Birthday Weekend

-Upward basketball- I was able to check out the end of season celebration. It was clear that Upward made a powerful impact on so many lives. Hundreds of kids and their families were able to hear the Gospel. The celebration included a hotdog supper and basketball handling demonstrations.
-Baptist Women's Day at Bethlehem- We had a packed house at the early service. This included a full choir loft. The pastor's wife, Anita, brought an amazing message. We love her and her sense of humor.
-Birthday Lunch at BW 3's- I got a big Pyrex set with lids. I love my new jewelry as well. But I'm really, really excited about all that Pyrex! I'm already looking forward to my next cooking marathon.
-Mission Serve planning meeting- We are traveling to Wetumpka this summer.
-BBC supper club- Bojangles.

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2010 Reading List

I plan to challenge my mind with a lot of reading this year. In addition to perusing some new books, I have plenty on my shelf that need finishing...it's been so long, I may have to start some from the beginning :)Thanks to Lindsay from the Passionate Homemaking site. I needed some encouragement to spend more time reading. As I knock some of these out, I definitely plan to add more.

Spirituality
A Case for Faith by Lee Strobel
Practicing His Presence
Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
Inside Out by Larry Crabb
The Feminist Mistake: The Radical Impact of Feminisim
Questioning Evangelism(using questions as a form of sharing your faith)
From Clutter to Clarity: Simplying Life from the Inside Out
Womanly Dominion: More than a Gentle and Quiet Spirit
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Missionary Stories
Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

Household topics
Shopper's Guide to Natural Foods (page 26)
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan- done!
The Maker's Diet by Jordan Rubin
Nourishing Traditions

GO SAINTS!

The singles ministry at Oakmont hosted a great Superbowl Party. Thanks to David Perkins for opening up his home. We stuffed ourselves with yummy treats like pizza, chili, fruits/veggies, and chips. Best of all, the Saints brought it home!