It's great to have Reva's Dad and Mom here. In our nearly 30 years of marriage, her parents have come out once or twice a year, but this is the FIRST time they've come in December! How cool, because they got to see the house decorated for Christmas. We also got to celebrate Dad's 83rd birthday last night - complete with gifts, steak dinner, cake and ice cream!
Tonight, they join us to watch Christy play varsity basketball with the Lady Rockets. Should be a good - but tough game.
Heather comes home from Minneapolis this weekend. We have Laura Scott's graduation in Marion on Saturday, church open house on Sunday and then move into Christmas week. Whew - looking forward to things slowing down a bit!
Jason will not be back for Christmas since he was here for Thanksgiving. We will miss having him with us for Christmas.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Home for the holidays
It's great to have Heather and Jason home for Thanksgiving. We went to Indiana Wednesday and Thursday. When we came back, Laura Scott came with us. We had an AWESOME day! Had a big breakfast (actually brunch) this morning. Then, we went to a Christmas tree farm and picked out a beautiful Black Hills Spruce for a Christmas tree. Put it up and decorated the inside of the house today.
For Thanksgiving, we saw Reva's Grandma Hoover (on Wednesday). She is 101 years old and still doing amazingly well. Enjoyed the few hours we spent with her and Aunt Ruth. Then, we went to Lafayette and spent Wed. night and Thanksgiving day with Reva's folks. We always have a blast there. Dan and Reenie Bickel were there. Janna, Jessa, Christy (she spent the night in Marion with Jessa) and Janna's boyfriend came in the morning. Joel came too. We had a super day with games, food, football games, more food, laughing and just reveling in each others' company. Great to be with family. Drove home LATE Thanksgiving night.
Saturday, my folks come over to Muskegon and we'll have a Thanksgiving with them. Looking forward to seeing mom for the first time since her heart attack.
Christy has a BB scrimmage in the morning. We'll have a later dinner and then Dad and Mom will stay till Sunday. Looking forward to our time.
Also looking forward to the church's Advent theme starting this Sunday. "The Christmas You've Always Dreamed of" should be an exciting Advent event for 5 weeks.
For Thanksgiving, we saw Reva's Grandma Hoover (on Wednesday). She is 101 years old and still doing amazingly well. Enjoyed the few hours we spent with her and Aunt Ruth. Then, we went to Lafayette and spent Wed. night and Thanksgiving day with Reva's folks. We always have a blast there. Dan and Reenie Bickel were there. Janna, Jessa, Christy (she spent the night in Marion with Jessa) and Janna's boyfriend came in the morning. Joel came too. We had a super day with games, food, football games, more food, laughing and just reveling in each others' company. Great to be with family. Drove home LATE Thanksgiving night.
Saturday, my folks come over to Muskegon and we'll have a Thanksgiving with them. Looking forward to seeing mom for the first time since her heart attack.
Christy has a BB scrimmage in the morning. We'll have a later dinner and then Dad and Mom will stay till Sunday. Looking forward to our time.
Also looking forward to the church's Advent theme starting this Sunday. "The Christmas You've Always Dreamed of" should be an exciting Advent event for 5 weeks.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
This N That
Well, things continue to move along rapidly in good ole Muskegon. Ministry here has been both a BLAST and a CHALLENGE. We love the neighborhood. The diversity is amazing. The church has an impact and there are kids and teens coming around ALL THE TIME! We even plan to have open gym after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning in January.
We recently hired Jeremy Lenertz as Assistant Pastor. He directs teen and children ministries. He's also married to Brittany (Wahl) Lenertz. She is a Dakota District girl. God continues to keep our connection with the Dakota District:-)
Most recently, at the church, we baptized 11 people on Sunday morning - 10/31. That evening, we hosted a community event - Harvest Festival. About 400 people came through for candy, games and door prizes. Great event.
I'm stoked about our Advent theme - The Christmas You've Always Dreamed of"
About the family:
Reva continues working at Bethany - here in Muskegon as a pregnancy counselor. She is getting into a lot of the schools to speak to classes. Together we lead a 6th grade Clubhouse class every Wed. at our house. She has lots of creativity and passion for ministry - in lots of areas.
Heather is in Minneapolis studying the Montessori method of teaching at Bethany College of Missions. She will be here for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then, sometime after the first of the year, she heads to South Korea to teach elementary children at the University of the Nations.
Jason still lives in Rapid City at the Wiley home. He will come for Thanksgiving too. He's never been to Muskegon, so we are eager to have him here. He still works at TGIF back in Rapid, although he is looking for another - or a second - job.
Christy is in 10th grade at Reeths Puffer High School. She just made the girls' varsity basketball team and is excited about that. She broke school track records in her freshman year and placed second in State competition. So, she has her name on the record board and soon, picture in the hallway as an "All State" athlete.
Lots of this and that going on here.
We recently hired Jeremy Lenertz as Assistant Pastor. He directs teen and children ministries. He's also married to Brittany (Wahl) Lenertz. She is a Dakota District girl. God continues to keep our connection with the Dakota District:-)
Most recently, at the church, we baptized 11 people on Sunday morning - 10/31. That evening, we hosted a community event - Harvest Festival. About 400 people came through for candy, games and door prizes. Great event.
I'm stoked about our Advent theme - The Christmas You've Always Dreamed of"
About the family:
Reva continues working at Bethany - here in Muskegon as a pregnancy counselor. She is getting into a lot of the schools to speak to classes. Together we lead a 6th grade Clubhouse class every Wed. at our house. She has lots of creativity and passion for ministry - in lots of areas.
Heather is in Minneapolis studying the Montessori method of teaching at Bethany College of Missions. She will be here for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then, sometime after the first of the year, she heads to South Korea to teach elementary children at the University of the Nations.
Jason still lives in Rapid City at the Wiley home. He will come for Thanksgiving too. He's never been to Muskegon, so we are eager to have him here. He still works at TGIF back in Rapid, although he is looking for another - or a second - job.
Christy is in 10th grade at Reeths Puffer High School. She just made the girls' varsity basketball team and is excited about that. She broke school track records in her freshman year and placed second in State competition. So, she has her name on the record board and soon, picture in the hallway as an "All State" athlete.
Lots of this and that going on here.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Time Flies
After spending time in Marion, Indiana this weekend for Heather's graduation from Indiana Wesleyan University a thought came to me. My nephew, Zack, reminded me that I had a BLOG - who knew - APPARENTLY NOT ME.
Quite frankly, in all the transition of the past 2 years, I had FORGOTTEN that this blog was created. So, for anyone that still checks out things like this, here goes.
I left Rapid City First Wesleyan in July of 2008. In June of that same year, I went to work as a Ministry Representative for Mission of Mercy. This international child relief agency faced some fiscal challenges with the challenging economy and in March, 2009, I was laid off.
We had just bought our first house (previously lived in a parsonage). I worked at odd jobs - consulting for Rapid City Christian, roofing and stocking ice cream - until I accepted a position as Senior Pastor at Muskegon First Wesleyan Church in Muskegon, Michigan.
We moved to Muskegon in late July, 2009 and are currently finishing out our first year here.
Jason graduated from High school in Rapid City last year. He chose to stay in Rapid City and lives with the Wileys (our friends). Heather graduated from IWU with a children ministry degree and plans to spend about 6 weeks in Israel this summer. Christy is a Freshman at Reeths Puffer High School and still loves sports. She played basketball and now is on the track team.
We have an international student - Natasha - staying with us until June 15. She lives in Italy and has been a delight to have in our home.
Quite frankly, in all the transition of the past 2 years, I had FORGOTTEN that this blog was created. So, for anyone that still checks out things like this, here goes.
I left Rapid City First Wesleyan in July of 2008. In June of that same year, I went to work as a Ministry Representative for Mission of Mercy. This international child relief agency faced some fiscal challenges with the challenging economy and in March, 2009, I was laid off.
We had just bought our first house (previously lived in a parsonage). I worked at odd jobs - consulting for Rapid City Christian, roofing and stocking ice cream - until I accepted a position as Senior Pastor at Muskegon First Wesleyan Church in Muskegon, Michigan.
We moved to Muskegon in late July, 2009 and are currently finishing out our first year here.
Jason graduated from High school in Rapid City last year. He chose to stay in Rapid City and lives with the Wileys (our friends). Heather graduated from IWU with a children ministry degree and plans to spend about 6 weeks in Israel this summer. Christy is a Freshman at Reeths Puffer High School and still loves sports. She played basketball and now is on the track team.
We have an international student - Natasha - staying with us until June 15. She lives in Italy and has been a delight to have in our home.
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