been a very important lesson in my life to give up on being angry at or trying to fix (make right) people or situations who have wronged me (or someone I care about) or that I think are unfair or unjust or just plain wrong. God has a handle on it... just look at Haman! He is the perfect example of God's justice (and to me it is kind of funny).

These are just a few of the reasons I love Esther. Leave a comment and let me know what you learned/thought/any sort of comment really from the book of Esther. For next Monday read about Dorcas (Acts 9: 36-42).

Have a great day!

P.S. 21 girls last night! That is amazing! And from Channelle, Ashley and Me...we love you all! Everyone of you has a great purpose for being part of this body and when you are not there...we miss you! (Mallori, Sofia, Kim, Mary, Emily)

P.S.S. Buchanan girls... see you Thursday, by the front office, TACO'S (no lettuce)!

P.S.S.S. This Friday night is Scary Movie night...and a little work on our "Trunk or Treat" project. (movie won't be too scary!) 7:00 at my house!

Danica and C28

Side note... I would like to bring your attention to our newest bloggers Jena and Danica! Also I am working on an NCC one.
Second, C28 is a store that sells Christian clothing and accessories, I think you guys would love it. The sticker I have on the back of my car is from there. They have some fun stuff... so I put the link on the side of this page so you could check it out.
Remember Read Esther! See you tonight!

We saw Stevie Wonder!!!!!!!! and... India Arie!!!!!!!!

God is amazing! That is all I have to say. I accidentally bought 2 tickets (good tickets...Orchestra) to the India Arie concert on Friday night. I was having a hard time figuring out who to have go with me...and then...Channelle popped into my brain (which I'm sure was God!) . So I asked if she wanted to go and she said yes and both of us were really pumped to see India Arie. Because as you know...she is AMAZING! The concert was in Beverly Hills, so we drove down on Friday afternoon, got there in perfect time, went in, found our seats and were having a great time! It just was a very inspiring night! We danced (yes, I know, I don't dance...but I did! And it was so fun!). And as we are dancing and singing and so excited to be there...India starts singing Just the Two of Us. And we hear the harmonica...she freaks out and goes over to the side of the stage (and as she's doing this the girl next to Channelle is saying "It's Stevie Wonder! It's Stevie Wonder!")... and sure enough...IT WAS! We of course panicked and about had a heart attack! He sang that song and Redemption Song (by Bob Marley) with her! It was like the cherry on top! We got back in the car and pretty much since Friday night have been going "We saw Stevie Wonder" About 8000 times to whoever would listen. It was a great high! Amazing night! And a blessing I know was meant for us to have! Thank you God! To you be the Glory! I'll post some of the 3 pictures we took when we get them! Thanks again Channelle for being my date!

When I say I'm a Christian...

Emily sent this to me and I really liked it. So I thought I would post it for all of you to read:

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin."
I'm whispering "I was lost," Now I'm found and forgiven.

When I say..."I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need HIS strength to carry on.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou.
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow.

"MOST"

Ok you NCC Youth ladies...I want to know what you thought of the movie last night? Did it affect any of you? I woke up this morning and was praying...when I listened...I was reminded of the movie last night. I thought how amazing to have a picture like that to give me a glimmer of what Jesus did for me. I thought...today is for HIM...today is a new start...today should be lived to the fullest with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, full of faith, self-control, and gentleness. Can I do that? I hope so...at least today I am going to spend the day trying. And hopefully the next, and the next, and the next...

I love you girls! Let me know (by leaving a comment if you can) about what you thought. That way we can all learn from each other.

Steph...come on...

Steph and Brooke for that matter...come join us on here. We'll have a big family get together! I miss you! Hope it's all going great My-Soccer-captain-Star! We missed you for Betsy's wedding. You and Brooke will have to come visit for her graduation! Love you!

Channelle's page

This is Channelle's page! One down...25 of you to go!

HELP!

Melissa, I am trying to figure out how you do all the cool things on your site. How do you add the list of people on the side? You and Miah are amazing at this!

Millerton..."where's klaire"

"Klaire!!!! Come back here!!!!!!!!!"




Cheese!

So this is my favorite picture of Chanelle! Jena was scratching her head and she was almost asleep. When she put her head up, this was how her hair looked. So HAPPY!


Ahhh...millerton...DANICA ROCKS!!!!!

I'm so glad that we have gotten to share these moments! I love you girls! Don't forget to read Esther! She ROCKS too!

Betsy & Darren's Wedding

So this weekend was Betsy's wedding. Her and Darren are finally married and happily enjoying their honeymoon in Costa Rica! They got there safe and are having a great time. I will put some pictures of the wedding on here when I get them. If you'd like to look...Some will be at www.everettphotography.com, click on ordering, Myers Wedding, Password is 101306.

I had a great time having family here and getting to have them participate in this moment for our family was amazing! I love them all! I especially enjoy spending time with my cousins! They are all so amazing and I love and appreciate them so much more now that we are older. God has blessed our family with some interesting, amazing, and inspiring people and I am very thankful for that!

I love my sister more than I could ever express and I am so excited for this blessing in her life and the new chapter we are all starting. She will always be my little sister though and I will always have that heart for her! Her sense of humor and personality are very much that of a little sister, and I love our moments of stupidity such as this picture...Where Betsy turned over and asked if she could write on my nose...Just for fun! I love you!

New Attempt

Ok...so this is new...it's my attempt to keep up with technology, without creating a myspace!