Basketball Team

24 hours after the baseball team left, we had a team of 13 people from Second arrive. They hosted a basketball camp in the same neighborhood. Again, we had an awesome turnout . Around 70 kids attended the camp. It was a great chance to meet more kids and their families but also spend another week with some of the kids from the baseball camp. We also held a BBQ the last night of camp. There were so many people that we ran out of hot dog buns! Thankfully there was a little corner store right there to buy some more. It was another great week. Here is the video from this team.

Thanks basketball team for all your hard work!
We love you all.

Baseball Team

In July we hosted a team of 13 people from Second, to put on a baseball camp for a week here in a local neighborhood. The camp went great! By the end of the camp we had over 60 kids!!
The last evening we had a BBQ for the kids and their families and Preston was able to share the gospel with the kids and some of the parents.
Since then, Preston has been to the majority of the kid's homes to deliver their "prize" which consists of, a single picture of each child, a group picture, a certificate and information about the church. We are looking to start a Bible study in this neighborhood starting in September.

Click HERE to watch the baseball team video and pray for the faces you see.

Thanks baseball group....you did a FANTASTIC job.

House for Sale

Some of my dear friends got married and they were both home owners prior to their wedding. Having 2 mortgages can be a huge weight to carry so, they are trying to sell one of their houses.

Any chance you are looking for a nice starter home in Springfield? Please check it out HERE. If you are not looking for a house please pass on this info to someone you know who is house hunting.

Praying for you Betsy and Barron!!! In HIS time :)

Interns

I can't believe 2 months has come and gone just like that!! We had 7 interns for 2 months this summer. It was a great 2 months filled with lots of fun, laughs, teachable moments and God size work being done.

They held VBS for 6 weeks in 3 local neighborhoods.
They did around 400 surveys, asking people if they would be interested in studying the Bible.
They met and built relationships with people all throughout the summer.
They were active in building relationships and encouraging the body of believers here as well.
They encouraged Preston and I in more ways than one.

We are so proud of these crazy kids and we love them like our own.

from left to right: Courtney, Ryan, Sarah, Gracie, Jen, Katie and Jeffrey. Jeffrey came down for a week to help us and the interns out. We LOVE our time with Jeffrey. He is always welcome in P.V :) Jacob was our other intern that is not in this picture.
We might never know the eternal impact these 8 college students had until we arrive in heaven. Our pray is that they keep up the work for our King, whenever and where ever they go.
Love you all!!! P.V misses you!

Family Photo

Our new family photo.

Quick update: I still have a head cold, Callie hasn't gotten it yet! Keep praying.
Love you all. I WILL be updating SOON!!!

Happy Father's Day Preston

On Father's Day we were
One Big Happy Family.

In the picture starting at the front row left side: Jacob, Shauna, Gracie, Annalise, Ryan
Back row left side: Katie, Sarah, Preston, Callie, Courtney, Courtney and Jen. Quite the family!

As Preston would say: "we have a heart for adopting 20 years old students."
We definitely have a house full right now. They totally keep up going. Not to mention Miss Callie and all her needs. We love our life and we were thankful to have the love of 10 kids for Preston's first Father's day!!! We love you P :)

Happy Father's Day

My philosophy is that a father can either make or break a household. The father is the center of the family. He should be everyone's rock and main supporter. He should be filled with strength, wisdom and love. He should be able to love and guide his family through the good and the bad. My heart aches for hurting people who have been damaged by their dad. I am thankful to have a Dad who has given his all to his family. He has loved us and sacrificed everything for us.

I am excited to see Preston embark on this new journey. I see the love and passion he already has for Callie. He will definitely be a father that "makes" our house a loving and gentle home.

Thank goodness today we can celebrate Dads and the joy they are to have. Even if you don't have a great Dad we all can think about our heavenly Dad and thank Him for the perfect Father He has been to us. If you are a Dad....keep up the great work or keep improving. There are many eyes watching you and little hearts waiting for your love!

Happy Father's Day David, Daddy-O and Preston!! I love you 3.