John and Lynette had fun over the past eight weeks taking country western dance lessons through community education. They learned the Texas Two-Step, Country Waltz, Polka, Schottische, Swing, and Cotton-Eyed Joe. Good exercise, fun fellowship, and much laughter!
country waltz
swing
cotton-eyed joe
the whole class
The Chimney Sweeps have arrived!
John and Josh, getting our wood stove pipe ready for winter!
Though I’m covered with soot
From me ‘ead to me toes
A sweep knows ‘e’s welcome
Wherever ‘e goes
Chim chiminey
Chim chiminey
Chim chim cher-ee!
When you’re with a sweep
You’re in glad company
Earlier in November, John was blessed to attend a Dad’s conference in Indianapolis. He experienced encouraging teaching from Bill Gothard, Ken Pierpont, Chris Hogan, and Doug Small, as well as Christian fellowship with many other fathers. One of the main themes was the power that God gives us when we are in one accord: passionately pursuing the same goal of loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and loving others as Christ loved us.
skyline of Indianapolis from the ministry center
view of the fall colors
Chris Hogan sharing how to have a courageous conversation with our wives
Ken Pierpont leading us in song
Doug Small encouraging us to tell our story of conversion
Janny sharing the Gospel with her ropes
meeting up with Pastor Mike
hearing the moving testimony of David’s family (while they were serving as missionaries in Mongolia, his brother passed away)
the duet of It Is Well with My Soul by David and Robert brought tears to many eyes
John with Mr. Gothard and his assistants
We were surprised to see new furry friends in our neighbor’s yard yesterday! They are some of the shiniest cows and look so soft.
right at the fence
meet number 7, 8 , 9 and 10 (those will have to be their names for now!)
looking pretty
number 9 
As the deer panteth after the water brooks, (and hungers after every green and flowering thing in our yard!) so panteth my soul after Thee, O God. Psalm 42:1
We saw this beautiful buck out the dining room window this morning. It made us think of the verse above- how we are to thirst and long for Christ and seek to be satisfied by Him alone.
