Small Group Leader's Retreat

The first weekend of November we had a GREAT retreat with our small group leaders and helpers.  It was filled with lots of fun, fellowship, prayer, and study!  We are excited about what God will continue to do in our small group ministry.  Please continue to pray for our groups.  At this time we have 8 active groups.  2 of those groups are ready to multiply.  

 Listening attentively to what the weekend will bring!

 Celebrating with balloons!

 I think I can!!!  I think I can!!!

 Starting off the weekend complimenting each other!

 Brainstorming together.

 Fun, team-building activities!!

 Team-building musical chairs!

 Only a few chairs left!

 Everyone is on one chair!

 Group sharing time!

 Studying away!

 Dima - One of our small group coaches!

 Worship through song!

 Denis - Another small group coach for leaders!

 Putting on the armor of God!!!!

 Ready for battle!!!

Random October Photos

These are just some random shots from the month of October.  The kids are growing up fast!!!

 Ella is so excited that we now have Krispy Kreme.  This was her first visit!!!

 Enjoying the goodness!!!

 My little princess!

 Growing up WAY too fast!

 Kellan enjoyed playing soccer this part of the season for Hinkson.

 Stretching out!

 Also, growing too fast!

 Rainbow near Red Square!

Visiting Red Square with Flat Stanley. 

Day Trip Into London

When we had to leave for America on August 31st, we had a long layover in London.  We decided to make the best of the few hours we had and decided to take the train into the city.  Here are a few pictures from our day!

Ella's Early Birthday in America

Since the kids were returning from America before Ella's birthday on August 8th, she wanted to celebrate in America with family and friends.  So, with lots of help from Aunt Sherri, Ella planned the party she wanted.  Here are some pictures of the fun!

 Waiting patiently for everyone to arrive!

 Ella and Grandma!

 Ella and her friend, Brooke.

 Eating Grandma's good cooking!

 Singing Happy Birthday!

 Blow, Ella, Blow!!

 Pin the crown on Ella!

 Can she do it?

 Where is the candy?

 Wow!!

 Reading a special note!

Holding cousin Makinlee!