Monday, October 13, 2008

Church of Christ Weekend @ Branson

We had a wonderful weekend at the 9th Annual Church of Christ weekend @ Branson. (Mark your calendar for next year's event on Oct.10-11, 2009).
The weather was just perfect. Our resort accommodations were ideal. The company was Christ-like. I wish more in our congregation could have attended.

I didn't see the David King family , Larry and Mary King, Charles and Jeannie Harper, the Householders, or Linda Pierce. No photos of you! (Sorry!!)



At ht entrance of Silver Dollar City-- myself, with the family


We stayed at Still Waters Resort (http://www.stillwatersresort.com/). It was beautiful. It was located only 1 mile from Silver Dollar City and was right on Table Rock Lake. The resort offered three pools, game room, free paddle boat, floats, bicycles, etc.-- fully self-contained for the family. Our room had a stove, full-size refrigerator, and a patio overlooking the grounds and lake.
James Combs and Eric Fry

Table Rock Lake-- near our condo


Here we go.. right into the park. Check out http://www.silverdollarcity.com/ for more info. More than 2000 members of the churches of Christ attended this year's event. The park featured acapella groups, a gospel singing, and a Sunday service attended by an estimated 3000 people.

This was Debbie's favorite place. We ate lunch here both days overlooking the waterfall.


Debbie
This was the first group we saw: Side By Side, an acapella group
Side By Side


This was one of the stage shows we saw--

We ran into Willie Baker


Lisa and Rodney Hufstedler


Gatlin Hufstedler gets a hug from Maci Smelser


I thought this was interesting-- a man carving a cow from butter. He was inside a refrigerated box. This was part of a salute to the American farmer. There were lots of farm implements and craft displays dealing with early America.
some of the group on a water ride


I spotted part of our group before the church service began


James with Ronnie Pierce


Pat Graham and Paula Fuller following a full day of shopping and fun


We just LOVED this group- three sisters called the Bradford Trio. Their website is http://www.bradfordtrio.com/. They are from Kansas City. We bought their CD.






On our way out Sunday afternoon we spotted the draft mules readying for a ride. They are part of the American Farm exhibit from Diamond JK Farms (http://www.diamondjkranches.com/).


After church Sunday, we saw some of the group and we took an impromptu group photo


At church, the children were asked to come down at the end and sing "Jesus Loves Me."


Just look at the crowd of worshippers @ Echo Amphitheatre on Sunday morning. The service was very moving. The President of Libscomb University, Dr. Lowery spoke on the subject of "Unity."

This was an earlier photo as people were filing in.

We had a great time. Thanks to Tim Wilkins and Junior Stormes for preaching in my absence.



Monday, October 6, 2008

Rob and Debbie's Life Group

I took some of our young people to movie and pizza in Jonesboro. We had a good time, but I forgot to take pictures!
Sunday night, we had our monthly Life Group meeting, which included a devotional time. Thanks to everyone who participated. The Coker's Life Group meets next Sunday evening at their home.


I caught James Combs with a piece of pizza
Time out for some play in the gym

Tyler
Henry Family

Robin
Robin Henry
David Gregory


One of Chasity's girls


Laura Combs, Pat Dixon and Jone Baldridge

Willie Baker and Helen Swindle


Doris Shackelford


Debbie Rice
Matthew and Tyler Wilkins with friend Brett


Helen serving


Menu: Barbeque and all the fixin's


Laura was a little tired tonight


Boyce Dixon with Dallas Cagle


Two local girls who visited tonight



Debbie and Jone serving


Babies Debut

We had a couple babies that made their debut in services yesterday-- here Great-Grandma Marilyn Colburn shows off Cassie Colburn, daugher of Jonathan and Melissa Colburn.


Grandma Dana Penn proudly displays her new grandbaby, Ethan Penn Thomas

Parents and Grandma

Friday, October 3, 2008

Random Shots

Some random shots from recent youth meetings-- I'm clearing out my camera.










Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Trip to Sherwood, AR

Our family took a trip to Little Rock Saturday and stopped to see Carrie Colburn, who recently had surgery at St Vincent's Hosp. in Sherwood.

No, I'm not in the habit of taking everyone's photo after surgery, but I was hoping to cheer her up-- I am always around with a camera, so I thought, "Why not?"
Carrie, don't kill me for this!!
A shy daughter