tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114831162024-03-13T10:38:02.597-05:00The Illinois Belleques!!Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.comBlogger456125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-74057770161773466122010-05-14T10:07:00.001-05:002010-05-14T10:11:02.205-05:00Check out my @constantcontact newsletter archive<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/S-1nuPdJtXI/AAAAAAAACNM/D5NCY93tn_E/s1600/AMF_CMYKreduced.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471143166445466994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/S-1nuPdJtXI/AAAAAAAACNM/D5NCY93tn_E/s400/AMF_CMYKreduced.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs012/1103359379781/archive/1103404338174.html">http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs012/1103359379781/archive/1103404338174.html</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is our new newsletter archive! Check here for past and current issues of the AMF Kid's Resource Newsletter!!</div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-3421552768845201412010-03-10T19:14:00.004-06:002010-03-10T19:27:01.292-06:00Times they are a changing!!On March 1st I started my new position with the American Missionary Fellowship. Two years ago Cindy and I accepted the postion of Regional Director here in the North Central Region of AMF. It has been a pleasure to work with the missionaries here and see how God is touching others through their lives! We have always been impressed with the variety of the work they do but more importantly we are amazed at the quality of work they do in the hearts of those who do not know Christ.<br /><br />AMF has now set us on a different path with the mission as we establish the position of Director of Children's Ministry Resources. This is not only new to us but new to the mission as well. Cindy and I have worked with children and youth for more years than we are willing to admit and the idea of helping guide the mission in this area is both humbling and exciting! We are really looking forward to seeing where God leads in the next few years!<br /><br />But we will miss being Regional Directors as well. Fellowship with our missionaries and praying for them has been not only a responsibility but an honor! It seems like we barely scratched the surface with our North Central family and now God is moving us on! We trust God's direction and we know that he is placing men in our position that are more than capable of caring for our missionaries. Still, there is a sense of loss there!<br /><br />So to our North Central Regional family we say, "We love you and will miss our previous relationship but we also look forward to the new directions God will take both of us as we make this transition! We are still in Illinois and look forward to hearing from you!" Your prayers are coveted for all the changes in store and the challenges ahead! We've been on such a mad schedule that Cindy and I have not had any time for blogging since August! We hope to change that now that we are in the process of settling again! Busy schedules ahead including a full summer!<br /><br /><br />STAY TUNED!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/S5hGnkYEN7I/AAAAAAAACKM/a5bx7qzif1o/s1600-h/S5007390.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447181394898073522" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/S5hGnkYEN7I/AAAAAAAACKM/a5bx7qzif1o/s400/S5007390.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/S5hGZZnD9mI/AAAAAAAACKE/CN0SO6-AZGo/s1600-h/super+brett.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-31901296345322002262009-08-09T19:44:00.008-05:002009-08-09T20:49:23.662-05:00My feet hurt but it was fun!<div align="center"><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9z88qLWWI/AAAAAAAAB_c/KR-g5mSRbDc/s1600-h/SW+Gang.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368136771761297762" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9z88qLWWI/AAAAAAAAB_c/KR-g5mSRbDc/s400/SW+Gang.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center">The force is with us!!</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="left">Summer is both the best and worst time to blog! There is a ton of stuff going on to blog about but at the same time very little time to do blogging! Hence my newest post since the 4th of July! I have many new ministry items to blog about and I will get to them soon but I want to share a little of my last couple of days with you.</div><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><br />Last spring I planned a short vacation for my boys and I. They wanted to attend the Chicago Comic-con together. So for Nick's birthday we bought he and Alena tickets to come visit us. Alena stayed at home with Cindy and while they hung out the boys and I and my nephew Dan attended the Comic con which is one of the largest get together of comic book, star wars, gaming and costume aficionados in the nation!</div><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><br />We spent the last three days wading through quite and interesting collection of humanity! And we also spent three days examining some interesting collectibles and talking to artists and actors and fans who have dedicated their lives to large parts of their imaginations! Take a look at some of these photos and then please read my comments at the end!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yz1o6HhI/AAAAAAAAB_U/uu5Jfj-8GI4/s1600-h/Andrew+and+C3PO.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368135515746475538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yz1o6HhI/AAAAAAAAB_U/uu5Jfj-8GI4/s400/Andrew+and+C3PO.jpg" /></a> Andrew and C3PO!</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yvnthlVI/AAAAAAAAB_M/cTquJYP94Ik/s1600-h/The+Gang.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368135443288266066" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yvnthlVI/AAAAAAAAB_M/cTquJYP94Ik/s400/The+Gang.jpg" /></a>Ready to take on Comic-Con 09! </div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yvOwtW1I/AAAAAAAAB-8/xEzUa7xyTqs/s1600-h/storm+trooper.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368135436590734162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yvOwtW1I/AAAAAAAAB-8/xEzUa7xyTqs/s400/storm+trooper.jpg" /></a><br />Beware of Troopers!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yvFBeK7I/AAAAAAAAB-0/jRk3-J3EQrk/s1600-h/Eddy!.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368135433976687538" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yvFBeK7I/AAAAAAAAB-0/jRk3-J3EQrk/s400/Eddy!.jpg" /></a>Lots of celebrities to sign autographs!! (only $30 dollars a piece!)<br />This Edward James Olmos.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yu1_VpOI/AAAAAAAAB-s/7URkky85i0I/s1600-h/Dan+and+Nick.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368135429941208290" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sn9yu1_VpOI/AAAAAAAAB-s/7URkky85i0I/s400/Dan+and+Nick.jpg" /></a><br />Mad Gamers!!!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="left">I have to admit that despite the overpriced everything and the fact that I don't think any one's autograph is worth 30-40 dollars and the alternator going out in the car- we had a great time! It was fun to see cool stuff and entertaining to watch people in costume and awe inspiring to see some of the artists and the amazing work they do. But in one of the panel discussion I was especially intrigued by a discussion concerning the construction of star wars costumes! The panel was made up of the folks you see in costume at the top of this post!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">These folks are part of two different groups. One is a "storm trooper" unit of folks who like to dress up as star wars empire bad guys and the other is a group of folks who like to dress up as star wars good guy rebels. Many belong to both groups!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">What amazed me was the dedication each had to the construction of their costumes! Many had invested several thousands of dollars in their uniforms. The Chewbacca costume cost it's owner about $5,000 dollars and is one of eight in the world! Chewie (not his real name) spent a year before a single stitch was sewn just researching the outfit to make it perfect. The costume was made of the same bolt of fake fur used by the costume artists to make Chewbacca's original costume in episode 3! He even hunted down the original molds used to make the teeth in the mask and hand sewed the hair a piece at a time into it! Many shared the joy of finding single pieces in their journey to complete their outfits!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">And by the way do not think you can join this group by purchasing a store bought costume! These folks have high standards and a list of costume requirements that must be perfect before you can be considered for membership! Their dedication is intense!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">It was interesting that this Sunday in church we were discussing the kingdom parables in the book of Matthew and one of those is the "Pearl of Great Price" where a merchant sold all he had to obtain a single pearl of great value! This made me think of the star wars fans whose dedication to their costumes was so intense that they sacrificed valuable time and money to complete each one with loving care!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">I believe that is the same dedication that you and I are asked to have towards the Kingdom of God. As Pastor Bruce shared this morning it is our pearl of great price!! I have to admit that why I desire to have that kind of dedication to the Kingdom of God many times I find myself doing things that do not reflect that kind of attitude! It is a constant re-adjustment each day to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of God - the Pearl of Great Price! </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Let's not let a group of star wars fans prove their dedication is greater than ours! How much more worthy is our endeavor than theirs! We need to live as citizens of the Kingdom today! The Kingdom of God is at hand!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">PS - I don't normally spend a lot of time preaching on my blog so I hope you will indulge me this once! If you are interested in more of our trip to comic-con I will soon be posting some video on my facebook page!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-70974106097323862032009-07-03T11:27:00.007-05:002009-07-03T11:50:38.113-05:00Happy 4th of July!Hello to all and my apologies once again for so much time between posts! You would think I'm busy or something?<br /><br /><br />I've added two pictures to my blog today that show the front and back of a actual "report" form that was put together by an American Sunday School Union superintendent (much like the job I have now) that was in the Chicago area in 1894. That's right! This document is over 100 years old! It shows an example of the kind of Sunday School work that was done then. It copied fairly well considering it was filled out using a pencil. The back includes some commendations from very well known ministers and business men of that day. I especially enjoyed the comments from D.L. Moody and Homer Merriam (publisher of the Webster dictionary).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As we celebrate the 4th of July and the freedom that our country has been given through many sacrifices and the grace of our loving creator I am once again proud of AMF's historical heritage. And as you hear the <em><strong>Star Spangled Banner</strong></em> sung this 4th remember that <strong>Francis Scott Key</strong> was part of the leadership of what is now AMF and that those men not only valued political and personal freedom but also freedom from the chains of sin. Chains which still enslave many today! It is those chains that we are working to break and those chains which when removed provide the greatest freedom man can know! Eternal Freedom!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy 4th of July from the Belleques!<br /><br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote><p></p><p><br /><br /></p><blockquote><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sk4ypxb7N5I/AAAAAAAAB8o/vW6nNrwwt3c/s1600-h/scan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354272700216588178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sk4ypxb7N5I/AAAAAAAAB8o/vW6nNrwwt3c/s400/scan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354276606062919586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sk42NH2Qf6I/AAAAAAAAB84/K55y0MN5T7M/s400/scan0001.jpg" border="0" /></blockquote>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-91112778454457882222009-05-14T13:05:00.005-05:002009-05-14T14:16:41.011-05:00Ministry Highlite - Barron ChurchFrank and Linda Distad, AMF missionaries in Trego, WI have a unique church ministry that Cindy and I finally got to visit recently. After our Area Fellowship in Wisconsin we spent the night with the Distads and the next day attended their church in Barron, WI. Unlike most churches the majority of attenders at Barron have special needs. It is a church geared toward the disability community. A very unique ministry!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxgIpdjafI/AAAAAAAABr4/n-2u3nPL4QY/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+057.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745360212224498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxgIpdjafI/AAAAAAAABr4/n-2u3nPL4QY/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+057.jpg" border="0" /></a>There aren't a lot of people at Barron Church (although</div><div align="center">many members were unable to attend that day) but they</div><div align="center">give new meaning to quantity vs. quality! </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxgIaPVpxI/AAAAAAAABrw/o_XcZrE8EY0/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745356126070546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxgIaPVpxI/AAAAAAAABrw/o_XcZrE8EY0/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+042.jpg" border="0" /></a> Frank and Linda Distad work very hard to make each Sunday</div><div align="center">special for the congregation. Frank delivered a practical and engaging </div><div align="center">message on the 23 Psalm.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8V6Qr7I/AAAAAAAABro/dGr9JW11mxI/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+039.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745148805492658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8V6Qr7I/AAAAAAAABro/dGr9JW11mxI/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+039.jpg" border="0" /></a>Frank's simple but practical message kept the attention of all!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8b0ENKI/AAAAAAAABrg/XhPfVREpwGc/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745150390121634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8b0ENKI/AAAAAAAABrg/XhPfVREpwGc/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+036.jpg" border="0" /></a>They even let me share a little but I received much<br />more from them than they did from me!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8ax9r_I/AAAAAAAABrY/kDe_wtI_YAU/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745150112870386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8ax9r_I/AAAAAAAABrY/kDe_wtI_YAU/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+031.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />There were many special numbers, individual responses</div><div>to Christ, during the service!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8RpCUoI/AAAAAAAABrQ/viHSyYvJwCk/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745147659506306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8RpCUoI/AAAAAAAABrQ/viHSyYvJwCk/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+028.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is my kind of worship team! Check out that smile!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8F_q47I/AAAAAAAABrI/gJlN_Wmadfw/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335745144533214130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sgxf8F_q47I/AAAAAAAABrI/gJlN_Wmadfw/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+027.jpg" border="0" /></a> It was a priviledge to be prayed for because my</div><div>birthday happened to be in the month of May!</div><div>Check out the cool Larry the Cucumber </div><div>I got for our fridge!! Sometimes it is the small</div><div>gestures of love and acceptance that make the</div><div>biggest differences!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-88962038301924433312009-05-14T11:57:00.007-05:002009-05-14T14:17:04.648-05:00Area Fellowship - Northern Wisconsin!Well it's been a while since I've posted but that is because we have been extremely busy with ministry! One of the neat things we get to do each year is treat our missionaries to a day or two off at what we call area fellowship. It's a chance to relax, fellowship, share information and get to know each other as AMF family better! Our recent area fellowship was held for our missionaries in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota plus one family from Northern Michigan. We had a great time together (at least Cindy and I did!). We were also fortunate to have our new Executive Director Ridge Burns with us and were able to get to know him better! Here are some pix from the weekend!<br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335738992378900338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaV_bx73I/AAAAAAAABqQ/S2DPgRtLRL8/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+015.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">This Area Fellowship was held at Camp Chetek on Chetek Lake.<br /><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWORiB0I/AAAAAAAABqo/7f_Hba-0jP8/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335738996362446658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWORiB0I/AAAAAAAABqo/7f_Hba-0jP8/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Always a great time for fellowship!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWO2CxuI/AAAAAAAABqg/14J3cH-iN3E/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335738996515587810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWO2CxuI/AAAAAAAABqg/14J3cH-iN3E/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Ridge gives us a "graphic" perspective on AMF!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWG208bI/AAAAAAAABqY/Ml-QcY5hKhI/s1600-h/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335738994371391922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWG208bI/AAAAAAAABqY/Ml-QcY5hKhI/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>Worshipping together!</div><div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335738997532263570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxaWSocBJI/AAAAAAAABqw/Boj-4_Jk8yY/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+008.jpg" border="0" />Ridge gets "schooled" at Carpet Pool by<br />an AMF Missionary Kid!<br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335739428553014946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SgxavYTyvqI/AAAAAAAABrA/WQ6MTDq9qkY/s400/Area+Fellowship+Barron+Church+022.jpg" border="0" /><br />A great weekend with great Missionaries<br />who are serving the Lord everyday in the<br />North-Central Region of AMF!!! </div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-28215684263843953592009-04-03T20:45:00.003-05:002009-04-03T20:57:19.180-05:00Nebraska Camp Conference!The second camp conference for AMF camp ministry staff was just as fun and successful as the first! This time we were in Wellfleet, Nebraska at Bethel Bible Camp. Our hosts were John and Carol Lewis. Many great discussions, times of sharing and prayer and some fun thrown in provided a good time for all! Everyone is very excited for summer ministry! (and that's not just because it snowed on us while we were there!!) Here are some photos to peruse!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8Igu1r4I/AAAAAAAABkE/tdJV5sfGbkc/s1600-h/S5000293.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646864196185986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8Igu1r4I/AAAAAAAABkE/tdJV5sfGbkc/s400/S5000293.JPG" border="0" /></a> A quick game of "find your camp on the map"!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8Icp7qPI/AAAAAAAABj8/G2Y-PQxeAkQ/s1600-h/S5000289.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646863101864178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8Icp7qPI/AAAAAAAABj8/G2Y-PQxeAkQ/s400/S5000289.JPG" border="0" /></a>Studious missionaries sharing good stuff!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8IfMgbuI/AAAAAAAABj0/s6B1k6DmsqI/s1600-h/S5000288.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646863783751394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8IfMgbuI/AAAAAAAABj0/s6B1k6DmsqI/s400/S5000288.jpg" border="0" /></a>Our host John Lewis leads a discussion on facilities!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8ID14DsI/AAAAAAAABjs/BbHubkdcH4A/s1600-h/S5000284.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646856441073346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8ID14DsI/AAAAAAAABjs/BbHubkdcH4A/s400/S5000284.JPG" border="0" /></a> Prayer with our fearless leader in red shoes - Ridge Burns!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8H_0D6rI/AAAAAAAABjk/gEht1qJZzPQ/s1600-h/S5000277.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646855359720114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda8H_0D6rI/AAAAAAAABjk/gEht1qJZzPQ/s400/S5000277.JPG" border="0" /></a> Three camp dudes (and half a dude!) checking out some media tools!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda756h3dtI/AAAAAAAABjc/jyTiUbV01rU/s1600-h/S5000276.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646613423060690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda756h3dtI/AAAAAAAABjc/jyTiUbV01rU/s400/S5000276.JPG" border="0" /></a>Three generations of camp girls!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda751JriTI/AAAAAAAABjU/iuIj4wuyCdc/s1600-h/S5000274.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646611979438386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda751JriTI/AAAAAAAABjU/iuIj4wuyCdc/s400/S5000274.JPG" border="0" /></a>You'd think with a cool bell like this John would </div><div>use it to wake us up! Nope! He chose to play chickens</div><div>clucking to popular tunes every morning!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646602543885618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda75SAEbTI/AAAAAAAABjE/6mFgdr5e39I/s400/S5000269.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Poor Wade discovers the futility of group photos!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda75gAoOLI/AAAAAAAABjM/_15IhUfnw0w/s1600-h/S5000270.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646606304327858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda75gAoOLI/AAAAAAAABjM/_15IhUfnw0w/s400/S5000270.JPG" border="0" /></a>Forget changing a lightbulb! How many missionaries</div><div>does it take to accomplish a group photo!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda7447xx0I/AAAAAAAABi8/36RC5GM6YC0/s1600-h/S5000268.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320646595814999874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sda7447xx0I/AAAAAAAABi8/36RC5GM6YC0/s400/S5000268.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Good luck Wade!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-14167785538339614002009-03-24T00:50:00.011-05:002009-03-24T01:31:44.636-05:00Kansas City Puppet Festival!<div align="center">I had the opportunity to help with another One Way Street puppet festival in Kansas City, Missouri this last weekend. It was fun and a good chance to equip about 200 people for ministry! I taught Script Writing, Gospel Ballooning and an Object Lesson Class. Here are a few photos of the action!<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316629786136832898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch2nyzya4I/AAAAAAAABiU/1xVHpT938SE/s320/S5000267.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"> Our Host Pastor Dave of Evangel Temple prays for us!<br /></span><br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316628864308897938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch1yIu4aJI/AAAAAAAABg0/uVNVQFdsL2g/s320/S5000190.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Lots of cool blacklight!</span></p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316628866990722946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch1ySuRz4I/AAAAAAAABg8/1utiFaohoPo/s320/S5000199.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">We saw lots of puppet teams!</span></p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316628873104937794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch1ypgBU0I/AAAAAAAABhE/ZicG8RE7sBI/s320/S5000211.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Lots of fun scenery!</span></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316635317031514466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch7pu_1sWI/AAAAAAAABis/vopVIIgwHzc/s320/S5000228.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Lip Synch competition</span>!</p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316633523569182018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch6BV1GRUI/AAAAAAAABic/2MSJmtcslLg/s320/S5000234.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This poor puppeter was working </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">so hard he blew and arm off his puppet!!</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316628876280853106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch1y1VN8nI/AAAAAAAABhU/1mhefRLBt9c/s320/S5000232.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Amy Harder Amazing Puppet Animator! Check out her site </span><a href="http://www.puppetrylab.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.puppetrylab.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316636156343382226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch8alrYcNI/AAAAAAAABi0/-zFB8XKSUYw/s320/S5000240.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">An Aussie puppet sketch!</span></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316629453430171538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch2UbYVp5I/AAAAAAAABhs/tV5bNv8uNyI/s320/S5000250.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A human video presentation!</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316629461233699602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch2U4c2CxI/AAAAAAAABh0/xCWMYW2IdZs/s320/S5000256.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A new group of balloonatics!</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316629459258194114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch2UxF2OMI/AAAAAAAABh8/dGhFSHxHQWg/s320/S5000258.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">John Bell brings the closing challenge!</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316629769328748050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch2m0MbZhI/AAAAAAAABiE/Ksfj0ecvB5s/s320/S5000262.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Puppet Competition Awards!<br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">We even gave out a rarely seen Platinum award!</span></p><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316634666209548754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sch7D2fymdI/AAAAAAAABik/azYfaUxPvuM/s320/S5000265.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Our fearless leader Branden Treu!</span></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-85704992205465191102009-03-17T16:48:00.003-05:002009-03-17T16:57:29.667-05:00My name is Brett Belleque and I am a trading card addict!Last weekend Cindy and I went to the Sublette Toy and Tractor show in Sublette, IL. Cindy has a nice blog on her site about the day. <a href="http://www.cindybelleque.blogspot.com/">www.cindybelleque.blogspot.com</a>. I wanted to share what I bought there. I have always had a fascination for trading cards - especially those that depict old television shows! (If you have any you would like to get rid of let me know!) My idea of fun is to open a whole box of trading cards! I'm not a professional collector but I think it is a crime that any pack sits unopened! I found some Andy Griffith cards at the show and thought I would give everyone a peek!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbB8L7e8I/AAAAAAAABf0/roncGoAPMrc/s1600-h/S5000184.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314277280447167426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbB8L7e8I/AAAAAAAABf0/roncGoAPMrc/s320/S5000184.jpg" border="0" /></a> Each pack was for sale for a $1!</div><div align="center">I only bought 5!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbBW-ulaI/AAAAAAAABfs/CoNsdZj3fZ8/s1600-h/S5000183.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314277270459684258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbBW-ulaI/AAAAAAAABfs/CoNsdZj3fZ8/s320/S5000183.jpg" border="0" /></a>Opie and Barney!</div><div align="center">I love Don Knots!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbBYrCO4I/AAAAAAAABfk/zvxUSOj9bZg/s1600-h/S5000174.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314277270913956738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbBYrCO4I/AAAAAAAABfk/zvxUSOj9bZg/s320/S5000174.jpg" border="0" /></a>Andy and Barney!<br />One of the world's greatest duos!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbAySLMBI/AAAAAAAABfc/94KjGzaIe80/s1600-h/S5000171.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314277260609138706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbAySLMBI/AAAAAAAABfc/94KjGzaIe80/s320/S5000171.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Barney and his gun!!</div><div>With only one bullet of course!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbAieOiHI/AAAAAAAABfU/apK6yrUS2Uk/s1600-h/S5000170.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314277256364722290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ScAbAieOiHI/AAAAAAAABfU/apK6yrUS2Uk/s320/S5000170.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Some of the gang from Mayberry!<br />I opened every pack and then closed them</div><div>again until I get some holders for them!</div><div>I might even clothespin one to my bicycle spokes!</div><div>They are meant to be enjoyed!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-59143497627789254772009-03-17T11:15:00.002-05:002009-03-17T11:25:07.536-05:00Western AMF Camp Conference!I had the opportunity to attend the first of two AMF Camp Conferences this last week at Camp Morrow in Wamic, Oregon. We had a great time sharing ideas, hearing God's word and fellowshipping. I did a special presentation each night with fun activities with our missionaries. It was a great time to consider how AMF fits into Christian Camping and how our model of Evangelism, Discipleship and Congregating is supported by our camp programs! Here are some photos of the weekend!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_NCJUk_XI/AAAAAAAABes/5TLhUkrPpkY/s1600-h/S5000159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191522066136434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_NCJUk_XI/AAAAAAAABes/5TLhUkrPpkY/s320/S5000159.JPG" border="0" /></a>A look at Mt. St. Helens from my plane seat! </div><div align="center">I was in High School when it blew! </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_NB_KWjxI/AAAAAAAABek/p4PhxfjM-pE/s1600-h/S5000135.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191519338893074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_NB_KWjxI/AAAAAAAABek/p4PhxfjM-pE/s320/S5000135.JPG" border="0" /></a> Our special guest Scott Lidbeck challenges us from </div><div align="center">God's word!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M8ojthGI/AAAAAAAABec/SCOM54QnzZc/s1600-h/S5000131.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191427371893858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M8ojthGI/AAAAAAAABec/SCOM54QnzZc/s320/S5000131.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The camp fed us well and offered lots of opportunity for fellowship!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M77fBetI/AAAAAAAABeU/9aJ1Aj8Pa7s/s1600-h/S5000130.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191415272635090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M77fBetI/AAAAAAAABeU/9aJ1Aj8Pa7s/s320/S5000130.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We tried to fit in some fun time too!</div><div>They have a fun challenging Frisbee Golf course!</div><div>No pix though I was too busy looking for my disc!!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M73H_25I/AAAAAAAABeM/ePGizERHevE/s1600-h/S5000120.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191414102317970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M73H_25I/AAAAAAAABeM/ePGizERHevE/s320/S5000120.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Several missionaries led different forums</div><div>on a variety of topics.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M7c3w5lI/AAAAAAAABeE/f7uhdzHteCo/s1600-h/S5000119.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191407054906962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M7c3w5lI/AAAAAAAABeE/f7uhdzHteCo/s320/S5000119.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />There was a lot of great discussion and input!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M7DgjN9I/AAAAAAAABd8/bpxAng8TN4c/s1600-h/S5000118.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314191400246654930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/Sb_M7DgjN9I/AAAAAAAABd8/bpxAng8TN4c/s320/S5000118.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We had many opportunities to pray together as well!</div><div>That's our motto! "Pray First"!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-69921416875258108252009-02-05T16:24:00.006-06:002009-02-05T16:43:58.572-06:00One of my favorite things to do!!<div align="left">Hi! Long time no blog! You'd think with the storms keeping us home that I would have found more time to blog about the happenings of the North Central Region of American Missionary Fellowship! But it was not to be! Good news however I am back to blogging for now! </div><div align="left"><br />I just returned from Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota where Area Missionary Roger Gerber and I were recruiting for AMF. Roger's area is southwest Wisconsin and he has been avidly looking for an intern or two to be part of his Jail and transition ministry in 3 different counties! We were also trolling for summer missionaries and future fulltimers too!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It was a fun few days at the school and we met a lot of neat kids during the missions conference! Wess Stafford or Compassion International was the guest speaker at chapel and we enjoyed him as well! Here are a few photos of Roger and I at the school!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto5n2Qi3I/AAAAAAAABYg/jye1leJwA5w/s1600-h/5.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444725689912178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto5n2Qi3I/AAAAAAAABYg/jye1leJwA5w/s400/5.JPG" border="0" /></a> Northwestern was at one time a Catholic Seminary</div><div align="center">You can find lots of latin, amazing architecture and </div><div align="center">statues of saints! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto5PD95YI/AAAAAAAABYY/9W_hmvi6Ihw/s1600-h/4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444719036523906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto5PD95YI/AAAAAAAABYY/9W_hmvi6Ihw/s400/4.JPG" border="0" /></a>I'm the good looking one on the stairs!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto4wpRxsI/AAAAAAAABYQ/rcpxuBnh9To/s1600-h/3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444710871516866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto4wpRxsI/AAAAAAAABYQ/rcpxuBnh9To/s400/3.JPG" border="0" /></a>Some unique doorway artwork!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto4hjvJZI/AAAAAAAABYI/2BWQj2P5b8o/s1600-h/2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444706821744018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYto4hjvJZI/AAAAAAAABYI/2BWQj2P5b8o/s400/2.JPG" border="0" /></a>This is the original chapel. Apparently the columns were<br />brought from Europe but the ground was so marshy that they<br />sunk and had to be reordered!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtojsn8H9I/AAAAAAAABX4/S5hDBrDsspk/s1600-h/6.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444349014908882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtojsn8H9I/AAAAAAAABX4/S5hDBrDsspk/s400/6.JPG" border="0" /></a>Northwesterm is a Christian Liberal arts college where<br />every student also minors in Bible.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtojA1lnMI/AAAAAAAABXw/se6w23_cIR4/s1600-h/7.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444337260993730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtojA1lnMI/AAAAAAAABXw/se6w23_cIR4/s400/7.JPG" border="0" /></a>A look down the corridors of academia!</div><div>(My college was originally a mental institute!)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtoi5_ZyGI/AAAAAAAABXo/Ueb-usWbbG4/s1600-h/8.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444335423113314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtoi5_ZyGI/AAAAAAAABXo/Ueb-usWbbG4/s400/8.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Apparently this old guy was their second president!</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtoimcSH_I/AAAAAAAABXg/2QZACXkAGRE/s1600-h/9.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444330175537138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtoimcSH_I/AAAAAAAABXg/2QZACXkAGRE/s400/9.JPG" border="0" /></a>Roger meets with one of the many students we had the</div><div>opportunity to visit with!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtoiR6KReI/AAAAAAAABXY/35ovw7EKtoQ/s1600-h/10.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299444324663707106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SYtoiR6KReI/AAAAAAAABXY/35ovw7EKtoQ/s400/10.JPG" border="0" /></a>Meet Jamie Boehmer! Jamie was one of our summer missionaries</div><div>who worked with Area Missionary Dale Heaton at Joy Bible camp! There is no better</div><div>thrill than meeting a young person who gives of themselves to serve Christ!</div><div>See you this summer Jaime! </div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-78918640170460561092008-12-09T11:53:00.008-06:002008-12-09T12:23:55.560-06:00Holiday trip!<div>I've just finished looking at my reports from the last few months and realize I have driven over 10,000 miles since August and that doesn't include air miles! We took a short break over Thanksgiving (which included another 4 days of travel!) and Cindy did a great job sharing photos of the trip on her blog <a href="http://www.cindybelleque.blogspot.com/">http://www.cindybelleque.blogspot.com/</a> but I thought I might throw in some of my own comments as well - with pictures of course!<br />ENJOY!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277853150509462034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6zeiTK8hI/AAAAAAAABQ8/VkaZ9ceAWkc/s400/sunset.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center">One of the perks of traveling is seeing amazing scenery! </div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277857016522583058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST62_kUhrBI/AAAAAAAABRE/wOpMQimr9S4/s400/awesome.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">An awesome three generation photo!</div><br /><div align="center">Soon to be included in the holiday issue of GQ!</div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277853152540996146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6zep3hsjI/AAAAAAAABQs/Bbkyu_tLxMM/s400/thumbs+up.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">I put my stamp of approval on Thanksgiving dinner! </p><br /><br /><p align="center">(Like my aunt and mom care!)<br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6y0nFXreI/AAAAAAAABQk/8_05uJhX6Cs/s1600-h/uno.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277852430239247842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6y0nFXreI/AAAAAAAABQk/8_05uJhX6Cs/s400/uno.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The best thing to do when it's cold outside! Uno attack!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yz1NgTxI/AAAAAAAABQM/9svSOyq2fjI/s1600-h/lights.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277852416851595026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yz1NgTxI/AAAAAAAABQM/9svSOyq2fjI/s400/lights.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Helping Granpa get the lights put up!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277852415980742482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yzx94J1I/AAAAAAAABQU/YYmV0HWFB2I/s400/too+bright.jpg" border="0" /><br />Note for next year - not so many!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yzmAJ2BI/AAAAAAAABQE/WikQ3P3uwQw/s1600-h/Kris+and+Thomas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277852412769064978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yzmAJ2BI/AAAAAAAABQE/WikQ3P3uwQw/s400/Kris+and+Thomas.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A special gift of a wedding album for Kris and Thomas!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yHk7eWSI/AAAAAAAABP8/TLGuu1-frTw/s1600-h/ladies.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277851656566757666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yHk7eWSI/AAAAAAAABP8/TLGuu1-frTw/s400/ladies.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Some lovely ladies!</div><br /><br /><div>From left - Donna Roberts, My aunt Anna, Ma Belleque and my sister Toenail!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yHKQVsdI/AAAAAAAABP0/G3pQNfl0o2k/s1600-h/Happy+A.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277851649406513618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yHKQVsdI/AAAAAAAABP0/G3pQNfl0o2k/s400/Happy+A.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />My parents and our kids put on an early anniversary party for us!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yG_gjifI/AAAAAAAABPs/fZxZMtGoOlM/s1600-h/25.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277851646521739762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yG_gjifI/AAAAAAAABPs/fZxZMtGoOlM/s400/25.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Yep! Count em' - 25 years of wedded bliss!</div><br /><br /><div>Did I say that right Cindy??<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yGt6IDGI/AAAAAAAABPk/lOF03PmFj64/s1600-h/angels.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277851641797151842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yGt6IDGI/AAAAAAAABPk/lOF03PmFj64/s400/angels.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Some goofy girls!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yGn5tnqI/AAAAAAAABPc/C-lSmCAzW08/s1600-h/can%27t+be+done.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277851640184807074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6yGn5tnqI/AAAAAAAABPc/C-lSmCAzW08/s400/can%27t+be+done.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Back home we boys have our annual fight with the tree!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xgosiuZI/AAAAAAAABPM/j2zO3Z_ZWT4/s1600-h/it%27s+up.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850987562973586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xgosiuZI/AAAAAAAABPM/j2zO3Z_ZWT4/s400/it%27s+up.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Finally we get it up!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277852423110478210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6y0MhvSYI/AAAAAAAABQc/t1ju48XAf-U/s400/topped.jpg" border="0" /><br />We have to bend the top limb to get the topper on!</div><br /><br /><div>Thank goodness it's artificial!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xfzn9qnI/AAAAAAAABPE/y2vE4znelRk/s1600-h/success.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850973316688498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xfzn9qnI/AAAAAAAABPE/y2vE4znelRk/s400/success.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Ta Da!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xfnFFodI/AAAAAAAABO8/W6QFeTSJbm4/s1600-h/mom%27s+corner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850969949184466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xfnFFodI/AAAAAAAABO8/W6QFeTSJbm4/s400/mom%27s+corner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And of course while we boys manage to get one tree up </div><br /><br /><div>Cindy accomplishes all this in the next room!<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xfqOUtnI/AAAAAAAABO0/T605tqlfJNI/s1600-h/fire.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277850970793227890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6xfqOUtnI/AAAAAAAABO0/T605tqlfJNI/s400/fire.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />On the way home we came across a huge fire!</div><br /><br /><div>It was a big harvester that had caught on fire and was</div><br /><br /><div>the side of the road!<br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277853151909916018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/ST6zenhELXI/AAAAAAAABQ0/plch0DhGrcY/s400/cannibal.jpg" border="0" /><br />We'll we all have our traditons and mine includes </div><br /><br /><div>the decaptiation of the first gingerbread man!</div><br /><br /><div>I hope your holidays are special too!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-26077704270383887632008-11-14T14:24:00.004-06:002008-11-14T14:48:11.805-06:00Winning isn't everything but it can be something!<div>My friend Karl Bastian put up a post about winning some cool Mt. Dew gear. You can check out his post at <a href="http://kidologist.com/2008/11/12/i-dew-win/#comment-2457">http://kidologist.com/2008/11/12/i-dew-win/#comment-2457</a>. I was also a winner in that contest! It kind of got me thinking about how as a boy I (like Karl) felt like I never won anything! Now I know that's not true because I have ribbons and certificates and memories of contests but it seemed to me at the time that I never won a big prize! Funny how we think as kids! When I look back now I realize that I was very fortunate to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">occasionally</span> win something!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'm mentioning this for two reasons. First, I try to mention Karl's ministry and website <a href="http://www.kidology.org/">http://www.kidology.org/</a> often because if your interested in kid's ministry you really should join and second I wanted to write about winning something at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kidology</span> University seminar held in October.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Like a lot of fun seminars they held a drawing at the end of the week for some really cool prizes from the vendors at the conference. In this case <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Kidology</span> staff would throw paper airplanes into the crowd and if the paper airplane you caught had a prize listed on it you won! There were several fun prizes including a puppet and curriculum and lots of other fun stuff!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now I have been to many of these kind of prize drawing and have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">occasionally</span> won something. But as I sat in the audience I just felt like today was my day. I really can't describe it except to say that I just had that feeling! Maybe that's what gamblers sometimes feel when they think they are on a lucky streak! Anyway several prizes had been given away when Karl announced that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">kidmo</span> company was going to give away and entire set of their curriculum including <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DVDs</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Cd's</span> etc. All of the sudden I knew that I would win that prize!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sure enough one of the airplanes which normally flipped and flopped and made circles in the air came straight at me and struck me in the chest so hard it hurt! I didn't even look at it before I stood up and began walking forward to receive the prize! I was so sure I had won! Karl was still asking who had won when I realized I had better open up the plane and make sure it was me. And it was! But I wasn't even amazed because I simply expected it to happen! Talk about weird!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I want to say thank you to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kidmo</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Kidology</span> for the prize. It is a really cool set of curriculum that I hope I get to use in the near future! If you get a chance make sure you take a look at their website. <a href="http://www.kidmo.com/">http://www.kidmo.com/</a> They have some very progressive products for reaching the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">TV</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Internet</span> generation for Christ! Thanks for listening to my story!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268617516695649570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 249px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 108px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SR3jt5QLfSI/AAAAAAAABKw/U-DMZ2v7Xco/s400/entree_kidmo_Learn.jpg" border="0" /></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-64591789290479802622008-10-23T09:46:00.004-05:002008-10-23T09:54:38.206-05:00Autumn Festival ParadeI hope you get a chance to look at Cindy's blog called "Life in a small town". The URL is <a href="http://www.cindybelleque.blogspot.com/">http://www.cindybelleque.blogspot.com/</a>. She does alot of fun stuff about our new home town. But I thought I might chime in here too! Here are some pictures of the Autumn Festival in Oregon, Illinois. I'm not even going to comment on them - I'm tempted to - but they speak for themselves!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPk7RCKxI/AAAAAAAAA2s/r-KHdOZPgKQ/s1600-h/scary.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260362229315939090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPk7RCKxI/AAAAAAAAA2s/r-KHdOZPgKQ/s400/scary.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPkhLLBjI/AAAAAAAAA2k/1fWLK_Ir-Po/s1600-h/petunia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260362222312031794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPkhLLBjI/AAAAAAAAA2k/1fWLK_Ir-Po/s400/petunia.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPkSCweaI/AAAAAAAAA2c/24OWlxnxH5E/s1600-h/kilts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260362218250205602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPkSCweaI/AAAAAAAAA2c/24OWlxnxH5E/s400/kilts.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPYCNjNZI/AAAAAAAAA2U/R5Gp4se6wJg/s1600-h/elephant.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260362007842076050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPYCNjNZI/AAAAAAAAA2U/R5Gp4se6wJg/s400/elephant.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPX5FVL6I/AAAAAAAAA2M/vTrwuUOp3Fk/s1600-h/cross.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260362005391683490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPX5FVL6I/AAAAAAAAA2M/vTrwuUOp3Fk/s400/cross.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPX3dxpRI/AAAAAAAAA2E/KhzfDXbvedw/s1600-h/clowns.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260362004957340946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPX3dxpRI/AAAAAAAAA2E/KhzfDXbvedw/s400/clowns.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPXRjZSyI/AAAAAAAAA18/-OwYpZzZ2bU/s1600-h/bikes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260361994780363554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPXRjZSyI/AAAAAAAAA18/-OwYpZzZ2bU/s400/bikes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPXfcNgII/AAAAAAAAA10/MJnl3whwU5U/s1600-h/band.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260361998508327042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SQCPXfcNgII/AAAAAAAAA10/MJnl3whwU5U/s400/band.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Yep! That's life in a small town! Your comments are encouraged!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-24589576968040363472008-10-16T17:11:00.004-05:002008-10-16T17:33:57.723-05:00A trip to Grace College and Seminary!<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8k_kmlmI/AAAAAAAAAzU/CbD-tYB8yhU/s1600-h/S5006584.jpg"></a>October 6-9th I represented AMF at the Grace College and Seminary missions conference with AMF partner Brad Lambright. It was a great time connecting with students and being in "college" again! Here are some photos!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8lLm2PqI/AAAAAAAAAzc/7W1X7IVBTv0/s1600-h/S5006585.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878436935253666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8lLm2PqI/AAAAAAAAAzc/7W1X7IVBTv0/s320/S5006585.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our displays were set up in the Orthopaedic Capital Center</p><br /><p align="center">a beautiful new sports center on campus.</p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8lKNJGII/AAAAAAAAAzk/9hVByrxQ9rI/s1600-h/S5006589.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878436559001730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8lKNJGII/AAAAAAAAAzk/9hVByrxQ9rI/s320/S5006589.jpg" border="0" /></a> My display. Exciting isn't it?!?</p><br /><p align="center">The candy bowl was quite popular!</p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8MUDZmdI/AAAAAAAAAyE/uWfTmIzeXCc/s1600-h/S5006521.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878009705765330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8MUDZmdI/AAAAAAAAAyE/uWfTmIzeXCc/s320/S5006521.jpg" border="0" /></a>The college is located in Winona Lake, Indiana.</p><br /><p align="center">It was a very popular Bible conference location for many years. </p><br /><p><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257881968294801138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe_yu8krvI/AAAAAAAAAzs/g2ujpZptFqY/s320/S5006528.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8MdQJx_I/AAAAAAAAAyM/PsQsWgzytos/s1600-h/S5006522.jpg"><br /><p align="center"></a>This is Winona Lake today!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8MtB_3WI/AAAAAAAAAyU/TgyqeDi70fY/s1600-h/S5006528.jpg"></a><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878014156617266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8MkokNjI/AAAAAAAAAyc/lzY6evrEdR0/s320/S5006529.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">This is how it looked years ago!</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878018030596498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8MzEMcZI/AAAAAAAAAyk/vtRRFDMy1Yk/s320/S5006552.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">They had an awesome "Taste of the World" event.</div><br /><div align="center">I got too full to eat at all the tables!<br /></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aLTmT3I/AAAAAAAAAys/HgF7Wk6z7os/s1600-h/S5006564.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878247875956594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aLTmT3I/AAAAAAAAAys/HgF7Wk6z7os/s320/S5006564.jpg" border="0" /></a> A couple of beautiful Israeli Girls!</div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aJzw36I/AAAAAAAAAy0/rpv17imasC0/s1600-h/S5006566.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878247473995682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aJzw36I/AAAAAAAAAy0/rpv17imasC0/s320/S5006566.jpg" border="0" /></a> The students worked really hard to provide information<br />about each country and food as close to authentic as possible!</p><p> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aXIpNvI/AAAAAAAAAy8/Z8EAJ-zPLv8/s1600-h/S5006575.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878251051235058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aXIpNvI/AAAAAAAAAy8/Z8EAJ-zPLv8/s320/S5006575.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is one of the growth groups I had the opportunity<br />to speak too! The students were awesome!<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aVQXdOI/AAAAAAAAAzE/qCR6tB9ATKQ/s1600-h/S5006577.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878250546754786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8aVQXdOI/AAAAAAAAAzE/qCR6tB9ATKQ/s320/S5006577.jpg" border="0" /></a> College has changed somewhat since I was there.<br />For instance there were no dinosaurs </p><p align="center">and this room was amazing! It even had a washer and dryer!</p><br /><p><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8a0tRyPI/AAAAAAAAAzM/JffimGlpuio/s1600-h/S5006578.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257878258989517042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPe8a0tRyPI/AAAAAAAAAzM/JffimGlpuio/s320/S5006578.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></a>And of course some things never change.<br />This is the room I stayed in in the boy's dorm!</p><br /><p align="left">I really enjoyed my visit at Grace college and we had some awesome discussions with students about missions and ministry in the US!</p><p align="left">A big thank you goes out to all those who worked so hard to put this conference on and a big thanks to Samuel, Andrew and Kaleb who shared their room with me!!! It was a very comfortable couch!<br /><br /></p></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-35993490753899092572008-10-15T18:49:00.002-05:002008-10-15T18:52:52.811-05:00Check out Wordle!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPaBunEMihI/AAAAAAAAAw0/wB9GV9UFPaY/s1600-h/AMFWordle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257532252762180114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SPaBunEMihI/AAAAAAAAAw0/wB9GV9UFPaY/s400/AMFWordle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Our friend Karl Bastian pointed out this website from his friend Henry Zonio's blog. It takes words and makes interesting graphics of them. You can play at <a href="http://www.wordle.net/">www.wordle.net</a>. I am behind on blogging and will try to catch up! This "wordle" I made using AMF's motto and ministry points.!</div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-65250426234318710872008-09-22T14:56:00.007-05:002008-09-22T15:17:04.293-05:00An Extra Trip!As many of you know my Dad, Ed Belleque, has been dealing with a form of Parkinson's Disease for several years. Last week I flew with my parents to Naples, Florida where Dad received treatment at the Pearlmutter Clinic. I was the official navigator through airports, hotels and freeways!<br /><br />The clinic treats many types of brain disorders with an infusion treatment that also involves diet changes and hyperbolic chamber sessions. We spent the week there with dad having treatments and doing a little sightseeing when he wasn't too tired. Dad is progressing with the treatments and we will know in a few weeks just how much they are helping. We appreciate your prayers for both my mom and dad!<br /><br />Here are some photos of the trip!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5nSp9oII/AAAAAAAAAr0/eUqzXzJz6n8/s1600-h/S5006246.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938344141660290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5nSp9oII/AAAAAAAAAr0/eUqzXzJz6n8/s400/S5006246.jpg" border="0" /></a> This mother duck and her brood adopted me while I was<br />walking around the clinic grounds. They have funny looking</div><div align="center">ducks in Florida!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248940594900928642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf7qTYyiII/AAAAAAAAAsE/h2LRoI-edK4/s400/duck.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center">This may have been the daddy!<br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938136446188802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5bM7gPQI/AAAAAAAAArs/K8WQFgTYYyU/s400/S5006203.jpg" border="0" />This is the Pearlmutter clinic where dad received his treatments.<br />It is a world famous clinic.</p><p align="center">I learned that everything in Floriday is surrounded by water!<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5nkJ4v8I/AAAAAAAAAr8/QOzo8UjSbig/s1600-h/S5006297.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938348838961090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5nkJ4v8I/AAAAAAAAAr8/QOzo8UjSbig/s400/S5006297.jpg" border="0" /></a> Dad got to meet his "idol" at a place called "Shell World"!<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5ZjsfrRI/AAAAAAAAArM/FnftlDZIlgo/s1600-h/S5006094.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938108197514514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5ZjsfrRI/AAAAAAAAArM/FnftlDZIlgo/s400/S5006094.jpg" border="0" /></a> We found this fella on the side of the road in the Everglades!<br />We called him "Lefty" because he was missing his left foot!</div><br /><div align="center">He was very much alive!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5Z-GFyzI/AAAAAAAAArU/sRrBRlRXaCE/s1600-h/S5006101.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938115284192050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5Z-GFyzI/AAAAAAAAArU/sRrBRlRXaCE/s400/S5006101.jpg" border="0" /></a> Dad watches "Lefty" really closely!<br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5aKhk4CI/AAAAAAAAArc/UgVxGSzwvJM/s1600-h/S5006139.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938118620700706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5aKhk4CI/AAAAAAAAArc/UgVxGSzwvJM/s400/S5006139.jpg" border="0" /></a> Since we were in Florida we had to have seafood!</p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5an3IbTI/AAAAAAAAArk/1X21rSGZOfs/s1600-h/S5006148.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248938126495739186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SNf5an3IbTI/AAAAAAAAArk/1X21rSGZOfs/s400/S5006148.jpg" border="0" /></a>A beautiful Florida Gulf of Mexico Sunset! </p><p>It was a good trip and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my folks. We are hoping and praying that the treatments will help dad reclaim some mobility to make his retirement a little more enjoyable! I am very greatful for my wife Cindy who covered the office for me while I was away! It is a bit difficult to do the job with only a cell phone and laptop!<br /></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-14288707423154997482008-09-14T18:09:00.006-05:002008-09-14T18:25:32.566-05:00AMF Tri-Regional Conference<div align="center">Okay, so I could tell you about the great speaker, good home office sessions, times of prayer, worship and fellowship. But instead I think I'll show you some photos of our missionaries doing something they don't often get to do - Having fun! Wish you all could have been with us in Rapid City!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">First we hit the mini-golf course!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aEN8VpfI/AAAAAAAAAok/343cZRYqfSM/s1600-h/S5005931.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018538209388018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aEN8VpfI/AAAAAAAAAok/343cZRYqfSM/s320/S5005931.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aEfhQYUI/AAAAAAAAAos/3IZitrFK7Q0/s1600-h/S5005933.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018542927634754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aEfhQYUI/AAAAAAAAAos/3IZitrFK7Q0/s320/S5005933.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aEhxzTgI/AAAAAAAAAo0/MD57_rJptu4/s1600-h/S5005947.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018543533903362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aEhxzTgI/AAAAAAAAAo0/MD57_rJptu4/s320/S5005947.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">Fishing for strokes!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aFGX4M7I/AAAAAAAAAo8/iIimZ-u8SJ0/s1600-h/S5005968.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018553357284274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aFGX4M7I/AAAAAAAAAo8/iIimZ-u8SJ0/s320/S5005968.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aFQFp_rI/AAAAAAAAApE/JHpYE_8Imos/s1600-h/S5005977.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018555965210290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aFQFp_rI/AAAAAAAAApE/JHpYE_8Imos/s320/S5005977.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aZh-YwcI/AAAAAAAAApM/NsH5P3D3rhg/s1600-h/S5005980.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018904363942338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aZh-YwcI/AAAAAAAAApM/NsH5P3D3rhg/s320/S5005980.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aaUstiCI/AAAAAAAAApU/9rde4FrWabY/s1600-h/S5005993.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018917980014626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aaUstiCI/AAAAAAAAApU/9rde4FrWabY/s320/S5005993.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Stroke penalties are serious at Pirate's Cove Mini-Golf!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">We also shot a few pidgeons - Clay pidgeons that is!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aas0m6XI/AAAAAAAAApc/8O5X4CMnNXA/s1600-h/S5005999.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018924455586162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aas0m6XI/AAAAAAAAApc/8O5X4CMnNXA/s320/S5005999.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aa8OmrYI/AAAAAAAAApk/7zSeMeWwfeE/s1600-h/S5006002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018928591154562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2aa8OmrYI/AAAAAAAAApk/7zSeMeWwfeE/s320/S5006002.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bill shows us his technique!</p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2abDbDAfI/AAAAAAAAAps/I443hSOzajw/s1600-h/S5006010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246018930522391026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2abDbDAfI/AAAAAAAAAps/I443hSOzajw/s320/S5006010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2axCdxTUI/AAAAAAAAAp0/i_uUyz3yjck/s1600-h/S5006011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246019308222500162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2axCdxTUI/AAAAAAAAAp0/i_uUyz3yjck/s320/S5006011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2axpZ3peI/AAAAAAAAAp8/sJkKw6VWQ0o/s1600-h/S5006017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246019318675121634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2axpZ3peI/AAAAAAAAAp8/sJkKw6VWQ0o/s320/S5006017.JPG" border="0" /></a>Our new Director of Ministry Resources takes a turn! </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2ax3CXPuI/AAAAAAAAAqE/AjKT_1XsvR0/s1600-h/S5006026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246019322334625506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2ax3CXPuI/AAAAAAAAAqE/AjKT_1XsvR0/s320/S5006026.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2ayBVwVLI/AAAAAAAAAqM/x7XO2dJMBIk/s1600-h/S5006036.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246019325100315826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2ayBVwVLI/AAAAAAAAAqM/x7XO2dJMBIk/s320/S5006036.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> My first time shooting traps!<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246019440925259170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2a4w0ktaI/AAAAAAAAAqc/POXJKzg7_pM/s320/S5006041.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Congrats to Mark and Lila Hutchins 20 years of AMF service!</p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246019332402869218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2ayci0c-I/AAAAAAAAAqU/FlnAzY50e8A/s320/S5006038.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">And we picked up our 10 year service award too!<br /><br /></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-53935363961856742032008-09-14T16:49:00.011-05:002008-09-14T17:39:02.333-05:00The Wedding!!We finished our summer in Montana with Kristine's wedding. She married Thomas Rogers our new son-in-law on August 15th. The next day we moved to Illinois.<br /><br /><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245998105030491618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2He2a2_eI/AAAAAAAAAkc/cpoFwuLZ2M8/s320/S5005663.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">Ready to rehearse!</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245998096325641506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2HeV_dhSI/AAAAAAAAAkU/8ydXRr3lkvc/s320/S5005658.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">Ready to Rumble!!</div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2KiFS3ksI/AAAAAAAAAoE/taHN-_8i1uQ/s1600-h/S5005655.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246001459097998018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2KiFS3ksI/AAAAAAAAAoE/taHN-_8i1uQ/s320/S5005655.JPG" border="0" /></a> Down the aisle we go!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245998472498904354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2H0PWJ_SI/AAAAAAAAAlE/24GfFjnGnbk/s320/S5005711.JPG" border="0" /><br />Pastor Glen and Donna Small came to help out!<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2IZnABpJI/AAAAAAAAAls/WVynzOkUB6w/s1600-h/S5005715.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999114503693458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2IZnABpJI/AAAAAAAAAls/WVynzOkUB6w/s320/S5005715.JPG" border="0" /></a> The show begins with the expectant groom!</div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2IaODV0rI/AAAAAAAAAl0/XVOSw9KH_b0/s1600-h/S5005722.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999124986581682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2IaODV0rI/AAAAAAAAAl0/XVOSw9KH_b0/s320/S5005722.JPG" border="0" /></a>Pastor Glen ran the show! </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2IaRoKBSI/AAAAAAAAAl8/lzpLZlA7JXw/s1600-h/S5005766.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999125946303778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2IaRoKBSI/AAAAAAAAAl8/lzpLZlA7JXw/s320/S5005766.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The Kiss!<br /><div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I5sd-e6I/AAAAAAAAAmM/eXXuqQHKTtc/s1600-h/S5005771.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999665727306658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I5sd-e6I/AAAAAAAAAmM/eXXuqQHKTtc/s320/S5005771.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rogers!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I5-QHlaI/AAAAAAAAAmU/R1-1AcAD3f0/s1600-h/S5005777.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999670501021090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I5-QHlaI/AAAAAAAAAmU/R1-1AcAD3f0/s320/S5005777.JPG" border="0" /></a>Happy parents! </div><div> </div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246008931149025458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2RVA2qELI/AAAAAAAAAoc/acbYvakD78A/s320/S5005776.JPG" border="0" /> <div>Wonderful new in-laws Pam and Bill Rogers!</div><div> </div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2HfDnVWpI/AAAAAAAAAkk/R2aeTIrcTVU/s1600-h/S5005675.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245998108572474002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2HfDnVWpI/AAAAAAAAAkk/R2aeTIrcTVU/s320/S5005675.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Beautiful Bride!</div><div><br /> </div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2HfXp44oI/AAAAAAAAAks/OqexIsPvG8c/s1600-h/S5005680.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245998113951900290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2HfXp44oI/AAAAAAAAAks/OqexIsPvG8c/s320/S5005680.JPG" border="0" /></a>All the girls! </div><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2Hfq6xNlI/AAAAAAAAAk0/R1-cDqGg9m0/s1600-h/S5005688.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245998119122974290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2Hfq6xNlI/AAAAAAAAAk0/R1-cDqGg9m0/s320/S5005688.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Kristine and her brothers, the rose among thorns! </div><div> </div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2KcE5GTrI/AAAAAAAAAn0/bj35AAyfjng/s1600-h/S5005880.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I6u9ROLI/AAAAAAAAAmk/XLDw4kFpG_Q/s1600-h/S5005811.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999683575298226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I6u9ROLI/AAAAAAAAAmk/XLDw4kFpG_Q/s320/S5005811.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dancing with Dad at the reception! </div><br /><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I65I0MiI/AAAAAAAAAms/sr6ktdC2qdk/s1600-h/S5005843.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999686308082210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I65I0MiI/AAAAAAAAAms/sr6ktdC2qdk/s320/S5005843.JPG" border="0" /></a> Okay she likes dancing with him better....<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246001347566836930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2KblzxHMI/AAAAAAAAAns/EO8v7yRs7RA/s320/S5005869.JPG" border="0" /> </div><div>Dancing with Nick!<br /><div><br /> </div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2J5qVYPZI/AAAAAAAAAm8/movd7SyiMxE/s1600-h/S5005839.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246000764666002834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2J5qVYPZI/AAAAAAAAAm8/movd7SyiMxE/s320/S5005839.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>With Andrew...</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246005254590504946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2N_AmzH_I/AAAAAAAAAoM/_W12eOykIv0/s320/S5005865.JPG" border="0" /><br />And with Sam! </div><div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I6LngBQI/AAAAAAAAAmc/UiwjJ9txohA/s1600-h/S5005808.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245999674088752386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2I6LngBQI/AAAAAAAAAmc/UiwjJ9txohA/s320/S5005808.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>Ring bearer meets flower girl!</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246001339087968034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2KbGOP1yI/AAAAAAAAAnc/o-OyR52ATp4/s320/S5005848.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Sparklers!</div><br /><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246001342555418050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2KbTI87cI/AAAAAAAAAnk/jWmWaMdehII/s320/S5005857.JPG" border="0" /> The outdoor reception was really neat!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246008535747634482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SM2Q9_3npTI/AAAAAAAAAoU/32vMPZWHVdA/s320/S5005889.JPG" border="0" />And off they go!!!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-81717030031231292522008-08-10T18:01:00.004-05:002008-08-10T18:23:03.231-05:00Big Sky Boy's Camp!Our second week at Big Sky featured all boys at "All Boy's Week!" We had a great time with 52 boys and staff. Here's a few pics! 8 boys received Christ! Praise the Lord!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ92K8suH2I/AAAAAAAAAiM/B1SeVTPNMLk/s1600-h/S5005270.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233031222492274530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ92K8suH2I/AAAAAAAAAiM/B1SeVTPNMLk/s400/S5005270.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Old "What's His Name", teaching a lesson.</div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ92LDBC8fI/AAAAAAAAAiU/jL11lxwKMGU/s1600-h/S5005415.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233031224188137970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ92LDBC8fI/AAAAAAAAAiU/jL11lxwKMGU/s400/S5005415.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Riding the fun noodle! How many can you get on it?</div><div align="center"> </div><div> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91XBysWyI/AAAAAAAAAhk/d5pUZrTKoME/s1600-h/S5005168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233030330506304290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91XBysWyI/AAAAAAAAAhk/d5pUZrTKoME/s400/S5005168.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A Bible lesson with Jeff!</div><div align="center"> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91XWDWFcI/AAAAAAAAAhs/zIHOaC27TMk/s1600-h/S5005184.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233030335944857026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91XWDWFcI/AAAAAAAAAhs/zIHOaC27TMk/s400/S5005184.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">Cannon Balls! A boy's camp requirement!</div><div align="center"> </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91XuSsdJI/AAAAAAAAAh0/Q_MerKv9MYE/s1600-h/S5005234.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233030342451688594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91XuSsdJI/AAAAAAAAAh0/Q_MerKv9MYE/s400/S5005234.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Ready, set......</div><div align="center"> </div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91X6Bk4mI/AAAAAAAAAh8/6SvR_WMTbw4/s1600-h/S5005242.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233030345601114722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91X6Bk4mI/AAAAAAAAAh8/6SvR_WMTbw4/s400/S5005242.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">BLOW!</p><p><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91YAigVRI/AAAAAAAAAiE/0kQQGTso_YM/s1600-h/S5005266.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233030347349841170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ91YAigVRI/AAAAAAAAAiE/0kQQGTso_YM/s400/S5005266.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a><br /><br />Worshipping in song with gratitude in our hearts!!<br /></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-69190180362551672902008-08-10T17:27:00.005-05:002008-08-10T17:57:33.024-05:00Back to Camp!<div align="left">On our return from Illinois we immediately headed out to Bigsky Bible Camp for 2 1/2 more weeks of camp. This is the camp that our daughter Kristine and her fiance Thomas Rogers are working at all summer. Brett volunteered last fall to fill in as director for a few weeks since the new director won't be arriving until September. Here are some photos of the Jr. High Week! And a short video!<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9smxN94yI/AAAAAAAAAg0/jr6HC_neG2Q/s1600-h/S5004408.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233020705330553634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9smxN94yI/AAAAAAAAAg0/jr6HC_neG2Q/s400/S5004408.JPG" border="0" /></a>We leave no goofy game unplayed! Wear your balloons with pride! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9snPC9r_I/AAAAAAAAAg8/vFd77mSK2dw/s1600-h/S5004436.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233020713337466866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9snPC9r_I/AAAAAAAAAg8/vFd77mSK2dw/s400/S5004436.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>The despicable "Pinky" gang! </p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9snnYBz5I/AAAAAAAAAhE/ZRB5FUJN-H8/s1600-h/S5004533.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233020719868268434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9snnYBz5I/AAAAAAAAAhE/ZRB5FUJN-H8/s400/S5004533.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Thomas loads a marshmallow flinger!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9soTyyfwI/AAAAAAAAAhM/eIx1HEArjEo/s1600-h/S5004778.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233020731791671042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9soTyyfwI/AAAAAAAAAhM/eIx1HEArjEo/s400/S5004778.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Kristine directed the ropes course many weeks this summer!</p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9sosvKNOI/AAAAAAAAAhU/pbIddL-RajI/s1600-h/S5004792.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233020738487334114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9sosvKNOI/AAAAAAAAAhU/pbIddL-RajI/s400/S5004792.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="center">Yep, what can we say? Camp life is hard!</p><p></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233020879594283202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9sw6ZrYMI/AAAAAAAAAhc/Svn0j9csmQk/s400/S5004877.JPG" border="0" /><br />Nothing like a ride on the giant slip-n-slide</p><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxKwym7C8vJliI5mka633VDNW3X3qTZfWLPpg39cyikY09IvyCHr498qw3-r5IH1ksE2C7qUGSisqk' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-48840991095940462132008-08-10T16:54:00.008-05:002008-08-10T17:26:19.285-05:00The Move!On the 18th of July the Montana Belleques made a valiant attempt to move to Illinois. Unfortunately upon arriving we discovered that we would be unable to move into our temporary rental. So we moved into a storage unit, got some business done and drove back to Montana! All in one week! However we are happy to report that the house we have been attempting to purchase (waiting for the sale of our Montana home) was made available for us to rent until the time comes that we can purchase it! So on the 16th of August we will be moving permanently to our new home in Mt. Morris, Illinois. Here are some photos of our quick trip! We did take two hours to stop and visit Mt. Rushmore (one of Andrews favorite places!) on the way home! <div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lLHHg1VI/AAAAAAAAAe0/Mm7u2mwqFFM/s1600-h/S5004302.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233012533591332178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lLHHg1VI/AAAAAAAAAe0/Mm7u2mwqFFM/s400/S5004302.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div align="center">Loaded and Ready to Go!<br /><br /></div><div></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233015647214550242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9oAWRIvOI/AAAAAAAAAgc/qRF8skh7lPM/s400/S5004306.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Sam was the navigator!</div><div><br /> </div><br /><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lMHzbZCI/AAAAAAAAAfE/nDyE7IboQLk/s1600-h/S5004309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233012550955394082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lMHzbZCI/AAAAAAAAAfE/nDyE7IboQLk/s400/S5004309.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Our new home away from home!</p><br /><br /><p align="center">(we actually filled two!)<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lMZ7uy4I/AAAAAAAAAfM/NER18ufqlZY/s1600-h/S5004322.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233012555822058370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lMZ7uy4I/AAAAAAAAAfM/NER18ufqlZY/s400/S5004322.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Sam got a good workout!</p><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233012558171418642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9lMir3MBI/AAAAAAAAAfU/QJ0NV4tKSV8/s400/S5004319.JPG" border="0" /> </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Cindy expresses all our feelings!<br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mFIMh7LI/AAAAAAAAAfc/b_PnMMpC8hU/s1600-h/S5004314.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233013530313223346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mFIMh7LI/AAAAAAAAAfc/b_PnMMpC8hU/s400/S5004314.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Almost done!</p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mF5Rl_hI/AAAAAAAAAfk/DIUylKs-I04/s1600-h/S5004328.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233013543487798802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mF5Rl_hI/AAAAAAAAAfk/DIUylKs-I04/s400/S5004328.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><br /><p align="center">Victory is ours!</p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233016732046073954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9o_flIIGI/AAAAAAAAAgk/QtqY5Z-xsa4/s400/S5004332.JPG" border="0" /><br />We took an afternoon to look around our new home!</p><br /><p align="center">This is Blackfoot the Indian! Who looks out over the valley!<br /></p><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mG4fkjdI/AAAAAAAAAf0/PWhmlnq4NJA/s1600-h/S5004338.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233013560457858514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mG4fkjdI/AAAAAAAAAf0/PWhmlnq4NJA/s400/S5004338.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><p align="center">The Rock River Valley! Not bad!!<br /></p><br /><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mHJemeTI/AAAAAAAAAf8/p7KHkMIevCg/s1600-h/S5004359.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233013565017192754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9mHJemeTI/AAAAAAAAAf8/p7KHkMIevCg/s400/S5004359.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><p align="center">A swimming pool at the motel on the way home was a necessity!</p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9nCYq6u8I/AAAAAAAAAgE/V02i7SlasfM/s1600-h/S5004376.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233014582707665858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9nCYq6u8I/AAAAAAAAAgE/V02i7SlasfM/s400/S5004376.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><p align="center">Mt. Rushmore is one of our favorite places to visit.</p><br /><p align="center">Andrew loves the presidents!<br /></p><br /><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9nDdlEJAI/AAAAAAAAAgM/WWqp5eRE28I/s1600-h/S5004371.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233014601205163010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9nDdlEJAI/AAAAAAAAAgM/WWqp5eRE28I/s400/S5004371.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><br /><p align="center">Why so somber guys??</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233018118849694242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SJ9qQN04CiI/AAAAAAAAAgs/x96Pidq0gy8/s400/S5004368.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p> </p><p align="center">We even found our new state flag!</p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-77539248221292351112008-06-27T18:15:00.004-05:002008-06-27T18:28:23.567-05:00Week TwoFrom Bigfork in Western Montana we proceeded to another one of our favorite camps, Camp Lewtana in Lewistown in Eastern Montana where we joined missionaries Rob and Joni Odermann and Justin and Rose Antonich for two camps cramed into one week! We had a great time with both boys and girls camp!! There were over 15 decisions for Christ! That's why the staff is smiling!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704292380360194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV06iWWPgI/AAAAAAAAAdM/SaS-u5iXuFA/s400/S5004181.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">The happy staff at Lewtana Bible Camp!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1WIsq7VI/AAAAAAAAAec/SZnOdDZFMWI/s1600-h/IMG_7693.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704766531005778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1WIsq7VI/AAAAAAAAAec/SZnOdDZFMWI/s400/IMG_7693.jpg" border="0" /></a> The cabin leaders helping out with the evening service!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1WQ5SKdI/AAAAAAAAAek/oh8oryWUWuQ/s1600-h/IMG_7722.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704768731392466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1WQ5SKdI/AAAAAAAAAek/oh8oryWUWuQ/s400/IMG_7722.jpg" border="0" /></a> Rose Antonich - Camp director of girl's camp!!</p><p align="center">Rose not only directed camp but she also watched a toddler and is pregnant!</p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1W-SyLpI/AAAAAAAAAes/kwda0TnFz18/s1600-h/IMG_7780.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704780917943954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1W-SyLpI/AAAAAAAAAes/kwda0TnFz18/s400/IMG_7780.jpg" border="0" /></a> So you wanna go back to Egypt? Presented by our</p><p align="center">puppet team who were able to join us for a few days!</p><p align="center"><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1Iak33II/AAAAAAAAAd0/z6w3Tu00maI/s1600-h/IMG_7876.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704530811968642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1Iak33II/AAAAAAAAAd0/z6w3Tu00maI/s400/IMG_7876.jpg" border="0" /></a> A tragic balloon accident. The dangers of being camp pastor!</div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1I4dTiPI/AAAAAAAAAd8/nf5f5k_zbkU/s1600-h/IMG_7849.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704538833291506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1I4dTiPI/AAAAAAAAAd8/nf5f5k_zbkU/s400/IMG_7849.jpg" border="0" /></a>The ultimate prayer warrior battles some evil forces! </p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1JIyzuMI/AAAAAAAAAeE/ZPqlekUN7xk/s1600-h/IMG_7835.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704543218448578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1JIyzuMI/AAAAAAAAAeE/ZPqlekUN7xk/s400/IMG_7835.jpg" border="0" /></a> Singing sheep!</p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1JA83a3I/AAAAAAAAAeM/qfEJlmOLRFw/s1600-h/IMG_7830.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704541113150322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1JA83a3I/AAAAAAAAAeM/qfEJlmOLRFw/s400/IMG_7830.jpg" border="0" /></a> We learned to let God be who He is and not try to put</p><p align="center">Him in a box!!</p><p><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1JrOYpKI/AAAAAAAAAeU/wEP--ZK3AyM/s1600-h/IMG_7790.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704552460919970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV1JrOYpKI/AAAAAAAAAeU/wEP--ZK3AyM/s400/IMG_7790.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>The team shared a couple of cool black lite numbers!<br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV06jQl-aI/AAAAAAAAAdU/dMXbUpF0Q1M/s1600-h/S5004171.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704292624660898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV06jQl-aI/AAAAAAAAAdU/dMXbUpF0Q1M/s400/S5004171.jpg" border="0" /></a>We had daily visits from Flatman and Bobbin! </p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV06413XjI/AAAAAAAAAdc/kAY46zRxrvc/s1600-h/S5004133.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704298418134578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV06413XjI/AAAAAAAAAdc/kAY46zRxrvc/s400/S5004133.jpg" border="0" /></a> The three Amigos guitar choir!</p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV07AMFGVI/AAAAAAAAAdk/8AlvNbI8qwM/s1600-h/P1010143.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704300390357330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV07AMFGVI/AAAAAAAAAdk/8AlvNbI8qwM/s400/P1010143.jpg" border="0" /></a>A lesson on the parable of the soils! I don't think this young lady liked</p><p align="center">being the thorny ground! </p><p><br /></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV07G2FIpI/AAAAAAAAAds/oD7L8XIJaoU/s1600-h/IMG_7880.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216704302177133202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGV07G2FIpI/AAAAAAAAAds/oD7L8XIJaoU/s400/IMG_7880.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>A little fun with windbags!<br /><br /><br /></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-67620240023764192172008-06-27T18:01:00.005-05:002008-06-27T18:14:19.617-05:00Week One!<p align="left">Our summer ministries began at Big Sky Bible Camp where Brett was the special speaker and a trainer for Counselor training week. God blessed us with a real Montana snowstorm on Tuesday and by Wednesday morning we had four inches of snow on the ground. And it was gone by Friday! This was not our first summer snow in Montana but it will be a memorable one! Here are some photos of camp and some unique snow shots!</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZY8WRVI/AAAAAAAAAc0/1Xf7bG4gdWM/s1600-h/S5004113.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701523896452434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZY8WRVI/AAAAAAAAAc0/1Xf7bG4gdWM/s400/S5004113.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701518565134866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZFFQ0hI/AAAAAAAAAcs/-v4BnpPY-sI/s400/S5004105.jpg" border="0" />Our future son-in-law Thomas and his giant snow ball!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZv9x4HI/AAAAAAAAAc8/Q5O4GuS90iI/s1600-h/S5004114.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701530076471410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZv9x4HI/AAAAAAAAAc8/Q5O4GuS90iI/s400/S5004114.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />No part of our car was spared from the snow!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZ2yIoBI/AAAAAAAAAdE/J6NFPDXXJ_E/s1600-h/S5004116.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701531906678802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyZ2yIoBI/AAAAAAAAAdE/J6NFPDXXJ_E/s400/S5004116.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The happy frozen couple!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIj_iWWI/AAAAAAAAAcM/H9xyYiWIEvU/s1600-h/S5004091.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701234804840802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIj_iWWI/AAAAAAAAAcM/H9xyYiWIEvU/s400/S5004091.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Yes we had canoeing, snorkeling and swimming scheduled that day!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIw21YdI/AAAAAAAAAcU/DECpiJvVDdI/s1600-h/S5004097.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701238258000338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIw21YdI/AAAAAAAAAcU/DECpiJvVDdI/s400/S5004097.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Look at that beautiful green grass mixed with the snow!!</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIxYOQDI/AAAAAAAAAcc/u8f08gFFnhc/s1600-h/S5004099.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701238398042162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIxYOQDI/AAAAAAAAAcc/u8f08gFFnhc/s400/S5004099.jpg" border="0" /></a> No tether balls were harmed in the making of this blog!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyJIx1QiI/AAAAAAAAAck/5pwQQNyD_eM/s1600-h/S5004100.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701244679471650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyJIx1QiI/AAAAAAAAAck/5pwQQNyD_eM/s400/S5004100.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is the new CL Trading Post soon to be housing offices,</p><p align="center">Craft areas and the camp store!! The carpet arrived on Friday! </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216701231446469234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVyIXe1qnI/AAAAAAAAAcE/mSUDEyi0ME8/s400/S5004088.jpg" border="0" /><br />Of course by the end of the week the low elevation snow was gone</p><p align="center">and God sent us a reminder of just who is in charge! Please remember to pray for the staff</p><p align="center">at Big Sky Bible Camp including our daughter Kristine and her fiance Thomas.</p><p align="center">Pray for strength and wisdom as the camp reaches out to hundreds of kids from Montana!<br /></p>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11483116.post-5594164930792928072008-06-27T17:50:00.003-05:002008-06-27T18:00:55.979-05:00And so it begins.....Well what can I say but, "Long time - no blogging"! As many of you know Cindy and I have changed positions at AMF. We are now regional directors for the North Central Region and will be moving to Illinois in July. We still have no buyer for our house in Montana (lovely home on a 1/2 acre, close to schools, 4 bedrooms call now!!) but we are still moving! The change in position and the start of summer ministries (we had summer commitments before we took the job that we felt we needed to fulfill) have put the blog to a stop - but - we are back to blogging again! Here are some events that concluded spring and brought us to summer!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvK4kKU6I/AAAAAAAAAbc/EH1g01lmnXw/s1600-h/S5004040.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216697976152019874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvK4kKU6I/AAAAAAAAAbc/EH1g01lmnXw/s400/S5004040.jpg" border="0" /></a> Let the heavens rejoice! Sam graduated from 8th grade!</div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvMtGeF5I/AAAAAAAAAbk/YaT3EIbzk7E/s1600-h/S5004045.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216698007434434450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvMtGeF5I/AAAAAAAAAbk/YaT3EIbzk7E/s400/S5004045.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our Gang of Four Kids!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvNswH8-I/AAAAAAAAAbs/mo1zkeh8K9I/s1600-h/S5004017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216698024520578018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvNswH8-I/AAAAAAAAAbs/mo1zkeh8K9I/s400/S5004017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Cindy and I and the boys (including Thomas and Sam's friend Josh) </p><p align="center">made two balloon arches that looked great for graduation!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvOLVzTsI/AAAAAAAAAb0/nk0qMNV5E7E/s1600-h/S5004067.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216698032731672258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvOLVzTsI/AAAAAAAAAb0/nk0qMNV5E7E/s400/S5004067.jpg" border="0" /></a>Our second event was that Cindy said goodbye to teaching for</p><p align="center">The Missoula Public preschool! She will be greatly missed there! </p><p><br /></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvPDY12fI/AAAAAAAAAb8/TitvGQtKbTI/s1600-h/S5004079.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216698047776807410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_afh5ounQrTI/SGVvPDY12fI/AAAAAAAAAb8/TitvGQtKbTI/s400/S5004079.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Cindy and her coworkers!</div>Brett and Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14927830447849475580noreply@blogger.com0