Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Scriptures that Keep me Going!

There are times in the midst of this summer, as I prepare for ministry in the fall that I feel inadequate, I feel nervous and unprepared...BUT I love that God gives me scripture to remind me of the hope to which He has called me!

"I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong- that is that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other." Rom 1:11-12 My hope for this ministry on campus, is that the Christian would be encouraged by each other as we do the work of the Lord on campus, learning together, fellowshipping together, and living life together.

"Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well." 1 Thess. 2:8 This verse describes what I will be doing on staff. I already love my students so much. I love them and want to share my life with them. I want to be a source of encouragement and counseling. I don't want to simply share the Gospel with them and ask for a response, but to model the Gospel in the way that I live me life. I want to invite students into our home, to be a part of ourl ives, and through that the Gospel will be lived out :)

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

State Finals






I just spent the weekend in Tecumseh, watching my little sister, Jalissa play for the St. Clair All Stars, in the State Finals. They played well and Jalissa pitched well despite a back/tailbone injury. It was fun to cheer her on and to watch these girls grow up and develop in their softball skills. I will give you some pics of Jalissa....













J, and Coach....oh yeah, my dad is the coach :)





Monday, July 16, 2007

Happy Anniversary




Kissing the bride :)












We had our wedding on the beach, and let me tell you, we were all ready to jump right into the water.

Our first dance, and a picture from dinner in Hawaii for our honeymoon.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Family, and other random things I have been up to

Fund Development has consumed most of my time. I love it! I love being able to share with people about this ministry and inviting them into partnership. It is such a privelege to be a part of this. For those of you wondering, I am currently at 55%. Please continue to pray for my funding.

When I am not with doing fund development, I am trying to spend some time with my family over the summer. My uncle, aunt, cousin and cousin's daughters came in from California, and we were able to visit at my grandma's house on the lake. Here are some pics..

This is a pool, in Rockford. Aunt Angie and Uncle Jose attend this pool, so we went and hung out. From the left, Noah, Meadow, Jalissa and Sophia. Noah and Sophia are my cousins, Jalissa, my sister, and Meadow is Heather's (cousin) daughter.





My sister Jenna and her beau Nolan at Grandma's lakehouse.







Jalissa, enjoying the water.








Nolan became a professional kid-thrower. I must say, Sophia has some great form here!






Sophia was a champ in the water.





Familypic on the boat. Mom, Jalissa, Nolan and me, and Heather.









We might be sisters. :)





Jalissa was cooling KD off. She had a rough day. She tried to jump in the boat, and didn't jump high enough and fell back in the lake. And then when we were getting off the boat, she jumped to the dock, missed the dock, and fell off the boat. At least she was able to cool herself off!




Auburn, Sophia, Jenna and Meadow.






The kids are doing a great job at being the audience for our 2nd Annual Watt Family Ladder Golf Competition.







Jalissa, counting her points, during her round of Ladder Golf. We are serious about this game....double elimination backets, could last a week to play.



CUTE!







Mom, during her game of Ladder Golf. She beat Jenna during this round. YEAH MOM!






The fam, watching ladder golf.