Mary's Memorial Service

Today was Mary's memorial and burial. Everyone was so tender and graceful. Mary is so loved! Her life glorifies God in so many ways. Our loss is Heavens gain!

The following link is Mary's Manifesto for ministry that she wrote. I encourage you to read this...

http://web.mac.com/ncoffey67/Mary_Barrett/Welcome_files/MY_MANIFESTO.pdf

She led so many to the Lord and was an arrow pointing to His presence. We'll miss her but will see her soon. "Soon and very soon we are going to see the King!"

Rejoice for Mary!

A very dear sweet sister went home to be with our Savior Monday November 10th around 11 pm.


Marry Barrett loves God and is finished with her fight with cancer. She has won through Christ and has total healing in Heaven with the Lord!

God has used Mary to effect many people and to lead them to Himself. I am one of those people. As a young christian, God used Mary's music to "keep me". I was married with her music and I listened to it a lot through the years.

As Pastor Malcom said on the radio last night...."Mary is an example that we can live the Christian life" She was a great example for me! I'm sure that her walk with God will be talked about for years to come and that people everywhere will be saved and/or changed through Mary's testimony and music.

We are looking forword to her last album that she recorded literally weeks before she died. I'm sure it will draw us close to the heart of God! She got to record in Tenn. with the people she loves doing what she loves....worshiping God.

God, be glorified through the life of Mary Barrett! Thank you for the time we got to enjoy her!

Best Day of the Week!

We had such a great time getting together with the church today.Corporate worship is so special cuz it's the body of Christ glorifying our great God! I am amazed at His presence with us!

The sermon was great too! We are wrapping up our many months in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. I'm really glad to be reminded of how much I need God! And to learn how I need Him more than I even thought I did. He is so kind to show us, in His word, the way to Him....

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

Jesus said this himself!!
I am so glad that God has made a way to Himself! Their is no way we could bridge the chasm between us and God...but Jesus did!

We had a picnic with the church afterwards. It was a beautiful day for it. Probably around 74 o
and very pleasant. The kids played in the soccer field and on the playground. Which, by the way, is a really cool playground with this neat spinning seat thingy. It was on astroturf that looked like nice grass!

We grilled out some burgers and dogs and enjoyed each other! FUN!

Care Group Kids

We have 1/5 of the churches children just in our caregroup (not to mention I have 3 in childcare myself)! I counted 19 kids last night and there were a few not there! We have a great care group. The Dunlop's are our leaders/facilitators; and they have 3 beautiful children in our childcare.

Last night it was our turn to watch the kids. Katelyn and I were heading it up. We had a really blessed time. The children were very obedient and happy! Each one of the children are so unique. You can see their personality traits and some of their gifts. I feel honored to have the opportunity to spend time with them. Thanks to all the great families! (love ya'll)

It really isn't hard to watch all those kids considering there are at least 5 older kids to help. My girl Mikayla always makes herself available to help. The room could be trashed and they clean it in under 5 minutes! Tyler is a huge help. He really honors God in his attitude!

After my observation of this night and with prayerful consideration I think it is very possible to watch the kids as a 1 adult/1 teen team (male or female). It would also spread childcare serving out more. (Don't forget that there are 5 older kid helpers!) I think the teen boys would also benefit/grow by serving in childcare. They are probably gonna be fathers one day and it would be great for them to get some training in now. I know I was personally blessed with Tyler, who is 12, serving the younger kids.

If you have any suggestions or comments on this post em or email me. Thanks so much!

God is so kind to us and He really gave us grace last night. Thank you Lord....be glorified!

80's Night..... Literally

Resolve Youth Group. Parent/ Teen party. What a fun night of Bingo with the elderly!Truly Resolved at it's best! Can you find Katelyn?Me? Copy/paste the Photobucket link for more hilarious pictures.
http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn40/photosalute/80s%20Night/?start=0

Sidney's Haircut!

I had the opportunity to cut Sidney's hair. He had really nice long hair and now he has a totally new clean cut look. I'm really glad to do this for Him. I hope it's short enough. What do you think of his cut?

Before and After

Trish & Mckenna

For the past four Mondays we have had a time of coming together with women of God. We had our last time together this Monday as Trish and Mckenna prepare for their trip to Kenya. It was a very sweet time and many were blessed....I was very encouraged. Here's a clip to give you a feel of what worship was like. Listen to how beautiful Kricket's violin playing is. Thanks ladies...Love you!

Swimming With Friends

It's so much fun to be in the pool this time of the year and even MORE fun when friends join you. Audry Johnny Eden Trinity & Mikayla having FUN!

Trish in Africa

Trish came over today! I haven't seen her in awhile and I missed her. It was a blessed time. We worshiped while she gave me some guitar strumming and rhythm tips.

We also set up her blog today for her trip to Africa. How exciting. You can go to her blog by clicking on the title above or by clicking on Trish in Africa in my blog links. She has paintings that she has made to raise funds for her trip (beautiful). There are more details on her blog about this whole trip, what she is doing and how you can help. Check it out! Here's a sample...