Gottcha!

What?! Is Pastor Randy Tolley a secret supporter of Michigan? I don't know. You have to decide. You know what they say, "Pictures don't lie"!

Memories

Tonight was a special night for me. As a dad, you always wander what sinks into your kid's heads. As a preacher and a dad you wander the same thing. Well tonight was Youth Emphasis at our church. We give the fourth Sunday evening to our youth department. They lead the service and our Assistant Pastor preaches. So I was enjoying the service from my seat. Testimonies were given very readily. They were spontanious. Justin was sitting in the orchastra playing his guitar as always. All of a sudden I heard a familiar voice. It was Justin's. He was testifying. It was his first time. He had leaned over to my sister Laura and said I want to do what every one else is doing. I want to testify. He told her what he wanted to say and at the next available spot he stood up and said, "I can't wait to go to Heaven because I love Jesus". I was touched. My prayer has always been, "Lord, whatever it takes, let my children grow up with a desire to serve you". Tonight was an encouraging moment along the way and a reminder of their tender spirits.

Anniversary Sunday

This past Sunday was our 60th Anniversary celebration. Our congregation started in 1947 in an old store front with just a handful of people. Today, we enjoy a a beautiful sanctuary and an average of 140 precious people. To God be the glory. Rev. John White, a former pastor, was a guest speaker.

Chambers Sues God

A US Senator decides to sue God. Check it out!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,297121,00.html

Riding Bikes

Justin and Kayla love being outside. They are getting better at staying out by themselves, but still every now and then they say, "I want you to come out and sit in the chair". So I went out and took some pics.

Silence, But Only For A Moment

Today, on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, don't forget to take a moment to remember those who's lives were taken during that terrible act of terrorism our great nation.

Remember the families who's lives have been empty due to the absence of a loved one. The children who lost a daddy, a spouse who lost their other half. But pause only for a moment. After the thoughts of this tragedy has reawakened the anger deep within, don't forget to pray and support our troops who are continually fighting for freedom and keeping the battle out of our backyard. Don't be swayed by the liberal, ungrateful, unthankful "whatever" who are quickly turning this war into another Vietnam. Their continual bashing of the war efforts make dads and moms all across this great country feel as their children are dying in vain. The soldiers who are daily fighting for right are slammed with hurt they are hearing from the ungrateful slanders that come from the mouths of those who know nothing, except what the lying liberal media prints. These morons make my American blood boil because after all has died down and the emotion has gone, I still have not forgotten what our country faced 6 years ago. If it weren't for our brave soldiers, we would have faced it even more in America. God bless those who are still suffering from the tragedy and God bless our country and troops. We still are the greatest nation there is and I am pround of it and the privilege to be an American.

GO BLUE...Loyal No Matter What

Labor Day

Hamburgers over a charcol grill...TASTY.
Don getting the fire hot and ready.
Laura watching the comotion.
Justin, Stephanie and Rueben out fishing.
Nothing beats coffee over an open fire.

On Labor Day The Hallenbecks, Slavens, and Ellisons went on a picnic to Halfway Dam. It was a wonderful time to just relax and relax. There was no cell phone reception there so all was quiet. Lovely!

Friday Night Lights

Friday evening we started something new at our church. Every 2ND and 4TH Friday of the month we are meeting at the parsonage for food and fellowship. We play volleyball, horseshoes, and hillbilly horseshoes. For our first night, we had 38 people show up. It was great. We played volleyball under the light and then had a big bonfire. People left around midnight. I am already looking forward to the next get together.