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Summer Fun

Summer Fun

Even though we have been on quite a sharp learning curve this summer, Payton and I have been able to enjoy all sorts of things. I’ve learned that “fun” can mean something different with each phase of life and can find many forms. Here are some of the things we’ve enjoyed. During “Car Week”, we […]
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Adieu, Subaru!

Adieu, Subaru!

I have hesitated for days to post all that has transpired in our lives during the past few weeks. God was still in the middle of His outworking, and I wanted to see how all of the details would unfold! All the way back on July 3rd, as I was driving back from seeing the […]
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Utah Part 1

Utah Part 1

Utah, land of strange geological occurrences, the nearest In-and-Out Burger, and the “mecca” of Mormonism. As far as youth group missions trips go, the impact of this trip was far-reaching in the sense that it was an experience not soon forgotten. The trip was focused on exposing the youth to the Mormon worldview and giving them […]
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Utah Part 2

Utah Part 2

DAY 2: We began our adventure by journeying to the middle of it all, Temple Square. Of all the 131 temples in the world, Salt Lake City’s is one of the most famous. The learning curve of this trip was largely based upon whether or not we engaged with the people around us. At the […]
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Utah Part 3

Utah Part 3

DAY 3: After being immersed in Temple Square the previous day, there were so many questions on our minds, especially since we’re not allowed in their Temple and wondered what might go on in that massive, stone building! Sandra Tanner, the great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young, an ex-Mormon, and founder of Utah Lighthouse Ministries, was […]
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Utah Part 4

Utah Part 4

DAY 4: Our trip was not finished. Its hard to believe all that had happened in 3 days! We spent the morning doing work projects around the Blue House where we had been staying. It was a way that we were able to invest back into the ministry. Some worked on clearing the garden area, […]
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Ministry Abounds

Ministry Abounds

I wasn’t sure how hard I’d have to work to find opportunity for ministry this summer, but as orchestrated by God, I didn’t have to go far. Payton’s involvement as the pastoral intern really opened doors for us both to hop right in to ministry within the church. Both of us were especially desirous to […]
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Catch Up: Moms, Tea, and Finishing up

Catch Up: Moms, Tea, and Finishing up

For the first time at WCC, the men hosted the monthly potluck in honor of the mothers. They did all of the cooking, set up, serving, and clean up! They did a great job. And they also got a sweet goodbye cake for Payton and I! And then there was the beautiful Ladies Tea hosted […]
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Catch Up: Wayumi

Catch Up: Wayumi

Wow, I’m behind! I’ve let a month go by and not typed a thing. Let me go back to the beginning of May… The entire NTBI senior class went to Jersey Shore, PA for a week of Wayumi. We got a sample platter of our future classes at the MTC in Missouri, ranging from Animism to […]
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A Very Full Week

A Very Full Week

Our weeks are flying by and getting busier and busier by the moment! We just finished up Eschatology, Pastoral Epistles, and 1,2,3 John. Last weekend we stayed on campus a littler later than usual (before heading to my parents’ house). Jake and Ally Glover and the Rory Tyer Band performed in the Student Center here at […]
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