The Wedding~~ Jason and Rachel

Matthew 19:6~~ Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.


Jason H. was wed to Rachel L. on Saturday, October 27. It was a lovely outdoor wedding on the Bay. Here is a picture of Jason and Rachel with the family. L-R: Joey (Wayne's and Rita's son), Wayne, and Rita (Nita's sister), Terry holding Sara-Grace (Beau's and Michelle's daughter), Bride Rachel, Annika (Jason's daughter), Groom Jason, Nita, Jaeden (Beau's and Michelle's son), Michelle (sister of the groom), Beau (Michelle's husband), and Bruce (Rita's son) with his wife and their two young children. Remember to double-click the picture to see a nice large view of it!

Saw this on the Indiana Church Website...

Farewell to Chip Dean

October 21, 2007

Sunday, Oct 21st, was the last day for our youth pastor, Chip Dean who follows God's call for him to serve at Capshaw Baptist Church in Huntsville, Al.

We appreciate the past 3 1/2 years Chip has not only led our youth, but led us in the current transition between senior pastors. We also appreciate his willingness to stay beyond the time we asked of him when he graduated seminary. In fact, Chip has had the longest tenure of any youth pastor here at Harrison Hills. Thank you Chip for serving Jesus here at HHBC.

All Dressed Up

I always enjoy seeing my GRANDkids on Sundays. Well, I most assuredly LOVE seeing them every day but meant that I enjoy seeing them all dressed up on Sundays. I know a lot of folks have gone to casual dress for worship on Sundays, but I still like to dress my best for church. Not to be seen of men. Not even to be seen of God for I know the Word says that He looks on the heart and not on our outward appearances. It's just that for church and our worship of the Savior on that day, it seems appropriate to me that we put on our best to meet the Master. If "best jeans" works for some folks, it doesn't offend me. Personally, I lean toward the "old-fashioned" traditional dress for church. Anyway, I didn't mean to get off on that for it is just a personal matter of mine. Back to the reason for this post: Here some pics of the kids made EARLY on Sunday morning at breakfast. A couple of them were still half asleep but made the sacrifice to get up an hour early in order to have a "good-bye breakfast" with Uncle Chip.

(You will note that Jarrett isn't wearing his coat and tie at breakfast, but look at him in the group pic with Uncle Chip in the next article as we are ready to embark for church. :)

Going-Away Breakfast with Chip on Sunday Morning

Ecclesiastes 12:10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

We ALL enjoyed Chip's visit home this past week. We are always challenged spiritually by Chip. He keeps us on our toes for sure. We did a lot of fun stuff as a family. One highlight for the kids was that Chip joined them and their parents at the fair on Friday night (10-2). It's great that the kids know he is a preacher, but that he is real and has fun and that it is a joy to live the Christian life.

This Sunday morning, we all went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast as Chip was taking off for Huntsville. It was an especially fun hour together. He got off and we even made it to Sunday School on time. We look forward to his Thanksgiving visit!!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Jaden

Proverbs 4:10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

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Our GRANDson, Jaden, will celebrate his 3rd birthday on Friday, November 2. Because his Uncle Chip was here visiting, Amy and Brian had his family party a week early.









We missed Jaden's Pappy Jim as he had to work but otherwise everyone was there: Daddy, Mommy, siblings: Jarrett, Isabella, Joshua, Great-Grandma Goldie, Grandma Carol, Grandma Susan, Grandpa Richard, Uncle Matthew, Aunt Mary, Cousin Morgan, Uncle Chip, and Great-Aunt Darlene and Great-Uncle Bill. It was a nice lunch, sweet fellowship, and a fun party celebrating God's blessings upon Jaden's young life. We pray Jaden will be saved at an early age and will receive God's sayings and live a long life for God. Here are some pics made at the party. The birthday video was made by Jaden's Great-Uncle Bill. The clear pics were taken by Bill or Darlene and the fuzzy pics were made by me. I was having terrible camera problems!! Anyway, HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY to JADEN!!!!

A New Family ~~ Established on October 27, 2007

Matthew 22:9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.

Chip was a groomsman in his friend Jason H's wedding on Saturday evening. We were privileged to attend and pray God's richest blessings upon Jason and Rachel as they begin their new life together as one. Here are some pics of Chip in his role as groomsman.

Wednesday Night Dinner

We had a nice family dinner at the Palms Grille on Campus. Here are a few pics from that fun dinner hour before going to church together....

Wonderful Wednesday with Chip Home

Matthew 18:10~~ Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Chip takes his ministry to young people very seriously, and it shows in the relationships he has with his nephews: Jarret (14), Josh (8), Jaden (3), and with his only niece: Isabella (12). He is a preacher who loves God, and they know it. He is their uncle who loves them and enjoys their company ~~ and they know it. I imagine Jarrett, Belle, and Josh were all sorry they couldn't spend the day with Uncle Chip as Jaden has been privileged to do. Jaden and Uncle Chip have had a fun morning. We have made a few pics and will make a few more just before Chip leaves to go have lunch with his Dad and Dr. Jackson.

Terrific Tuesday with Chip

1 John 1:7~~ But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

It is such a blessing having Chip here. We are a close-knit family and miss him so much 51 weeks out of the year.

Our day started out with a little excitement as we had a tornado warning at 6:40 for right here in our immediate area. I knocked on Chip's bedroom door to wake him and asked him to put on his shorts in case we needed to get in a closet. Thankfully, a tornado didn't occur and the warning was canceled.

Later, when Chip got up, he and I enjoyed our quiet morning together and then met Richard for lunch at Sonny's Bar-B-Que. From there, we all three went our separate ways.

All nine of us met here at the house for dinner ~~ which I cooked for the family. For 30 minutes before dinner, Chip romped with the kids out in the front yard. They all woke up to see him briefly last night when he arrived but, of course, were in school all day so hadn't been able to see him since those 5 minutes on Tuesday night. This afternoon, they had fun reuniting with their Uncle Chip. He is so good to interact with them and to show them his love. All four of them respond whole-heartedly. The pics shown are from their pre-dinner fun out in the front yard.

Richard and I are enjoying our quiet evening with Chip; however, it is quickly becoming our bedtime. We can't outlast Chip for sure.


Wednesday's Plan: Jaden is all excited to be coming over tomorrow morning to spend the day with Grandma and Uncle Chip. Uncle Chip will be here in the morning but then he and his dad are meeting our pastor, Dr. Jackson, for lunch. Dr. Jackson has heard a lot about Chip, and Chip has heard a lot about Dr. Jackson so it ought to be an interesting first meeting. :) After lunch, Chip wants to go by the Academy to see Amy's office and then is going to pick up Jarrett from school at 3:00 to spend some quality time with him. And then tomorrow night is church. It will be a full day!

That's my reminder that it is now my bedtime. Good-night!

MY SON IS COMING HOME TODAY!

UPDATE: Chip is HOME!!! He arrived at about 9:50. Amy came flying out of her house and beat me to the car to welcome Chip. :) After our hugs and greetings in the front yard, he walked over with Brian and Amy to see the kids. They were sleeping but all four woke up to see their Uncle Chip. Jaden ran into his arms and said, "Hi, Uncle Chip!" All is well with my Mama heart tonight. Thank you God for family and for the bonds of love that keep us close.

UPDATE: Chip called at 7:15 to let us know he was leaving Montgomery and would be here in about 2-1/2 hours!! There are storms (tornado watches and warnings) to our northwest so we will keep an eye on the weather reports and alert him to anything he needs to be made aware of. We are praying for his safety as his completed this last leg of his trip home!

UPDATE: Chip called at 4:00 p.m to say that he had stopped in Huntsville to take care of some business regarding his apartment there~~ making deposits on utilities and that sort of thing. He let us know that he was going to stop in Montgomery to visit his dear friend and ministry-buddy, Steve R.

UPDATE: After posting this morning at 8:30, Chip called at 9:15 to say he is hitting the road....

This picture was made last Christmas~~~ the last time that Chip has been home due to ministry constraints and the miles that have separated us with him in Indiana and us way down here. Richard and I visited Chip in May but Brian, Amy, and the kids haven't seen him since last December!

Chip completed his ministry in Indiana yesterday and is pulling out of there soon to arrive here sometime tonight to spend the week before reporting to his new ministry in the Huntsville area. It will be raining all the way down so we will be in prayer for his safety as he drives those some 11 hours. If you read this at anytime today, we would appreciate your prayers for him as well.

Godspeed, Chip. Be safe and we'll see you tonight, the Lord willing.

Love
Mom for the family
(Dad, Amy, Brian, Jarrett, Isabella, Joshua and Jaden!)